28th
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From this reading It was shortly before dawn the following morning--August 28th, to be exact--that two British submarines, taking care to keep clear of the mines which had been planted outside the harbor of Helgoland, crept in close to the island.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A little farther out, screened by the darkness which is always greatest just before dawn, the light cruiser, _Fearless_, took her position to await results.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading All aboard were on the alert, and, as Frank and Jack leaned over the rail, awaiting anxiously the first glimmer of daylight, their excitement was intense.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Alongside the _Fearless_, but hidden from view by the larger vessel, lay the _Sylph_--to which our two boys had returned late that night--ready at an instant's notice to act as scout or carry dispatches.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading All aboard were on the alert, and, as Frank and Jack leaned over the rail, awaiting anxiously the first glimmer of daylight, their excitement was intense.
(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 All aboard were on the alert, and, as Frank and Jack leaned over the rail, awaiting anxiously the first glimmer of daylight, their excitement was intense.
AlongsideadverbUS /əˈlɔːŋˈsaɪd/
side by side
From this reading Alongside the _Fearless_, but hidden from view by the larger vessel, lay the _Sylph_--to which our two boys had returned late that night--ready at an instant's notice to act as scout or carry dispatches.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading A little farther out, screened by the darkness which is always greatest just before dawn, the light cruiser, _Fearless_, took her position to await results.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Alongside the _Fearless_, but hidden from view by the larger vessel, lay the _Sylph_--to which our two boys had returned late that night--ready at an instant's notice to act as scout or carry dispatches.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All aboard were on the alert, and, as Frank and Jack leaned over the rail, awaiting anxiously the first glimmer of daylight, their excitement was intense.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading All aboard were on the alert, and, as Frank and Jack leaned over the rail, awaiting anxiously the first glimmer of daylight, their excitement was intense.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Alongside the _Fearless_, but hidden from view by the larger vessel, lay the _Sylph_--to which our two boys had returned late that night--ready at an instant's notice to act as scout or carry dispatches.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE BATTLE AT SEA.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading It was shortly before dawn the following morning--August 28th, to be exact--that two British submarines, taking care to keep clear of the mines which had been planted outside the harbor of Helgoland, crept in close to the island.
awaitverbUS /əˈweɪt/
look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading A little farther out, screened by the darkness which is always greatest just before dawn, the light cruiser, _Fearless_, took her position to await results.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading All aboard were on the alert, and, as Frank and Jack leaned over the rail, awaiting anxiously the first glimmer of daylight, their excitement was intense.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading THE BATTLE AT SEA.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was shortly before dawn the following morning--August 28th, to be exact--that two British submarines, taking care to keep clear of the mines which had been planted outside the harbor of Helgoland, crept in close to the island.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was shortly before dawn the following morning--August 28th, to be exact--that two British submarines, taking care to keep clear of the mines which had been planted outside the harbor of Helgoland, crept in close to the island.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was shortly before dawn the following morning--August 28th, to be exact--that two British submarines, taking care to keep clear of the mines which had been planted outside the harbor of Helgoland, crept in close to the island.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Alongside the _Fearless_, but hidden from view by the larger vessel, lay the _Sylph_--to which our two boys had returned late that night--ready at an instant's notice to act as scout or carry dispatches.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading It was shortly before dawn the following morning--August 28th, to be exact--that two British submarines, taking care to keep clear of the mines which had been planted outside the harbor of Helgoland, crept in close to the island.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Alongside the _Fearless_, but hidden from view by the larger vessel, lay the _Sylph_--to which our two boys had returned late that night--ready at an instant's notice to act as scout or carry dispatches.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A little farther out, screened by the darkness which is always greatest just before dawn, the light cruiser, _Fearless_, took her position to await results.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading It was shortly before dawn the following morning--August 28th, to be exact--that two British submarines, taking care to keep clear of the mines which had been planted outside the harbor of Helgoland, crept in close to the island.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Alongside the _Fearless_, but hidden from view by the larger vessel, lay the _Sylph_--to which our two boys had returned late that night--ready at an instant's notice to act as scout or carry dispatches.
rid of obstructions
From this reading It was shortly before dawn the following morning--August 28th, to be exact--that two British submarines, taking care to keep clear of the mines which had been planted outside the harbor of Helgoland, crept in close to the island.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading It was shortly before dawn the following morning--August 28th, to be exact--that two British submarines, taking care to keep clear of the mines which had been planted outside the harbor of Helgoland, crept in close to the island.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading It was shortly before dawn the following morning--August 28th, to be exact--that two British submarines, taking care to keep clear of the mines which had been planted outside the harbor of Helgoland, crept in close to the island.
cruisernounUS /ˈkruːzər/
a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters
From this reading A little farther out, screened by the darkness which is always greatest just before dawn, the light cruiser, _Fearless_, took her position to await results.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading A little farther out, screened by the darkness which is always greatest just before dawn, the light cruiser, _Fearless_, took her position to await results.
the first light of day
From this reading It was shortly before dawn the following morning--August 28th, to be exact--that two British submarines, taking care to keep clear of the mines which had been planted outside the harbor of Helgoland, crept in close to the island.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading All aboard were on the alert, and, as Frank and Jack leaned over the rail, awaiting anxiously the first glimmer of daylight, their excitement was intense.
dispatchesnounUS /dɪˈspætʃɪz/
plural of “dispatch” — an official report (usually sent in haste)
From this reading Alongside the _Fearless_, but hidden from view by the larger vessel, lay the _Sylph_--to which our two boys had returned late that night--ready at an instant's notice to act as scout or carry dispatches.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading It was shortly before dawn the following morning--August 28th, to be exact--that two British submarines, taking care to keep clear of the mines which had been planted outside the harbor of Helgoland, crept in close to the island.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading All aboard were on the alert, and, as Frank and Jack leaned over the rail, awaiting anxiously the first glimmer of daylight, their excitement was intense.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading A little farther out, screened by the darkness which is always greatest just before dawn, the light cruiser, _Fearless_, took her position to await results.
FearlessadjectiveUS /ˈfɪrləs/
oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them
From this reading A little farther out, screened by the darkness which is always greatest just before dawn, the light cruiser, _Fearless_, took her position to await results.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading All aboard were on the alert, and, as Frank and Jack leaned over the rail, awaiting anxiously the first glimmer of daylight, their excitement was intense.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading It was shortly before dawn the following morning--August 28th, to be exact--that two British submarines, taking care to keep clear of the mines which had been planted outside the harbor of Helgoland, crept in close to the island.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading All aboard were on the alert, and, as Frank and Jack leaned over the rail, awaiting anxiously the first glimmer of daylight, their excitement was intense.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Alongside the _Fearless_, but hidden from view by the larger vessel, lay the _Sylph_--to which our two boys had returned late that night--ready at an instant's notice to act as scout or carry dispatches.
glimmernounUS /ˈɡlɪmər/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading All aboard were on the alert, and, as Frank and Jack leaned over the rail, awaiting anxiously the first glimmer of daylight, their excitement was intense.
highest in quality
From this reading A little farther out, screened by the darkness which is always greatest just before dawn, the light cruiser, _Fearless_, took her position to await results.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was shortly before dawn the following morning--August 28th, to be exact--that two British submarines, taking care to keep clear of the mines which had been planted outside the harbor of Helgoland, crept in close to the island.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading It was shortly before dawn the following morning--August 28th, to be exact--that two British submarines, taking care to keep clear of the mines which had been planted outside the harbor of Helgoland, crept in close to the island.
Helgoland
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From this reading It was shortly before dawn the following morning--August 28th, to be exact--that two British submarines, taking care to keep clear of the mines which had been planted outside the harbor of Helgoland, crept in close to the island.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A little farther out, screened by the darkness which is always greatest just before dawn, the light cruiser, _Fearless_, took her position to await results.
not accessible to view
From this reading Alongside the _Fearless_, but hidden from view by the larger vessel, lay the _Sylph_--to which our two boys had returned late that night--ready at an instant's notice to act as scout or carry dispatches.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was shortly before dawn the following morning--August 28th, to be exact--that two British submarines, taking care to keep clear of the mines which had been planted outside the harbor of Helgoland, crept in close to the island.
instant's
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From this reading Alongside the _Fearless_, but hidden from view by the larger vessel, lay the _Sylph_--to which our two boys had returned late that night--ready at an instant's notice to act as scout or carry dispatches.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading All aboard were on the alert, and, as Frank and Jack leaned over the rail, awaiting anxiously the first glimmer of daylight, their excitement was intense.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A little farther out, screened by the darkness which is always greatest just before dawn, the light cruiser, _Fearless_, took her position to await results.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading It was shortly before dawn the following morning--August 28th, to be exact--that two British submarines, taking care to keep clear of the mines which had been planted outside the harbor of Helgoland, crept in close to the island.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was shortly before dawn the following morning--August 28th, to be exact--that two British submarines, taking care to keep clear of the mines which had been planted outside the harbor of Helgoland, crept in close to the island.
a small worthless amount
From this reading All aboard were on the alert, and, as Frank and Jack leaned over the rail, awaiting anxiously the first glimmer of daylight, their excitement was intense.
and nothing more
From this reading A little farther out, screened by the darkness which is always greatest just before dawn, the light cruiser, _Fearless_, took her position to await results.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It was shortly before dawn the following morning--August 28th, to be exact--that two British submarines, taking care to keep clear of the mines which had been planted outside the harbor of Helgoland, crept in close to the island.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading Alongside the _Fearless_, but hidden from view by the larger vessel, lay the _Sylph_--to which our two boys had returned late that night--ready at an instant's notice to act as scout or carry dispatches.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Alongside the _Fearless_, but hidden from view by the larger vessel, lay the _Sylph_--to which our two boys had returned late that night--ready at an instant's notice to act as scout or carry dispatches.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Alongside the _Fearless_, but hidden from view by the larger vessel, lay the _Sylph_--to which our two boys had returned late that night--ready at an instant's notice to act as scout or carry dispatches.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading All aboard were on the alert, and, as Frank and Jack leaned over the rail, awaiting anxiously the first glimmer of daylight, their excitement was intense.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A little farther out, screened by the darkness which is always greatest just before dawn, the light cruiser, _Fearless_, took her position to await results.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A little farther out, screened by the darkness which is always greatest just before dawn, the light cruiser, _Fearless_, took her position to await results.
minesnounUS /maɪnz/
plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
From this reading It was shortly before dawn the following morning--August 28th, to be exact--that two British submarines, taking care to keep clear of the mines which had been planted outside the harbor of Helgoland, crept in close to the island.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was shortly before dawn the following morning--August 28th, to be exact--that two British submarines, taking care to keep clear of the mines which had been planted outside the harbor of Helgoland, crept in close to the island.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Alongside the _Fearless_, but hidden from view by the larger vessel, lay the _Sylph_--to which our two boys had returned late that night--ready at an instant's notice to act as scout or carry dispatches.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Alongside the _Fearless_, but hidden from view by the larger vessel, lay the _Sylph_--to which our two boys had returned late that night--ready at an instant's notice to act as scout or carry dispatches.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was shortly before dawn the following morning--August 28th, to be exact--that two British submarines, taking care to keep clear of the mines which had been planted outside the harbor of Helgoland, crept in close to the island.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All aboard were on the alert, and, as Frank and Jack leaned over the rail, awaiting anxiously the first glimmer of daylight, their excitement was intense.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Alongside the _Fearless_, but hidden from view by the larger vessel, lay the _Sylph_--to which our two boys had returned late that night--ready at an instant's notice to act as scout or carry dispatches.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Alongside the _Fearless_, but hidden from view by the larger vessel, lay the _Sylph_--to which our two boys had returned late that night--ready at an instant's notice to act as scout or carry dispatches.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A little farther out, screened by the darkness which is always greatest just before dawn, the light cruiser, _Fearless_, took her position to await results.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading It was shortly before dawn the following morning--August 28th, to be exact--that two British submarines, taking care to keep clear of the mines which had been planted outside the harbor of Helgoland, crept in close to the island.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading All aboard were on the alert, and, as Frank and Jack leaned over the rail, awaiting anxiously the first glimmer of daylight, their excitement was intense.
plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading It was shortly before dawn the following morning--August 28th, to be exact--that two British submarines, taking care to keep clear of the mines which had been planted outside the harbor of Helgoland, crept in close to the island.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading A little farther out, screened by the darkness which is always greatest just before dawn, the light cruiser, _Fearless_, took her position to await results.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading All aboard were on the alert, and, as Frank and Jack leaned over the rail, awaiting anxiously the first glimmer of daylight, their excitement was intense.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Alongside the _Fearless_, but hidden from view by the larger vessel, lay the _Sylph_--to which our two boys had returned late that night--ready at an instant's notice to act as scout or carry dispatches.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading A little farther out, screened by the darkness which is always greatest just before dawn, the light cruiser, _Fearless_, took her position to await results.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Alongside the _Fearless_, but hidden from view by the larger vessel, lay the _Sylph_--to which our two boys had returned late that night--ready at an instant's notice to act as scout or carry dispatches.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Alongside the _Fearless_, but hidden from view by the larger vessel, lay the _Sylph_--to which our two boys had returned late that night--ready at an instant's notice to act as scout or carry dispatches.
screenedverbUS /skriːnd/
past form of “screen” — test or examine for the presence of disease or infection
From this reading A little farther out, screened by the darkness which is always greatest just before dawn, the light cruiser, _Fearless_, took her position to await results.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading THE BATTLE AT SEA.
for a short time
From this reading It was shortly before dawn the following morning--August 28th, to be exact--that two British submarines, taking care to keep clear of the mines which had been planted outside the harbor of Helgoland, crept in close to the island.
submarinesnounUS /ˈsʌbməriːnz/
plural of “submarine” — a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading It was shortly before dawn the following morning--August 28th, to be exact--that two British submarines, taking care to keep clear of the mines which had been planted outside the harbor of Helgoland, crept in close to the island.
SylphnounUS /sɪlf/
a slender graceful young woman
From this reading Alongside the _Fearless_, but hidden from view by the larger vessel, lay the _Sylph_--to which our two boys had returned late that night--ready at an instant's notice to act as scout or carry dispatches.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading It was shortly before dawn the following morning--August 28th, to be exact--that two British submarines, taking care to keep clear of the mines which had been planted outside the harbor of Helgoland, crept in close to the island.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was shortly before dawn the following morning--August 28th, to be exact--that two British submarines, taking care to keep clear of the mines which had been planted outside the harbor of Helgoland, crept in close to the island.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BATTLE AT SEA.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All aboard were on the alert, and, as Frank and Jack leaned over the rail, awaiting anxiously the first glimmer of daylight, their excitement was intense.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was shortly before dawn the following morning--August 28th, to be exact--that two British submarines, taking care to keep clear of the mines which had been planted outside the harbor of Helgoland, crept in close to the island.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading A little farther out, screened by the darkness which is always greatest just before dawn, the light cruiser, _Fearless_, took her position to await results.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was shortly before dawn the following morning--August 28th, to be exact--that two British submarines, taking care to keep clear of the mines which had been planted outside the harbor of Helgoland, crept in close to the island.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Alongside the _Fearless_, but hidden from view by the larger vessel, lay the _Sylph_--to which our two boys had returned late that night--ready at an instant's notice to act as scout or carry dispatches.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Alongside the _Fearless_, but hidden from view by the larger vessel, lay the _Sylph_--to which our two boys had returned late that night--ready at an instant's notice to act as scout or carry dispatches.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was shortly before dawn the following morning--August 28th, to be exact--that two British submarines, taking care to keep clear of the mines which had been planted outside the harbor of Helgoland, crept in close to the island.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All aboard were on the alert, and, as Frank and Jack leaned over the rail, awaiting anxiously the first glimmer of daylight, their excitement was intense.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was shortly before dawn the following morning--August 28th, to be exact--that two British submarines, taking care to keep clear of the mines which had been planted outside the harbor of Helgoland, crept in close to the island.
