used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SINKING OF THE “PETROPAVLOVSKI” While the Japanese troops in Korea were preparing to attack the Russians at the Yalu River news came to the front of the destruction of a large warship stationed in Port Arthur harbor.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The destruction of this magnificent vessel came about in rather a peculiar manner.
AdmiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading This was the Russian battleship _Petropavlovski_, the flagship of Admiral Makaroff.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was one of the largest ships in the Russian navy and carried between seven hundred and eight hundred men.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading THE SINKING OF THE “PETROPAVLOVSKI” While the Japanese troops in Korea were preparing to attack the Russians at the Yalu River news came to the front of the destruction of a large warship stationed in Port Arthur harbor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE SINKING OF THE “PETROPAVLOVSKI” While the Japanese troops in Korea were preparing to attack the Russians at the Yalu River news came to the front of the destruction of a large warship stationed in Port Arthur harbor.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading THE SINKING OF THE “PETROPAVLOVSKI” While the Japanese troops in Korea were preparing to attack the Russians at the Yalu River news came to the front of the destruction of a large warship stationed in Port Arthur harbor.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading For a long while the Russian fleet had remained in the harbor at Port Arthur, refusing to come out and fight the Japanese fleet on the high seas, away from the protection of the land batteries.
batteriesnounUS /ˈbætəriz/
plural of “battery” — group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
From this reading For a long while the Russian fleet had remained in the harbor at Port Arthur, refusing to come out and fight the Japanese fleet on the high seas, away from the protection of the land batteries.
battleshipnounUS /ˈbætəlʃɪp/
large and heavily armoured warship
From this reading This was the Russian battleship _Petropavlovski_, the flagship of Admiral Makaroff.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading She was one of the largest ships in the Russian navy and carried between seven hundred and eight hundred men.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE SINKING OF THE “PETROPAVLOVSKI” While the Japanese troops in Korea were preparing to attack the Russians at the Yalu River news came to the front of the destruction of a large warship stationed in Port Arthur harbor.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading She was one of the largest ships in the Russian navy and carried between seven hundred and eight hundred men.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading For a long while the Russian fleet had remained in the harbor at Port Arthur, refusing to come out and fight the Japanese fleet on the high seas, away from the protection of the land batteries.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading THE SINKING OF THE “PETROPAVLOVSKI” While the Japanese troops in Korea were preparing to attack the Russians at the Yalu River news came to the front of the destruction of a large warship stationed in Port Arthur harbor.
being one more than seven
From this reading She was one of the largest ships in the Russian navy and carried between seven hundred and eight hundred men.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading For a long while the Russian fleet had remained in the harbor at Port Arthur, refusing to come out and fight the Japanese fleet on the high seas, away from the protection of the land batteries.
flagshipnounUS /ˈflæɡʃɪp/
the chief one of a related group
From this reading This was the Russian battleship _Petropavlovski_, the flagship of Admiral Makaroff.
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading For a long while the Russian fleet had remained in the harbor at Port Arthur, refusing to come out and fight the Japanese fleet on the high seas, away from the protection of the land batteries.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a long while the Russian fleet had remained in the harbor at Port Arthur, refusing to come out and fight the Japanese fleet on the high seas, away from the protection of the land batteries.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For a long while the Russian fleet had remained in the harbor at Port Arthur, refusing to come out and fight the Japanese fleet on the high seas, away from the protection of the land batteries.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading THE SINKING OF THE “PETROPAVLOVSKI” While the Japanese troops in Korea were preparing to attack the Russians at the Yalu River news came to the front of the destruction of a large warship stationed in Port Arthur harbor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For a long while the Russian fleet had remained in the harbor at Port Arthur, refusing to come out and fight the Japanese fleet on the high seas, away from the protection of the land batteries.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading THE SINKING OF THE “PETROPAVLOVSKI” While the Japanese troops in Korea were preparing to attack the Russians at the Yalu River news came to the front of the destruction of a large warship stationed in Port Arthur harbor.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading For a long while the Russian fleet had remained in the harbor at Port Arthur, refusing to come out and fight the Japanese fleet on the high seas, away from the protection of the land batteries.
ten 10s
From this reading She was one of the largest ships in the Russian navy and carried between seven hundred and eight hundred men.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SINKING OF THE “PETROPAVLOVSKI” While the Japanese troops in Korea were preparing to attack the Russians at the Yalu River news came to the front of the destruction of a large warship stationed in Port Arthur harbor.
JapanesenounUS /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/
a native or inhabitant of Japan
From this reading THE SINKING OF THE “PETROPAVLOVSKI” While the Japanese troops in Korea were preparing to attack the Russians at the Yalu River news came to the front of the destruction of a large warship stationed in Port Arthur harbor.
KoreanounUS /ˌkɔːˈriːə/
an Asian peninsula (off Manchuria) separating the Yellow Sea and the Sea of Japan; the Korean name is Dae-Han-Min-Gook or Han-Gook
From this reading THE SINKING OF THE “PETROPAVLOVSKI” While the Japanese troops in Korea were preparing to attack the Russians at the Yalu River news came to the front of the destruction of a large warship stationed in Port Arthur harbor.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading For a long while the Russian fleet had remained in the harbor at Port Arthur, refusing to come out and fight the Japanese fleet on the high seas, away from the protection of the land batteries.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE SINKING OF THE “PETROPAVLOVSKI” While the Japanese troops in Korea were preparing to attack the Russians at the Yalu River news came to the front of the destruction of a large warship stationed in Port Arthur harbor.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was one of the largest ships in the Russian navy and carried between seven hundred and eight hundred men.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading For a long while the Russian fleet had remained in the harbor at Port Arthur, refusing to come out and fight the Japanese fleet on the high seas, away from the protection of the land batteries.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading The destruction of this magnificent vessel came about in rather a peculiar manner.
Makaroff
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From this reading This was the Russian battleship _Petropavlovski_, the flagship of Admiral Makaroff.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The destruction of this magnificent vessel came about in rather a peculiar manner.
the force of workers available
From this reading She was one of the largest ships in the Russian navy and carried between seven hundred and eight hundred men.
navynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading She was one of the largest ships in the Russian navy and carried between seven hundred and eight hundred men.
information about recent and important events
From this reading THE SINKING OF THE “PETROPAVLOVSKI” While the Japanese troops in Korea were preparing to attack the Russians at the Yalu River news came to the front of the destruction of a large warship stationed in Port Arthur harbor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SINKING OF THE “PETROPAVLOVSKI” While the Japanese troops in Korea were preparing to attack the Russians at the Yalu River news came to the front of the destruction of a large warship stationed in Port Arthur harbor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For a long while the Russian fleet had remained in the harbor at Port Arthur, refusing to come out and fight the Japanese fleet on the high seas, away from the protection of the land batteries.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She was one of the largest ships in the Russian navy and carried between seven hundred and eight hundred men.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading For a long while the Russian fleet had remained in the harbor at Port Arthur, refusing to come out and fight the Japanese fleet on the high seas, away from the protection of the land batteries.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The destruction of this magnificent vessel came about in rather a peculiar manner.
PETROPAVLOVSKI
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From this reading THE SINKING OF THE “PETROPAVLOVSKI” While the Japanese troops in Korea were preparing to attack the Russians at the Yalu River news came to the front of the destruction of a large warship stationed in Port Arthur harbor.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading THE SINKING OF THE “PETROPAVLOVSKI” While the Japanese troops in Korea were preparing to attack the Russians at the Yalu River news came to the front of the destruction of a large warship stationed in Port Arthur harbor.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading THE SINKING OF THE “PETROPAVLOVSKI” While the Japanese troops in Korea were preparing to attack the Russians at the Yalu River news came to the front of the destruction of a large warship stationed in Port Arthur harbor.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading For a long while the Russian fleet had remained in the harbor at Port Arthur, refusing to come out and fight the Japanese fleet on the high seas, away from the protection of the land batteries.
on the contrary
From this reading The destruction of this magnificent vessel came about in rather a peculiar manner.
refusingverbUS /rəˈfjuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading For a long while the Russian fleet had remained in the harbor at Port Arthur, refusing to come out and fight the Japanese fleet on the high seas, away from the protection of the land batteries.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading For a long while the Russian fleet had remained in the harbor at Port Arthur, refusing to come out and fight the Japanese fleet on the high seas, away from the protection of the land batteries.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading THE SINKING OF THE “PETROPAVLOVSKI” While the Japanese troops in Korea were preparing to attack the Russians at the Yalu River news came to the front of the destruction of a large warship stationed in Port Arthur harbor.
RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading This was the Russian battleship _Petropavlovski_, the flagship of Admiral Makaroff.
RussiansnounUS /ˈrʌʃənz/
plural of “russian” — a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading THE SINKING OF THE “PETROPAVLOVSKI” While the Japanese troops in Korea were preparing to attack the Russians at the Yalu River news came to the front of the destruction of a large warship stationed in Port Arthur harbor.
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading For a long while the Russian fleet had remained in the harbor at Port Arthur, refusing to come out and fight the Japanese fleet on the high seas, away from the protection of the land batteries.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading She was one of the largest ships in the Russian navy and carried between seven hundred and eight hundred men.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was one of the largest ships in the Russian navy and carried between seven hundred and eight hundred men.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading She was one of the largest ships in the Russian navy and carried between seven hundred and eight hundred men.
SINKINGnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading THE SINKING OF THE “PETROPAVLOVSKI” While the Japanese troops in Korea were preparing to attack the Russians at the Yalu River news came to the front of the destruction of a large warship stationed in Port Arthur harbor.
stationedverbUS /ˈsteɪʃənd/
past form of “station” — assign to a station
From this reading THE SINKING OF THE “PETROPAVLOVSKI” While the Japanese troops in Korea were preparing to attack the Russians at the Yalu River news came to the front of the destruction of a large warship stationed in Port Arthur harbor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SINKING OF THE “PETROPAVLOVSKI” While the Japanese troops in Korea were preparing to attack the Russians at the Yalu River news came to the front of the destruction of a large warship stationed in Port Arthur harbor.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was the Russian battleship _Petropavlovski_, the flagship of Admiral Makaroff.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SINKING OF THE “PETROPAVLOVSKI” While the Japanese troops in Korea were preparing to attack the Russians at the Yalu River news came to the front of the destruction of a large warship stationed in Port Arthur harbor.
soldiers collectively
From this reading THE SINKING OF THE “PETROPAVLOVSKI” While the Japanese troops in Korea were preparing to attack the Russians at the Yalu River news came to the front of the destruction of a large warship stationed in Port Arthur harbor.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The destruction of this magnificent vessel came about in rather a peculiar manner.
warshipnounUS /ˈwɔːrʃɪp/
a government ship that is available for waging war
From this reading THE SINKING OF THE “PETROPAVLOVSKI” While the Japanese troops in Korea were preparing to attack the Russians at the Yalu River news came to the front of the destruction of a large warship stationed in Port Arthur harbor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was the Russian battleship _Petropavlovski_, the flagship of Admiral Makaroff.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE SINKING OF THE “PETROPAVLOVSKI” While the Japanese troops in Korea were preparing to attack the Russians at the Yalu River news came to the front of the destruction of a large warship stationed in Port Arthur harbor.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE SINKING OF THE “PETROPAVLOVSKI” While the Japanese troops in Korea were preparing to attack the Russians at the Yalu River news came to the front of the destruction of a large warship stationed in Port Arthur harbor.
Yalunoun
river in eastern Asia; rises in North Korea and flows southwest to Korea Bay (forming part of the border between North Korea and China)
From this reading THE SINKING OF THE “PETROPAVLOVSKI” While the Japanese troops in Korea were preparing to attack the Russians at the Yalu River news came to the front of the destruction of a large warship stationed in Port Arthur harbor.
