15,000
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From this reading The ships were steaming at a moderate speed and in a single line, the rearmost ship being the _Formidable_, a pre-Dreadnought of 15,000 tons, and a sister ship to the _Bulwark_, which had been mysteriously blown up at Sheerness in the preceding November.
1st
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From this reading On 31st December eight vessels of the Channel Fleet left Sheerness for a cruise in the English Channel, and by three o'clock on the morning of 1st January were crossing the fishing-ground not far from the Start Lighthouse.
31st
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From this reading On 31st December eight vessels of the Channel Fleet left Sheerness for a cruise in the English Channel, and by three o'clock on the morning of 1st January were crossing the fishing-ground not far from the Start Lighthouse.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The new year opened with a naval disaster.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On 31st December eight vessels of the Channel Fleet left Sheerness for a cruise in the English Channel, and by three o'clock on the morning of 1st January were crossing the fishing-ground not far from the Start Lighthouse.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The ships were steaming at a moderate speed and in a single line, the rearmost ship being the _Formidable_, a pre-Dreadnought of 15,000 tons, and a sister ship to the _Bulwark_, which had been mysteriously blown up at Sheerness in the preceding November.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The ships were steaming at a moderate speed and in a single line, the rearmost ship being the _Formidable_, a pre-Dreadnought of 15,000 tons, and a sister ship to the _Bulwark_, which had been mysteriously blown up at Sheerness in the preceding November.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The ships were steaming at a moderate speed and in a single line, the rearmost ship being the _Formidable_, a pre-Dreadnought of 15,000 tons, and a sister ship to the _Bulwark_, which had been mysteriously blown up at Sheerness in the preceding November.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading The sea was rough, the moon was shining brightly, and a cold, piercing wind was blowing.
blownadjectiveUS /bloʊn/
being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor
From this reading The ships were steaming at a moderate speed and in a single line, the rearmost ship being the _Formidable_, a pre-Dreadnought of 15,000 tons, and a sister ship to the _Bulwark_, which had been mysteriously blown up at Sheerness in the preceding November.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading The sea was rough, the moon was shining brightly, and a cold, piercing wind was blowing.
BulwarknounUS /ˈbʊlwərk/
an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes
From this reading The ships were steaming at a moderate speed and in a single line, the rearmost ship being the _Formidable_, a pre-Dreadnought of 15,000 tons, and a sister ship to the _Bulwark_, which had been mysteriously blown up at Sheerness in the preceding November.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On 31st December eight vessels of the Channel Fleet left Sheerness for a cruise in the English Channel, and by three o'clock on the morning of 1st January were crossing the fishing-ground not far from the Start Lighthouse.
ChannelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading On 31st December eight vessels of the Channel Fleet left Sheerness for a cruise in the English Channel, and by three o'clock on the morning of 1st January were crossing the fishing-ground not far from the Start Lighthouse.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading The sea was rough, the moon was shining brightly, and a cold, piercing wind was blowing.
traveling across
From this reading On 31st December eight vessels of the Channel Fleet left Sheerness for a cruise in the English Channel, and by three o'clock on the morning of 1st January were crossing the fishing-ground not far from the Start Lighthouse.
cruiseverbUS /kruːz/
drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading On 31st December eight vessels of the Channel Fleet left Sheerness for a cruise in the English Channel, and by three o'clock on the morning of 1st January were crossing the fishing-ground not far from the Start Lighthouse.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading On 31st December eight vessels of the Channel Fleet left Sheerness for a cruise in the English Channel, and by three o'clock on the morning of 1st January were crossing the fishing-ground not far from the Start Lighthouse.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading The new year opened with a naval disaster.
being one more than seven
From this reading On 31st December eight vessels of the Channel Fleet left Sheerness for a cruise in the English Channel, and by three o'clock on the morning of 1st January were crossing the fishing-ground not far from the Start Lighthouse.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading On 31st December eight vessels of the Channel Fleet left Sheerness for a cruise in the English Channel, and by three o'clock on the morning of 1st January were crossing the fishing-ground not far from the Start Lighthouse.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading On 31st December eight vessels of the Channel Fleet left Sheerness for a cruise in the English Channel, and by three o'clock on the morning of 1st January were crossing the fishing-ground not far from the Start Lighthouse.
fishing-ground
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From this reading On 31st December eight vessels of the Channel Fleet left Sheerness for a cruise in the English Channel, and by three o'clock on the morning of 1st January were crossing the fishing-ground not far from the Start Lighthouse.
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading On 31st December eight vessels of the Channel Fleet left Sheerness for a cruise in the English Channel, and by three o'clock on the morning of 1st January were crossing the fishing-ground not far from the Start Lighthouse.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On 31st December eight vessels of the Channel Fleet left Sheerness for a cruise in the English Channel, and by three o'clock on the morning of 1st January were crossing the fishing-ground not far from the Start Lighthouse.
FORMIDABLEadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading THE LOSS OF THE "FORMIDABLE."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On 31st December eight vessels of the Channel Fleet left Sheerness for a cruise in the English Channel, and by three o'clock on the morning of 1st January were crossing the fishing-ground not far from the Start Lighthouse.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The ships were steaming at a moderate speed and in a single line, the rearmost ship being the _Formidable_, a pre-Dreadnought of 15,000 tons, and a sister ship to the _Bulwark_, which had been mysteriously blown up at Sheerness in the preceding November.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On 31st December eight vessels of the Channel Fleet left Sheerness for a cruise in the English Channel, and by three o'clock on the morning of 1st January were crossing the fishing-ground not far from the Start Lighthouse.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading On 31st December eight vessels of the Channel Fleet left Sheerness for a cruise in the English Channel, and by three o'clock on the morning of 1st January were crossing the fishing-ground not far from the Start Lighthouse.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading On 31st December eight vessels of the Channel Fleet left Sheerness for a cruise in the English Channel, and by three o'clock on the morning of 1st January were crossing the fishing-ground not far from the Start Lighthouse.
LighthousenounUS /ˈlaɪthaʊs/
a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships
From this reading On 31st December eight vessels of the Channel Fleet left Sheerness for a cruise in the English Channel, and by three o'clock on the morning of 1st January were crossing the fishing-ground not far from the Start Lighthouse.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The ships were steaming at a moderate speed and in a single line, the rearmost ship being the _Formidable_, a pre-Dreadnought of 15,000 tons, and a sister ship to the _Bulwark_, which had been mysteriously blown up at Sheerness in the preceding November.
something that is lost
From this reading THE LOSS OF THE "FORMIDABLE."
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading The ships were steaming at a moderate speed and in a single line, the rearmost ship being the _Formidable_, a pre-Dreadnought of 15,000 tons, and a sister ship to the _Bulwark_, which had been mysteriously blown up at Sheerness in the preceding November.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The sea was rough, the moon was shining brightly, and a cold, piercing wind was blowing.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On 31st December eight vessels of the Channel Fleet left Sheerness for a cruise in the English Channel, and by three o'clock on the morning of 1st January were crossing the fishing-ground not far from the Start Lighthouse.
mysteriouslyadverbUS /ˌmɪˈstɪriəsli/
in a cryptic manner
From this reading The ships were steaming at a moderate speed and in a single line, the rearmost ship being the _Formidable_, a pre-Dreadnought of 15,000 tons, and a sister ship to the _Bulwark_, which had been mysteriously blown up at Sheerness in the preceding November.
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading The new year opened with a naval disaster.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The new year opened with a naval disaster.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On 31st December eight vessels of the Channel Fleet left Sheerness for a cruise in the English Channel, and by three o'clock on the morning of 1st January were crossing the fishing-ground not far from the Start Lighthouse.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading The ships were steaming at a moderate speed and in a single line, the rearmost ship being the _Formidable_, a pre-Dreadnought of 15,000 tons, and a sister ship to the _Bulwark_, which had been mysteriously blown up at Sheerness in the preceding November.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading On 31st December eight vessels of the Channel Fleet left Sheerness for a cruise in the English Channel, and by three o'clock on the morning of 1st January were crossing the fishing-ground not far from the Start Lighthouse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LOSS OF THE "FORMIDABLE."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On 31st December eight vessels of the Channel Fleet left Sheerness for a cruise in the English Channel, and by three o'clock on the morning of 1st January were crossing the fishing-ground not far from the Start Lighthouse.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The new year opened with a naval disaster.
piercingadjectiveUS /ˈpɪrsɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading The sea was rough, the moon was shining brightly, and a cold, piercing wind was blowing.
pre-Dreadnought
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From this reading The ships were steaming at a moderate speed and in a single line, the rearmost ship being the _Formidable_, a pre-Dreadnought of 15,000 tons, and a sister ship to the _Bulwark_, which had been mysteriously blown up at Sheerness in the preceding November.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading The ships were steaming at a moderate speed and in a single line, the rearmost ship being the _Formidable_, a pre-Dreadnought of 15,000 tons, and a sister ship to the _Bulwark_, which had been mysteriously blown up at Sheerness in the preceding November.
rearmostadjective
located farthest to the rear
From this reading The ships were steaming at a moderate speed and in a single line, the rearmost ship being the _Formidable_, a pre-Dreadnought of 15,000 tons, and a sister ship to the _Bulwark_, which had been mysteriously blown up at Sheerness in the preceding November.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading The sea was rough, the moon was shining brightly, and a cold, piercing wind was blowing.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The sea was rough, the moon was shining brightly, and a cold, piercing wind was blowing.
Sheerness
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From this reading On 31st December eight vessels of the Channel Fleet left Sheerness for a cruise in the English Channel, and by three o'clock on the morning of 1st January were crossing the fishing-ground not far from the Start Lighthouse.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading The sea was rough, the moon was shining brightly, and a cold, piercing wind was blowing.
transport commercially
From this reading The ships were steaming at a moderate speed and in a single line, the rearmost ship being the _Formidable_, a pre-Dreadnought of 15,000 tons, and a sister ship to the _Bulwark_, which had been mysteriously blown up at Sheerness in the preceding November.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading The ships were steaming at a moderate speed and in a single line, the rearmost ship being the _Formidable_, a pre-Dreadnought of 15,000 tons, and a sister ship to the _Bulwark_, which had been mysteriously blown up at Sheerness in the preceding November.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The ships were steaming at a moderate speed and in a single line, the rearmost ship being the _Formidable_, a pre-Dreadnought of 15,000 tons, and a sister ship to the _Bulwark_, which had been mysteriously blown up at Sheerness in the preceding November.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading The ships were steaming at a moderate speed and in a single line, the rearmost ship being the _Formidable_, a pre-Dreadnought of 15,000 tons, and a sister ship to the _Bulwark_, which had been mysteriously blown up at Sheerness in the preceding November.
move hurridly
From this reading The ships were steaming at a moderate speed and in a single line, the rearmost ship being the _Formidable_, a pre-Dreadnought of 15,000 tons, and a sister ship to the _Bulwark_, which had been mysteriously blown up at Sheerness in the preceding November.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading On 31st December eight vessels of the Channel Fleet left Sheerness for a cruise in the English Channel, and by three o'clock on the morning of 1st January were crossing the fishing-ground not far from the Start Lighthouse.
steamingadjectiveUS /ˈstiːmɪŋ/
filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist
From this reading The ships were steaming at a moderate speed and in a single line, the rearmost ship being the _Formidable_, a pre-Dreadnought of 15,000 tons, and a sister ship to the _Bulwark_, which had been mysteriously blown up at Sheerness in the preceding November.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LOSS OF THE "FORMIDABLE."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading On 31st December eight vessels of the Channel Fleet left Sheerness for a cruise in the English Channel, and by three o'clock on the morning of 1st January were crossing the fishing-ground not far from the Start Lighthouse.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The ships were steaming at a moderate speed and in a single line, the rearmost ship being the _Formidable_, a pre-Dreadnought of 15,000 tons, and a sister ship to the _Bulwark_, which had been mysteriously blown up at Sheerness in the preceding November.
tonsnounUS /tʌnz/
a large number or amount
From this reading The ships were steaming at a moderate speed and in a single line, the rearmost ship being the _Formidable_, a pre-Dreadnought of 15,000 tons, and a sister ship to the _Bulwark_, which had been mysteriously blown up at Sheerness in the preceding November.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The ships were steaming at a moderate speed and in a single line, the rearmost ship being the _Formidable_, a pre-Dreadnought of 15,000 tons, and a sister ship to the _Bulwark_, which had been mysteriously blown up at Sheerness in the preceding November.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading On 31st December eight vessels of the Channel Fleet left Sheerness for a cruise in the English Channel, and by three o'clock on the morning of 1st January were crossing the fishing-ground not far from the Start Lighthouse.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sea was rough, the moon was shining brightly, and a cold, piercing wind was blowing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On 31st December eight vessels of the Channel Fleet left Sheerness for a cruise in the English Channel, and by three o'clock on the morning of 1st January were crossing the fishing-ground not far from the Start Lighthouse.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The ships were steaming at a moderate speed and in a single line, the rearmost ship being the _Formidable_, a pre-Dreadnought of 15,000 tons, and a sister ship to the _Bulwark_, which had been mysteriously blown up at Sheerness in the preceding November.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The sea was rough, the moon was shining brightly, and a cold, piercing wind was blowing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The new year opened with a naval disaster.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The new year opened with a naval disaster.
