used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Their objective point was Copenhagen, and the distance rather more than two hundred and sixty miles in a straight line.
(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 In crossing the water from Stralsund they had sighted several war-vessels, all flying British, German, or Danish colours, and all making a northerly course like themselves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As soon as the captive war-balloons had been released, the _Ithuriel_ and her consorts, without any further delay or concern for the issue of the decisive battle which would probably prove to be the death-struggle of the German Empire, headed away to the northward at the utmost speed of the two smaller vessels.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading As soon as the captive war-balloons had been released, the _Ithuriel_ and her consorts, without any further delay or concern for the issue of the decisive battle which would probably prove to be the death-struggle of the German Empire, headed away to the northward at the utmost speed of the two smaller vessels.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as the captive war-balloons had been released, the _Ithuriel_ and her consorts, without any further delay or concern for the issue of the decisive battle which would probably prove to be the death-struggle of the German Empire, headed away to the northward at the utmost speed of the two smaller vessels.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT CLOSE QUARTERS.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As soon as the captive war-balloons had been released, the _Ithuriel_ and her consorts, without any further delay or concern for the issue of the decisive battle which would probably prove to be the death-struggle of the German Empire, headed away to the northward at the utmost speed of the two smaller vessels.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading As soon as the captive war-balloons had been released, the _Ithuriel_ and her consorts, without any further delay or concern for the issue of the decisive battle which would probably prove to be the death-struggle of the German Empire, headed away to the northward at the utmost speed of the two smaller vessels.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As soon as the captive war-balloons had been released, the _Ithuriel_ and her consorts, without any further delay or concern for the issue of the decisive battle which would probably prove to be the death-struggle of the German Empire, headed away to the northward at the utmost speed of the two smaller vessels.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As soon as the captive war-balloons had been released, the _Ithuriel_ and her consorts, without any further delay or concern for the issue of the decisive battle which would probably prove to be the death-struggle of the German Empire, headed away to the northward at the utmost speed of the two smaller vessels.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading In crossing the water from Stralsund they had sighted several war-vessels, all flying British, German, or Danish colours, and all making a northerly course like themselves.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This was covered in under two hours and a half, and by noon they had reached the Danish capital.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading This was covered in under two hours and a half, and by noon they had reached the Danish capital.
captivenounUS /ˈkæptɪv/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading As soon as the captive war-balloons had been released, the _Ithuriel_ and her consorts, without any further delay or concern for the issue of the decisive battle which would probably prove to be the death-struggle of the German Empire, headed away to the northward at the utmost speed of the two smaller vessels.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading AT CLOSE QUARTERS.
coloursnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a distinguishing emblem
From this reading In crossing the water from Stralsund they had sighted several war-vessels, all flying British, German, or Danish colours, and all making a northerly course like themselves.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading As soon as the captive war-balloons had been released, the _Ithuriel_ and her consorts, without any further delay or concern for the issue of the decisive battle which would probably prove to be the death-struggle of the German Empire, headed away to the northward at the utmost speed of the two smaller vessels.
consorts
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From this reading As soon as the captive war-balloons had been released, the _Ithuriel_ and her consorts, without any further delay or concern for the issue of the decisive battle which would probably prove to be the death-struggle of the German Empire, headed away to the northward at the utmost speed of the two smaller vessels.
CopenhagennounUS /ˈkoʊpənheɪɡən/
the capital and largest city of Denmark; located on the island of Zealand
From this reading Their objective point was Copenhagen, and the distance rather more than two hundred and sixty miles in a straight line.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In crossing the water from Stralsund they had sighted several war-vessels, all flying British, German, or Danish colours, and all making a northerly course like themselves.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading This was covered in under two hours and a half, and by noon they had reached the Danish capital.
traveling across
From this reading In crossing the water from Stralsund they had sighted several war-vessels, all flying British, German, or Danish colours, and all making a northerly course like themselves.
DanishnounUS /ˈdeɪnɪʃ/
a Scandinavian language that is the official language of Denmark
From this reading This was covered in under two hours and a half, and by noon they had reached the Danish capital.
death-struggle
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From this reading As soon as the captive war-balloons had been released, the _Ithuriel_ and her consorts, without any further delay or concern for the issue of the decisive battle which would probably prove to be the death-struggle of the German Empire, headed away to the northward at the utmost speed of the two smaller vessels.
decisiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
determining or having the power to determine an outcome
From this reading As soon as the captive war-balloons had been released, the _Ithuriel_ and her consorts, without any further delay or concern for the issue of the decisive battle which would probably prove to be the death-struggle of the German Empire, headed away to the northward at the utmost speed of the two smaller vessels.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading As soon as the captive war-balloons had been released, the _Ithuriel_ and her consorts, without any further delay or concern for the issue of the decisive battle which would probably prove to be the death-struggle of the German Empire, headed away to the northward at the utmost speed of the two smaller vessels.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Their objective point was Copenhagen, and the distance rather more than two hundred and sixty miles in a straight line.
EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading As soon as the captive war-balloons had been released, the _Ithuriel_ and her consorts, without any further delay or concern for the issue of the decisive battle which would probably prove to be the death-struggle of the German Empire, headed away to the northward at the utmost speed of the two smaller vessels.
moving swiftly
From this reading In crossing the water from Stralsund they had sighted several war-vessels, all flying British, German, or Danish colours, and all making a northerly course like themselves.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As soon as the captive war-balloons had been released, the _Ithuriel_ and her consorts, without any further delay or concern for the issue of the decisive battle which would probably prove to be the death-struggle of the German Empire, headed away to the northward at the utmost speed of the two smaller vessels.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In crossing the water from Stralsund they had sighted several war-vessels, all flying British, German, or Danish colours, and all making a northerly course like themselves.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading As soon as the captive war-balloons had been released, the _Ithuriel_ and her consorts, without any further delay or concern for the issue of the decisive battle which would probably prove to be the death-struggle of the German Empire, headed away to the northward at the utmost speed of the two smaller vessels.
a person of German nationality
From this reading As soon as the captive war-balloons had been released, the _Ithuriel_ and her consorts, without any further delay or concern for the issue of the decisive battle which would probably prove to be the death-struggle of the German Empire, headed away to the northward at the utmost speed of the two smaller vessels.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As soon as the captive war-balloons had been released, the _Ithuriel_ and her consorts, without any further delay or concern for the issue of the decisive battle which would probably prove to be the death-struggle of the German Empire, headed away to the northward at the utmost speed of the two smaller vessels.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading This was covered in under two hours and a half, and by noon they had reached the Danish capital.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading As soon as the captive war-balloons had been released, the _Ithuriel_ and her consorts, without any further delay or concern for the issue of the decisive battle which would probably prove to be the death-struggle of the German Empire, headed away to the northward at the utmost speed of the two smaller vessels.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As soon as the captive war-balloons had been released, the _Ithuriel_ and her consorts, without any further delay or concern for the issue of the decisive battle which would probably prove to be the death-struggle of the German Empire, headed away to the northward at the utmost speed of the two smaller vessels.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading This was covered in under two hours and a half, and by noon they had reached the Danish capital.
ten 10s
From this reading Their objective point was Copenhagen, and the distance rather more than two hundred and sixty miles in a straight line.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Their objective point was Copenhagen, and the distance rather more than two hundred and sixty miles in a straight line.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading As soon as the captive war-balloons had been released, the _Ithuriel_ and her consorts, without any further delay or concern for the issue of the decisive battle which would probably prove to be the death-struggle of the German Empire, headed away to the northward at the utmost speed of the two smaller vessels.
Ithuriel
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From this reading As soon as the captive war-balloons had been released, the _Ithuriel_ and her consorts, without any further delay or concern for the issue of the decisive battle which would probably prove to be the death-struggle of the German Empire, headed away to the northward at the utmost speed of the two smaller vessels.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading In crossing the water from Stralsund they had sighted several war-vessels, all flying British, German, or Danish colours, and all making a northerly course like themselves.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Their objective point was Copenhagen, and the distance rather more than two hundred and sixty miles in a straight line.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading In crossing the water from Stralsund they had sighted several war-vessels, all flying British, German, or Danish colours, and all making a northerly course like themselves.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Their objective point was Copenhagen, and the distance rather more than two hundred and sixty miles in a straight line.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Their objective point was Copenhagen, and the distance rather more than two hundred and sixty miles in a straight line.
the middle of the day
From this reading This was covered in under two hours and a half, and by noon they had reached the Danish capital.
northerlyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərli/
situated in or oriented toward the north
From this reading In crossing the water from Stralsund they had sighted several war-vessels, all flying British, German, or Danish colours, and all making a northerly course like themselves.
northwardadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading As soon as the captive war-balloons had been released, the _Ithuriel_ and her consorts, without any further delay or concern for the issue of the decisive battle which would probably prove to be the death-struggle of the German Empire, headed away to the northward at the utmost speed of the two smaller vessels.
objectiveadjectiveUS /əbˈdʒektɪv/
undistorted by emotion or personal bias; based on observable phenomena
From this reading Their objective point was Copenhagen, and the distance rather more than two hundred and sixty miles in a straight line.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As soon as the captive war-balloons had been released, the _Ithuriel_ and her consorts, without any further delay or concern for the issue of the decisive battle which would probably prove to be the death-struggle of the German Empire, headed away to the northward at the utmost speed of the two smaller vessels.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As soon as the captive war-balloons had been released, the _Ithuriel_ and her consorts, without any further delay or concern for the issue of the decisive battle which would probably prove to be the death-struggle of the German Empire, headed away to the northward at the utmost speed of the two smaller vessels.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Their objective point was Copenhagen, and the distance rather more than two hundred and sixty miles in a straight line.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading As soon as the captive war-balloons had been released, the _Ithuriel_ and her consorts, without any further delay or concern for the issue of the decisive battle which would probably prove to be the death-struggle of the German Empire, headed away to the northward at the utmost speed of the two smaller vessels.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading As soon as the captive war-balloons had been released, the _Ithuriel_ and her consorts, without any further delay or concern for the issue of the decisive battle which would probably prove to be the death-struggle of the German Empire, headed away to the northward at the utmost speed of the two smaller vessels.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading AT CLOSE QUARTERS.
on the contrary
From this reading Their objective point was Copenhagen, and the distance rather more than two hundred and sixty miles in a straight line.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading This was covered in under two hours and a half, and by noon they had reached the Danish capital.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading As soon as the captive war-balloons had been released, the _Ithuriel_ and her consorts, without any further delay or concern for the issue of the decisive battle which would probably prove to be the death-struggle of the German Empire, headed away to the northward at the utmost speed of the two smaller vessels.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading In crossing the water from Stralsund they had sighted several war-vessels, all flying British, German, or Danish colours, and all making a northerly course like themselves.
sightedadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪtɪd/
able to see
From this reading In crossing the water from Stralsund they had sighted several war-vessels, all flying British, German, or Danish colours, and all making a northerly course like themselves.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading Their objective point was Copenhagen, and the distance rather more than two hundred and sixty miles in a straight line.
smalleradjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːlər/
small or little relative to something else
From this reading As soon as the captive war-balloons had been released, the _Ithuriel_ and her consorts, without any further delay or concern for the issue of the decisive battle which would probably prove to be the death-struggle of the German Empire, headed away to the northward at the utmost speed of the two smaller vessels.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as the captive war-balloons had been released, the _Ithuriel_ and her consorts, without any further delay or concern for the issue of the decisive battle which would probably prove to be the death-struggle of the German Empire, headed away to the northward at the utmost speed of the two smaller vessels.
move hurridly
From this reading As soon as the captive war-balloons had been released, the _Ithuriel_ and her consorts, without any further delay or concern for the issue of the decisive battle which would probably prove to be the death-struggle of the German Empire, headed away to the northward at the utmost speed of the two smaller vessels.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Their objective point was Copenhagen, and the distance rather more than two hundred and sixty miles in a straight line.
Stralsund
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From this reading In crossing the water from Stralsund they had sighted several war-vessels, all flying British, German, or Danish colours, and all making a northerly course like themselves.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Their objective point was Copenhagen, and the distance rather more than two hundred and sixty miles in a straight line.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As soon as the captive war-balloons had been released, the _Ithuriel_ and her consorts, without any further delay or concern for the issue of the decisive battle which would probably prove to be the death-struggle of the German Empire, headed away to the northward at the utmost speed of the two smaller vessels.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their objective point was Copenhagen, and the distance rather more than two hundred and sixty miles in a straight line.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading In crossing the water from Stralsund they had sighted several war-vessels, all flying British, German, or Danish colours, and all making a northerly course like themselves.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was covered in under two hours and a half, and by noon they had reached the Danish capital.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was covered in under two hours and a half, and by noon they had reached the Danish capital.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As soon as the captive war-balloons had been released, the _Ithuriel_ and her consorts, without any further delay or concern for the issue of the decisive battle which would probably prove to be the death-struggle of the German Empire, headed away to the northward at the utmost speed of the two smaller vessels.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As soon as the captive war-balloons had been released, the _Ithuriel_ and her consorts, without any further delay or concern for the issue of the decisive battle which would probably prove to be the death-struggle of the German Empire, headed away to the northward at the utmost speed of the two smaller vessels.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading This was covered in under two hours and a half, and by noon they had reached the Danish capital.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading As soon as the captive war-balloons had been released, the _Ithuriel_ and her consorts, without any further delay or concern for the issue of the decisive battle which would probably prove to be the death-struggle of the German Empire, headed away to the northward at the utmost speed of the two smaller vessels.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading As soon as the captive war-balloons had been released, the _Ithuriel_ and her consorts, without any further delay or concern for the issue of the decisive battle which would probably prove to be the death-struggle of the German Empire, headed away to the northward at the utmost speed of the two smaller vessels.
war-balloons
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From this reading As soon as the captive war-balloons had been released, the _Ithuriel_ and her consorts, without any further delay or concern for the issue of the decisive battle which would probably prove to be the death-struggle of the German Empire, headed away to the northward at the utmost speed of the two smaller vessels.
war-vessels
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From this reading In crossing the water from Stralsund they had sighted several war-vessels, all flying British, German, or Danish colours, and all making a northerly course like themselves.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Their objective point was Copenhagen, and the distance rather more than two hundred and sixty miles in a straight line.
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 In crossing the water from Stralsund they had sighted several war-vessels, all flying British, German, or Danish colours, and all making a northerly course like themselves.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As soon as the captive war-balloons had been released, the _Ithuriel_ and her consorts, without any further delay or concern for the issue of the decisive battle which would probably prove to be the death-struggle of the German Empire, headed away to the northward at the utmost speed of the two smaller vessels.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading As soon as the captive war-balloons had been released, the _Ithuriel_ and her consorts, without any further delay or concern for the issue of the decisive battle which would probably prove to be the death-struggle of the German Empire, headed away to the northward at the utmost speed of the two smaller vessels.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As soon as the captive war-balloons had been released, the _Ithuriel_ and her consorts, without any further delay or concern for the issue of the decisive battle which would probably prove to be the death-struggle of the German Empire, headed away to the northward at the utmost speed of the two smaller vessels.
