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From this reading The wounded were removed out of sight with all speed, hoses were turned on to the burning part of the ship, and wireless signals sent out warning all men-of-war to divert traffic for a radius of 30 miles, that nothing should interrupt the last phase of this savage duel a entrance.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The wounded were removed out of sight with all speed, hoses were turned on to the burning part of the ship, and wireless signals sent out warning all men-of-war to divert traffic for a radius of 30 miles, that nothing should interrupt the last phase of this savage duel a entrance.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The wounded were removed out of sight with all speed, hoses were turned on to the burning part of the ship, and wireless signals sent out warning all men-of-war to divert traffic for a radius of 30 miles, that nothing should interrupt the last phase of this savage duel a entrance.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Thereupon the White Ensign fluttered automatically up to the masthead, and one gun--the only one that would bear--opened an unavailing fire on the enemy, who had begun to dive immediately the explosion had taken place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thereupon the White Ensign fluttered automatically up to the masthead, and one gun--the only one that would bear--opened an unavailing fire on the enemy, who had begun to dive immediately the explosion had taken place.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading To borrow a phrase from sporting parlance, they ensured that the ring was kept, but in so doing they deprived themselves of any hope of succour from the savagery of the enemy, should the ship sink and leave them at the submarine's mercy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The concussion of the explosion had, however, started the electrically controlled fire-gongs at the remaining gun positions.
automaticallyadverbUS /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/
in a reflex manner
From this reading Thereupon the White Ensign fluttered automatically up to the masthead, and one gun--the only one that would bear--opened an unavailing fire on the enemy, who had begun to dive immediately the explosion had taken place.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The ruse had failed, and every man on board realised on the instant that what must follow was to be the supreme test.
have
From this reading Thereupon the White Ensign fluttered automatically up to the masthead, and one gun--the only one that would bear--opened an unavailing fire on the enemy, who had begun to dive immediately the explosion had taken place.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Thereupon the White Ensign fluttered automatically up to the masthead, and one gun--the only one that would bear--opened an unavailing fire on the enemy, who had begun to dive immediately the explosion had taken place.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The ruse had failed, and every man on board realised on the instant that what must follow was to be the supreme test.
borrowverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊ/
get temporarily
From this reading To borrow a phrase from sporting parlance, they ensured that the ring was kept, but in so doing they deprived themselves of any hope of succour from the savagery of the enemy, should the ship sink and leave them at the submarine's mercy.
the act of burning something
From this reading The wounded were removed out of sight with all speed, hoses were turned on to the burning part of the ship, and wireless signals sent out warning all men-of-war to divert traffic for a radius of 30 miles, that nothing should interrupt the last phase of this savage duel a entrance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To borrow a phrase from sporting parlance, they ensured that the ring was kept, but in so doing they deprived themselves of any hope of succour from the savagery of the enemy, should the ship sink and leave them at the submarine's mercy.
concussionnounUS /kənˈkʌʃən/
injury to the brain caused by a blow; usually resulting in loss of consciousness
From this reading The concussion of the explosion had, however, started the electrically controlled fire-gongs at the remaining gun positions.
controlledadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊld/
restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds
From this reading The concussion of the explosion had, however, started the electrically controlled fire-gongs at the remaining gun positions.
deprivedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpraɪvd/
marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences
From this reading To borrow a phrase from sporting parlance, they ensured that the ring was kept, but in so doing they deprived themselves of any hope of succour from the savagery of the enemy, should the ship sink and leave them at the submarine's mercy.
divenounUS /daɪv/
a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall
From this reading Thereupon the White Ensign fluttered automatically up to the masthead, and one gun--the only one that would bear--opened an unavailing fire on the enemy, who had begun to dive immediately the explosion had taken place.
divertverbUS /daɪˈvɜːrt/
turn aside; turn away from
From this reading The wounded were removed out of sight with all speed, hoses were turned on to the burning part of the ship, and wireless signals sent out warning all men-of-war to divert traffic for a radius of 30 miles, that nothing should interrupt the last phase of this savage duel a entrance.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading To borrow a phrase from sporting parlance, they ensured that the ring was kept, but in so doing they deprived themselves of any hope of succour from the savagery of the enemy, should the ship sink and leave them at the submarine's mercy.
duelnounUS /ˈduːəl/
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading The wounded were removed out of sight with all speed, hoses were turned on to the burning part of the ship, and wireless signals sent out warning all men-of-war to divert traffic for a radius of 30 miles, that nothing should interrupt the last phase of this savage duel a entrance.
electricallyadverbUS /ɪˈlektrɪkəli/
by electricity
From this reading The concussion of the explosion had, however, started the electrically controlled fire-gongs at the remaining gun positions.
an opposing military force
From this reading Thereupon the White Ensign fluttered automatically up to the masthead, and one gun--the only one that would bear--opened an unavailing fire on the enemy, who had begun to dive immediately the explosion had taken place.
EnsignnounUS /ˈensən/
a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade
From this reading Thereupon the White Ensign fluttered automatically up to the masthead, and one gun--the only one that would bear--opened an unavailing fire on the enemy, who had begun to dive immediately the explosion had taken place.
ensuredverbUS /enˈʃʊrd/
past form of “ensure” — make certain of
From this reading To borrow a phrase from sporting parlance, they ensured that the ring was kept, but in so doing they deprived themselves of any hope of succour from the savagery of the enemy, should the ship sink and leave them at the submarine's mercy.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The wounded were removed out of sight with all speed, hoses were turned on to the burning part of the ship, and wireless signals sent out warning all men-of-war to divert traffic for a radius of 30 miles, that nothing should interrupt the last phase of this savage duel a entrance.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The ruse had failed, and every man on board realised on the instant that what must follow was to be the supreme test.
explosionnounUS /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
From this reading The concussion of the explosion had, however, started the electrically controlled fire-gongs at the remaining gun positions.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading The ruse had failed, and every man on board realised on the instant that what must follow was to be the supreme test.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Thereupon the White Ensign fluttered automatically up to the masthead, and one gun--the only one that would bear--opened an unavailing fire on the enemy, who had begun to dive immediately the explosion had taken place.
fire-gongs
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From this reading The concussion of the explosion had, however, started the electrically controlled fire-gongs at the remaining gun positions.
flutteredverbUS /ˈflʌtərd/
past form of “flutter” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading Thereupon the White Ensign fluttered automatically up to the masthead, and one gun--the only one that would bear--opened an unavailing fire on the enemy, who had begun to dive immediately the explosion had taken place.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The ruse had failed, and every man on board realised on the instant that what must follow was to be the supreme test.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The wounded were removed out of sight with all speed, hoses were turned on to the burning part of the ship, and wireless signals sent out warning all men-of-war to divert traffic for a radius of 30 miles, that nothing should interrupt the last phase of this savage duel a entrance.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading To borrow a phrase from sporting parlance, they ensured that the ring was kept, but in so doing they deprived themselves of any hope of succour from the savagery of the enemy, should the ship sink and leave them at the submarine's mercy.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading The concussion of the explosion had, however, started the electrically controlled fire-gongs at the remaining gun positions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The concussion of the explosion had, however, started the electrically controlled fire-gongs at the remaining gun positions.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading To borrow a phrase from sporting parlance, they ensured that the ring was kept, but in so doing they deprived themselves of any hope of succour from the savagery of the enemy, should the ship sink and leave them at the submarine's mercy.
hosesnounUS /ˈhoʊzɪz/
plural of “hose” — socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear)
From this reading The wounded were removed out of sight with all speed, hoses were turned on to the burning part of the ship, and wireless signals sent out warning all men-of-war to divert traffic for a radius of 30 miles, that nothing should interrupt the last phase of this savage duel a entrance.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The concussion of the explosion had, however, started the electrically controlled fire-gongs at the remaining gun positions.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Thereupon the White Ensign fluttered automatically up to the masthead, and one gun--the only one that would bear--opened an unavailing fire on the enemy, who had begun to dive immediately the explosion had taken place.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To borrow a phrase from sporting parlance, they ensured that the ring was kept, but in so doing they deprived themselves of any hope of succour from the savagery of the enemy, should the ship sink and leave them at the submarine's mercy.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading The ruse had failed, and every man on board realised on the instant that what must follow was to be the supreme test.
interruptverbUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpt/
make a break in
From this reading The wounded were removed out of sight with all speed, hoses were turned on to the burning part of the ship, and wireless signals sent out warning all men-of-war to divert traffic for a radius of 30 miles, that nothing should interrupt the last phase of this savage duel a entrance.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading To borrow a phrase from sporting parlance, they ensured that the ring was kept, but in so doing they deprived themselves of any hope of succour from the savagery of the enemy, should the ship sink and leave them at the submarine's mercy.
immediately past
From this reading The wounded were removed out of sight with all speed, hoses were turned on to the burning part of the ship, and wireless signals sent out warning all men-of-war to divert traffic for a radius of 30 miles, that nothing should interrupt the last phase of this savage duel a entrance.
go away from a place
From this reading To borrow a phrase from sporting parlance, they ensured that the ring was kept, but in so doing they deprived themselves of any hope of succour from the savagery of the enemy, should the ship sink and leave them at the submarine's mercy.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The ruse had failed, and every man on board realised on the instant that what must follow was to be the supreme test.
mastheadnounUS /ˈmæsthed/
a listing printed in all issues of a newspaper or magazine (usually on the editorial page) that gives the name of the publication and the names of the editorial staff, etc.
From this reading Thereupon the White Ensign fluttered automatically up to the masthead, and one gun--the only one that would bear--opened an unavailing fire on the enemy, who had begun to dive immediately the explosion had taken place.
men-of-war
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From this reading The wounded were removed out of sight with all speed, hoses were turned on to the burning part of the ship, and wireless signals sent out warning all men-of-war to divert traffic for a radius of 30 miles, that nothing should interrupt the last phase of this savage duel a entrance.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading To borrow a phrase from sporting parlance, they ensured that the ring was kept, but in so doing they deprived themselves of any hope of succour from the savagery of the enemy, should the ship sink and leave them at the submarine's mercy.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The wounded were removed out of sight with all speed, hoses were turned on to the burning part of the ship, and wireless signals sent out warning all men-of-war to divert traffic for a radius of 30 miles, that nothing should interrupt the last phase of this savage duel a entrance.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The ruse had failed, and every man on board realised on the instant that what must follow was to be the supreme test.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The wounded were removed out of sight with all speed, hoses were turned on to the burning part of the ship, and wireless signals sent out warning all men-of-war to divert traffic for a radius of 30 miles, that nothing should interrupt the last phase of this savage duel a entrance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The concussion of the explosion had, however, started the electrically controlled fire-gongs at the remaining gun positions.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Thereupon the White Ensign fluttered automatically up to the masthead, and one gun--the only one that would bear--opened an unavailing fire on the enemy, who had begun to dive immediately the explosion had taken place.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Thereupon the White Ensign fluttered automatically up to the masthead, and one gun--the only one that would bear--opened an unavailing fire on the enemy, who had begun to dive immediately the explosion had taken place.
and nothing more
From this reading Thereupon the White Ensign fluttered automatically up to the masthead, and one gun--the only one that would bear--opened an unavailing fire on the enemy, who had begun to dive immediately the explosion had taken place.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Thereupon the White Ensign fluttered automatically up to the masthead, and one gun--the only one that would bear--opened an unavailing fire on the enemy, who had begun to dive immediately the explosion had taken place.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The wounded were removed out of sight with all speed, hoses were turned on to the burning part of the ship, and wireless signals sent out warning all men-of-war to divert traffic for a radius of 30 miles, that nothing should interrupt the last phase of this savage duel a entrance.
parlancenounUS /ˈpɑːrləns/
a manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language
From this reading To borrow a phrase from sporting parlance, they ensured that the ring was kept, but in so doing they deprived themselves of any hope of succour from the savagery of the enemy, should the ship sink and leave them at the submarine's mercy.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The wounded were removed out of sight with all speed, hoses were turned on to the burning part of the ship, and wireless signals sent out warning all men-of-war to divert traffic for a radius of 30 miles, that nothing should interrupt the last phase of this savage duel a entrance.
phasenounUS /feɪz/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading The wounded were removed out of sight with all speed, hoses were turned on to the burning part of the ship, and wireless signals sent out warning all men-of-war to divert traffic for a radius of 30 miles, that nothing should interrupt the last phase of this savage duel a entrance.
phrasenounUS /freɪz/
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading To borrow a phrase from sporting parlance, they ensured that the ring was kept, but in so doing they deprived themselves of any hope of succour from the savagery of the enemy, should the ship sink and leave them at the submarine's mercy.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Thereupon the White Ensign fluttered automatically up to the masthead, and one gun--the only one that would bear--opened an unavailing fire on the enemy, who had begun to dive immediately the explosion had taken place.
positionsnounUS /pəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The concussion of the explosion had, however, started the electrically controlled fire-gongs at the remaining gun positions.
radiusnounUS /ˈreɪdiəs/
the length of a line segment between the center and circumference of a circle or sphere
From this reading The wounded were removed out of sight with all speed, hoses were turned on to the burning part of the ship, and wireless signals sent out warning all men-of-war to divert traffic for a radius of 30 miles, that nothing should interrupt the last phase of this savage duel a entrance.
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading The ruse had failed, and every man on board realised on the instant that what must follow was to be the supreme test.
not used up
From this reading The concussion of the explosion had, however, started the electrically controlled fire-gongs at the remaining gun positions.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading The wounded were removed out of sight with all speed, hoses were turned on to the burning part of the ship, and wireless signals sent out warning all men-of-war to divert traffic for a radius of 30 miles, that nothing should interrupt the last phase of this savage duel a entrance.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading To borrow a phrase from sporting parlance, they ensured that the ring was kept, but in so doing they deprived themselves of any hope of succour from the savagery of the enemy, should the ship sink and leave them at the submarine's mercy.
rusenounUS /ruːz/
a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)
From this reading The ruse had failed, and every man on board realised on the instant that what must follow was to be the supreme test.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading The wounded were removed out of sight with all speed, hoses were turned on to the burning part of the ship, and wireless signals sent out warning all men-of-war to divert traffic for a radius of 30 miles, that nothing should interrupt the last phase of this savage duel a entrance.
savagerynounUS /ˈsævɪdʒeri/
the property of being untamed and ferocious
From this reading To borrow a phrase from sporting parlance, they ensured that the ring was kept, but in so doing they deprived themselves of any hope of succour from the savagery of the enemy, should the ship sink and leave them at the submarine's mercy.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The wounded were removed out of sight with all speed, hoses were turned on to the burning part of the ship, and wireless signals sent out warning all men-of-war to divert traffic for a radius of 30 miles, that nothing should interrupt the last phase of this savage duel a entrance.
transport commercially
From this reading The wounded were removed out of sight with all speed, hoses were turned on to the burning part of the ship, and wireless signals sent out warning all men-of-war to divert traffic for a radius of 30 miles, that nothing should interrupt the last phase of this savage duel a entrance.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The wounded were removed out of sight with all speed, hoses were turned on to the burning part of the ship, and wireless signals sent out warning all men-of-war to divert traffic for a radius of 30 miles, that nothing should interrupt the last phase of this savage duel a entrance.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The wounded were removed out of sight with all speed, hoses were turned on to the burning part of the ship, and wireless signals sent out warning all men-of-war to divert traffic for a radius of 30 miles, that nothing should interrupt the last phase of this savage duel a entrance.
signalsnounUS /ˈsɪɡnəlz/
plural of “signal” — any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading The wounded were removed out of sight with all speed, hoses were turned on to the burning part of the ship, and wireless signals sent out warning all men-of-war to divert traffic for a radius of 30 miles, that nothing should interrupt the last phase of this savage duel a entrance.
sinkverbUS /sɪŋk/
fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading To borrow a phrase from sporting parlance, they ensured that the ring was kept, but in so doing they deprived themselves of any hope of succour from the savagery of the enemy, should the ship sink and leave them at the submarine's mercy.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading To borrow a phrase from sporting parlance, they ensured that the ring was kept, but in so doing they deprived themselves of any hope of succour from the savagery of the enemy, should the ship sink and leave them at the submarine's mercy.
move hurridly
From this reading The wounded were removed out of sight with all speed, hoses were turned on to the burning part of the ship, and wireless signals sent out warning all men-of-war to divert traffic for a radius of 30 miles, that nothing should interrupt the last phase of this savage duel a entrance.
sportingadjectiveUS /ˈspɔːrtɪŋ/
exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
From this reading To borrow a phrase from sporting parlance, they ensured that the ring was kept, but in so doing they deprived themselves of any hope of succour from the savagery of the enemy, should the ship sink and leave them at the submarine's mercy.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The concussion of the explosion had, however, started the electrically controlled fire-gongs at the remaining gun positions.
submarine'snounUS /ˈsʌbməriːnz/
possessive form of “submarine” — a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading To borrow a phrase from sporting parlance, they ensured that the ring was kept, but in so doing they deprived themselves of any hope of succour from the savagery of the enemy, should the ship sink and leave them at the submarine's mercy.
succournoun
assistance in time of difficulty
From this reading To borrow a phrase from sporting parlance, they ensured that the ring was kept, but in so doing they deprived themselves of any hope of succour from the savagery of the enemy, should the ship sink and leave them at the submarine's mercy.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading The ruse had failed, and every man on board realised on the instant that what must follow was to be the supreme test.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Thereupon the White Ensign fluttered automatically up to the masthead, and one gun--the only one that would bear--opened an unavailing fire on the enemy, who had begun to dive immediately the explosion had taken place.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading The ruse had failed, and every man on board realised on the instant that what must follow was to be the supreme test.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thereupon the White Ensign fluttered automatically up to the masthead, and one gun--the only one that would bear--opened an unavailing fire on the enemy, who had begun to dive immediately the explosion had taken place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The concussion of the explosion had, however, started the electrically controlled fire-gongs at the remaining gun positions.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading To borrow a phrase from sporting parlance, they ensured that the ring was kept, but in so doing they deprived themselves of any hope of succour from the savagery of the enemy, should the ship sink and leave them at the submarine's mercy.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading To borrow a phrase from sporting parlance, they ensured that the ring was kept, but in so doing they deprived themselves of any hope of succour from the savagery of the enemy, should the ship sink and leave them at the submarine's mercy.
Thereupon
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From this reading Thereupon the White Ensign fluttered automatically up to the masthead, and one gun--the only one that would bear--opened an unavailing fire on the enemy, who had begun to dive immediately the explosion had taken place.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To borrow a phrase from sporting parlance, they ensured that the ring was kept, but in so doing they deprived themselves of any hope of succour from the savagery of the enemy, should the ship sink and leave them at the submarine's mercy.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The wounded were removed out of sight with all speed, hoses were turned on to the burning part of the ship, and wireless signals sent out warning all men-of-war to divert traffic for a radius of 30 miles, that nothing should interrupt the last phase of this savage duel a entrance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thereupon the White Ensign fluttered automatically up to the masthead, and one gun--the only one that would bear--opened an unavailing fire on the enemy, who had begun to dive immediately the explosion had taken place.
trafficnounUS /ˈtræfɪk/
the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time
From this reading The wounded were removed out of sight with all speed, hoses were turned on to the burning part of the ship, and wireless signals sent out warning all men-of-war to divert traffic for a radius of 30 miles, that nothing should interrupt the last phase of this savage duel a entrance.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The wounded were removed out of sight with all speed, hoses were turned on to the burning part of the ship, and wireless signals sent out warning all men-of-war to divert traffic for a radius of 30 miles, that nothing should interrupt the last phase of this savage duel a entrance.
unavailingadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈveɪlɪŋ/
producing no result or effect
From this reading Thereupon the White Ensign fluttered automatically up to the masthead, and one gun--the only one that would bear--opened an unavailing fire on the enemy, who had begun to dive immediately the explosion had taken place.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Thereupon the White Ensign fluttered automatically up to the masthead, and one gun--the only one that would bear--opened an unavailing fire on the enemy, who had begun to dive immediately the explosion had taken place.
a message informing of danger
From this reading The wounded were removed out of sight with all speed, hoses were turned on to the burning part of the ship, and wireless signals sent out warning all men-of-war to divert traffic for a radius of 30 miles, that nothing should interrupt the last phase of this savage duel a entrance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The ruse had failed, and every man on board realised on the instant that what must follow was to be the supreme test.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The wounded were removed out of sight with all speed, hoses were turned on to the burning part of the ship, and wireless signals sent out warning all men-of-war to divert traffic for a radius of 30 miles, that nothing should interrupt the last phase of this savage duel a entrance.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The ruse had failed, and every man on board realised on the instant that what must follow was to be the supreme test.
a Caucasian
From this reading Thereupon the White Ensign fluttered automatically up to the masthead, and one gun--the only one that would bear--opened an unavailing fire on the enemy, who had begun to dive immediately the explosion had taken place.
which person or people
From this reading Thereupon the White Ensign fluttered automatically up to the masthead, and one gun--the only one that would bear--opened an unavailing fire on the enemy, who had begun to dive immediately the explosion had taken place.
wirelessnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading The wounded were removed out of sight with all speed, hoses were turned on to the burning part of the ship, and wireless signals sent out warning all men-of-war to divert traffic for a radius of 30 miles, that nothing should interrupt the last phase of this savage duel a entrance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The wounded were removed out of sight with all speed, hoses were turned on to the burning part of the ship, and wireless signals sent out warning all men-of-war to divert traffic for a radius of 30 miles, that nothing should interrupt the last phase of this savage duel a entrance.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Thereupon the White Ensign fluttered automatically up to the masthead, and one gun--the only one that would bear--opened an unavailing fire on the enemy, who had begun to dive immediately the explosion had taken place.
people who are wounded
From this reading The wounded were removed out of sight with all speed, hoses were turned on to the burning part of the ship, and wireless signals sent out warning all men-of-war to divert traffic for a radius of 30 miles, that nothing should interrupt the last phase of this savage duel a entrance.
