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Ensigns in a sentence

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Ensigns | Ensign

Ensigns meaning

plural of ensign

Using Ensigns

  • The main meaning on this page is: plural of ensign
  • In the example corpus, ensigns often appears in combinations such as: ensigns in, as ensigns, ensigns or.

Context around Ensigns

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 26.8 words
  • Position in the sentence: 3 start, 8 middle, 1 end
  • Sentence types: 12 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

yacht 1× merchant 1× two 1× new 1× infantry 1×

Often after:

centre 1× none 1× embassies 1× created 1× used 1×

Sentence patterns with Ensigns

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

commissioned as ensigns in the 3× aboard all ensigns none with 1× and infantry ensigns 1× are called ensigns embassies and 1× countries yacht ensigns are different 1× flags and ensigns some for 1× from merchant ensigns in order 1× have several ensigns used when 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

a musketeer left 1× final voyages p 1× flags and banners 1× graduates are usually 1× in some countries 1× instead the army 1×

Common sentence endings:

a customs declaration 1× after their commissioning 1× and infantry ensigns 1× centre grenadier right 1× get back aboard 1× of allied nations 1×

Words around Ensigns

Just before it in the word index:

ensign 99 ensi 4 enshrouded 5 enshroud 1 enshrining 20 enshrines 17

Just after it in the word index:

ensiling 2 enskilda 10 enskinment 2 enslave 48 enslaved 425 enslavement 86

Similar in corpus frequency:

aaronson 18 abai 18 abass 18 abatements 18 abdulfatah 18 abebe 18

Corpus analysis for Ensigns

  • In this selection, "ensigns" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 26.8 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, yacht, merchant, two, centre, none and embassies stand out and add context to how "ensigns" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include commissioned as ensigns in the and aboard all ensigns none with. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "ensigns" sits close to words such as aaronson, abai and abass, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with ensigns

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

A musketeer (left), two ensigns (centre), grenadier (right). (8 words)

Royal Navy ships have several ensigns used when under way and when in port. (14 words)

New ensigns created in 1915 had not been implemented until 1918 due to the war. (15 words)

Longer example sentences

Final Voyages p. 105 One of the destroyers, USS, got underway with only four officers aboard, all ensigns, none with more than a year's sea duty; she operated at sea for 36 hours before her commanding officer managed to get back aboard. (43 words)

Flags and banners main Flags are used to identify ships (where they are called ensigns ), embassies and such, and they use the same colors and designs found in heraldry, but they are not usually considered to be heraldic. (38 words)

Graduates are usually commissioned as ensigns in the Navy or second lieutenants in the Marine Corps, but a small number can also be cross-commissioned as officers in other U.S. services, and the services of allied nations. (38 words)

Example sentences (12)

In some countries yacht ensigns are different from merchant ensigns in order to signal that the yacht is not carrying cargo that requires a customs declaration.

The end of the year is fast approaching for the First Class Midshipmen who will be commissioned as Ensigns in the US Navy or 2nd Lieutenants in the US Marine Corps.

A musketeer (left), two ensigns (centre), grenadier (right).

Final Voyages p. 105 One of the destroyers, USS, got underway with only four officers aboard, all ensigns, none with more than a year's sea duty; she operated at sea for 36 hours before her commanding officer managed to get back aboard.

Flags and banners main Flags are used to identify ships (where they are called ensigns ), embassies and such, and they use the same colors and designs found in heraldry, but they are not usually considered to be heraldic.

Graduates are usually commissioned as ensigns in the Navy or second lieutenants in the Marine Corps, but a small number can also be cross-commissioned as officers in other U.S. services, and the services of allied nations.

Instead, the Army has different flags and ensigns, some for the entire army and many for the different regiments and corps.

It was further declared that no patents of arms or any ensigns of nobility should be granted and no augmentation, alteration, or addition should be made to arms without the consent of the Earl Marshal.

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New ensigns created in 1915 had not been implemented until 1918 due to the war.

Royal Navy ships have several ensigns used when under way and when in port.

Upon graduation, most naval academy midshipmen are commissioned as ensigns in the Navy or second lieutenants in the Marine Corps and serve a minimum of five years after their commissioning.

William Siborne was in possession of a number of eyewitness accounts from generals, such as Uxbridge, down to cavalry cornets and infantry ensigns.

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Common combinations with ensigns

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

  • ensigns in 4×
  • as ensigns 4×
  • ensigns or 2×

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "ensigns" in a sentence?
An example: "In some countries yacht ensigns are different from merchant ensigns in order to signal that the yacht is not carrying cargo that requires a customs declaration." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "ensigns" from authentic English texts.
What does "ensigns" mean?
Ensigns means: plural of ensign
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