Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading With a great roar and the upheaval of a mighty column of water the torpedo exploded against the side of the warship.

at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane

From this reading But it was too late then to avoid the deadly missile and it struck home abaft the engines and directly at the after magazine chambers.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading CHLORINE GAS Confident of security behind the mass of mines and submarine traps spread ingeniously across the harbor entrance, devoting their attention almost solely to the artillery duel with the dreadnoughts outside, the German cruiser knew naught of the stealthy torpedo from the daring _Monitor_ until it shot suddenly forward below the surface of the water, revealed in the glare of her own searchlight.

later than; following

From this reading But it was too late then to avoid the deadly missile and it struck home abaft the engines and directly at the after magazine chambers.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading With a great roar and the upheaval of a mighty column of water the torpedo exploded against the side of the warship.

past form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

From this reading One carefully aimed shot from the leading American submarine had laid low a ten-thousand-ton cruiser!

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading CHLORINE GAS Confident of security behind the mass of mines and submarine traps spread ingeniously across the harbor entrance, devoting their attention almost solely to the artillery duel with the dreadnoughts outside, the German cruiser knew naught of the stealthy torpedo from the daring _Monitor_ until it shot suddenly forward below the surface of the water, revealed in the glare of her own searchlight.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading One carefully aimed shot from the leading American submarine had laid low a ten-thousand-ton cruiser!

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

From this reading CHLORINE GAS Confident of security behind the mass of mines and submarine traps spread ingeniously across the harbor entrance, devoting their attention almost solely to the artillery duel with the dreadnoughts outside, the German cruiser knew naught of the stealthy torpedo from the daring _Monitor_ until it shot suddenly forward below the surface of the water, revealed in the glare of her own searchlight.

large but transportable armament

From this reading CHLORINE GAS Confident of security behind the mass of mines and submarine traps spread ingeniously across the harbor entrance, devoting their attention almost solely to the artillery duel with the dreadnoughts outside, the German cruiser knew naught of the stealthy torpedo from the daring _Monitor_ until it shot suddenly forward below the surface of the water, revealed in the glare of her own searchlight.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But it was too late then to avoid the deadly missile and it struck home abaft the engines and directly at the after magazine chambers.

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

From this reading CHLORINE GAS Confident of security behind the mass of mines and submarine traps spread ingeniously across the harbor entrance, devoting their attention almost solely to the artillery duel with the dreadnoughts outside, the German cruiser knew naught of the stealthy torpedo from the daring _Monitor_ until it shot suddenly forward below the surface of the water, revealed in the glare of her own searchlight.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading But it was too late then to avoid the deadly missile and it struck home abaft the engines and directly at the after magazine chambers.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading CHLORINE GAS Confident of security behind the mass of mines and submarine traps spread ingeniously across the harbor entrance, devoting their attention almost solely to the artillery duel with the dreadnoughts outside, the German cruiser knew naught of the stealthy torpedo from the daring _Monitor_ until it shot suddenly forward below the surface of the water, revealed in the glare of her own searchlight.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading CHLORINE GAS Confident of security behind the mass of mines and submarine traps spread ingeniously across the harbor entrance, devoting their attention almost solely to the artillery duel with the dreadnoughts outside, the German cruiser knew naught of the stealthy torpedo from the daring _Monitor_ until it shot suddenly forward below the surface of the water, revealed in the glare of her own searchlight.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But it was too late then to avoid the deadly missile and it struck home abaft the engines and directly at the after magazine chambers.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading One carefully aimed shot from the leading American submarine had laid low a ten-thousand-ton cruiser!

English architect (1723-1796)

From this reading But it was too late then to avoid the deadly missile and it struck home abaft the engines and directly at the after magazine chambers.

a common nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens; best known as a heavy yellow irritating toxic gas; used to purify water and as a bleaching agent and disinfectant; occurs naturally only as a salt (as in sea water)

From this reading CHLORINE GAS Confident of security behind the mass of mines and submarine traps spread ingeniously across the harbor entrance, devoting their attention almost solely to the artillery duel with the dreadnoughts outside, the German cruiser knew naught of the stealthy torpedo from the daring _Monitor_ until it shot suddenly forward below the surface of the water, revealed in the glare of her own searchlight.

a line of units following one after another

From this reading With a great roar and the upheaval of a mighty column of water the torpedo exploded against the side of the warship.

having or marked by confidence or assurance

From this reading CHLORINE GAS Confident of security behind the mass of mines and submarine traps spread ingeniously across the harbor entrance, devoting their attention almost solely to the artillery duel with the dreadnoughts outside, the German cruiser knew naught of the stealthy torpedo from the daring _Monitor_ until it shot suddenly forward below the surface of the water, revealed in the glare of her own searchlight.

a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters

From this reading CHLORINE GAS Confident of security behind the mass of mines and submarine traps spread ingeniously across the harbor entrance, devoting their attention almost solely to the artillery duel with the dreadnoughts outside, the German cruiser knew naught of the stealthy torpedo from the daring _Monitor_ until it shot suddenly forward below the surface of the water, revealed in the glare of her own searchlight.

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading CHLORINE GAS Confident of security behind the mass of mines and submarine traps spread ingeniously across the harbor entrance, devoting their attention almost solely to the artillery duel with the dreadnoughts outside, the German cruiser knew naught of the stealthy torpedo from the daring _Monitor_ until it shot suddenly forward below the surface of the water, revealed in the glare of her own searchlight.

causing or capable of causing death

From this reading But it was too late then to avoid the deadly missile and it struck home abaft the engines and directly at the after magazine chambers.

-ing form of “devote” — give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

From this reading CHLORINE GAS Confident of security behind the mass of mines and submarine traps spread ingeniously across the harbor entrance, devoting their attention almost solely to the artillery duel with the dreadnoughts outside, the German cruiser knew naught of the stealthy torpedo from the daring _Monitor_ until it shot suddenly forward below the surface of the water, revealed in the glare of her own searchlight.

without deviation

From this reading But it was too late then to avoid the deadly missile and it struck home abaft the engines and directly at the after magazine chambers.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "Quick, down we go!" shouted McClure to his navigating officer.

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

From this reading CHLORINE GAS Confident of security behind the mass of mines and submarine traps spread ingeniously across the harbor entrance, devoting their attention almost solely to the artillery duel with the dreadnoughts outside, the German cruiser knew naught of the stealthy torpedo from the daring _Monitor_ until it shot suddenly forward below the surface of the water, revealed in the glare of her own searchlight.

a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor

From this reading CHLORINE GAS Confident of security behind the mass of mines and submarine traps spread ingeniously across the harbor entrance, devoting their attention almost solely to the artillery duel with the dreadnoughts outside, the German cruiser knew naught of the stealthy torpedo from the daring _Monitor_ until it shot suddenly forward below the surface of the water, revealed in the glare of her own searchlight.

plural of “engine” — motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

From this reading But it was too late then to avoid the deadly missile and it struck home abaft the engines and directly at the after magazine chambers.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading CHLORINE GAS Confident of security behind the mass of mines and submarine traps spread ingeniously across the harbor entrance, devoting their attention almost solely to the artillery duel with the dreadnoughts outside, the German cruiser knew naught of the stealthy torpedo from the daring _Monitor_ until it shot suddenly forward below the surface of the water, revealed in the glare of her own searchlight.

showing the parts of something separated but in positions that show their correct relation to one another

From this reading With a great roar and the upheaval of a mighty column of water the torpedo exploded against the side of the warship.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading CHLORINE GAS Confident of security behind the mass of mines and submarine traps spread ingeniously across the harbor entrance, devoting their attention almost solely to the artillery duel with the dreadnoughts outside, the German cruiser knew naught of the stealthy torpedo from the daring _Monitor_ until it shot suddenly forward below the surface of the water, revealed in the glare of her own searchlight.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading CHLORINE GAS Confident of security behind the mass of mines and submarine traps spread ingeniously across the harbor entrance, devoting their attention almost solely to the artillery duel with the dreadnoughts outside, the German cruiser knew naught of the stealthy torpedo from the daring _Monitor_ until it shot suddenly forward below the surface of the water, revealed in the glare of her own searchlight.

the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity

From this reading CHLORINE GAS Confident of security behind the mass of mines and submarine traps spread ingeniously across the harbor entrance, devoting their attention almost solely to the artillery duel with the dreadnoughts outside, the German cruiser knew naught of the stealthy torpedo from the daring _Monitor_ until it shot suddenly forward below the surface of the water, revealed in the glare of her own searchlight.

a person of German nationality

From this reading CHLORINE GAS Confident of security behind the mass of mines and submarine traps spread ingeniously across the harbor entrance, devoting their attention almost solely to the artillery duel with the dreadnoughts outside, the German cruiser knew naught of the stealthy torpedo from the daring _Monitor_ until it shot suddenly forward below the surface of the water, revealed in the glare of her own searchlight.

a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted

From this reading CHLORINE GAS Confident of security behind the mass of mines and submarine traps spread ingeniously across the harbor entrance, devoting their attention almost solely to the artillery duel with the dreadnoughts outside, the German cruiser knew naught of the stealthy torpedo from the daring _Monitor_ until it shot suddenly forward below the surface of the water, revealed in the glare of her own searchlight.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "Quick, down we go!" shouted McClure to his navigating officer.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading With a great roar and the upheaval of a mighty column of water the torpedo exploded against the side of the warship.

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

From this reading One carefully aimed shot from the leading American submarine had laid low a ten-thousand-ton cruiser!

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

From this reading CHLORINE GAS Confident of security behind the mass of mines and submarine traps spread ingeniously across the harbor entrance, devoting their attention almost solely to the artillery duel with the dreadnoughts outside, the German cruiser knew naught of the stealthy torpedo from the daring _Monitor_ until it shot suddenly forward below the surface of the water, revealed in the glare of her own searchlight.

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

From this reading CHLORINE GAS Confident of security behind the mass of mines and submarine traps spread ingeniously across the harbor entrance, devoting their attention almost solely to the artillery duel with the dreadnoughts outside, the German cruiser knew naught of the stealthy torpedo from the daring _Monitor_ until it shot suddenly forward below the surface of the water, revealed in the glare of her own searchlight.

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

From this reading "Quick, down we go!" shouted McClure to his navigating officer.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading But it was too late then to avoid the deadly missile and it struck home abaft the engines and directly at the after magazine chambers.

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

From this reading CHLORINE GAS Confident of security behind the mass of mines and submarine traps spread ingeniously across the harbor entrance, devoting their attention almost solely to the artillery duel with the dreadnoughts outside, the German cruiser knew naught of the stealthy torpedo from the daring _Monitor_ until it shot suddenly forward below the surface of the water, revealed in the glare of her own searchlight.

in an ingenious manner

From this reading CHLORINE GAS Confident of security behind the mass of mines and submarine traps spread ingeniously across the harbor entrance, devoting their attention almost solely to the artillery duel with the dreadnoughts outside, the German cruiser knew naught of the stealthy torpedo from the daring _Monitor_ until it shot suddenly forward below the surface of the water, revealed in the glare of her own searchlight.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading CHLORINE GAS Confident of security behind the mass of mines and submarine traps spread ingeniously across the harbor entrance, devoting their attention almost solely to the artillery duel with the dreadnoughts outside, the German cruiser knew naught of the stealthy torpedo from the daring _Monitor_ until it shot suddenly forward below the surface of the water, revealed in the glare of her own searchlight.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading CHLORINE GAS Confident of security behind the mass of mines and submarine traps spread ingeniously across the harbor entrance, devoting their attention almost solely to the artillery duel with the dreadnoughts outside, the German cruiser knew naught of the stealthy torpedo from the daring _Monitor_ until it shot suddenly forward below the surface of the water, revealed in the glare of her own searchlight.

set down according to a plan

From this reading One carefully aimed shot from the leading American submarine had laid low a ten-thousand-ton cruiser!

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading But it was too late then to avoid the deadly missile and it struck home abaft the engines and directly at the after magazine chambers.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading One carefully aimed shot from the leading American submarine had laid low a ten-thousand-ton cruiser!

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading One carefully aimed shot from the leading American submarine had laid low a ten-thousand-ton cruiser!

a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

From this reading But it was too late then to avoid the deadly missile and it struck home abaft the engines and directly at the after magazine chambers.

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading CHLORINE GAS Confident of security behind the mass of mines and submarine traps spread ingeniously across the harbor entrance, devoting their attention almost solely to the artillery duel with the dreadnoughts outside, the German cruiser knew naught of the stealthy torpedo from the daring _Monitor_ until it shot suddenly forward below the surface of the water, revealed in the glare of her own searchlight.

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

From this reading "Quick, down we go!" shouted McClure to his navigating officer.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading With a great roar and the upheaval of a mighty column of water the torpedo exploded against the side of the warship.

plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted

From this reading CHLORINE GAS Confident of security behind the mass of mines and submarine traps spread ingeniously across the harbor entrance, devoting their attention almost solely to the artillery duel with the dreadnoughts outside, the German cruiser knew naught of the stealthy torpedo from the daring _Monitor_ until it shot suddenly forward below the surface of the water, revealed in the glare of her own searchlight.

a rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives; may be ballistic or directed by remote control

From this reading But it was too late then to avoid the deadly missile and it struck home abaft the engines and directly at the after magazine chambers.

keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance

From this reading CHLORINE GAS Confident of security behind the mass of mines and submarine traps spread ingeniously across the harbor entrance, devoting their attention almost solely to the artillery duel with the dreadnoughts outside, the German cruiser knew naught of the stealthy torpedo from the daring _Monitor_ until it shot suddenly forward below the surface of the water, revealed in the glare of her own searchlight.

a quantity of no importance

From this reading CHLORINE GAS Confident of security behind the mass of mines and submarine traps spread ingeniously across the harbor entrance, devoting their attention almost solely to the artillery duel with the dreadnoughts outside, the German cruiser knew naught of the stealthy torpedo from the daring _Monitor_ until it shot suddenly forward below the surface of the water, revealed in the glare of her own searchlight.

-ing form of “navigate” — travel on water propelled by wind or by other means

From this reading "Quick, down we go!" shouted McClure to his navigating officer.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CHLORINE GAS Confident of security behind the mass of mines and submarine traps spread ingeniously across the harbor entrance, devoting their attention almost solely to the artillery duel with the dreadnoughts outside, the German cruiser knew naught of the stealthy torpedo from the daring _Monitor_ until it shot suddenly forward below the surface of the water, revealed in the glare of her own searchlight.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading "Quick, down we go!" shouted McClure to his navigating officer.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One carefully aimed shot from the leading American submarine had laid low a ten-thousand-ton cruiser!

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading CHLORINE GAS Confident of security behind the mass of mines and submarine traps spread ingeniously across the harbor entrance, devoting their attention almost solely to the artillery duel with the dreadnoughts outside, the German cruiser knew naught of the stealthy torpedo from the daring _Monitor_ until it shot suddenly forward below the surface of the water, revealed in the glare of her own searchlight.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading CHLORINE GAS Confident of security behind the mass of mines and submarine traps spread ingeniously across the harbor entrance, devoting their attention almost solely to the artillery duel with the dreadnoughts outside, the German cruiser knew naught of the stealthy torpedo from the daring _Monitor_ until it shot suddenly forward below the surface of the water, revealed in the glare of her own searchlight.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading "Quick, down we go!" shouted McClure to his navigating officer.

past form of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading CHLORINE GAS Confident of security behind the mass of mines and submarine traps spread ingeniously across the harbor entrance, devoting their attention almost solely to the artillery duel with the dreadnoughts outside, the German cruiser knew naught of the stealthy torpedo from the daring _Monitor_ until it shot suddenly forward below the surface of the water, revealed in the glare of her own searchlight.

make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading With a great roar and the upheaval of a mighty column of water the torpedo exploded against the side of the warship.

a light source with reflectors that projects a beam of light in a particular direction

From this reading CHLORINE GAS Confident of security behind the mass of mines and submarine traps spread ingeniously across the harbor entrance, devoting their attention almost solely to the artillery duel with the dreadnoughts outside, the German cruiser knew naught of the stealthy torpedo from the daring _Monitor_ until it shot suddenly forward below the surface of the water, revealed in the glare of her own searchlight.

the state of being free from danger or injury

From this reading CHLORINE GAS Confident of security behind the mass of mines and submarine traps spread ingeniously across the harbor entrance, devoting their attention almost solely to the artillery duel with the dreadnoughts outside, the German cruiser knew naught of the stealthy torpedo from the daring _Monitor_ until it shot suddenly forward below the surface of the water, revealed in the glare of her own searchlight.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading CHLORINE GAS Confident of security behind the mass of mines and submarine traps spread ingeniously across the harbor entrance, devoting their attention almost solely to the artillery duel with the dreadnoughts outside, the German cruiser knew naught of the stealthy torpedo from the daring _Monitor_ until it shot suddenly forward below the surface of the water, revealed in the glare of her own searchlight.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading "Quick, down we go!" shouted McClure to his navigating officer.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading With a great roar and the upheaval of a mighty column of water the torpedo exploded against the side of the warship.

without any others being included or involved

From this reading CHLORINE GAS Confident of security behind the mass of mines and submarine traps spread ingeniously across the harbor entrance, devoting their attention almost solely to the artillery duel with the dreadnoughts outside, the German cruiser knew naught of the stealthy torpedo from the daring _Monitor_ until it shot suddenly forward below the surface of the water, revealed in the glare of her own searchlight.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading CHLORINE GAS Confident of security behind the mass of mines and submarine traps spread ingeniously across the harbor entrance, devoting their attention almost solely to the artillery duel with the dreadnoughts outside, the German cruiser knew naught of the stealthy torpedo from the daring _Monitor_ until it shot suddenly forward below the surface of the water, revealed in the glare of her own searchlight.

marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed

From this reading CHLORINE GAS Confident of security behind the mass of mines and submarine traps spread ingeniously across the harbor entrance, devoting their attention almost solely to the artillery duel with the dreadnoughts outside, the German cruiser knew naught of the stealthy torpedo from the daring _Monitor_ until it shot suddenly forward below the surface of the water, revealed in the glare of her own searchlight.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading But it was too late then to avoid the deadly missile and it struck home abaft the engines and directly at the after magazine chambers.

a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes

From this reading CHLORINE GAS Confident of security behind the mass of mines and submarine traps spread ingeniously across the harbor entrance, devoting their attention almost solely to the artillery duel with the dreadnoughts outside, the German cruiser knew naught of the stealthy torpedo from the daring _Monitor_ until it shot suddenly forward below the surface of the water, revealed in the glare of her own searchlight.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading CHLORINE GAS Confident of security behind the mass of mines and submarine traps spread ingeniously across the harbor entrance, devoting their attention almost solely to the artillery duel with the dreadnoughts outside, the German cruiser knew naught of the stealthy torpedo from the daring _Monitor_ until it shot suddenly forward below the surface of the water, revealed in the glare of her own searchlight.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading CHLORINE GAS Confident of security behind the mass of mines and submarine traps spread ingeniously across the harbor entrance, devoting their attention almost solely to the artillery duel with the dreadnoughts outside, the German cruiser knew naught of the stealthy torpedo from the daring _Monitor_ until it shot suddenly forward below the surface of the water, revealed in the glare of her own searchlight.

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

From this reading One carefully aimed shot from the leading American submarine had laid low a ten-thousand-ton cruiser!

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

From this reading CHLORINE GAS Confident of security behind the mass of mines and submarine traps spread ingeniously across the harbor entrance, devoting their attention almost solely to the artillery duel with the dreadnoughts outside, the German cruiser knew naught of the stealthy torpedo from the daring _Monitor_ until it shot suddenly forward below the surface of the water, revealed in the glare of her own searchlight.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading CHLORINE GAS Confident of security behind the mass of mines and submarine traps spread ingeniously across the harbor entrance, devoting their attention almost solely to the artillery duel with the dreadnoughts outside, the German cruiser knew naught of the stealthy torpedo from the daring _Monitor_ until it shot suddenly forward below the surface of the water, revealed in the glare of her own searchlight.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading But it was too late then to avoid the deadly missile and it struck home abaft the engines and directly at the after magazine chambers.

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

From this reading CHLORINE GAS Confident of security behind the mass of mines and submarine traps spread ingeniously across the harbor entrance, devoting their attention almost solely to the artillery duel with the dreadnoughts outside, the German cruiser knew naught of the stealthy torpedo from the daring _Monitor_ until it shot suddenly forward below the surface of the water, revealed in the glare of her own searchlight.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading But it was too late then to avoid the deadly missile and it struck home abaft the engines and directly at the after magazine chambers.

a professional killer who uses a gun

From this reading CHLORINE GAS Confident of security behind the mass of mines and submarine traps spread ingeniously across the harbor entrance, devoting their attention almost solely to the artillery duel with the dreadnoughts outside, the German cruiser knew naught of the stealthy torpedo from the daring _Monitor_ until it shot suddenly forward below the surface of the water, revealed in the glare of her own searchlight.

plural of “trap” — a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned

From this reading CHLORINE GAS Confident of security behind the mass of mines and submarine traps spread ingeniously across the harbor entrance, devoting their attention almost solely to the artillery duel with the dreadnoughts outside, the German cruiser knew naught of the stealthy torpedo from the daring _Monitor_ until it shot suddenly forward below the surface of the water, revealed in the glare of her own searchlight.

up to a particular time

From this reading CHLORINE GAS Confident of security behind the mass of mines and submarine traps spread ingeniously across the harbor entrance, devoting their attention almost solely to the artillery duel with the dreadnoughts outside, the German cruiser knew naught of the stealthy torpedo from the daring _Monitor_ until it shot suddenly forward below the surface of the water, revealed in the glare of her own searchlight.

a state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally)

From this reading With a great roar and the upheaval of a mighty column of water the torpedo exploded against the side of the warship.

a government ship that is available for waging war

From this reading With a great roar and the upheaval of a mighty column of water the torpedo exploded against the side of the warship.

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

From this reading But it was too late then to avoid the deadly missile and it struck home abaft the engines and directly at the after magazine chambers.

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 CHLORINE GAS Confident of security behind the mass of mines and submarine traps spread ingeniously across the harbor entrance, devoting their attention almost solely to the artillery duel with the dreadnoughts outside, the German cruiser knew naught of the stealthy torpedo from the daring _Monitor_ until it shot suddenly forward below the surface of the water, revealed in the glare of her own searchlight.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Quick, down we go!" shouted McClure to his navigating officer.

in the company of; together with

From this reading CHLORINE GAS Confident of security behind the mass of mines and submarine traps spread ingeniously across the harbor entrance, devoting their attention almost solely to the artillery duel with the dreadnoughts outside, the German cruiser knew naught of the stealthy torpedo from the daring _Monitor_ until it shot suddenly forward below the surface of the water, revealed in the glare of her own searchlight.