used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now it was a French boat that reported the destruction of the _Triumph_; now an Englishman that swore to having seen Drake kill Medina-Sidonia with his own hand on his poop; but whatever the news might be, the unrest and excitement ran higher and higher.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading But there was nothing to be seen on that waste of waters but the single boats that flew up channel or laboured down it against the squally west wind, far out at sea.
(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 MEN OF WAR AND PEACE The following days passed in terrible suspense for all left behind at Rye.
allayedverbUS /əˈleɪd/
past form of “allay” — lessen the intensity of or calm
From this reading Once or twice fishing-boats put in at Rye; but their reports were so contradictory and uncertain that they increased rather than allayed the suspense and misery.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Now it was a French boat that reported the destruction of the _Triumph_; now an Englishman that swore to having seen Drake kill Medina-Sidonia with his own hand on his poop; but whatever the news might be, the unrest and excitement ran higher and higher.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MEN OF WAR AND PEACE The following days passed in terrible suspense for all left behind at Rye.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MEN OF WAR AND PEACE The following days passed in terrible suspense for all left behind at Rye.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But there was nothing to be seen on that waste of waters but the single boats that flew up channel or laboured down it against the squally west wind, far out at sea.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading MEN OF WAR AND PEACE The following days passed in terrible suspense for all left behind at Rye.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Every morning all the points of vantage were crowded; the Ypres tower itself was never deserted day or night; and all the sharpest eyes in the town were bent continually out over that leaden rolling sea that faded into haze and storm-cloud in the direction of the French coast.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Now it was a French boat that reported the destruction of the _Triumph_; now an Englishman that swore to having seen Drake kill Medina-Sidonia with his own hand on his poop; but whatever the news might be, the unrest and excitement ran higher and higher.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading But there was nothing to be seen on that waste of waters but the single boats that flew up channel or laboured down it against the squally west wind, far out at sea.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there was nothing to be seen on that waste of waters but the single boats that flew up channel or laboured down it against the squally west wind, far out at sea.
channelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading But there was nothing to be seen on that waste of waters but the single boats that flew up channel or laboured down it against the squally west wind, far out at sea.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Every morning all the points of vantage were crowded; the Ypres tower itself was never deserted day or night; and all the sharpest eyes in the town were bent continually out over that leaden rolling sea that faded into haze and storm-cloud in the direction of the French coast.
seemingly without interruption
From this reading Every morning all the points of vantage were crowded; the Ypres tower itself was never deserted day or night; and all the sharpest eyes in the town were bent continually out over that leaden rolling sea that faded into haze and storm-cloud in the direction of the French coast.
contradictoryadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪktəri/
of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true and both cannot be false
From this reading Once or twice fishing-boats put in at Rye; but their reports were so contradictory and uncertain that they increased rather than allayed the suspense and misery.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading Every morning all the points of vantage were crowded; the Ypres tower itself was never deserted day or night; and all the sharpest eyes in the town were bent continually out over that leaden rolling sea that faded into haze and storm-cloud in the direction of the French coast.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Every morning all the points of vantage were crowded; the Ypres tower itself was never deserted day or night; and all the sharpest eyes in the town were bent continually out over that leaden rolling sea that faded into haze and storm-cloud in the direction of the French coast.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading MEN OF WAR AND PEACE The following days passed in terrible suspense for all left behind at Rye.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Every morning all the points of vantage were crowded; the Ypres tower itself was never deserted day or night; and all the sharpest eyes in the town were bent continually out over that leaden rolling sea that faded into haze and storm-cloud in the direction of the French coast.
destructionnounUS /dɪˈstrʌkʃən/
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading Now it was a French boat that reported the destruction of the _Triumph_; now an Englishman that swore to having seen Drake kill Medina-Sidonia with his own hand on his poop; but whatever the news might be, the unrest and excitement ran higher and higher.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Every morning all the points of vantage were crowded; the Ypres tower itself was never deserted day or night; and all the sharpest eyes in the town were bent continually out over that leaden rolling sea that faded into haze and storm-cloud in the direction of the French coast.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But there was nothing to be seen on that waste of waters but the single boats that flew up channel or laboured down it against the squally west wind, far out at sea.
DrakenounUS /dreɪk/
English explorer and admiral who was the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe and who helped to defeat the Spanish Armada (1540-1596)
From this reading Now it was a French boat that reported the destruction of the _Triumph_; now an Englishman that swore to having seen Drake kill Medina-Sidonia with his own hand on his poop; but whatever the news might be, the unrest and excitement ran higher and higher.
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading Now it was a French boat that reported the destruction of the _Triumph_; now an Englishman that swore to having seen Drake kill Medina-Sidonia with his own hand on his poop; but whatever the news might be, the unrest and excitement ran higher and higher.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every morning all the points of vantage were crowded; the Ypres tower itself was never deserted day or night; and all the sharpest eyes in the town were bent continually out over that leaden rolling sea that faded into haze and storm-cloud in the direction of the French coast.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Now it was a French boat that reported the destruction of the _Triumph_; now an Englishman that swore to having seen Drake kill Medina-Sidonia with his own hand on his poop; but whatever the news might be, the unrest and excitement ran higher and higher.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Every morning all the points of vantage were crowded; the Ypres tower itself was never deserted day or night; and all the sharpest eyes in the town were bent continually out over that leaden rolling sea that faded into haze and storm-cloud in the direction of the French coast.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading Every morning all the points of vantage were crowded; the Ypres tower itself was never deserted day or night; and all the sharpest eyes in the town were bent continually out over that leaden rolling sea that faded into haze and storm-cloud in the direction of the French coast.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But there was nothing to be seen on that waste of waters but the single boats that flew up channel or laboured down it against the squally west wind, far out at sea.
fishing-boats
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From this reading Once or twice fishing-boats put in at Rye; but their reports were so contradictory and uncertain that they increased rather than allayed the suspense and misery.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading But there was nothing to be seen on that waste of waters but the single boats that flew up channel or laboured down it against the squally west wind, far out at sea.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading MEN OF WAR AND PEACE The following days passed in terrible suspense for all left behind at Rye.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MEN OF WAR AND PEACE The following days passed in terrible suspense for all left behind at Rye.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Every morning all the points of vantage were crowded; the Ypres tower itself was never deserted day or night; and all the sharpest eyes in the town were bent continually out over that leaden rolling sea that faded into haze and storm-cloud in the direction of the French coast.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Now it was a French boat that reported the destruction of the _Triumph_; now an Englishman that swore to having seen Drake kill Medina-Sidonia with his own hand on his poop; but whatever the news might be, the unrest and excitement ran higher and higher.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Now it was a French boat that reported the destruction of the _Triumph_; now an Englishman that swore to having seen Drake kill Medina-Sidonia with his own hand on his poop; but whatever the news might be, the unrest and excitement ran higher and higher.
hazenounUS /heɪz/
atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
From this reading Every morning all the points of vantage were crowded; the Ypres tower itself was never deserted day or night; and all the sharpest eyes in the town were bent continually out over that leaden rolling sea that faded into haze and storm-cloud in the direction of the French coast.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading Now it was a French boat that reported the destruction of the _Triumph_; now an Englishman that swore to having seen Drake kill Medina-Sidonia with his own hand on his poop; but whatever the news might be, the unrest and excitement ran higher and higher.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Now it was a French boat that reported the destruction of the _Triumph_; now an Englishman that swore to having seen Drake kill Medina-Sidonia with his own hand on his poop; but whatever the news might be, the unrest and excitement ran higher and higher.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MEN OF WAR AND PEACE The following days passed in terrible suspense for all left behind at Rye.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading Once or twice fishing-boats put in at Rye; but their reports were so contradictory and uncertain that they increased rather than allayed the suspense and misery.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Every morning all the points of vantage were crowded; the Ypres tower itself was never deserted day or night; and all the sharpest eyes in the town were bent continually out over that leaden rolling sea that faded into haze and storm-cloud in the direction of the French coast.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But there was nothing to be seen on that waste of waters but the single boats that flew up channel or laboured down it against the squally west wind, far out at sea.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Every morning all the points of vantage were crowded; the Ypres tower itself was never deserted day or night; and all the sharpest eyes in the town were bent continually out over that leaden rolling sea that faded into haze and storm-cloud in the direction of the French coast.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Now it was a French boat that reported the destruction of the _Triumph_; now an Englishman that swore to having seen Drake kill Medina-Sidonia with his own hand on his poop; but whatever the news might be, the unrest and excitement ran higher and higher.
labouredadjective
lacking natural ease
From this reading But there was nothing to be seen on that waste of waters but the single boats that flew up channel or laboured down it against the squally west wind, far out at sea.
leadenadjectiveUS /ˈledən/
darkened with overcast
From this reading Every morning all the points of vantage were crowded; the Ypres tower itself was never deserted day or night; and all the sharpest eyes in the town were bent continually out over that leaden rolling sea that faded into haze and storm-cloud in the direction of the French coast.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading MEN OF WAR AND PEACE The following days passed in terrible suspense for all left behind at Rye.
Medina-Sidonia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now it was a French boat that reported the destruction of the _Triumph_; now an Englishman that swore to having seen Drake kill Medina-Sidonia with his own hand on his poop; but whatever the news might be, the unrest and excitement ran higher and higher.
the force of workers available
From this reading MEN OF WAR AND PEACE The following days passed in terrible suspense for all left behind at Rye.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Now it was a French boat that reported the destruction of the _Triumph_; now an Englishman that swore to having seen Drake kill Medina-Sidonia with his own hand on his poop; but whatever the news might be, the unrest and excitement ran higher and higher.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading Once or twice fishing-boats put in at Rye; but their reports were so contradictory and uncertain that they increased rather than allayed the suspense and misery.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Every morning all the points of vantage were crowded; the Ypres tower itself was never deserted day or night; and all the sharpest eyes in the town were bent continually out over that leaden rolling sea that faded into haze and storm-cloud in the direction of the French coast.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Every morning all the points of vantage were crowded; the Ypres tower itself was never deserted day or night; and all the sharpest eyes in the town were bent continually out over that leaden rolling sea that faded into haze and storm-cloud in the direction of the French coast.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Now it was a French boat that reported the destruction of the _Triumph_; now an Englishman that swore to having seen Drake kill Medina-Sidonia with his own hand on his poop; but whatever the news might be, the unrest and excitement ran higher and higher.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Every morning all the points of vantage were crowded; the Ypres tower itself was never deserted day or night; and all the sharpest eyes in the town were bent continually out over that leaden rolling sea that faded into haze and storm-cloud in the direction of the French coast.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But there was nothing to be seen on that waste of waters but the single boats that flew up channel or laboured down it against the squally west wind, far out at sea.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now it was a French boat that reported the destruction of the _Triumph_; now an Englishman that swore to having seen Drake kill Medina-Sidonia with his own hand on his poop; but whatever the news might be, the unrest and excitement ran higher and higher.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MEN OF WAR AND PEACE The following days passed in terrible suspense for all left behind at Rye.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But there was nothing to be seen on that waste of waters but the single boats that flew up channel or laboured down it against the squally west wind, far out at sea.
on one occasion
From this reading Once or twice fishing-boats put in at Rye; but their reports were so contradictory and uncertain that they increased rather than allayed the suspense and misery.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Every morning all the points of vantage were crowded; the Ypres tower itself was never deserted day or night; and all the sharpest eyes in the town were bent continually out over that leaden rolling sea that faded into haze and storm-cloud in the direction of the French coast.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Every morning all the points of vantage were crowded; the Ypres tower itself was never deserted day or night; and all the sharpest eyes in the town were bent continually out over that leaden rolling sea that faded into haze and storm-cloud in the direction of the French coast.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Every morning all the points of vantage were crowded; the Ypres tower itself was never deserted day or night; and all the sharpest eyes in the town were bent continually out over that leaden rolling sea that faded into haze and storm-cloud in the direction of the French coast.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Now it was a French boat that reported the destruction of the _Triumph_; now an Englishman that swore to having seen Drake kill Medina-Sidonia with his own hand on his poop; but whatever the news might be, the unrest and excitement ran higher and higher.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading MEN OF WAR AND PEACE The following days passed in terrible suspense for all left behind at Rye.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading MEN OF WAR AND PEACE The following days passed in terrible suspense for all left behind at Rye.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Every morning all the points of vantage were crowded; the Ypres tower itself was never deserted day or night; and all the sharpest eyes in the town were bent continually out over that leaden rolling sea that faded into haze and storm-cloud in the direction of the French coast.
poopnounUS /puːp/
obscene terms for feces
From this reading Now it was a French boat that reported the destruction of the _Triumph_; now an Englishman that swore to having seen Drake kill Medina-Sidonia with his own hand on his poop; but whatever the news might be, the unrest and excitement ran higher and higher.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Once or twice fishing-boats put in at Rye; but their reports were so contradictory and uncertain that they increased rather than allayed the suspense and misery.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Now it was a French boat that reported the destruction of the _Triumph_; now an Englishman that swore to having seen Drake kill Medina-Sidonia with his own hand on his poop; but whatever the news might be, the unrest and excitement ran higher and higher.
on the contrary
From this reading Once or twice fishing-boats put in at Rye; but their reports were so contradictory and uncertain that they increased rather than allayed the suspense and misery.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading Now it was a French boat that reported the destruction of the _Triumph_; now an Englishman that swore to having seen Drake kill Medina-Sidonia with his own hand on his poop; but whatever the news might be, the unrest and excitement ran higher and higher.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading Once or twice fishing-boats put in at Rye; but their reports were so contradictory and uncertain that they increased rather than allayed the suspense and misery.
uttered with a trill
From this reading Every morning all the points of vantage were crowded; the Ypres tower itself was never deserted day or night; and all the sharpest eyes in the town were bent continually out over that leaden rolling sea that faded into haze and storm-cloud in the direction of the French coast.
RyenounUS /raɪ/
the seed of the cereal grass
From this reading MEN OF WAR AND PEACE The following days passed in terrible suspense for all left behind at Rye.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Every morning all the points of vantage were crowded; the Ypres tower itself was never deserted day or night; and all the sharpest eyes in the town were bent continually out over that leaden rolling sea that faded into haze and storm-cloud in the direction of the French coast.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But there was nothing to be seen on that waste of waters but the single boats that flew up channel or laboured down it against the squally west wind, far out at sea.
sharpestadjectiveUS /ˈʃɑːrpəst/
superlative of “sharp” — (of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Every morning all the points of vantage were crowded; the Ypres tower itself was never deserted day or night; and all the sharpest eyes in the town were bent continually out over that leaden rolling sea that faded into haze and storm-cloud in the direction of the French coast.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading But there was nothing to be seen on that waste of waters but the single boats that flew up channel or laboured down it against the squally west wind, far out at sea.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Once or twice fishing-boats put in at Rye; but their reports were so contradictory and uncertain that they increased rather than allayed the suspense and misery.
squallyadjective
characterized by short periods of noisy commotion
From this reading But there was nothing to be seen on that waste of waters but the single boats that flew up channel or laboured down it against the squally west wind, far out at sea.
storm-cloud
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From this reading Every morning all the points of vantage were crowded; the Ypres tower itself was never deserted day or night; and all the sharpest eyes in the town were bent continually out over that leaden rolling sea that faded into haze and storm-cloud in the direction of the French coast.
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading MEN OF WAR AND PEACE The following days passed in terrible suspense for all left behind at Rye.
sworeverbUS /swɔːr/
inflected form of “swear” — utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading Now it was a French boat that reported the destruction of the _Triumph_; now an Englishman that swore to having seen Drake kill Medina-Sidonia with his own hand on his poop; but whatever the news might be, the unrest and excitement ran higher and higher.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading MEN OF WAR AND PEACE The following days passed in terrible suspense for all left behind at Rye.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Once or twice fishing-boats put in at Rye; but their reports were so contradictory and uncertain that they increased rather than allayed the suspense and misery.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Every morning all the points of vantage were crowded; the Ypres tower itself was never deserted day or night; and all the sharpest eyes in the town were bent continually out over that leaden rolling sea that faded into haze and storm-cloud in the direction of the French coast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MEN OF WAR AND PEACE The following days passed in terrible suspense for all left behind at Rye.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Once or twice fishing-boats put in at Rye; but their reports were so contradictory and uncertain that they increased rather than allayed the suspense and misery.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there was nothing to be seen on that waste of waters but the single boats that flew up channel or laboured down it against the squally west wind, far out at sea.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Once or twice fishing-boats put in at Rye; but their reports were so contradictory and uncertain that they increased rather than allayed the suspense and misery.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But there was nothing to be seen on that waste of waters but the single boats that flew up channel or laboured down it against the squally west wind, far out at sea.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Every morning all the points of vantage were crowded; the Ypres tower itself was never deserted day or night; and all the sharpest eyes in the town were bent continually out over that leaden rolling sea that faded into haze and storm-cloud in the direction of the French coast.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Every morning all the points of vantage were crowded; the Ypres tower itself was never deserted day or night; and all the sharpest eyes in the town were bent continually out over that leaden rolling sea that faded into haze and storm-cloud in the direction of the French coast.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Now it was a French boat that reported the destruction of the _Triumph_; now an Englishman that swore to having seen Drake kill Medina-Sidonia with his own hand on his poop; but whatever the news might be, the unrest and excitement ran higher and higher.
two times
From this reading Once or twice fishing-boats put in at Rye; but their reports were so contradictory and uncertain that they increased rather than allayed the suspense and misery.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading Once or twice fishing-boats put in at Rye; but their reports were so contradictory and uncertain that they increased rather than allayed the suspense and misery.
unrestnounUS /ənˈrest/
a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
From this reading Now it was a French boat that reported the destruction of the _Triumph_; now an Englishman that swore to having seen Drake kill Medina-Sidonia with his own hand on his poop; but whatever the news might be, the unrest and excitement ran higher and higher.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But there was nothing to be seen on that waste of waters but the single boats that flew up channel or laboured down it against the squally west wind, far out at sea.
vantagenounUS /ˈvæntədʒ/
place or situation affording some advantage (especially a comprehensive view or commanding perspective)
From this reading Every morning all the points of vantage were crowded; the Ypres tower itself was never deserted day or night; and all the sharpest eyes in the town were bent continually out over that leaden rolling sea that faded into haze and storm-cloud in the direction of the French coast.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading MEN OF WAR AND PEACE The following days passed in terrible suspense for all left behind at Rye.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every morning all the points of vantage were crowded; the Ypres tower itself was never deserted day or night; and all the sharpest eyes in the town were bent continually out over that leaden rolling sea that faded into haze and storm-cloud in the direction of the French coast.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading But there was nothing to be seen on that waste of waters but the single boats that flew up channel or laboured down it against the squally west wind, far out at sea.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading But there was nothing to be seen on that waste of waters but the single boats that flew up channel or laboured down it against the squally west wind, far out at sea.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Every morning all the points of vantage were crowded; the Ypres tower itself was never deserted day or night; and all the sharpest eyes in the town were bent continually out over that leaden rolling sea that faded into haze and storm-cloud in the direction of the French coast.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading But there was nothing to be seen on that waste of waters but the single boats that flew up channel or laboured down it against the squally west wind, far out at sea.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Now it was a French boat that reported the destruction of the _Triumph_; now an Englishman that swore to having seen Drake kill Medina-Sidonia with his own hand on his poop; but whatever the news might be, the unrest and excitement ran higher and higher.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading But there was nothing to be seen on that waste of waters but the single boats that flew up channel or laboured down it against the squally west wind, far out at sea.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now it was a French boat that reported the destruction of the _Triumph_; now an Englishman that swore to having seen Drake kill Medina-Sidonia with his own hand on his poop; but whatever the news might be, the unrest and excitement ran higher and higher.
Ypresnoun
battle in World War I (1917); an Allied offensive which eventually failed because tanks bogged down in the waterlogged soil of Flanders; Germans introduced mustard gas which interfered with the Allied artillery
From this reading Every morning all the points of vantage were crowded; the Ypres tower itself was never deserted day or night; and all the sharpest eyes in the town were bent continually out over that leaden rolling sea that faded into haze and storm-cloud in the direction of the French coast.
