Chapter XIV

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

From this reading THE ATTACK Having failed in his attempt to effect a landing without discovery, Calamity regarded the crossfire between the fort and the _Hawk_ as the next best thing, as it would to some extent distract the attention of the Germans from his own operations.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading "Pull like hell!" roared Calamity above the din.

point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

From this reading Fortunately, they did not appear to have either searchlights or illuminating shells, for it was only the darkness and consequent inaccurate aim of the gunners that prevented the little force from being annihilated before a single boat touched the shore.

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

From this reading THE ATTACK Having failed in his attempt to effect a landing without discovery, Calamity regarded the crossfire between the fort and the _Hawk_ as the next best thing, as it would to some extent distract the attention of the Germans from his own operations.

destroyed completely

From this reading Fortunately, they did not appear to have either searchlights or illuminating shells, for it was only the darkness and consequent inaccurate aim of the gunners that prevented the little force from being annihilated before a single boat touched the shore.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Fortunately, they did not appear to have either searchlights or illuminating shells, for it was only the darkness and consequent inaccurate aim of the gunners that prevented the little force from being annihilated before a single boat touched the shore.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Even as it was, the water around them was constantly sending up cascades where shells or fragments of bursting shrapnel struck it.

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

From this reading THE ATTACK Having failed in his attempt to effect a landing without discovery, Calamity regarded the crossfire between the fort and the _Hawk_ as the next best thing, as it would to some extent distract the attention of the Germans from his own operations.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading THE ATTACK Having failed in his attempt to effect a landing without discovery, Calamity regarded the crossfire between the fort and the _Hawk_ as the next best thing, as it would to some extent distract the attention of the Germans from his own operations.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading THE ATTACK Having failed in his attempt to effect a landing without discovery, Calamity regarded the crossfire between the fort and the _Hawk_ as the next best thing, as it would to some extent distract the attention of the Germans from his own operations.

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

From this reading THE ATTACK Having failed in his attempt to effect a landing without discovery, Calamity regarded the crossfire between the fort and the _Hawk_ as the next best thing, as it would to some extent distract the attention of the Germans from his own operations.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Fortunately, they did not appear to have either searchlights or illuminating shells, for it was only the darkness and consequent inaccurate aim of the gunners that prevented the little force from being annihilated before a single boat touched the shore.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Fortunately, they did not appear to have either searchlights or illuminating shells, for it was only the darkness and consequent inaccurate aim of the gunners that prevented the little force from being annihilated before a single boat touched the shore.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading THE ATTACK Having failed in his attempt to effect a landing without discovery, Calamity regarded the crossfire between the fort and the _Hawk_ as the next best thing, as it would to some extent distract the attention of the Germans from his own operations.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading THE ATTACK Having failed in his attempt to effect a landing without discovery, Calamity regarded the crossfire between the fort and the _Hawk_ as the next best thing, as it would to some extent distract the attention of the Germans from his own operations.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Fortunately, they did not appear to have either searchlights or illuminating shells, for it was only the darkness and consequent inaccurate aim of the gunners that prevented the little force from being annihilated before a single boat touched the shore.

-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading Even as it was, the water around them was constantly sending up cascades where shells or fragments of bursting shrapnel struck it.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading THE ATTACK Having failed in his attempt to effect a landing without discovery, Calamity regarded the crossfire between the fort and the _Hawk_ as the next best thing, as it would to some extent distract the attention of the Germans from his own operations.

a mountain range in the northwestern United States extending through Washington and Oregon and northern California; a part of the Coast Range

From this reading Even as it was, the water around them was constantly sending up cascades where shells or fragments of bursting shrapnel struck it.

make denser, stronger, or purer

From this reading Nevertheless, the defenders did not concentrate their fire wholly on the steamer, and some of their guns were firing, more or less promiscuously, into the harbour.

occurring with or following as a consequence

From this reading Fortunately, they did not appear to have either searchlights or illuminating shells, for it was only the darkness and consequent inaccurate aim of the gunners that prevented the little force from being annihilated before a single boat touched the shore.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading Even as it was, the water around them was constantly sending up cascades where shells or fragments of bursting shrapnel struck it.

a lively or heated interchange of ideas and opinions

From this reading THE ATTACK Having failed in his attempt to effect a landing without discovery, Calamity regarded the crossfire between the fort and the _Hawk_ as the next best thing, as it would to some extent distract the attention of the Germans from his own operations.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Fortunately, they did not appear to have either searchlights or illuminating shells, for it was only the darkness and consequent inaccurate aim of the gunners that prevented the little force from being annihilated before a single boat touched the shore.

plural of “defender” — a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading Nevertheless, the defenders did not concentrate their fire wholly on the steamer, and some of their guns were firing, more or less promiscuously, into the harbour.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Nevertheless, the defenders did not concentrate their fire wholly on the steamer, and some of their guns were firing, more or less promiscuously, into the harbour.

a loud harsh or strident noise

From this reading "Pull like hell!" roared Calamity above the din.

the act of discovering something

From this reading THE ATTACK Having failed in his attempt to effect a landing without discovery, Calamity regarded the crossfire between the fort and the _Hawk_ as the next best thing, as it would to some extent distract the attention of the Germans from his own operations.

draw someone's attention away from something

From this reading THE ATTACK Having failed in his attempt to effect a landing without discovery, Calamity regarded the crossfire between the fort and the _Hawk_ as the next best thing, as it would to some extent distract the attention of the Germans from his own operations.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading THE ATTACK Having failed in his attempt to effect a landing without discovery, Calamity regarded the crossfire between the fort and the _Hawk_ as the next best thing, as it would to some extent distract the attention of the Germans from his own operations.

one or the other of two

From this reading Fortunately, they did not appear to have either searchlights or illuminating shells, for it was only the darkness and consequent inaccurate aim of the gunners that prevented the little force from being annihilated before a single boat touched the shore.

divisible by two

From this reading Even as it was, the water around them was constantly sending up cascades where shells or fragments of bursting shrapnel struck it.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading THE ATTACK Having failed in his attempt to effect a landing without discovery, Calamity regarded the crossfire between the fort and the _Hawk_ as the next best thing, as it would to some extent distract the attention of the Germans from his own operations.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading THE ATTACK Having failed in his attempt to effect a landing without discovery, Calamity regarded the crossfire between the fort and the _Hawk_ as the next best thing, as it would to some extent distract the attention of the Germans from his own operations.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Nevertheless, the defenders did not concentrate their fire wholly on the steamer, and some of their guns were firing, more or less promiscuously, into the harbour.

the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy

From this reading Nevertheless, the defenders did not concentrate their fire wholly on the steamer, and some of their guns were firing, more or less promiscuously, into the harbour.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Fortunately, they did not appear to have either searchlights or illuminating shells, for it was only the darkness and consequent inaccurate aim of the gunners that prevented the little force from being annihilated before a single boat touched the shore.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Fortunately, they did not appear to have either searchlights or illuminating shells, for it was only the darkness and consequent inaccurate aim of the gunners that prevented the little force from being annihilated before a single boat touched the shore.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading THE ATTACK Having failed in his attempt to effect a landing without discovery, Calamity regarded the crossfire between the fort and the _Hawk_ as the next best thing, as it would to some extent distract the attention of the Germans from his own operations.

by good fortune

From this reading Fortunately, they did not appear to have either searchlights or illuminating shells, for it was only the darkness and consequent inaccurate aim of the gunners that prevented the little force from being annihilated before a single boat touched the shore.

plural of “fragment” — a piece broken off or cut off of something else

From this reading Even as it was, the water around them was constantly sending up cascades where shells or fragments of bursting shrapnel struck it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE ATTACK Having failed in his attempt to effect a landing without discovery, Calamity regarded the crossfire between the fort and the _Hawk_ as the next best thing, as it would to some extent distract the attention of the Germans from his own operations.

plural of “german” — a person of German nationality

From this reading THE ATTACK Having failed in his attempt to effect a landing without discovery, Calamity regarded the crossfire between the fort and the _Hawk_ as the next best thing, as it would to some extent distract the attention of the Germans from his own operations.

plural of “gunner” — a serviceman in the artillery

From this reading Fortunately, they did not appear to have either searchlights or illuminating shells, for it was only the darkness and consequent inaccurate aim of the gunners that prevented the little force from being annihilated before a single boat touched the shore.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading Nevertheless, the defenders did not concentrate their fire wholly on the steamer, and some of their guns were firing, more or less promiscuously, into the harbour.

secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

From this reading Nevertheless, the defenders did not concentrate their fire wholly on the steamer, and some of their guns were firing, more or less promiscuously, into the harbour.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Fortunately, they did not appear to have either searchlights or illuminating shells, for it was only the darkness and consequent inaccurate aim of the gunners that prevented the little force from being annihilated before a single boat touched the shore.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading THE ATTACK Having failed in his attempt to effect a landing without discovery, Calamity regarded the crossfire between the fort and the _Hawk_ as the next best thing, as it would to some extent distract the attention of the Germans from his own operations.

diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail

From this reading THE ATTACK Having failed in his attempt to effect a landing without discovery, Calamity regarded the crossfire between the fort and the _Hawk_ as the next best thing, as it would to some extent distract the attention of the Germans from his own operations.

any place of pain and turmoil

From this reading "Pull like hell!" roared Calamity above the din.

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

From this reading THE ATTACK Having failed in his attempt to effect a landing without discovery, Calamity regarded the crossfire between the fort and the _Hawk_ as the next best thing, as it would to some extent distract the attention of the Germans from his own operations.

tending to increase knowledge or dissipate ignorance

From this reading Fortunately, they did not appear to have either searchlights or illuminating shells, for it was only the darkness and consequent inaccurate aim of the gunners that prevented the little force from being annihilated before a single boat touched the shore.

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

From this reading THE ATTACK Having failed in his attempt to effect a landing without discovery, Calamity regarded the crossfire between the fort and the _Hawk_ as the next best thing, as it would to some extent distract the attention of the Germans from his own operations.

not accurate

From this reading Fortunately, they did not appear to have either searchlights or illuminating shells, for it was only the darkness and consequent inaccurate aim of the gunners that prevented the little force from being annihilated before a single boat touched the shore.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Nevertheless, the defenders did not concentrate their fire wholly on the steamer, and some of their guns were firing, more or less promiscuously, into the harbour.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE ATTACK Having failed in his attempt to effect a landing without discovery, Calamity regarded the crossfire between the fort and the _Hawk_ as the next best thing, as it would to some extent distract the attention of the Germans from his own operations.

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading THE ATTACK Having failed in his attempt to effect a landing without discovery, Calamity regarded the crossfire between the fort and the _Hawk_ as the next best thing, as it would to some extent distract the attention of the Germans from his own operations.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Nevertheless, the defenders did not concentrate their fire wholly on the steamer, and some of their guns were firing, more or less promiscuously, into the harbour.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "Pull like hell!" roared Calamity above the din.

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

From this reading Fortunately, they did not appear to have either searchlights or illuminating shells, for it was only the darkness and consequent inaccurate aim of the gunners that prevented the little force from being annihilated before a single boat touched the shore.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, the defenders did not concentrate their fire wholly on the steamer, and some of their guns were firing, more or less promiscuously, into the harbour.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Nevertheless, the defenders did not concentrate their fire wholly on the steamer, and some of their guns were firing, more or less promiscuously, into the harbour.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading THE ATTACK Having failed in his attempt to effect a landing without discovery, Calamity regarded the crossfire between the fort and the _Hawk_ as the next best thing, as it would to some extent distract the attention of the Germans from his own operations.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Nevertheless, the defenders did not concentrate their fire wholly on the steamer, and some of their guns were firing, more or less promiscuously, into the harbour.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ATTACK Having failed in his attempt to effect a landing without discovery, Calamity regarded the crossfire between the fort and the _Hawk_ as the next best thing, as it would to some extent distract the attention of the Germans from his own operations.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Nevertheless, the defenders did not concentrate their fire wholly on the steamer, and some of their guns were firing, more or less promiscuously, into the harbour.

and nothing more

From this reading Fortunately, they did not appear to have either searchlights or illuminating shells, for it was only the darkness and consequent inaccurate aim of the gunners that prevented the little force from being annihilated before a single boat touched the shore.

financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records

From this reading THE ATTACK Having failed in his attempt to effect a landing without discovery, Calamity regarded the crossfire between the fort and the _Hawk_ as the next best thing, as it would to some extent distract the attention of the Germans from his own operations.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Nevertheless, the defenders did not concentrate their fire wholly on the steamer, and some of their guns were firing, more or less promiscuously, into the harbour.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading THE ATTACK Having failed in his attempt to effect a landing without discovery, Calamity regarded the crossfire between the fort and the _Hawk_ as the next best thing, as it would to some extent distract the attention of the Germans from his own operations.

past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading Fortunately, they did not appear to have either searchlights or illuminating shells, for it was only the darkness and consequent inaccurate aim of the gunners that prevented the little force from being annihilated before a single boat touched the shore.

in an indiscriminate manner

From this reading Nevertheless, the defenders did not concentrate their fire wholly on the steamer, and some of their guns were firing, more or less promiscuously, into the harbour.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading "Pull like hell!" roared Calamity above the din.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading THE ATTACK Having failed in his attempt to effect a landing without discovery, Calamity regarded the crossfire between the fort and the _Hawk_ as the next best thing, as it would to some extent distract the attention of the Germans from his own operations.

past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading "Pull like hell!" roared Calamity above the din.

plural of “searchlight” — a light source with reflectors that projects a beam of light in a particular direction

From this reading Fortunately, they did not appear to have either searchlights or illuminating shells, for it was only the darkness and consequent inaccurate aim of the gunners that prevented the little force from being annihilated before a single boat touched the shore.

the act of causing something to go (especially messages)

From this reading Even as it was, the water around them was constantly sending up cascades where shells or fragments of bursting shrapnel struck it.

plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading Fortunately, they did not appear to have either searchlights or illuminating shells, for it was only the darkness and consequent inaccurate aim of the gunners that prevented the little force from being annihilated before a single boat touched the shore.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading Fortunately, they did not appear to have either searchlights or illuminating shells, for it was only the darkness and consequent inaccurate aim of the gunners that prevented the little force from being annihilated before a single boat touched the shore.

shell containing lead pellets that explodes in flight

From this reading Even as it was, the water around them was constantly sending up cascades where shells or fragments of bursting shrapnel struck it.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Fortunately, they did not appear to have either searchlights or illuminating shells, for it was only the darkness and consequent inaccurate aim of the gunners that prevented the little force from being annihilated before a single boat touched the shore.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading THE ATTACK Having failed in his attempt to effect a landing without discovery, Calamity regarded the crossfire between the fort and the _Hawk_ as the next best thing, as it would to some extent distract the attention of the Germans from his own operations.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading Nevertheless, the defenders did not concentrate their fire wholly on the steamer, and some of their guns were firing, more or less promiscuously, into the harbour.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading Even as it was, the water around them was constantly sending up cascades where shells or fragments of bursting shrapnel struck it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Fortunately, they did not appear to have either searchlights or illuminating shells, for it was only the darkness and consequent inaccurate aim of the gunners that prevented the little force from being annihilated before a single boat touched the shore.

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

From this reading THE ATTACK Having failed in his attempt to effect a landing without discovery, Calamity regarded the crossfire between the fort and the _Hawk_ as the next best thing, as it would to some extent distract the attention of the Germans from his own operations.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Nevertheless, the defenders did not concentrate their fire wholly on the steamer, and some of their guns were firing, more or less promiscuously, into the harbour.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Even as it was, the water around them was constantly sending up cascades where shells or fragments of bursting shrapnel struck it.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Fortunately, they did not appear to have either searchlights or illuminating shells, for it was only the darkness and consequent inaccurate aim of the gunners that prevented the little force from being annihilated before a single boat touched the shore.

a special situation

From this reading THE ATTACK Having failed in his attempt to effect a landing without discovery, Calamity regarded the crossfire between the fort and the _Hawk_ as the next best thing, as it would to some extent distract the attention of the Germans from his own operations.

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

From this reading THE ATTACK Having failed in his attempt to effect a landing without discovery, Calamity regarded the crossfire between the fort and the _Hawk_ as the next best thing, as it would to some extent distract the attention of the Germans from his own operations.

having come into contact

From this reading Fortunately, they did not appear to have either searchlights or illuminating shells, for it was only the darkness and consequent inaccurate aim of the gunners that prevented the little force from being annihilated before a single boat touched the shore.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Even as it was, the water around them was constantly sending up cascades where shells or fragments of bursting shrapnel struck it.

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

From this reading Fortunately, they did not appear to have either searchlights or illuminating shells, for it was only the darkness and consequent inaccurate aim of the gunners that prevented the little force from being annihilated before a single boat touched the shore.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Even as it was, the water around them was constantly sending up cascades where shells or fragments of bursting shrapnel struck it.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Nevertheless, the defenders did not concentrate their fire wholly on the steamer, and some of their guns were firing, more or less promiscuously, into the harbour.

in or at the place that

From this reading Even as it was, the water around them was constantly sending up cascades where shells or fragments of bursting shrapnel struck it.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Nevertheless, the defenders did not concentrate their fire wholly on the steamer, and some of their guns were firing, more or less promiscuously, into the harbour.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading THE ATTACK Having failed in his attempt to effect a landing without discovery, Calamity regarded the crossfire between the fort and the _Hawk_ as the next best thing, as it would to some extent distract the attention of the Germans from his own operations.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading THE ATTACK Having failed in his attempt to effect a landing without discovery, Calamity regarded the crossfire between the fort and the _Hawk_ as the next best thing, as it would to some extent distract the attention of the Germans from his own operations.