Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK As a smart young seaman escorted the two young women to the bridge and placed them beside the six-pounder gun, the two destroyers, _Jefferson_ and _D'Estang_ and the torpedo boats _Barclay, Rogers, Bagley, Philip,_ and _Dyer_ were sweeping between Fort Adams and Rose Island in echelon formation.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading There was a bobble of a sea on and as the _Jefferson_ signalled for the vessels to come up into line, the scene presented by the grim, but lithe torpedo boats, each hurrying across the waves to its appointed position, rolling in the sea hollows and pitching clouds of spray over grimy bows, appealed suggestively to Miss Wellington, who stood with her hand tightly clenched in Sara's.

American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)

From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK As a smart young seaman escorted the two young women to the bridge and placed them beside the six-pounder gun, the two destroyers, _Jefferson_ and _D'Estang_ and the torpedo boats _Barclay, Rogers, Bagley, Philip,_ and _Dyer_ were sweeping between Fort Adams and Rose Island in echelon formation.

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

From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK As a smart young seaman escorted the two young women to the bridge and placed them beside the six-pounder gun, the two destroyers, _Jefferson_ and _D'Estang_ and the torpedo boats _Barclay, Rogers, Bagley, Philip,_ and _Dyer_ were sweeping between Fort Adams and Rose Island in echelon formation.

Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)

From this reading "Is n't it beautiful," murmured Anne, half to herself.

past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading There was a bobble of a sea on and as the _Jefferson_ signalled for the vessels to come up into line, the scene presented by the grim, but lithe torpedo boats, each hurrying across the waves to its appointed position, rolling in the sea hollows and pitching clouds of spray over grimy bows, appealed suggestively to Miss Wellington, who stood with her hand tightly clenched in Sara's.

subject to appointment

From this reading There was a bobble of a sea on and as the _Jefferson_ signalled for the vessels to come up into line, the scene presented by the grim, but lithe torpedo boats, each hurrying across the waves to its appointed position, rolling in the sea hollows and pitching clouds of spray over grimy bows, appealed suggestively to Miss Wellington, who stood with her hand tightly clenched in Sara's.

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

From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK As a smart young seaman escorted the two young women to the bridge and placed them beside the six-pounder gun, the two destroyers, _Jefferson_ and _D'Estang_ and the torpedo boats _Barclay, Rogers, Bagley, Philip,_ and _Dyer_ were sweeping between Fort Adams and Rose Island in echelon formation.

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

From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK As a smart young seaman escorted the two young women to the bridge and placed them beside the six-pounder gun, the two destroyers, _Jefferson_ and _D'Estang_ and the torpedo boats _Barclay, Rogers, Bagley, Philip,_ and _Dyer_ were sweeping between Fort Adams and Rose Island in echelon formation.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading Long columns of gray-black smoke pouring from the funnels, mingled with the heavy haze of the August evening.

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From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK As a smart young seaman escorted the two young women to the bridge and placed them beside the six-pounder gun, the two destroyers, _Jefferson_ and _D'Estang_ and the torpedo boats _Barclay, Rogers, Bagley, Philip,_ and _Dyer_ were sweeping between Fort Adams and Rose Island in echelon formation.

past form of “bank” — tip laterally

From this reading Huge blue-black clouds, with slivery shafts showing through the rents the wind had made, banked the western horizon, and out to seaward the yellow Brenton Reef light vessel rolled desolate on the surge.

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

From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK As a smart young seaman escorted the two young women to the bridge and placed them beside the six-pounder gun, the two destroyers, _Jefferson_ and _D'Estang_ and the torpedo boats _Barclay, Rogers, Bagley, Philip,_ and _Dyer_ were sweeping between Fort Adams and Rose Island in echelon formation.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading "Is n't it beautiful," murmured Anne, half to herself.

next to; at the side of

From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK As a smart young seaman escorted the two young women to the bridge and placed them beside the six-pounder gun, the two destroyers, _Jefferson_ and _D'Estang_ and the torpedo boats _Barclay, Rogers, Bagley, Philip,_ and _Dyer_ were sweeping between Fort Adams and Rose Island in echelon formation.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK As a smart young seaman escorted the two young women to the bridge and placed them beside the six-pounder gun, the two destroyers, _Jefferson_ and _D'Estang_ and the torpedo boats _Barclay, Rogers, Bagley, Philip,_ and _Dyer_ were sweeping between Fort Adams and Rose Island in echelon formation.

of black tinged with blue

From this reading Huge blue-black clouds, with slivery shafts showing through the rents the wind had made, banked the western horizon, and out to seaward the yellow Brenton Reef light vessel rolled desolate on the surge.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK As a smart young seaman escorted the two young women to the bridge and placed them beside the six-pounder gun, the two destroyers, _Jefferson_ and _D'Estang_ and the torpedo boats _Barclay, Rogers, Bagley, Philip,_ and _Dyer_ were sweeping between Fort Adams and Rose Island in echelon formation.

the momentary juggling of a batted or thrown baseball

From this reading There was a bobble of a sea on and as the _Jefferson_ signalled for the vessels to come up into line, the scene presented by the grim, but lithe torpedo boats, each hurrying across the waves to its appointed position, rolling in the sea hollows and pitching clouds of spray over grimy bows, appealed suggestively to Miss Wellington, who stood with her hand tightly clenched in Sara's.

plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading There was a bobble of a sea on and as the _Jefferson_ signalled for the vessels to come up into line, the scene presented by the grim, but lithe torpedo boats, each hurrying across the waves to its appointed position, rolling in the sea hollows and pitching clouds of spray over grimy bows, appealed suggestively to Miss Wellington, who stood with her hand tightly clenched in Sara's.

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

From this reading Huge blue-black clouds, with slivery shafts showing through the rents the wind had made, banked the western horizon, and out to seaward the yellow Brenton Reef light vessel rolled desolate on the surge.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK As a smart young seaman escorted the two young women to the bridge and placed them beside the six-pounder gun, the two destroyers, _Jefferson_ and _D'Estang_ and the torpedo boats _Barclay, Rogers, Bagley, Philip,_ and _Dyer_ were sweeping between Fort Adams and Rose Island in echelon formation.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There was a bobble of a sea on and as the _Jefferson_ signalled for the vessels to come up into line, the scene presented by the grim, but lithe torpedo boats, each hurrying across the waves to its appointed position, rolling in the sea hollows and pitching clouds of spray over grimy bows, appealed suggestively to Miss Wellington, who stood with her hand tightly clenched in Sara's.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There was a bobble of a sea on and as the _Jefferson_ signalled for the vessels to come up into line, the scene presented by the grim, but lithe torpedo boats, each hurrying across the waves to its appointed position, rolling in the sea hollows and pitching clouds of spray over grimy bows, appealed suggestively to Miss Wellington, who stood with her hand tightly clenched in Sara's.

closed or squeezed together tightly

From this reading There was a bobble of a sea on and as the _Jefferson_ signalled for the vessels to come up into line, the scene presented by the grim, but lithe torpedo boats, each hurrying across the waves to its appointed position, rolling in the sea hollows and pitching clouds of spray over grimy bows, appealed suggestively to Miss Wellington, who stood with her hand tightly clenched in Sara's.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading There was a bobble of a sea on and as the _Jefferson_ signalled for the vessels to come up into line, the scene presented by the grim, but lithe torpedo boats, each hurrying across the waves to its appointed position, rolling in the sea hollows and pitching clouds of spray over grimy bows, appealed suggestively to Miss Wellington, who stood with her hand tightly clenched in Sara's.

plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another

From this reading Long columns of gray-black smoke pouring from the funnels, mingled with the heavy haze of the August evening.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading There was a bobble of a sea on and as the _Jefferson_ signalled for the vessels to come up into line, the scene presented by the grim, but lithe torpedo boats, each hurrying across the waves to its appointed position, rolling in the sea hollows and pitching clouds of spray over grimy bows, appealed suggestively to Miss Wellington, who stood with her hand tightly clenched in Sara's.

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

From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK As a smart young seaman escorted the two young women to the bridge and placed them beside the six-pounder gun, the two destroyers, _Jefferson_ and _D'Estang_ and the torpedo boats _Barclay, Rogers, Bagley, Philip,_ and _Dyer_ were sweeping between Fort Adams and Rose Island in echelon formation.

providing no shelter or sustenance

From this reading Huge blue-black clouds, with slivery shafts showing through the rents the wind had made, banked the western horizon, and out to seaward the yellow Brenton Reef light vessel rolled desolate on the surge.

plural of “destroyer” — a small fast lightly armored but heavily armed warship

From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK As a smart young seaman escorted the two young women to the bridge and placed them beside the six-pounder gun, the two destroyers, _Jefferson_ and _D'Estang_ and the torpedo boats _Barclay, Rogers, Bagley, Philip,_ and _Dyer_ were sweeping between Fort Adams and Rose Island in echelon formation.

someone whose job is to dye cloth

From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK As a smart young seaman escorted the two young women to the bridge and placed them beside the six-pounder gun, the two destroyers, _Jefferson_ and _D'Estang_ and the torpedo boats _Barclay, Rogers, Bagley, Philip,_ and _Dyer_ were sweeping between Fort Adams and Rose Island in echelon formation.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading There was a bobble of a sea on and as the _Jefferson_ signalled for the vessels to come up into line, the scene presented by the grim, but lithe torpedo boats, each hurrying across the waves to its appointed position, rolling in the sea hollows and pitching clouds of spray over grimy bows, appealed suggestively to Miss Wellington, who stood with her hand tightly clenched in Sara's.

status in a society or organization

From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK As a smart young seaman escorted the two young women to the bridge and placed them beside the six-pounder gun, the two destroyers, _Jefferson_ and _D'Estang_ and the torpedo boats _Barclay, Rogers, Bagley, Philip,_ and _Dyer_ were sweeping between Fort Adams and Rose Island in echelon formation.

past form of “escort” — accompany as an escort

From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK As a smart young seaman escorted the two young women to the bridge and placed them beside the six-pounder gun, the two destroyers, _Jefferson_ and _D'Estang_ and the torpedo boats _Barclay, Rogers, Bagley, Philip,_ and _Dyer_ were sweeping between Fort Adams and Rose Island in echelon formation.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Long columns of gray-black smoke pouring from the funnels, mingled with the heavy haze of the August evening.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There was a bobble of a sea on and as the _Jefferson_ signalled for the vessels to come up into line, the scene presented by the grim, but lithe torpedo boats, each hurrying across the waves to its appointed position, rolling in the sea hollows and pitching clouds of spray over grimy bows, appealed suggestively to Miss Wellington, who stood with her hand tightly clenched in Sara's.

an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit

From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK As a smart young seaman escorted the two young women to the bridge and placed them beside the six-pounder gun, the two destroyers, _Jefferson_ and _D'Estang_ and the torpedo boats _Barclay, Rogers, Bagley, Philip,_ and _Dyer_ were sweeping between Fort Adams and Rose Island in echelon formation.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK As a smart young seaman escorted the two young women to the bridge and placed them beside the six-pounder gun, the two destroyers, _Jefferson_ and _D'Estang_ and the torpedo boats _Barclay, Rogers, Bagley, Philip,_ and _Dyer_ were sweeping between Fort Adams and Rose Island in echelon formation.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Long columns of gray-black smoke pouring from the funnels, mingled with the heavy haze of the August evening.

plural of “funnel” — a conical shape with a wider and a narrower opening at the two ends

From this reading Long columns of gray-black smoke pouring from the funnels, mingled with the heavy haze of the August evening.

of black tinged with grey

From this reading Long columns of gray-black smoke pouring from the funnels, mingled with the heavy haze of the August evening.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading There was a bobble of a sea on and as the _Jefferson_ signalled for the vessels to come up into line, the scene presented by the grim, but lithe torpedo boats, each hurrying across the waves to its appointed position, rolling in the sea hollows and pitching clouds of spray over grimy bows, appealed suggestively to Miss Wellington, who stood with her hand tightly clenched in Sara's.

thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot

From this reading There was a bobble of a sea on and as the _Jefferson_ signalled for the vessels to come up into line, the scene presented by the grim, but lithe torpedo boats, each hurrying across the waves to its appointed position, rolling in the sea hollows and pitching clouds of spray over grimy bows, appealed suggestively to Miss Wellington, who stood with her hand tightly clenched in Sara's.

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

From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK As a smart young seaman escorted the two young women to the bridge and placed them beside the six-pounder gun, the two destroyers, _Jefferson_ and _D'Estang_ and the torpedo boats _Barclay, Rogers, Bagley, Philip,_ and _Dyer_ were sweeping between Fort Adams and Rose Island in echelon formation.

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

From this reading Huge blue-black clouds, with slivery shafts showing through the rents the wind had made, banked the western horizon, and out to seaward the yellow Brenton Reef light vessel rolled desolate on the surge.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading "Is n't it beautiful," murmured Anne, half to herself.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading There was a bobble of a sea on and as the _Jefferson_ signalled for the vessels to come up into line, the scene presented by the grim, but lithe torpedo boats, each hurrying across the waves to its appointed position, rolling in the sea hollows and pitching clouds of spray over grimy bows, appealed suggestively to Miss Wellington, who stood with her hand tightly clenched in Sara's.

atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility

From this reading Long columns of gray-black smoke pouring from the funnels, mingled with the heavy haze of the August evening.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Long columns of gray-black smoke pouring from the funnels, mingled with the heavy haze of the August evening.

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

From this reading There was a bobble of a sea on and as the _Jefferson_ signalled for the vessels to come up into line, the scene presented by the grim, but lithe torpedo boats, each hurrying across the waves to its appointed position, rolling in the sea hollows and pitching clouds of spray over grimy bows, appealed suggestively to Miss Wellington, who stood with her hand tightly clenched in Sara's.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading "Is n't it beautiful," murmured Anne, half to herself.

plural of “hollow” — a cavity or space in something

From this reading There was a bobble of a sea on and as the _Jefferson_ signalled for the vessels to come up into line, the scene presented by the grim, but lithe torpedo boats, each hurrying across the waves to its appointed position, rolling in the sea hollows and pitching clouds of spray over grimy bows, appealed suggestively to Miss Wellington, who stood with her hand tightly clenched in Sara's.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading Huge blue-black clouds, with slivery shafts showing through the rents the wind had made, banked the western horizon, and out to seaward the yellow Brenton Reef light vessel rolled desolate on the surge.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Huge blue-black clouds, with slivery shafts showing through the rents the wind had made, banked the western horizon, and out to seaward the yellow Brenton Reef light vessel rolled desolate on the surge.

moving with great haste

From this reading There was a bobble of a sea on and as the _Jefferson_ signalled for the vessels to come up into line, the scene presented by the grim, but lithe torpedo boats, each hurrying across the waves to its appointed position, rolling in the sea hollows and pitching clouds of spray over grimy bows, appealed suggestively to Miss Wellington, who stood with her hand tightly clenched in Sara's.

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

From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK As a smart young seaman escorted the two young women to the bridge and placed them beside the six-pounder gun, the two destroyers, _Jefferson_ and _D'Estang_ and the torpedo boats _Barclay, Rogers, Bagley, Philip,_ and _Dyer_ were sweeping between Fort Adams and Rose Island in echelon formation.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading There was a bobble of a sea on and as the _Jefferson_ signalled for the vessels to come up into line, the scene presented by the grim, but lithe torpedo boats, each hurrying across the waves to its appointed position, rolling in the sea hollows and pitching clouds of spray over grimy bows, appealed suggestively to Miss Wellington, who stood with her hand tightly clenched in Sara's.

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

From this reading "Is n't it beautiful," murmured Anne, half to herself.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK As a smart young seaman escorted the two young women to the bridge and placed them beside the six-pounder gun, the two destroyers, _Jefferson_ and _D'Estang_ and the torpedo boats _Barclay, Rogers, Bagley, Philip,_ and _Dyer_ were sweeping between Fort Adams and Rose Island in echelon formation.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Is n't it beautiful," murmured Anne, half to herself.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading There was a bobble of a sea on and as the _Jefferson_ signalled for the vessels to come up into line, the scene presented by the grim, but lithe torpedo boats, each hurrying across the waves to its appointed position, rolling in the sea hollows and pitching clouds of spray over grimy bows, appealed suggestively to Miss Wellington, who stood with her hand tightly clenched in Sara's.

3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)

From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK As a smart young seaman escorted the two young women to the bridge and placed them beside the six-pounder gun, the two destroyers, _Jefferson_ and _D'Estang_ and the torpedo boats _Barclay, Rogers, Bagley, Philip,_ and _Dyer_ were sweeping between Fort Adams and Rose Island in echelon formation.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Huge blue-black clouds, with slivery shafts showing through the rents the wind had made, banked the western horizon, and out to seaward the yellow Brenton Reef light vessel rolled desolate on the surge.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading There was a bobble of a sea on and as the _Jefferson_ signalled for the vessels to come up into line, the scene presented by the grim, but lithe torpedo boats, each hurrying across the waves to its appointed position, rolling in the sea hollows and pitching clouds of spray over grimy bows, appealed suggestively to Miss Wellington, who stood with her hand tightly clenched in Sara's.

gracefully thin and bending and moving with ease

From this reading There was a bobble of a sea on and as the _Jefferson_ signalled for the vessels to come up into line, the scene presented by the grim, but lithe torpedo boats, each hurrying across the waves to its appointed position, rolling in the sea hollows and pitching clouds of spray over grimy bows, appealed suggestively to Miss Wellington, who stood with her hand tightly clenched in Sara's.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Long columns of gray-black smoke pouring from the funnels, mingled with the heavy haze of the August evening.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Huge blue-black clouds, with slivery shafts showing through the rents the wind had made, banked the western horizon, and out to seaward the yellow Brenton Reef light vessel rolled desolate on the surge.

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading Long columns of gray-black smoke pouring from the funnels, mingled with the heavy haze of the August evening.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading There was a bobble of a sea on and as the _Jefferson_ signalled for the vessels to come up into line, the scene presented by the grim, but lithe torpedo boats, each hurrying across the waves to its appointed position, rolling in the sea hollows and pitching clouds of spray over grimy bows, appealed suggestively to Miss Wellington, who stood with her hand tightly clenched in Sara's.

past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly

From this reading "Is n't it beautiful," murmured Anne, half to herself.

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

From this reading "Is n't it beautiful," murmured Anne, half to herself.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK As a smart young seaman escorted the two young women to the bridge and placed them beside the six-pounder gun, the two destroyers, _Jefferson_ and _D'Estang_ and the torpedo boats _Barclay, Rogers, Bagley, Philip,_ and _Dyer_ were sweeping between Fort Adams and Rose Island in echelon formation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Long columns of gray-black smoke pouring from the funnels, mingled with the heavy haze of the August evening.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There was a bobble of a sea on and as the _Jefferson_ signalled for the vessels to come up into line, the scene presented by the grim, but lithe torpedo boats, each hurrying across the waves to its appointed position, rolling in the sea hollows and pitching clouds of spray over grimy bows, appealed suggestively to Miss Wellington, who stood with her hand tightly clenched in Sara's.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Huge blue-black clouds, with slivery shafts showing through the rents the wind had made, banked the western horizon, and out to seaward the yellow Brenton Reef light vessel rolled desolate on the surge.

above and across; more than

From this reading There was a bobble of a sea on and as the _Jefferson_ signalled for the vessels to come up into line, the scene presented by the grim, but lithe torpedo boats, each hurrying across the waves to its appointed position, rolling in the sea hollows and pitching clouds of spray over grimy bows, appealed suggestively to Miss Wellington, who stood with her hand tightly clenched in Sara's.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK As a smart young seaman escorted the two young women to the bridge and placed them beside the six-pounder gun, the two destroyers, _Jefferson_ and _D'Estang_ and the torpedo boats _Barclay, Rogers, Bagley, Philip,_ and _Dyer_ were sweeping between Fort Adams and Rose Island in echelon formation.

(baseball) playing the position of pitcher on a baseball team

From this reading There was a bobble of a sea on and as the _Jefferson_ signalled for the vessels to come up into line, the scene presented by the grim, but lithe torpedo boats, each hurrying across the waves to its appointed position, rolling in the sea hollows and pitching clouds of spray over grimy bows, appealed suggestively to Miss Wellington, who stood with her hand tightly clenched in Sara's.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK As a smart young seaman escorted the two young women to the bridge and placed them beside the six-pounder gun, the two destroyers, _Jefferson_ and _D'Estang_ and the torpedo boats _Barclay, Rogers, Bagley, Philip,_ and _Dyer_ were sweeping between Fort Adams and Rose Island in echelon formation.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading There was a bobble of a sea on and as the _Jefferson_ signalled for the vessels to come up into line, the scene presented by the grim, but lithe torpedo boats, each hurrying across the waves to its appointed position, rolling in the sea hollows and pitching clouds of spray over grimy bows, appealed suggestively to Miss Wellington, who stood with her hand tightly clenched in Sara's.

flowing profusely

From this reading Long columns of gray-black smoke pouring from the funnels, mingled with the heavy haze of the August evening.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading There was a bobble of a sea on and as the _Jefferson_ signalled for the vessels to come up into line, the scene presented by the grim, but lithe torpedo boats, each hurrying across the waves to its appointed position, rolling in the sea hollows and pitching clouds of spray over grimy bows, appealed suggestively to Miss Wellington, who stood with her hand tightly clenched in Sara's.

a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water

From this reading Huge blue-black clouds, with slivery shafts showing through the rents the wind had made, banked the western horizon, and out to seaward the yellow Brenton Reef light vessel rolled desolate on the surge.

plural of “rent” — a payment or series of payments made by the lessee to an owner for use of some property, facility, equipment, or service

From this reading Huge blue-black clouds, with slivery shafts showing through the rents the wind had made, banked the western horizon, and out to seaward the yellow Brenton Reef light vessel rolled desolate on the surge.

United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)

From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK As a smart young seaman escorted the two young women to the bridge and placed them beside the six-pounder gun, the two destroyers, _Jefferson_ and _D'Estang_ and the torpedo boats _Barclay, Rogers, Bagley, Philip,_ and _Dyer_ were sweeping between Fort Adams and Rose Island in echelon formation.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading Huge blue-black clouds, with slivery shafts showing through the rents the wind had made, banked the western horizon, and out to seaward the yellow Brenton Reef light vessel rolled desolate on the surge.

uttered with a trill

From this reading There was a bobble of a sea on and as the _Jefferson_ signalled for the vessels to come up into line, the scene presented by the grim, but lithe torpedo boats, each hurrying across the waves to its appointed position, rolling in the sea hollows and pitching clouds of spray over grimy bows, appealed suggestively to Miss Wellington, who stood with her hand tightly clenched in Sara's.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK As a smart young seaman escorted the two young women to the bridge and placed them beside the six-pounder gun, the two destroyers, _Jefferson_ and _D'Estang_ and the torpedo boats _Barclay, Rogers, Bagley, Philip,_ and _Dyer_ were sweeping between Fort Adams and Rose Island in echelon formation.

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

From this reading There was a bobble of a sea on and as the _Jefferson_ signalled for the vessels to come up into line, the scene presented by the grim, but lithe torpedo boats, each hurrying across the waves to its appointed position, rolling in the sea hollows and pitching clouds of spray over grimy bows, appealed suggestively to Miss Wellington, who stood with her hand tightly clenched in Sara's.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading There was a bobble of a sea on and as the _Jefferson_ signalled for the vessels to come up into line, the scene presented by the grim, but lithe torpedo boats, each hurrying across the waves to its appointed position, rolling in the sea hollows and pitching clouds of spray over grimy bows, appealed suggestively to Miss Wellington, who stood with her hand tightly clenched in Sara's.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading There was a bobble of a sea on and as the _Jefferson_ signalled for the vessels to come up into line, the scene presented by the grim, but lithe torpedo boats, each hurrying across the waves to its appointed position, rolling in the sea hollows and pitching clouds of spray over grimy bows, appealed suggestively to Miss Wellington, who stood with her hand tightly clenched in Sara's.

a man who serves as a sailor

From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK As a smart young seaman escorted the two young women to the bridge and placed them beside the six-pounder gun, the two destroyers, _Jefferson_ and _D'Estang_ and the torpedo boats _Barclay, Rogers, Bagley, Philip,_ and _Dyer_ were sweeping between Fort Adams and Rose Island in echelon formation.

(of winds) coming from the land

From this reading Huge blue-black clouds, with slivery shafts showing through the rents the wind had made, banked the western horizon, and out to seaward the yellow Brenton Reef light vessel rolled desolate on the surge.

plural of “shaft” — a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer

From this reading Huge blue-black clouds, with slivery shafts showing through the rents the wind had made, banked the western horizon, and out to seaward the yellow Brenton Reef light vessel rolled desolate on the surge.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading Huge blue-black clouds, with slivery shafts showing through the rents the wind had made, banked the western horizon, and out to seaward the yellow Brenton Reef light vessel rolled desolate on the surge.

inflected form of “signal” — communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs

From this reading There was a bobble of a sea on and as the _Jefferson_ signalled for the vessels to come up into line, the scene presented by the grim, but lithe torpedo boats, each hurrying across the waves to its appointed position, rolling in the sea hollows and pitching clouds of spray over grimy bows, appealed suggestively to Miss Wellington, who stood with her hand tightly clenched in Sara's.

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From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK As a smart young seaman escorted the two young women to the bridge and placed them beside the six-pounder gun, the two destroyers, _Jefferson_ and _D'Estang_ and the torpedo boats _Barclay, Rogers, Bagley, Philip,_ and _Dyer_ were sweeping between Fort Adams and Rose Island in echelon formation.

resembling or consisting of or embedded with long slender fragments of (especially) wood having sharp points

From this reading Huge blue-black clouds, with slivery shafts showing through the rents the wind had made, banked the western horizon, and out to seaward the yellow Brenton Reef light vessel rolled desolate on the surge.

showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness

From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK As a smart young seaman escorted the two young women to the bridge and placed them beside the six-pounder gun, the two destroyers, _Jefferson_ and _D'Estang_ and the torpedo boats _Barclay, Rogers, Bagley, Philip,_ and _Dyer_ were sweeping between Fort Adams and Rose Island in echelon formation.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading Long columns of gray-black smoke pouring from the funnels, mingled with the heavy haze of the August evening.

a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying

From this reading There was a bobble of a sea on and as the _Jefferson_ signalled for the vessels to come up into line, the scene presented by the grim, but lithe torpedo boats, each hurrying across the waves to its appointed position, rolling in the sea hollows and pitching clouds of spray over grimy bows, appealed suggestively to Miss Wellington, who stood with her hand tightly clenched in Sara's.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading There was a bobble of a sea on and as the _Jefferson_ signalled for the vessels to come up into line, the scene presented by the grim, but lithe torpedo boats, each hurrying across the waves to its appointed position, rolling in the sea hollows and pitching clouds of spray over grimy bows, appealed suggestively to Miss Wellington, who stood with her hand tightly clenched in Sara's.

in a suggestive manner

From this reading There was a bobble of a sea on and as the _Jefferson_ signalled for the vessels to come up into line, the scene presented by the grim, but lithe torpedo boats, each hurrying across the waves to its appointed position, rolling in the sea hollows and pitching clouds of spray over grimy bows, appealed suggestively to Miss Wellington, who stood with her hand tightly clenched in Sara's.

rise and move, as in waves or billows

From this reading Huge blue-black clouds, with slivery shafts showing through the rents the wind had made, banked the western horizon, and out to seaward the yellow Brenton Reef light vessel rolled desolate on the surge.

taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination

From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK As a smart young seaman escorted the two young women to the bridge and placed them beside the six-pounder gun, the two destroyers, _Jefferson_ and _D'Estang_ and the torpedo boats _Barclay, Rogers, Bagley, Philip,_ and _Dyer_ were sweeping between Fort Adams and Rose Island in echelon formation.

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

From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK As a smart young seaman escorted the two young women to the bridge and placed them beside the six-pounder gun, the two destroyers, _Jefferson_ and _D'Estang_ and the torpedo boats _Barclay, Rogers, Bagley, Philip,_ and _Dyer_ were sweeping between Fort Adams and Rose Island in echelon formation.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK As a smart young seaman escorted the two young women to the bridge and placed them beside the six-pounder gun, the two destroyers, _Jefferson_ and _D'Estang_ and the torpedo boats _Barclay, Rogers, Bagley, Philip,_ and _Dyer_ were sweeping between Fort Adams and Rose Island in echelon formation.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a bobble of a sea on and as the _Jefferson_ signalled for the vessels to come up into line, the scene presented by the grim, but lithe torpedo boats, each hurrying across the waves to its appointed position, rolling in the sea hollows and pitching clouds of spray over grimy bows, appealed suggestively to Miss Wellington, who stood with her hand tightly clenched in Sara's.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Huge blue-black clouds, with slivery shafts showing through the rents the wind had made, banked the western horizon, and out to seaward the yellow Brenton Reef light vessel rolled desolate on the surge.

in a tight or constricted manner

From this reading There was a bobble of a sea on and as the _Jefferson_ signalled for the vessels to come up into line, the scene presented by the grim, but lithe torpedo boats, each hurrying across the waves to its appointed position, rolling in the sea hollows and pitching clouds of spray over grimy bows, appealed suggestively to Miss Wellington, who stood with her hand tightly clenched in Sara's.

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

From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK As a smart young seaman escorted the two young women to the bridge and placed them beside the six-pounder gun, the two destroyers, _Jefferson_ and _D'Estang_ and the torpedo boats _Barclay, Rogers, Bagley, Philip,_ and _Dyer_ were sweeping between Fort Adams and Rose Island in echelon formation.

a professional killer who uses a gun

From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK As a smart young seaman escorted the two young women to the bridge and placed them beside the six-pounder gun, the two destroyers, _Jefferson_ and _D'Estang_ and the torpedo boats _Barclay, Rogers, Bagley, Philip,_ and _Dyer_ were sweeping between Fort Adams and Rose Island in echelon formation.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK As a smart young seaman escorted the two young women to the bridge and placed them beside the six-pounder gun, the two destroyers, _Jefferson_ and _D'Estang_ and the torpedo boats _Barclay, Rogers, Bagley, Philip,_ and _Dyer_ were sweeping between Fort Adams and Rose Island in echelon formation.

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

From this reading There was a bobble of a sea on and as the _Jefferson_ signalled for the vessels to come up into line, the scene presented by the grim, but lithe torpedo boats, each hurrying across the waves to its appointed position, rolling in the sea hollows and pitching clouds of spray over grimy bows, appealed suggestively to Miss Wellington, who stood with her hand tightly clenched in Sara's.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading Huge blue-black clouds, with slivery shafts showing through the rents the wind had made, banked the western horizon, and out to seaward the yellow Brenton Reef light vessel rolled desolate on the surge.

plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading There was a bobble of a sea on and as the _Jefferson_ signalled for the vessels to come up into line, the scene presented by the grim, but lithe torpedo boats, each hurrying across the waves to its appointed position, rolling in the sea hollows and pitching clouds of spray over grimy bows, appealed suggestively to Miss Wellington, who stood with her hand tightly clenched in Sara's.

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

From this reading There was a bobble of a sea on and as the _Jefferson_ signalled for the vessels to come up into line, the scene presented by the grim, but lithe torpedo boats, each hurrying across the waves to its appointed position, rolling in the sea hollows and pitching clouds of spray over grimy bows, appealed suggestively to Miss Wellington, who stood with her hand tightly clenched in Sara's.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading There was a bobble of a sea on and as the _Jefferson_ signalled for the vessels to come up into line, the scene presented by the grim, but lithe torpedo boats, each hurrying across the waves to its appointed position, rolling in the sea hollows and pitching clouds of spray over grimy bows, appealed suggestively to Miss Wellington, who stood with her hand tightly clenched in Sara's.

British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852)

From this reading There was a bobble of a sea on and as the _Jefferson_ signalled for the vessels to come up into line, the scene presented by the grim, but lithe torpedo boats, each hurrying across the waves to its appointed position, rolling in the sea hollows and pitching clouds of spray over grimy bows, appealed suggestively to Miss Wellington, who stood with her hand tightly clenched in Sara's.

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

From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK As a smart young seaman escorted the two young women to the bridge and placed them beside the six-pounder gun, the two destroyers, _Jefferson_ and _D'Estang_ and the torpedo boats _Barclay, Rogers, Bagley, Philip,_ and _Dyer_ were sweeping between Fort Adams and Rose Island in echelon formation.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading Huge blue-black clouds, with slivery shafts showing through the rents the wind had made, banked the western horizon, and out to seaward the yellow Brenton Reef light vessel rolled desolate on the surge.

which person or people

From this reading There was a bobble of a sea on and as the _Jefferson_ signalled for the vessels to come up into line, the scene presented by the grim, but lithe torpedo boats, each hurrying across the waves to its appointed position, rolling in the sea hollows and pitching clouds of spray over grimy bows, appealed suggestively to Miss Wellington, who stood with her hand tightly clenched in Sara's.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Huge blue-black clouds, with slivery shafts showing through the rents the wind had made, banked the western horizon, and out to seaward the yellow Brenton Reef light vessel rolled desolate on the surge.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Long columns of gray-black smoke pouring from the funnels, mingled with the heavy haze of the August evening.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK As a smart young seaman escorted the two young women to the bridge and placed them beside the six-pounder gun, the two destroyers, _Jefferson_ and _D'Estang_ and the torpedo boats _Barclay, Rogers, Bagley, Philip,_ and _Dyer_ were sweeping between Fort Adams and Rose Island in echelon formation.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading Huge blue-black clouds, with slivery shafts showing through the rents the wind had made, banked the western horizon, and out to seaward the yellow Brenton Reef light vessel rolled desolate on the surge.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK As a smart young seaman escorted the two young women to the bridge and placed them beside the six-pounder gun, the two destroyers, _Jefferson_ and _D'Estang_ and the torpedo boats _Barclay, Rogers, Bagley, Philip,_ and _Dyer_ were sweeping between Fort Adams and Rose Island in echelon formation.