Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading It was evident to the commander that his ship was gaining on the Tallahatchie, at least a knot an hour, as he estimated it, and the chase could not now be more than four miles distant.

later than; following

From this reading THE FIRST SHOT OF BLUMENHOFF Captain Breaker watched the Tallahatchie with the most earnest attention; and it was not five minutes after he had given out the new course before she changed her direction, though not to the south, but enough to carry her clear of the Passes of the Mississippi.

anew

From this reading "She is changing her course again, Captain Breaker," said Mr. Ballard, who had been observing the chase with the best glass on board.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It was evident to the commander that his ship was gaining on the Tallahatchie, at least a knot an hour, as he estimated it, and the chase could not now be more than four miles distant.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE FIRST SHOT OF BLUMENHOFF Captain Breaker watched the Tallahatchie with the most earnest attention; and it was not five minutes after he had given out the new course before she changed her direction, though not to the south, but enough to carry her clear of the Passes of the Mississippi.

United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)

From this reading This was within the range of her Armstrong gun, if it was of the calibre reported by Bokes, whose information was mere hearsay, and was open to many doubts.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It was evident to the commander that his ship was gaining on the Tallahatchie, at least a knot an hour, as he estimated it, and the chase could not now be more than four miles distant.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was evident to the commander that his ship was gaining on the Tallahatchie, at least a knot an hour, as he estimated it, and the chase could not now be more than four miles distant.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading THE FIRST SHOT OF BLUMENHOFF Captain Breaker watched the Tallahatchie with the most earnest attention; and it was not five minutes after he had given out the new course before she changed her direction, though not to the south, but enough to carry her clear of the Passes of the Mississippi.

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From this reading "She is changing her course again, Captain Breaker," said Mr. Ballard, who had been observing the chase with the best glass on board.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Paul Vapoor was still crowding the engine to the utmost that could be done with safety, and he spent no little of his time in the fire room, personally directing the men in the work of feeding the furnaces.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "She is changing her course again, Captain Breaker," said Mr. Ballard, who had been observing the chase with the best glass on board.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE FIRST SHOT OF BLUMENHOFF Captain Breaker watched the Tallahatchie with the most earnest attention; and it was not five minutes after he had given out the new course before she changed her direction, though not to the south, but enough to carry her clear of the Passes of the Mississippi.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading "She is changing her course again, Captain Breaker," said Mr. Ballard, who had been observing the chase with the best glass on board.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE FIRST SHOT OF BLUMENHOFF Captain Breaker watched the Tallahatchie with the most earnest attention; and it was not five minutes after he had given out the new course before she changed her direction, though not to the south, but enough to carry her clear of the Passes of the Mississippi.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading "She is changing her course again, Captain Breaker," said Mr. Ballard, who had been observing the chase with the best glass on board.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading This was within the range of her Armstrong gun, if it was of the calibre reported by Bokes, whose information was mere hearsay, and was open to many doubts.

a quarry worker who splits off blocks of stone

From this reading THE FIRST SHOT OF BLUMENHOFF Captain Breaker watched the Tallahatchie with the most earnest attention; and it was not five minutes after he had given out the new course before she changed her direction, though not to the south, but enough to carry her clear of the Passes of the Mississippi.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE FIRST SHOT OF BLUMENHOFF Captain Breaker watched the Tallahatchie with the most earnest attention; and it was not five minutes after he had given out the new course before she changed her direction, though not to the south, but enough to carry her clear of the Passes of the Mississippi.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This was within the range of her Armstrong gun, if it was of the calibre reported by Bokes, whose information was mere hearsay, and was open to many doubts.

a degree or grade of excellence or worth

From this reading This was within the range of her Armstrong gun, if it was of the calibre reported by Bokes, whose information was mere hearsay, and was open to many doubts.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading THE FIRST SHOT OF BLUMENHOFF Captain Breaker watched the Tallahatchie with the most earnest attention; and it was not five minutes after he had given out the new course before she changed her direction, though not to the south, but enough to carry her clear of the Passes of the Mississippi.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading THE FIRST SHOT OF BLUMENHOFF Captain Breaker watched the Tallahatchie with the most earnest attention; and it was not five minutes after he had given out the new course before she changed her direction, though not to the south, but enough to carry her clear of the Passes of the Mississippi.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading THE FIRST SHOT OF BLUMENHOFF Captain Breaker watched the Tallahatchie with the most earnest attention; and it was not five minutes after he had given out the new course before she changed her direction, though not to the south, but enough to carry her clear of the Passes of the Mississippi.

marked by continuous change or effective action

From this reading "She is changing her course again, Captain Breaker," said Mr. Ballard, who had been observing the chase with the best glass on board.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading It was evident to the commander that his ship was gaining on the Tallahatchie, at least a knot an hour, as he estimated it, and the chase could not now be more than four miles distant.

rid of obstructions

From this reading THE FIRST SHOT OF BLUMENHOFF Captain Breaker watched the Tallahatchie with the most earnest attention; and it was not five minutes after he had given out the new course before she changed her direction, though not to the south, but enough to carry her clear of the Passes of the Mississippi.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading It was evident to the commander that his ship was gaining on the Tallahatchie, at least a knot an hour, as he estimated it, and the chase could not now be more than four miles distant.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Paul Vapoor was still crowding the engine to the utmost that could be done with safety, and he spent no little of his time in the fire room, personally directing the men in the work of feeding the furnaces.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading THE FIRST SHOT OF BLUMENHOFF Captain Breaker watched the Tallahatchie with the most earnest attention; and it was not five minutes after he had given out the new course before she changed her direction, though not to the south, but enough to carry her clear of the Passes of the Mississippi.

a situation in which people or things are crowded together

From this reading Paul Vapoor was still crowding the engine to the utmost that could be done with safety, and he spent no little of his time in the fire room, personally directing the men in the work of feeding the furnaces.

showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on

From this reading Paul Vapoor was still crowding the engine to the utmost that could be done with safety, and he spent no little of his time in the fire room, personally directing the men in the work of feeding the furnaces.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading THE FIRST SHOT OF BLUMENHOFF Captain Breaker watched the Tallahatchie with the most earnest attention; and it was not five minutes after he had given out the new course before she changed her direction, though not to the south, but enough to carry her clear of the Passes of the Mississippi.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading It was evident to the commander that his ship was gaining on the Tallahatchie, at least a knot an hour, as he estimated it, and the chase could not now be more than four miles distant.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Paul Vapoor was still crowding the engine to the utmost that could be done with safety, and he spent no little of his time in the fire room, personally directing the men in the work of feeding the furnaces.

plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something

From this reading This was within the range of her Armstrong gun, if it was of the calibre reported by Bokes, whose information was mere hearsay, and was open to many doubts.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading THE FIRST SHOT OF BLUMENHOFF Captain Breaker watched the Tallahatchie with the most earnest attention; and it was not five minutes after he had given out the new course before she changed her direction, though not to the south, but enough to carry her clear of the Passes of the Mississippi.

motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

From this reading Paul Vapoor was still crowding the engine to the utmost that could be done with safety, and he spent no little of his time in the fire room, personally directing the men in the work of feeding the furnaces.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading THE FIRST SHOT OF BLUMENHOFF Captain Breaker watched the Tallahatchie with the most earnest attention; and it was not five minutes after he had given out the new course before she changed her direction, though not to the south, but enough to carry her clear of the Passes of the Mississippi.

past form of “estimate” — judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)

From this reading It was evident to the commander that his ship was gaining on the Tallahatchie, at least a knot an hour, as he estimated it, and the chase could not now be more than four miles distant.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading It was evident to the commander that his ship was gaining on the Tallahatchie, at least a knot an hour, as he estimated it, and the chase could not now be more than four miles distant.

the act of consuming food

From this reading Paul Vapoor was still crowding the engine to the utmost that could be done with safety, and he spent no little of his time in the fire room, personally directing the men in the work of feeding the furnaces.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Paul Vapoor was still crowding the engine to the utmost that could be done with safety, and he spent no little of his time in the fire room, personally directing the men in the work of feeding the furnaces.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE FIRST SHOT OF BLUMENHOFF Captain Breaker watched the Tallahatchie with the most earnest attention; and it was not five minutes after he had given out the new course before she changed her direction, though not to the south, but enough to carry her clear of the Passes of the Mississippi.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading THE FIRST SHOT OF BLUMENHOFF Captain Breaker watched the Tallahatchie with the most earnest attention; and it was not five minutes after he had given out the new course before she changed her direction, though not to the south, but enough to carry her clear of the Passes of the Mississippi.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading It was evident to the commander that his ship was gaining on the Tallahatchie, at least a knot an hour, as he estimated it, and the chase could not now be more than four miles distant.

plural of “furnace” — an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc.

From this reading Paul Vapoor was still crowding the engine to the utmost that could be done with safety, and he spent no little of his time in the fire room, personally directing the men in the work of feeding the furnaces.

-ing form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading It was evident to the commander that his ship was gaining on the Tallahatchie, at least a knot an hour, as he estimated it, and the chase could not now be more than four miles distant.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading THE FIRST SHOT OF BLUMENHOFF Captain Breaker watched the Tallahatchie with the most earnest attention; and it was not five minutes after he had given out the new course before she changed her direction, though not to the south, but enough to carry her clear of the Passes of the Mississippi.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading "She is changing her course again, Captain Breaker," said Mr. Ballard, who had been observing the chase with the best glass on board.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading This was within the range of her Armstrong gun, if it was of the calibre reported by Bokes, whose information was mere hearsay, and was open to many doubts.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE FIRST SHOT OF BLUMENHOFF Captain Breaker watched the Tallahatchie with the most earnest attention; and it was not five minutes after he had given out the new course before she changed her direction, though not to the south, but enough to carry her clear of the Passes of the Mississippi.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE FIRST SHOT OF BLUMENHOFF Captain Breaker watched the Tallahatchie with the most earnest attention; and it was not five minutes after he had given out the new course before she changed her direction, though not to the south, but enough to carry her clear of the Passes of the Mississippi.

gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading This was within the range of her Armstrong gun, if it was of the calibre reported by Bokes, whose information was mere hearsay, and was open to many doubts.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading THE FIRST SHOT OF BLUMENHOFF Captain Breaker watched the Tallahatchie with the most earnest attention; and it was not five minutes after he had given out the new course before she changed her direction, though not to the south, but enough to carry her clear of the Passes of the Mississippi.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Paul Vapoor was still crowding the engine to the utmost that could be done with safety, and he spent no little of his time in the fire room, personally directing the men in the work of feeding the furnaces.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading It was evident to the commander that his ship was gaining on the Tallahatchie, at least a knot an hour, as he estimated it, and the chase could not now be more than four miles distant.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading This was within the range of her Armstrong gun, if it was of the calibre reported by Bokes, whose information was mere hearsay, and was open to many doubts.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Paul Vapoor was still crowding the engine to the utmost that could be done with safety, and he spent no little of his time in the fire room, personally directing the men in the work of feeding the furnaces.

a message received and understood

From this reading This was within the range of her Armstrong gun, if it was of the calibre reported by Bokes, whose information was mere hearsay, and was open to many doubts.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "She is changing her course again, Captain Breaker," said Mr. Ballard, who had been observing the chase with the best glass on board.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE FIRST SHOT OF BLUMENHOFF Captain Breaker watched the Tallahatchie with the most earnest attention; and it was not five minutes after he had given out the new course before she changed her direction, though not to the south, but enough to carry her clear of the Passes of the Mississippi.

a tight cluster of people or things

From this reading It was evident to the commander that his ship was gaining on the Tallahatchie, at least a knot an hour, as he estimated it, and the chase could not now be more than four miles distant.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading It was evident to the commander that his ship was gaining on the Tallahatchie, at least a knot an hour, as he estimated it, and the chase could not now be more than four miles distant.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Paul Vapoor was still crowding the engine to the utmost that could be done with safety, and he spent no little of his time in the fire room, personally directing the men in the work of feeding the furnaces.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading This was within the range of her Armstrong gun, if it was of the calibre reported by Bokes, whose information was mere hearsay, and was open to many doubts.

the force of workers available

From this reading Paul Vapoor was still crowding the engine to the utmost that could be done with safety, and he spent no little of his time in the fire room, personally directing the men in the work of feeding the furnaces.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading This was within the range of her Armstrong gun, if it was of the calibre reported by Bokes, whose information was mere hearsay, and was open to many doubts.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading It was evident to the commander that his ship was gaining on the Tallahatchie, at least a knot an hour, as he estimated it, and the chase could not now be more than four miles distant.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading THE FIRST SHOT OF BLUMENHOFF Captain Breaker watched the Tallahatchie with the most earnest attention; and it was not five minutes after he had given out the new course before she changed her direction, though not to the south, but enough to carry her clear of the Passes of the Mississippi.

a major North American river and the chief river of the United States; rises in northern Minnesota and flows southward into the Gulf of Mexico

From this reading THE FIRST SHOT OF BLUMENHOFF Captain Breaker watched the Tallahatchie with the most earnest attention; and it was not five minutes after he had given out the new course before she changed her direction, though not to the south, but enough to carry her clear of the Passes of the Mississippi.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It was evident to the commander that his ship was gaining on the Tallahatchie, at least a knot an hour, as he estimated it, and the chase could not now be more than four miles distant.

used to form the superlative

From this reading THE FIRST SHOT OF BLUMENHOFF Captain Breaker watched the Tallahatchie with the most earnest attention; and it was not five minutes after he had given out the new course before she changed her direction, though not to the south, but enough to carry her clear of the Passes of the Mississippi.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "She is changing her course again, Captain Breaker," said Mr. Ballard, who had been observing the chase with the best glass on board.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading THE FIRST SHOT OF BLUMENHOFF Captain Breaker watched the Tallahatchie with the most earnest attention; and it was not five minutes after he had given out the new course before she changed her direction, though not to the south, but enough to carry her clear of the Passes of the Mississippi.

not any; not one

From this reading Paul Vapoor was still crowding the engine to the utmost that could be done with safety, and he spent no little of his time in the fire room, personally directing the men in the work of feeding the furnaces.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE FIRST SHOT OF BLUMENHOFF Captain Breaker watched the Tallahatchie with the most earnest attention; and it was not five minutes after he had given out the new course before she changed her direction, though not to the south, but enough to carry her clear of the Passes of the Mississippi.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading It was evident to the commander that his ship was gaining on the Tallahatchie, at least a knot an hour, as he estimated it, and the chase could not now be more than four miles distant.

quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception

From this reading "She is changing her course again, Captain Breaker," said Mr. Ballard, who had been observing the chase with the best glass on board.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE FIRST SHOT OF BLUMENHOFF Captain Breaker watched the Tallahatchie with the most earnest attention; and it was not five minutes after he had given out the new course before she changed her direction, though not to the south, but enough to carry her clear of the Passes of the Mississippi.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was evident to the commander that his ship was gaining on the Tallahatchie, at least a knot an hour, as he estimated it, and the chase could not now be more than four miles distant.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading This was within the range of her Armstrong gun, if it was of the calibre reported by Bokes, whose information was mere hearsay, and was open to many doubts.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE FIRST SHOT OF BLUMENHOFF Captain Breaker watched the Tallahatchie with the most earnest attention; and it was not five minutes after he had given out the new course before she changed her direction, though not to the south, but enough to carry her clear of the Passes of the Mississippi.

plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls

From this reading THE FIRST SHOT OF BLUMENHOFF Captain Breaker watched the Tallahatchie with the most earnest attention; and it was not five minutes after he had given out the new course before she changed her direction, though not to the south, but enough to carry her clear of the Passes of the Mississippi.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading Paul Vapoor was still crowding the engine to the utmost that could be done with safety, and he spent no little of his time in the fire room, personally directing the men in the work of feeding the furnaces.

as yourself

From this reading Paul Vapoor was still crowding the engine to the utmost that could be done with safety, and he spent no little of his time in the fire room, personally directing the men in the work of feeding the furnaces.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading This was within the range of her Armstrong gun, if it was of the calibre reported by Bokes, whose information was mere hearsay, and was open to many doubts.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading This was within the range of her Armstrong gun, if it was of the calibre reported by Bokes, whose information was mere hearsay, and was open to many doubts.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Paul Vapoor was still crowding the engine to the utmost that could be done with safety, and he spent no little of his time in the fire room, personally directing the men in the work of feeding the furnaces.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading Paul Vapoor was still crowding the engine to the utmost that could be done with safety, and he spent no little of his time in the fire room, personally directing the men in the work of feeding the furnaces.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "She is changing her course again, Captain Breaker," said Mr. Ballard, who had been observing the chase with the best glass on board.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE FIRST SHOT OF BLUMENHOFF Captain Breaker watched the Tallahatchie with the most earnest attention; and it was not five minutes after he had given out the new course before she changed her direction, though not to the south, but enough to carry her clear of the Passes of the Mississippi.

transport commercially

From this reading It was evident to the commander that his ship was gaining on the Tallahatchie, at least a knot an hour, as he estimated it, and the chase could not now be more than four miles distant.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading THE FIRST SHOT OF BLUMENHOFF Captain Breaker watched the Tallahatchie with the most earnest attention; and it was not five minutes after he had given out the new course before she changed her direction, though not to the south, but enough to carry her clear of the Passes of the Mississippi.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading THE FIRST SHOT OF BLUMENHOFF Captain Breaker watched the Tallahatchie with the most earnest attention; and it was not five minutes after he had given out the new course before she changed her direction, though not to the south, but enough to carry her clear of the Passes of the Mississippi.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Paul Vapoor was still crowding the engine to the utmost that could be done with safety, and he spent no little of his time in the fire room, personally directing the men in the work of feeding the furnaces.

not in physical motion

From this reading Paul Vapoor was still crowding the engine to the utmost that could be done with safety, and he spent no little of his time in the fire room, personally directing the men in the work of feeding the furnaces.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE FIRST SHOT OF BLUMENHOFF Captain Breaker watched the Tallahatchie with the most earnest attention; and it was not five minutes after he had given out the new course before she changed her direction, though not to the south, but enough to carry her clear of the Passes of the Mississippi.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was evident to the commander that his ship was gaining on the Tallahatchie, at least a knot an hour, as he estimated it, and the chase could not now be more than four miles distant.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Paul Vapoor was still crowding the engine to the utmost that could be done with safety, and he spent no little of his time in the fire room, personally directing the men in the work of feeding the furnaces.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE FIRST SHOT OF BLUMENHOFF Captain Breaker watched the Tallahatchie with the most earnest attention; and it was not five minutes after he had given out the new course before she changed her direction, though not to the south, but enough to carry her clear of the Passes of the Mississippi.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This was within the range of her Armstrong gun, if it was of the calibre reported by Bokes, whose information was mere hearsay, and was open to many doubts.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE FIRST SHOT OF BLUMENHOFF Captain Breaker watched the Tallahatchie with the most earnest attention; and it was not five minutes after he had given out the new course before she changed her direction, though not to the south, but enough to carry her clear of the Passes of the Mississippi.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Paul Vapoor was still crowding the engine to the utmost that could be done with safety, and he spent no little of his time in the fire room, personally directing the men in the work of feeding the furnaces.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE FIRST SHOT OF BLUMENHOFF Captain Breaker watched the Tallahatchie with the most earnest attention; and it was not five minutes after he had given out the new course before she changed her direction, though not to the south, but enough to carry her clear of the Passes of the Mississippi.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading Paul Vapoor was still crowding the engine to the utmost that could be done with safety, and he spent no little of his time in the fire room, personally directing the men in the work of feeding the furnaces.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Paul Vapoor was still crowding the engine to the utmost that could be done with safety, and he spent no little of his time in the fire room, personally directing the men in the work of feeding the furnaces.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE FIRST SHOT OF BLUMENHOFF Captain Breaker watched the Tallahatchie with the most earnest attention; and it was not five minutes after he had given out the new course before she changed her direction, though not to the south, but enough to carry her clear of the Passes of the Mississippi.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading THE FIRST SHOT OF BLUMENHOFF Captain Breaker watched the Tallahatchie with the most earnest attention; and it was not five minutes after he had given out the new course before she changed her direction, though not to the south, but enough to carry her clear of the Passes of the Mississippi.

which person or people

From this reading "She is changing her course again, Captain Breaker," said Mr. Ballard, who had been observing the chase with the best glass on board.

belonging to which person

From this reading This was within the range of her Armstrong gun, if it was of the calibre reported by Bokes, whose information was mere hearsay, and was open to many doubts.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE FIRST SHOT OF BLUMENHOFF Captain Breaker watched the Tallahatchie with the most earnest attention; and it was not five minutes after he had given out the new course before she changed her direction, though not to the south, but enough to carry her clear of the Passes of the Mississippi.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading This was within the range of her Armstrong gun, if it was of the calibre reported by Bokes, whose information was mere hearsay, and was open to many doubts.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Paul Vapoor was still crowding the engine to the utmost that could be done with safety, and he spent no little of his time in the fire room, personally directing the men in the work of feeding the furnaces.