6
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From this reading A naval crew from a 6-inch gun took their places and were almost annihilated.
7.5
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From this reading THE BATTLE CONTINUES A shell suddenly exploded among the Vindictive's foremost 7.5-inch howitzer's marine crew.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BATTLE CONTINUES A shell suddenly exploded among the Vindictive's foremost 7.5-inch howitzer's marine crew.
aftadverbUS /æft/
at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane
From this reading It was difficult for the British to locate the guns which were doing the most damage, but Jack, from the Brigadier, with men posted in the fortop of the vessel, kept up a continuous fire with pompoms and Lewis machine-guns, changing rapidly from one target to another in an attempt to destroy the guns that were raking the Vindictive fore and aft.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A naval crew from a 6-inch gun took their places and were almost annihilated.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading THE BATTLE CONTINUES A shell suddenly exploded among the Vindictive's foremost 7.5-inch howitzer's marine crew.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was difficult for the British to locate the guns which were doing the most damage, but Jack, from the Brigadier, with men posted in the fortop of the vessel, kept up a continuous fire with pompoms and Lewis machine-guns, changing rapidly from one target to another in an attempt to destroy the guns that were raking the Vindictive fore and aft.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A naval crew from a 6-inch gun took their places and were almost annihilated.
annihilatedadjectiveUS /əˈnaɪəleɪtɪd/
destroyed completely
From this reading A naval crew from a 6-inch gun took their places and were almost annihilated.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It was difficult for the British to locate the guns which were doing the most damage, but Jack, from the Brigadier, with men posted in the fortop of the vessel, kept up a continuous fire with pompoms and Lewis machine-guns, changing rapidly from one target to another in an attempt to destroy the guns that were raking the Vindictive fore and aft.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At this time the Vindictive was being hit every few seconds, chiefly in the upper works, from which the splinters caused many casualties.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It was difficult for the British to locate the guns which were doing the most damage, but Jack, from the Brigadier, with men posted in the fortop of the vessel, kept up a continuous fire with pompoms and Lewis machine-guns, changing rapidly from one target to another in an attempt to destroy the guns that were raking the Vindictive fore and aft.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading THE BATTLE CONTINUES A shell suddenly exploded among the Vindictive's foremost 7.5-inch howitzer's marine crew.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading At this time the Vindictive was being hit every few seconds, chiefly in the upper works, from which the splinters caused many casualties.
BrigadiernounUS /ˌbrɪɡəˈdɪr/
a general officer ranking below a major general
From this reading It was difficult for the British to locate the guns which were doing the most damage, but Jack, from the Brigadier, with men posted in the fortop of the vessel, kept up a continuous fire with pompoms and Lewis machine-guns, changing rapidly from one target to another in an attempt to destroy the guns that were raking the Vindictive fore and aft.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading It was difficult for the British to locate the guns which were doing the most damage, but Jack, from the Brigadier, with men posted in the fortop of the vessel, kept up a continuous fire with pompoms and Lewis machine-guns, changing rapidly from one target to another in an attempt to destroy the guns that were raking the Vindictive fore and aft.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was difficult for the British to locate the guns which were doing the most damage, but Jack, from the Brigadier, with men posted in the fortop of the vessel, kept up a continuous fire with pompoms and Lewis machine-guns, changing rapidly from one target to another in an attempt to destroy the guns that were raking the Vindictive fore and aft.
casualtiesnounUS /ˈkæʒəwəltiz/
plural of “casualty” — someone injured or killed or captured or missing in a military engagement
From this reading At this time the Vindictive was being hit every few seconds, chiefly in the upper works, from which the splinters caused many casualties.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading At this time the Vindictive was being hit every few seconds, chiefly in the upper works, from which the splinters caused many casualties.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading It was difficult for the British to locate the guns which were doing the most damage, but Jack, from the Brigadier, with men posted in the fortop of the vessel, kept up a continuous fire with pompoms and Lewis machine-guns, changing rapidly from one target to another in an attempt to destroy the guns that were raking the Vindictive fore and aft.
for the most part
From this reading At this time the Vindictive was being hit every few seconds, chiefly in the upper works, from which the splinters caused many casualties.
CONTINUESverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːz/
third-person singular of “continue” — continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading THE BATTLE CONTINUES A shell suddenly exploded among the Vindictive's foremost 7.5-inch howitzer's marine crew.
continuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəs/
continuing in time or space without interruption
From this reading It was difficult for the British to locate the guns which were doing the most damage, but Jack, from the Brigadier, with men posted in the fortop of the vessel, kept up a continuous fire with pompoms and Lewis machine-guns, changing rapidly from one target to another in an attempt to destroy the guns that were raking the Vindictive fore and aft.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading THE BATTLE CONTINUES A shell suddenly exploded among the Vindictive's foremost 7.5-inch howitzer's marine crew.
damagenounUS /ˈdæmədʒ/
the occurrence of a change for the worse
From this reading It was difficult for the British to locate the guns which were doing the most damage, but Jack, from the Brigadier, with men posted in the fortop of the vessel, kept up a continuous fire with pompoms and Lewis machine-guns, changing rapidly from one target to another in an attempt to destroy the guns that were raking the Vindictive fore and aft.
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading It was difficult for the British to locate the guns which were doing the most damage, but Jack, from the Brigadier, with men posted in the fortop of the vessel, kept up a continuous fire with pompoms and Lewis machine-guns, changing rapidly from one target to another in an attempt to destroy the guns that were raking the Vindictive fore and aft.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It was difficult for the British to locate the guns which were doing the most damage, but Jack, from the Brigadier, with men posted in the fortop of the vessel, kept up a continuous fire with pompoms and Lewis machine-guns, changing rapidly from one target to another in an attempt to destroy the guns that were raking the Vindictive fore and aft.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading It was difficult for the British to locate the guns which were doing the most damage, but Jack, from the Brigadier, with men posted in the fortop of the vessel, kept up a continuous fire with pompoms and Lewis machine-guns, changing rapidly from one target to another in an attempt to destroy the guns that were raking the Vindictive fore and aft.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading At this time the Vindictive was being hit every few seconds, chiefly in the upper works, from which the splinters caused many casualties.
explodedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsploʊdəd/
showing the parts of something separated but in positions that show their correct relation to one another
From this reading THE BATTLE CONTINUES A shell suddenly exploded among the Vindictive's foremost 7.5-inch howitzer's marine crew.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading At this time the Vindictive was being hit every few seconds, chiefly in the upper works, from which the splinters caused many casualties.
start firing a weapon
From this reading It was difficult for the British to locate the guns which were doing the most damage, but Jack, from the Brigadier, with men posted in the fortop of the vessel, kept up a continuous fire with pompoms and Lewis machine-guns, changing rapidly from one target to another in an attempt to destroy the guns that were raking the Vindictive fore and aft.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was difficult for the British to locate the guns which were doing the most damage, but Jack, from the Brigadier, with men posted in the fortop of the vessel, kept up a continuous fire with pompoms and Lewis machine-guns, changing rapidly from one target to another in an attempt to destroy the guns that were raking the Vindictive fore and aft.
forenounUS /fɔːr/
front part of a vessel or aircraft
From this reading It was difficult for the British to locate the guns which were doing the most damage, but Jack, from the Brigadier, with men posted in the fortop of the vessel, kept up a continuous fire with pompoms and Lewis machine-guns, changing rapidly from one target to another in an attempt to destroy the guns that were raking the Vindictive fore and aft.
foremostadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmoʊst/
ranking above all others
From this reading THE BATTLE CONTINUES A shell suddenly exploded among the Vindictive's foremost 7.5-inch howitzer's marine crew.
fortop
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From this reading It was difficult for the British to locate the guns which were doing the most damage, but Jack, from the Brigadier, with men posted in the fortop of the vessel, kept up a continuous fire with pompoms and Lewis machine-guns, changing rapidly from one target to another in an attempt to destroy the guns that were raking the Vindictive fore and aft.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A naval crew from a 6-inch gun took their places and were almost annihilated.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading A naval crew from a 6-inch gun took their places and were almost annihilated.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading It was difficult for the British to locate the guns which were doing the most damage, but Jack, from the Brigadier, with men posted in the fortop of the vessel, kept up a continuous fire with pompoms and Lewis machine-guns, changing rapidly from one target to another in an attempt to destroy the guns that were raking the Vindictive fore and aft.
cause to move by striking
From this reading At this time the Vindictive was being hit every few seconds, chiefly in the upper works, from which the splinters caused many casualties.
howitzer's
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From this reading THE BATTLE CONTINUES A shell suddenly exploded among the Vindictive's foremost 7.5-inch howitzer's marine crew.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At this time the Vindictive was being hit every few seconds, chiefly in the upper works, from which the splinters caused many casualties.
inchnounUS /ɪntʃ/
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading THE BATTLE CONTINUES A shell suddenly exploded among the Vindictive's foremost 7.5-inch howitzer's marine crew.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was difficult for the British to locate the guns which were doing the most damage, but Jack, from the Brigadier, with men posted in the fortop of the vessel, kept up a continuous fire with pompoms and Lewis machine-guns, changing rapidly from one target to another in an attempt to destroy the guns that were raking the Vindictive fore and aft.
a small worthless amount
From this reading It was difficult for the British to locate the guns which were doing the most damage, but Jack, from the Brigadier, with men posted in the fortop of the vessel, kept up a continuous fire with pompoms and Lewis machine-guns, changing rapidly from one target to another in an attempt to destroy the guns that were raking the Vindictive fore and aft.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading It was difficult for the British to locate the guns which were doing the most damage, but Jack, from the Brigadier, with men posted in the fortop of the vessel, kept up a continuous fire with pompoms and Lewis machine-guns, changing rapidly from one target to another in an attempt to destroy the guns that were raking the Vindictive fore and aft.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Many were killed or wounded.
LewisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
From this reading It was difficult for the British to locate the guns which were doing the most damage, but Jack, from the Brigadier, with men posted in the fortop of the vessel, kept up a continuous fire with pompoms and Lewis machine-guns, changing rapidly from one target to another in an attempt to destroy the guns that were raking the Vindictive fore and aft.
locateverbUS /ˈloʊkeɪt/
discover the location of; determine the place of; find by searching or examining
From this reading It was difficult for the British to locate the guns which were doing the most damage, but Jack, from the Brigadier, with men posted in the fortop of the vessel, kept up a continuous fire with pompoms and Lewis machine-guns, changing rapidly from one target to another in an attempt to destroy the guns that were raking the Vindictive fore and aft.
machine-guns
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From this reading It was difficult for the British to locate the guns which were doing the most damage, but Jack, from the Brigadier, with men posted in the fortop of the vessel, kept up a continuous fire with pompoms and Lewis machine-guns, changing rapidly from one target to another in an attempt to destroy the guns that were raking the Vindictive fore and aft.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many were killed or wounded.
marineadjectiveUS /mərˈiːn/
of or relating to the sea
From this reading THE BATTLE CONTINUES A shell suddenly exploded among the Vindictive's foremost 7.5-inch howitzer's marine crew.
the force of workers available
From this reading It was difficult for the British to locate the guns which were doing the most damage, but Jack, from the Brigadier, with men posted in the fortop of the vessel, kept up a continuous fire with pompoms and Lewis machine-guns, changing rapidly from one target to another in an attempt to destroy the guns that were raking the Vindictive fore and aft.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was difficult for the British to locate the guns which were doing the most damage, but Jack, from the Brigadier, with men posted in the fortop of the vessel, kept up a continuous fire with pompoms and Lewis machine-guns, changing rapidly from one target to another in an attempt to destroy the guns that were raking the Vindictive fore and aft.
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading A naval crew from a 6-inch gun took their places and were almost annihilated.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was difficult for the British to locate the guns which were doing the most damage, but Jack, from the Brigadier, with men posted in the fortop of the vessel, kept up a continuous fire with pompoms and Lewis machine-guns, changing rapidly from one target to another in an attempt to destroy the guns that were raking the Vindictive fore and aft.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was difficult for the British to locate the guns which were doing the most damage, but Jack, from the Brigadier, with men posted in the fortop of the vessel, kept up a continuous fire with pompoms and Lewis machine-guns, changing rapidly from one target to another in an attempt to destroy the guns that were raking the Vindictive fore and aft.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Many were killed or wounded.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A naval crew from a 6-inch gun took their places and were almost annihilated.
pompoms
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From this reading It was difficult for the British to locate the guns which were doing the most damage, but Jack, from the Brigadier, with men posted in the fortop of the vessel, kept up a continuous fire with pompoms and Lewis machine-guns, changing rapidly from one target to another in an attempt to destroy the guns that were raking the Vindictive fore and aft.
postedadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊstɪd/
publicly displayed
From this reading It was difficult for the British to locate the guns which were doing the most damage, but Jack, from the Brigadier, with men posted in the fortop of the vessel, kept up a continuous fire with pompoms and Lewis machine-guns, changing rapidly from one target to another in an attempt to destroy the guns that were raking the Vindictive fore and aft.
rakingverbUS /ˈreɪkɪŋ/
-ing form of “rake” — move through with or as if with a rake
From this reading It was difficult for the British to locate the guns which were doing the most damage, but Jack, from the Brigadier, with men posted in the fortop of the vessel, kept up a continuous fire with pompoms and Lewis machine-guns, changing rapidly from one target to another in an attempt to destroy the guns that were raking the Vindictive fore and aft.
with speed
From this reading It was difficult for the British to locate the guns which were doing the most damage, but Jack, from the Brigadier, with men posted in the fortop of the vessel, kept up a continuous fire with pompoms and Lewis machine-guns, changing rapidly from one target to another in an attempt to destroy the guns that were raking the Vindictive fore and aft.
secondsnounUS /ˈsekəndz/
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading At this time the Vindictive was being hit every few seconds, chiefly in the upper works, from which the splinters caused many casualties.
shellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading THE BATTLE CONTINUES A shell suddenly exploded among the Vindictive's foremost 7.5-inch howitzer's marine crew.
splintersnounUS /ˈsplɪntərz/
wood in small pieces or splinters
From this reading At this time the Vindictive was being hit every few seconds, chiefly in the upper works, from which the splinters caused many casualties.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading THE BATTLE CONTINUES A shell suddenly exploded among the Vindictive's foremost 7.5-inch howitzer's marine crew.
targetnounUS /ˈtɑːrɡət/
a reference point to shoot at
From this reading It was difficult for the British to locate the guns which were doing the most damage, but Jack, from the Brigadier, with men posted in the fortop of the vessel, kept up a continuous fire with pompoms and Lewis machine-guns, changing rapidly from one target to another in an attempt to destroy the guns that were raking the Vindictive fore and aft.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was difficult for the British to locate the guns which were doing the most damage, but Jack, from the Brigadier, with men posted in the fortop of the vessel, kept up a continuous fire with pompoms and Lewis machine-guns, changing rapidly from one target to another in an attempt to destroy the guns that were raking the Vindictive fore and aft.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BATTLE CONTINUES A shell suddenly exploded among the Vindictive's foremost 7.5-inch howitzer's marine crew.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A naval crew from a 6-inch gun took their places and were almost annihilated.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this time the Vindictive was being hit every few seconds, chiefly in the upper works, from which the splinters caused many casualties.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At this time the Vindictive was being hit every few seconds, chiefly in the upper works, from which the splinters caused many casualties.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was difficult for the British to locate the guns which were doing the most damage, but Jack, from the Brigadier, with men posted in the fortop of the vessel, kept up a continuous fire with pompoms and Lewis machine-guns, changing rapidly from one target to another in an attempt to destroy the guns that were raking the Vindictive fore and aft.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading A naval crew from a 6-inch gun took their places and were almost annihilated.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was difficult for the British to locate the guns which were doing the most damage, but Jack, from the Brigadier, with men posted in the fortop of the vessel, kept up a continuous fire with pompoms and Lewis machine-guns, changing rapidly from one target to another in an attempt to destroy the guns that were raking the Vindictive fore and aft.
the topmost one of two
From this reading At this time the Vindictive was being hit every few seconds, chiefly in the upper works, from which the splinters caused many casualties.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading It was difficult for the British to locate the guns which were doing the most damage, but Jack, from the Brigadier, with men posted in the fortop of the vessel, kept up a continuous fire with pompoms and Lewis machine-guns, changing rapidly from one target to another in an attempt to destroy the guns that were raking the Vindictive fore and aft.
VindictiveadjectiveUS /vɪnˈdɪktɪv/
disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
From this reading At this time the Vindictive was being hit every few seconds, chiefly in the upper works, from which the splinters caused many casualties.
Vindictive's
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From this reading THE BATTLE CONTINUES A shell suddenly exploded among the Vindictive's foremost 7.5-inch howitzer's marine crew.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At this time the Vindictive was being hit every few seconds, chiefly in the upper works, from which the splinters caused many casualties.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many were killed or wounded.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At this time the Vindictive was being hit every few seconds, chiefly in the upper works, from which the splinters caused many casualties.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was difficult for the British to locate the guns which were doing the most damage, but Jack, from the Brigadier, with men posted in the fortop of the vessel, kept up a continuous fire with pompoms and Lewis machine-guns, changing rapidly from one target to another in an attempt to destroy the guns that were raking the Vindictive fore and aft.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading At this time the Vindictive was being hit every few seconds, chiefly in the upper works, from which the splinters caused many casualties.
people who are wounded
From this reading Many were killed or wounded.
