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From this reading The Demolition Party A double crash announced that the leading battleship of the British squadron had opened fire with her foremost 12-inch guns.
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From this reading In two minutes the action had become general, the whole of the British and French pre-Dreadnoughts engaging with their principal armament, for as yet the range was too great for the 6-inch guns and smaller weapons to be trained upon the distant defences.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Demolition Party A double crash announced that the leading battleship of the British squadron had opened fire with her foremost 12-inch guns.
having companions or an escort
From this reading All across them the sea was churned by the ricochetting shells, while ever and anon a terrific waterspout accompanied by a dull roar showed that they were making good work in clearing away the hostile mines.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading All across them the sea was churned by the ricochetting shells, while ever and anon a terrific waterspout accompanied by a dull roar showed that they were making good work in clearing away the hostile mines.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading In two minutes the action had become general, the whole of the British and French pre-Dreadnoughts engaging with their principal armament, for as yet the range was too great for the 6-inch guns and smaller weapons to be trained upon the distant defences.
at or in the front
From this reading Ahead, the mine-sweepers, "straddled" by the hail of projectiles from Sedd-ul-Bahr and Kum Kale, as well as from mobile batteries cunningly concealed in difficult ground, proceeded with slow and grim determination.
(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 across them the sea was churned by the ricochetting shells, while ever and anon a terrific waterspout accompanied by a dull roar showed that they were making good work in clearing away the hostile mines.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In two minutes the action had become general, the whole of the British and French pre-Dreadnoughts engaging with their principal armament, for as yet the range was too great for the 6-inch guns and smaller weapons to be trained upon the distant defences.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading The Demolition Party A double crash announced that the leading battleship of the British squadron had opened fire with her foremost 12-inch guns.
anonadverbUS /ˌæˈnɔːn/
at another time
From this reading All across them the sea was churned by the ricochetting shells, while ever and anon a terrific waterspout accompanied by a dull roar showed that they were making good work in clearing away the hostile mines.
armamentnounUS /ˈɑːrməmənt/
weaponry used by military or naval force
From this reading In two minutes the action had become general, the whole of the British and French pre-Dreadnoughts engaging with their principal armament, for as yet the range was too great for the 6-inch guns and smaller weapons to be trained upon the distant defences.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In two minutes the action had become general, the whole of the British and French pre-Dreadnoughts engaging with their principal armament, for as yet the range was too great for the 6-inch guns and smaller weapons to be trained upon the distant defences.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading All across them the sea was churned by the ricochetting shells, while ever and anon a terrific waterspout accompanied by a dull roar showed that they were making good work in clearing away the hostile mines.
batteriesnounUS /ˈbætəriz/
plural of “battery” — group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
From this reading Ahead, the mine-sweepers, "straddled" by the hail of projectiles from Sedd-ul-Bahr and Kum Kale, as well as from mobile batteries cunningly concealed in difficult ground, proceeded with slow and grim determination.
battleshipnounUS /ˈbætəlʃɪp/
large and heavily armoured warship
From this reading The Demolition Party A double crash announced that the leading battleship of the British squadron had opened fire with her foremost 12-inch guns.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In two minutes the action had become general, the whole of the British and French pre-Dreadnoughts engaging with their principal armament, for as yet the range was too great for the 6-inch guns and smaller weapons to be trained upon the distant defences.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading In two minutes the action had become general, the whole of the British and French pre-Dreadnoughts engaging with their principal armament, for as yet the range was too great for the 6-inch guns and smaller weapons to be trained upon the distant defences.
braverynounUS /ˈbreɪvəri/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading The Turks, in spite of the huge 12-inch projectiles that hailed incessantly upon the forts, stood to their guns with fanatical bravery.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading The Demolition Party A double crash announced that the leading battleship of the British squadron had opened fire with her foremost 12-inch guns.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Ahead, the mine-sweepers, "straddled" by the hail of projectiles from Sedd-ul-Bahr and Kum Kale, as well as from mobile batteries cunningly concealed in difficult ground, proceeded with slow and grim determination.
churnedverbUS /tʃɜːrnd/
past form of “churn” — stir (cream) vigorously in order to make butter
From this reading All across them the sea was churned by the ricochetting shells, while ever and anon a terrific waterspout accompanied by a dull roar showed that they were making good work in clearing away the hostile mines.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading All across them the sea was churned by the ricochetting shells, while ever and anon a terrific waterspout accompanied by a dull roar showed that they were making good work in clearing away the hostile mines.
not accessible to view
From this reading Ahead, the mine-sweepers, "straddled" by the hail of projectiles from Sedd-ul-Bahr and Kum Kale, as well as from mobile batteries cunningly concealed in difficult ground, proceeded with slow and grim determination.
crashverbUS /kræʃ/
fall or come down violently
From this reading The Demolition Party A double crash announced that the leading battleship of the British squadron had opened fire with her foremost 12-inch guns.
cunninglyadverb
in an attractive manner
From this reading Ahead, the mine-sweepers, "straddled" by the hail of projectiles from Sedd-ul-Bahr and Kum Kale, as well as from mobile batteries cunningly concealed in difficult ground, proceeded with slow and grim determination.
defences
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From this reading In two minutes the action had become general, the whole of the British and French pre-Dreadnoughts engaging with their principal armament, for as yet the range was too great for the 6-inch guns and smaller weapons to be trained upon the distant defences.
DemolitionnounUS /ˌdeməˈlɪʃən/
an event (or the result of an event) that completely destroys something
From this reading The Demolition Party A double crash announced that the leading battleship of the British squadron had opened fire with her foremost 12-inch guns.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Ahead, the mine-sweepers, "straddled" by the hail of projectiles from Sedd-ul-Bahr and Kum Kale, as well as from mobile batteries cunningly concealed in difficult ground, proceeded with slow and grim determination.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Ahead, the mine-sweepers, "straddled" by the hail of projectiles from Sedd-ul-Bahr and Kum Kale, as well as from mobile batteries cunningly concealed in difficult ground, proceeded with slow and grim determination.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading In two minutes the action had become general, the whole of the British and French pre-Dreadnoughts engaging with their principal armament, for as yet the range was too great for the 6-inch guns and smaller weapons to be trained upon the distant defences.
increase twofold
From this reading The Demolition Party A double crash announced that the leading battleship of the British squadron had opened fire with her foremost 12-inch guns.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading All across them the sea was churned by the ricochetting shells, while ever and anon a terrific waterspout accompanied by a dull roar showed that they were making good work in clearing away the hostile mines.
engagingadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/
attracting or delighting
From this reading In two minutes the action had become general, the whole of the British and French pre-Dreadnoughts engaging with their principal armament, for as yet the range was too great for the 6-inch guns and smaller weapons to be trained upon the distant defences.
at any time
From this reading All across them the sea was churned by the ricochetting shells, while ever and anon a terrific waterspout accompanied by a dull roar showed that they were making good work in clearing away the hostile mines.
fanaticaladjectiveUS /fəˈnætɪkəl/
marked by excessive enthusiasm for and intense devotion to a cause or idea
From this reading The Turks, in spite of the huge 12-inch projectiles that hailed incessantly upon the forts, stood to their guns with fanatical bravery.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The Demolition Party A double crash announced that the leading battleship of the British squadron had opened fire with her foremost 12-inch guns.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In two minutes the action had become general, the whole of the British and French pre-Dreadnoughts engaging with their principal armament, for as yet the range was too great for the 6-inch guns and smaller weapons to be trained upon the distant defences.
foremostadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmoʊst/
ranking above all others
From this reading The Demolition Party A double crash announced that the leading battleship of the British squadron had opened fire with her foremost 12-inch guns.
fortsnounUS /fɔːrts/
plural of “fort” — a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading The Turks, in spite of the huge 12-inch projectiles that hailed incessantly upon the forts, stood to their guns with fanatical bravery.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading In two minutes the action had become general, the whole of the British and French pre-Dreadnoughts engaging with their principal armament, for as yet the range was too great for the 6-inch guns and smaller weapons to be trained upon the distant defences.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Ahead, the mine-sweepers, "straddled" by the hail of projectiles from Sedd-ul-Bahr and Kum Kale, as well as from mobile batteries cunningly concealed in difficult ground, proceeded with slow and grim determination.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading In two minutes the action had become general, the whole of the British and French pre-Dreadnoughts engaging with their principal armament, for as yet the range was too great for the 6-inch guns and smaller weapons to be trained upon the distant defences.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading All across them the sea was churned by the ricochetting shells, while ever and anon a terrific waterspout accompanied by a dull roar showed that they were making good work in clearing away the hostile mines.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading In two minutes the action had become general, the whole of the British and French pre-Dreadnoughts engaging with their principal armament, for as yet the range was too great for the 6-inch guns and smaller weapons to be trained upon the distant defences.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Ahead, the mine-sweepers, "straddled" by the hail of projectiles from Sedd-ul-Bahr and Kum Kale, as well as from mobile batteries cunningly concealed in difficult ground, proceeded with slow and grim determination.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Ahead, the mine-sweepers, "straddled" by the hail of projectiles from Sedd-ul-Bahr and Kum Kale, as well as from mobile batteries cunningly concealed in difficult ground, proceeded with slow and grim determination.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading The Demolition Party A double crash announced that the leading battleship of the British squadron had opened fire with her foremost 12-inch guns.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Demolition Party A double crash announced that the leading battleship of the British squadron had opened fire with her foremost 12-inch guns.
hailverbUS /heɪl/
praise vociferously
From this reading Ahead, the mine-sweepers, "straddled" by the hail of projectiles from Sedd-ul-Bahr and Kum Kale, as well as from mobile batteries cunningly concealed in difficult ground, proceeded with slow and grim determination.
hailedverbUS /heɪld/
past form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading The Turks, in spite of the huge 12-inch projectiles that hailed incessantly upon the forts, stood to their guns with fanatical bravery.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Demolition Party A double crash announced that the leading battleship of the British squadron had opened fire with her foremost 12-inch guns.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading All across them the sea was churned by the ricochetting shells, while ever and anon a terrific waterspout accompanied by a dull roar showed that they were making good work in clearing away the hostile mines.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The Turks, in spite of the huge 12-inch projectiles that hailed incessantly upon the forts, stood to their guns with fanatical bravery.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In two minutes the action had become general, the whole of the British and French pre-Dreadnoughts engaging with their principal armament, for as yet the range was too great for the 6-inch guns and smaller weapons to be trained upon the distant defences.
incessantlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsesəntli/
with unflagging resolve
From this reading The Turks, in spite of the huge 12-inch projectiles that hailed incessantly upon the forts, stood to their guns with fanatical bravery.
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading The Demolition Party A double crash announced that the leading battleship of the British squadron had opened fire with her foremost 12-inch guns.
KalenounUS /keɪl/
informal terms for money
From this reading Ahead, the mine-sweepers, "straddled" by the hail of projectiles from Sedd-ul-Bahr and Kum Kale, as well as from mobile batteries cunningly concealed in difficult ground, proceeded with slow and grim determination.
Kum
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From this reading Ahead, the mine-sweepers, "straddled" by the hail of projectiles from Sedd-ul-Bahr and Kum Kale, as well as from mobile batteries cunningly concealed in difficult ground, proceeded with slow and grim determination.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading The Demolition Party A double crash announced that the leading battleship of the British squadron had opened fire with her foremost 12-inch guns.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading All across them the sea was churned by the ricochetting shells, while ever and anon a terrific waterspout accompanied by a dull roar showed that they were making good work in clearing away the hostile mines.
mine-sweepers
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From this reading Ahead, the mine-sweepers, "straddled" by the hail of projectiles from Sedd-ul-Bahr and Kum Kale, as well as from mobile batteries cunningly concealed in difficult ground, proceeded with slow and grim determination.
minesnounUS /maɪnz/
plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
From this reading All across them the sea was churned by the ricochetting shells, while ever and anon a terrific waterspout accompanied by a dull roar showed that they were making good work in clearing away the hostile mines.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading In two minutes the action had become general, the whole of the British and French pre-Dreadnoughts engaging with their principal armament, for as yet the range was too great for the 6-inch guns and smaller weapons to be trained upon the distant defences.
mobileadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊbəl/
migratory
From this reading Ahead, the mine-sweepers, "straddled" by the hail of projectiles from Sedd-ul-Bahr and Kum Kale, as well as from mobile batteries cunningly concealed in difficult ground, proceeded with slow and grim determination.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Demolition Party A double crash announced that the leading battleship of the British squadron had opened fire with her foremost 12-inch guns.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The Demolition Party A double crash announced that the leading battleship of the British squadron had opened fire with her foremost 12-inch guns.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The Demolition Party A double crash announced that the leading battleship of the British squadron had opened fire with her foremost 12-inch guns.
pre-Dreadnoughts
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From this reading In two minutes the action had become general, the whole of the British and French pre-Dreadnoughts engaging with their principal armament, for as yet the range was too great for the 6-inch guns and smaller weapons to be trained upon the distant defences.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading In two minutes the action had become general, the whole of the British and French pre-Dreadnoughts engaging with their principal armament, for as yet the range was too great for the 6-inch guns and smaller weapons to be trained upon the distant defences.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Ahead, the mine-sweepers, "straddled" by the hail of projectiles from Sedd-ul-Bahr and Kum Kale, as well as from mobile batteries cunningly concealed in difficult ground, proceeded with slow and grim determination.
projectilesnounUS /prəˈdʒektəlz/
plural of “projectile” — a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled
From this reading Ahead, the mine-sweepers, "straddled" by the hail of projectiles from Sedd-ul-Bahr and Kum Kale, as well as from mobile batteries cunningly concealed in difficult ground, proceeded with slow and grim determination.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading In two minutes the action had become general, the whole of the British and French pre-Dreadnoughts engaging with their principal armament, for as yet the range was too great for the 6-inch guns and smaller weapons to be trained upon the distant defences.
ricochetting
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From this reading All across them the sea was churned by the ricochetting shells, while ever and anon a terrific waterspout accompanied by a dull roar showed that they were making good work in clearing away the hostile mines.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading All across them the sea was churned by the ricochetting shells, while ever and anon a terrific waterspout accompanied by a dull roar showed that they were making good work in clearing away the hostile mines.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading All across them the sea was churned by the ricochetting shells, while ever and anon a terrific waterspout accompanied by a dull roar showed that they were making good work in clearing away the hostile mines.
Sedd-ul-Bahr
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From this reading Ahead, the mine-sweepers, "straddled" by the hail of projectiles from Sedd-ul-Bahr and Kum Kale, as well as from mobile batteries cunningly concealed in difficult ground, proceeded with slow and grim determination.
shellsnounUS /ʃelz/
plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading All across them the sea was churned by the ricochetting shells, while ever and anon a terrific waterspout accompanied by a dull roar showed that they were making good work in clearing away the hostile mines.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading All across them the sea was churned by the ricochetting shells, while ever and anon a terrific waterspout accompanied by a dull roar showed that they were making good work in clearing away the hostile mines.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading Ahead, the mine-sweepers, "straddled" by the hail of projectiles from Sedd-ul-Bahr and Kum Kale, as well as from mobile batteries cunningly concealed in difficult ground, proceeded with slow and grim determination.
small or little relative to something else
From this reading In two minutes the action had become general, the whole of the British and French pre-Dreadnoughts engaging with their principal armament, for as yet the range was too great for the 6-inch guns and smaller weapons to be trained upon the distant defences.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading The Turks, in spite of the huge 12-inch projectiles that hailed incessantly upon the forts, stood to their guns with fanatical bravery.
squadronnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading The Demolition Party A double crash announced that the leading battleship of the British squadron had opened fire with her foremost 12-inch guns.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The Turks, in spite of the huge 12-inch projectiles that hailed incessantly upon the forts, stood to their guns with fanatical bravery.
straddledverbUS /ˈstrædəld/
past form of “straddle” — sit or stand astride of
From this reading Ahead, the mine-sweepers, "straddled" by the hail of projectiles from Sedd-ul-Bahr and Kum Kale, as well as from mobile batteries cunningly concealed in difficult ground, proceeded with slow and grim determination.
terrificadjectiveUS /tərˈɪfɪk/
very great or intense
From this reading All across them the sea was churned by the ricochetting shells, while ever and anon a terrific waterspout accompanied by a dull roar showed that they were making good work in clearing away the hostile mines.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Demolition Party A double crash announced that the leading battleship of the British squadron had opened fire with her foremost 12-inch guns.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Demolition Party A double crash announced that the leading battleship of the British squadron had opened fire with her foremost 12-inch guns.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In two minutes the action had become general, the whole of the British and French pre-Dreadnoughts engaging with their principal armament, for as yet the range was too great for the 6-inch guns and smaller weapons to be trained upon the distant defences.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading All across them the sea was churned by the ricochetting shells, while ever and anon a terrific waterspout accompanied by a dull roar showed that they were making good work in clearing away the hostile mines.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All across them the sea was churned by the ricochetting shells, while ever and anon a terrific waterspout accompanied by a dull roar showed that they were making good work in clearing away the hostile mines.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In two minutes the action had become general, the whole of the British and French pre-Dreadnoughts engaging with their principal armament, for as yet the range was too great for the 6-inch guns and smaller weapons to be trained upon the distant defences.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading In two minutes the action had become general, the whole of the British and French pre-Dreadnoughts engaging with their principal armament, for as yet the range was too great for the 6-inch guns and smaller weapons to be trained upon the distant defences.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading In two minutes the action had become general, the whole of the British and French pre-Dreadnoughts engaging with their principal armament, for as yet the range was too great for the 6-inch guns and smaller weapons to be trained upon the distant defences.
TurksnounUS /tɜːrks/
plural of “turk” — a native or inhabitant of Turkey
From this reading The Turks, in spite of the huge 12-inch projectiles that hailed incessantly upon the forts, stood to their guns with fanatical bravery.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In two minutes the action had become general, the whole of the British and French pre-Dreadnoughts engaging with their principal armament, for as yet the range was too great for the 6-inch guns and smaller weapons to be trained upon the distant defences.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In two minutes the action had become general, the whole of the British and French pre-Dreadnoughts engaging with their principal armament, for as yet the range was too great for the 6-inch guns and smaller weapons to be trained upon the distant defences.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In two minutes the action had become general, the whole of the British and French pre-Dreadnoughts engaging with their principal armament, for as yet the range was too great for the 6-inch guns and smaller weapons to be trained upon the distant defences.
waterspoutnoun
a tornado passing over water and picking up a column of water and mist
From this reading All across them the sea was churned by the ricochetting shells, while ever and anon a terrific waterspout accompanied by a dull roar showed that they were making good work in clearing away the hostile mines.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading In two minutes the action had become general, the whole of the British and French pre-Dreadnoughts engaging with their principal armament, for as yet the range was too great for the 6-inch guns and smaller weapons to be trained upon the distant defences.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Ahead, the mine-sweepers, "straddled" by the hail of projectiles from Sedd-ul-Bahr and Kum Kale, as well as from mobile batteries cunningly concealed in difficult ground, proceeded with slow and grim determination.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All across them the sea was churned by the ricochetting shells, while ever and anon a terrific waterspout accompanied by a dull roar showed that they were making good work in clearing away the hostile mines.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading All across them the sea was churned by the ricochetting shells, while ever and anon a terrific waterspout accompanied by a dull roar showed that they were making good work in clearing away the hostile mines.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading In two minutes the action had become general, the whole of the British and French pre-Dreadnoughts engaging with their principal armament, for as yet the range was too great for the 6-inch guns and smaller weapons to be trained upon the distant defences.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Demolition Party A double crash announced that the leading battleship of the British squadron had opened fire with her foremost 12-inch guns.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading All across them the sea was churned by the ricochetting shells, while ever and anon a terrific waterspout accompanied by a dull roar showed that they were making good work in clearing away the hostile mines.
but in spite of that
From this reading In two minutes the action had become general, the whole of the British and French pre-Dreadnoughts engaging with their principal armament, for as yet the range was too great for the 6-inch guns and smaller weapons to be trained upon the distant defences.
