Chapter XV

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

From this reading The night was dark, the sky overcast, and there was in the air that oppressive sultry stillness precursory of a storm.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The night was dark, the sky overcast, and there was in the air that oppressive sultry stillness precursory of a storm.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading A panic had suddenly been created an hour before by the issue of an extra-special edition of the Hull evening paper, the _Daily News_, containing a brief telegram in large type, as follows:-- The Coastguard at Donna Nook report that a strong force of Russian war vessels, including the turret-ship _Sevastopol_ and the barbette-ships _Sinope_ and _Cizoi Veliky_, have just hove in sight and are making for the Humber.

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

From this reading In Hull forty-eight long weary hours of anxious suspense and breathless excitement had passed.

eagerly desirous

From this reading In Hull forty-eight long weary hours of anxious suspense and breathless excitement had passed.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading A panic had suddenly been created an hour before by the issue of an extra-special edition of the Hull evening paper, the _Daily News_, containing a brief telegram in large type, as follows:-- The Coastguard at Donna Nook report that a strong force of Russian war vessels, including the turret-ship _Sevastopol_ and the barbette-ships _Sinope_ and _Cizoi Veliky_, have just hove in sight and are making for the Humber.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading A panic had suddenly been created an hour before by the issue of an extra-special edition of the Hull evening paper, the _Daily News_, containing a brief telegram in large type, as follows:-- The Coastguard at Donna Nook report that a strong force of Russian war vessels, including the turret-ship _Sevastopol_ and the barbette-ships _Sinope_ and _Cizoi Veliky_, have just hove in sight and are making for the Humber.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A panic had suddenly been created an hour before by the issue of an extra-special edition of the Hull evening paper, the _Daily News_, containing a brief telegram in large type, as follows:-- The Coastguard at Donna Nook report that a strong force of Russian war vessels, including the turret-ship _Sevastopol_ and the barbette-ships _Sinope_ and _Cizoi Veliky_, have just hove in sight and are making for the Humber.

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

From this reading A panic had suddenly been created an hour before by the issue of an extra-special edition of the Hull evening paper, the _Daily News_, containing a brief telegram in large type, as follows:-- The Coastguard at Donna Nook report that a strong force of Russian war vessels, including the turret-ship _Sevastopol_ and the barbette-ships _Sinope_ and _Cizoi Veliky_, have just hove in sight and are making for the Humber.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A panic had suddenly been created an hour before by the issue of an extra-special edition of the Hull evening paper, the _Daily News_, containing a brief telegram in large type, as follows:-- The Coastguard at Donna Nook report that a strong force of Russian war vessels, including the turret-ship _Sevastopol_ and the barbette-ships _Sinope_ and _Cizoi Veliky_, have just hove in sight and are making for the Humber.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A panic had suddenly been created an hour before by the issue of an extra-special edition of the Hull evening paper, the _Daily News_, containing a brief telegram in large type, as follows:-- The Coastguard at Donna Nook report that a strong force of Russian war vessels, including the turret-ship _Sevastopol_ and the barbette-ships _Sinope_ and _Cizoi Veliky_, have just hove in sight and are making for the Humber.

not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty

From this reading In Hull forty-eight long weary hours of anxious suspense and breathless excitement had passed.

of short duration or distance

From this reading A panic had suddenly been created an hour before by the issue of an extra-special edition of the Hull evening paper, the _Daily News_, containing a brief telegram in large type, as follows:-- The Coastguard at Donna Nook report that a strong force of Russian war vessels, including the turret-ship _Sevastopol_ and the barbette-ships _Sinope_ and _Cizoi Veliky_, have just hove in sight and are making for the Humber.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Church clocks had chimed ten, yet most of the shops were still open, and the well-lighted streets of the drab old Yorkshire town were filled by a pale-faced, terror-stricken crowd surging down the thoroughfares towards the Victoria Pier.

past form of “chime” — emit a sound

From this reading Church clocks had chimed ten, yet most of the shops were still open, and the well-lighted streets of the drab old Yorkshire town were filled by a pale-faced, terror-stricken crowd surging down the thoroughfares towards the Victoria Pier.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading Church clocks had chimed ten, yet most of the shops were still open, and the well-lighted streets of the drab old Yorkshire town were filled by a pale-faced, terror-stricken crowd surging down the thoroughfares towards the Victoria Pier.

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

From this reading A panic had suddenly been created an hour before by the issue of an extra-special edition of the Hull evening paper, the _Daily News_, containing a brief telegram in large type, as follows:-- The Coastguard at Donna Nook report that a strong force of Russian war vessels, including the turret-ship _Sevastopol_ and the barbette-ships _Sinope_ and _Cizoi Veliky_, have just hove in sight and are making for the Humber.

European weed naturalized in southwestern United States and Mexico having reddish decumbent stems with small fernlike leaves and small deep reddish-lavender flowers followed by slender fruits that stick straight up; often grown for forage

From this reading Church clocks had chimed ten, yet most of the shops were still open, and the well-lighted streets of the drab old Yorkshire town were filled by a pale-faced, terror-stricken crowd surging down the thoroughfares towards the Victoria Pier.

a military service responsible for the safety of maritime traffic in coastal waters

From this reading A panic had suddenly been created an hour before by the issue of an extra-special edition of the Hull evening paper, the _Daily News_, containing a brief telegram in large type, as follows:-- The Coastguard at Donna Nook report that a strong force of Russian war vessels, including the turret-ship _Sevastopol_ and the barbette-ships _Sinope_ and _Cizoi Veliky_, have just hove in sight and are making for the Humber.

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading A panic had suddenly been created an hour before by the issue of an extra-special edition of the Hull evening paper, the _Daily News_, containing a brief telegram in large type, as follows:-- The Coastguard at Donna Nook report that a strong force of Russian war vessels, including the turret-ship _Sevastopol_ and the barbette-ships _Sinope_ and _Cizoi Veliky_, have just hove in sight and are making for the Humber.

past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading A panic had suddenly been created an hour before by the issue of an extra-special edition of the Hull evening paper, the _Daily News_, containing a brief telegram in large type, as follows:-- The Coastguard at Donna Nook report that a strong force of Russian war vessels, including the turret-ship _Sevastopol_ and the barbette-ships _Sinope_ and _Cizoi Veliky_, have just hove in sight and are making for the Humber.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading Church clocks had chimed ten, yet most of the shops were still open, and the well-lighted streets of the drab old Yorkshire town were filled by a pale-faced, terror-stricken crowd surging down the thoroughfares towards the Victoria Pier.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading A panic had suddenly been created an hour before by the issue of an extra-special edition of the Hull evening paper, the _Daily News_, containing a brief telegram in large type, as follows:-- The Coastguard at Donna Nook report that a strong force of Russian war vessels, including the turret-ship _Sevastopol_ and the barbette-ships _Sinope_ and _Cizoi Veliky_, have just hove in sight and are making for the Humber.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The night was dark, the sky overcast, and there was in the air that oppressive sultry stillness precursory of a storm.

an Italian woman of rank

From this reading A panic had suddenly been created an hour before by the issue of an extra-special edition of the Hull evening paper, the _Daily News_, containing a brief telegram in large type, as follows:-- The Coastguard at Donna Nook report that a strong force of Russian war vessels, including the turret-ship _Sevastopol_ and the barbette-ships _Sinope_ and _Cizoi Veliky_, have just hove in sight and are making for the Humber.

decree or designate beforehand

From this reading THE DOOM OF HULL.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Church clocks had chimed ten, yet most of the shops were still open, and the well-lighted streets of the drab old Yorkshire town were filled by a pale-faced, terror-stricken crowd surging down the thoroughfares towards the Victoria Pier.

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading Church clocks had chimed ten, yet most of the shops were still open, and the well-lighted streets of the drab old Yorkshire town were filled by a pale-faced, terror-stricken crowd surging down the thoroughfares towards the Victoria Pier.

the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading A panic had suddenly been created an hour before by the issue of an extra-special edition of the Hull evening paper, the _Daily News_, containing a brief telegram in large type, as follows:-- The Coastguard at Donna Nook report that a strong force of Russian war vessels, including the turret-ship _Sevastopol_ and the barbette-ships _Sinope_ and _Cizoi Veliky_, have just hove in sight and are making for the Humber.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading A panic had suddenly been created an hour before by the issue of an extra-special edition of the Hull evening paper, the _Daily News_, containing a brief telegram in large type, as follows:-- The Coastguard at Donna Nook report that a strong force of Russian war vessels, including the turret-ship _Sevastopol_ and the barbette-ships _Sinope_ and _Cizoi Veliky_, have just hove in sight and are making for the Humber.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading In Hull forty-eight long weary hours of anxious suspense and breathless excitement had passed.

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

From this reading A panic had suddenly been created an hour before by the issue of an extra-special edition of the Hull evening paper, the _Daily News_, containing a brief telegram in large type, as follows:-- The Coastguard at Donna Nook report that a strong force of Russian war vessels, including the turret-ship _Sevastopol_ and the barbette-ships _Sinope_ and _Cizoi Veliky_, have just hove in sight and are making for the Humber.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Church clocks had chimed ten, yet most of the shops were still open, and the well-lighted streets of the drab old Yorkshire town were filled by a pale-faced, terror-stricken crowd surging down the thoroughfares towards the Victoria Pier.

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading A panic had suddenly been created an hour before by the issue of an extra-special edition of the Hull evening paper, the _Daily News_, containing a brief telegram in large type, as follows:-- The Coastguard at Donna Nook report that a strong force of Russian war vessels, including the turret-ship _Sevastopol_ and the barbette-ships _Sinope_ and _Cizoi Veliky_, have just hove in sight and are making for the Humber.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A panic had suddenly been created an hour before by the issue of an extra-special edition of the Hull evening paper, the _Daily News_, containing a brief telegram in large type, as follows:-- The Coastguard at Donna Nook report that a strong force of Russian war vessels, including the turret-ship _Sevastopol_ and the barbette-ships _Sinope_ and _Cizoi Veliky_, have just hove in sight and are making for the Humber.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading A panic had suddenly been created an hour before by the issue of an extra-special edition of the Hull evening paper, the _Daily News_, containing a brief telegram in large type, as follows:-- The Coastguard at Donna Nook report that a strong force of Russian war vessels, including the turret-ship _Sevastopol_ and the barbette-ships _Sinope_ and _Cizoi Veliky_, have just hove in sight and are making for the Humber.

being eight more than forty

From this reading In Hull forty-eight long weary hours of anxious suspense and breathless excitement had passed.

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

From this reading In Hull forty-eight long weary hours of anxious suspense and breathless excitement had passed.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A panic had suddenly been created an hour before by the issue of an extra-special edition of the Hull evening paper, the _Daily News_, containing a brief telegram in large type, as follows:-- The Coastguard at Donna Nook report that a strong force of Russian war vessels, including the turret-ship _Sevastopol_ and the barbette-ships _Sinope_ and _Cizoi Veliky_, have just hove in sight and are making for the Humber.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading A panic had suddenly been created an hour before by the issue of an extra-special edition of the Hull evening paper, the _Daily News_, containing a brief telegram in large type, as follows:-- The Coastguard at Donna Nook report that a strong force of Russian war vessels, including the turret-ship _Sevastopol_ and the barbette-ships _Sinope_ and _Cizoi Veliky_, have just hove in sight and are making for the Humber.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading In Hull forty-eight long weary hours of anxious suspense and breathless excitement had passed.

inflected form of “heave” — utter a sound, as with obvious effort

From this reading A panic had suddenly been created an hour before by the issue of an extra-special edition of the Hull evening paper, the _Daily News_, containing a brief telegram in large type, as follows:-- The Coastguard at Donna Nook report that a strong force of Russian war vessels, including the turret-ship _Sevastopol_ and the barbette-ships _Sinope_ and _Cizoi Veliky_, have just hove in sight and are making for the Humber.

dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut

From this reading THE DOOM OF HULL.

an estuary in central northeastern England formed by the Ouse River and the Trent River

From this reading A panic had suddenly been created an hour before by the issue of an extra-special edition of the Hull evening paper, the _Daily News_, containing a brief telegram in large type, as follows:-- The Coastguard at Donna Nook report that a strong force of Russian war vessels, including the turret-ship _Sevastopol_ and the barbette-ships _Sinope_ and _Cizoi Veliky_, have just hove in sight and are making for the Humber.

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

From this reading In Hull forty-eight long weary hours of anxious suspense and breathless excitement had passed.

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading A panic had suddenly been created an hour before by the issue of an extra-special edition of the Hull evening paper, the _Daily News_, containing a brief telegram in large type, as follows:-- The Coastguard at Donna Nook report that a strong force of Russian war vessels, including the turret-ship _Sevastopol_ and the barbette-ships _Sinope_ and _Cizoi Veliky_, have just hove in sight and are making for the Humber.

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading A panic had suddenly been created an hour before by the issue of an extra-special edition of the Hull evening paper, the _Daily News_, containing a brief telegram in large type, as follows:-- The Coastguard at Donna Nook report that a strong force of Russian war vessels, including the turret-ship _Sevastopol_ and the barbette-ships _Sinope_ and _Cizoi Veliky_, have just hove in sight and are making for the Humber.

and nothing more

From this reading A panic had suddenly been created an hour before by the issue of an extra-special edition of the Hull evening paper, the _Daily News_, containing a brief telegram in large type, as follows:-- The Coastguard at Donna Nook report that a strong force of Russian war vessels, including the turret-ship _Sevastopol_ and the barbette-ships _Sinope_ and _Cizoi Veliky_, have just hove in sight and are making for the Humber.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A panic had suddenly been created an hour before by the issue of an extra-special edition of the Hull evening paper, the _Daily News_, containing a brief telegram in large type, as follows:-- The Coastguard at Donna Nook report that a strong force of Russian war vessels, including the turret-ship _Sevastopol_ and the barbette-ships _Sinope_ and _Cizoi Veliky_, have just hove in sight and are making for the Humber.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading In Hull forty-eight long weary hours of anxious suspense and breathless excitement had passed.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading A panic had suddenly been created an hour before by the issue of an extra-special edition of the Hull evening paper, the _Daily News_, containing a brief telegram in large type, as follows:-- The Coastguard at Donna Nook report that a strong force of Russian war vessels, including the turret-ship _Sevastopol_ and the barbette-ships _Sinope_ and _Cizoi Veliky_, have just hove in sight and are making for the Humber.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Church clocks had chimed ten, yet most of the shops were still open, and the well-lighted streets of the drab old Yorkshire town were filled by a pale-faced, terror-stricken crowd surging down the thoroughfares towards the Victoria Pier.

information about recent and important events

From this reading A panic had suddenly been created an hour before by the issue of an extra-special edition of the Hull evening paper, the _Daily News_, containing a brief telegram in large type, as follows:-- The Coastguard at Donna Nook report that a strong force of Russian war vessels, including the turret-ship _Sevastopol_ and the barbette-ships _Sinope_ and _Cizoi Veliky_, have just hove in sight and are making for the Humber.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The night was dark, the sky overcast, and there was in the air that oppressive sultry stillness precursory of a storm.

a sheltered and secluded place

From this reading A panic had suddenly been created an hour before by the issue of an extra-special edition of the Hull evening paper, the _Daily News_, containing a brief telegram in large type, as follows:-- The Coastguard at Donna Nook report that a strong force of Russian war vessels, including the turret-ship _Sevastopol_ and the barbette-ships _Sinope_ and _Cizoi Veliky_, have just hove in sight and are making for the Humber.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE DOOM OF HULL.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Church clocks had chimed ten, yet most of the shops were still open, and the well-lighted streets of the drab old Yorkshire town were filled by a pale-faced, terror-stricken crowd surging down the thoroughfares towards the Victoria Pier.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Church clocks had chimed ten, yet most of the shops were still open, and the well-lighted streets of the drab old Yorkshire town were filled by a pale-faced, terror-stricken crowd surging down the thoroughfares towards the Victoria Pier.

weighing heavily on the senses or spirit

From this reading The night was dark, the sky overcast, and there was in the air that oppressive sultry stillness precursory of a storm.

the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds

From this reading The night was dark, the sky overcast, and there was in the air that oppressive sultry stillness precursory of a storm.

having a pale face

From this reading Church clocks had chimed ten, yet most of the shops were still open, and the well-lighted streets of the drab old Yorkshire town were filled by a pale-faced, terror-stricken crowd surging down the thoroughfares towards the Victoria Pier.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading A panic had suddenly been created an hour before by the issue of an extra-special edition of the Hull evening paper, the _Daily News_, containing a brief telegram in large type, as follows:-- The Coastguard at Donna Nook report that a strong force of Russian war vessels, including the turret-ship _Sevastopol_ and the barbette-ships _Sinope_ and _Cizoi Veliky_, have just hove in sight and are making for the Humber.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading A panic had suddenly been created an hour before by the issue of an extra-special edition of the Hull evening paper, the _Daily News_, containing a brief telegram in large type, as follows:-- The Coastguard at Donna Nook report that a strong force of Russian war vessels, including the turret-ship _Sevastopol_ and the barbette-ships _Sinope_ and _Cizoi Veliky_, have just hove in sight and are making for the Humber.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading In Hull forty-eight long weary hours of anxious suspense and breathless excitement had passed.

a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

From this reading Church clocks had chimed ten, yet most of the shops were still open, and the well-lighted streets of the drab old Yorkshire town were filled by a pale-faced, terror-stricken crowd surging down the thoroughfares towards the Victoria Pier.

warning of future misfortune

From this reading The night was dark, the sky overcast, and there was in the air that oppressive sultry stillness precursory of a storm.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading A panic had suddenly been created an hour before by the issue of an extra-special edition of the Hull evening paper, the _Daily News_, containing a brief telegram in large type, as follows:-- The Coastguard at Donna Nook report that a strong force of Russian war vessels, including the turret-ship _Sevastopol_ and the barbette-ships _Sinope_ and _Cizoi Veliky_, have just hove in sight and are making for the Humber.

a native or inhabitant of Russia

From this reading A panic had suddenly been created an hour before by the issue of an extra-special edition of the Hull evening paper, the _Daily News_, containing a brief telegram in large type, as follows:-- The Coastguard at Donna Nook report that a strong force of Russian war vessels, including the turret-ship _Sevastopol_ and the barbette-ships _Sinope_ and _Cizoi Veliky_, have just hove in sight and are making for the Humber.

a city in southern Ukraine on the Black Sea

From this reading A panic had suddenly been created an hour before by the issue of an extra-special edition of the Hull evening paper, the _Daily News_, containing a brief telegram in large type, as follows:-- The Coastguard at Donna Nook report that a strong force of Russian war vessels, including the turret-ship _Sevastopol_ and the barbette-ships _Sinope_ and _Cizoi Veliky_, have just hove in sight and are making for the Humber.

plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Church clocks had chimed ten, yet most of the shops were still open, and the well-lighted streets of the drab old Yorkshire town were filled by a pale-faced, terror-stricken crowd surging down the thoroughfares towards the Victoria Pier.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading A panic had suddenly been created an hour before by the issue of an extra-special edition of the Hull evening paper, the _Daily News_, containing a brief telegram in large type, as follows:-- The Coastguard at Donna Nook report that a strong force of Russian war vessels, including the turret-ship _Sevastopol_ and the barbette-ships _Sinope_ and _Cizoi Veliky_, have just hove in sight and are making for the Humber.

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

From this reading A panic had suddenly been created an hour before by the issue of an extra-special edition of the Hull evening paper, the _Daily News_, containing a brief telegram in large type, as follows:-- The Coastguard at Donna Nook report that a strong force of Russian war vessels, including the turret-ship _Sevastopol_ and the barbette-ships _Sinope_ and _Cizoi Veliky_, have just hove in sight and are making for the Humber.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The night was dark, the sky overcast, and there was in the air that oppressive sultry stillness precursory of a storm.

not in physical motion

From this reading Church clocks had chimed ten, yet most of the shops were still open, and the well-lighted streets of the drab old Yorkshire town were filled by a pale-faced, terror-stricken crowd surging down the thoroughfares towards the Victoria Pier.

(poetic) tranquil silence

From this reading The night was dark, the sky overcast, and there was in the air that oppressive sultry stillness precursory of a storm.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading The night was dark, the sky overcast, and there was in the air that oppressive sultry stillness precursory of a storm.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Church clocks had chimed ten, yet most of the shops were still open, and the well-lighted streets of the drab old Yorkshire town were filled by a pale-faced, terror-stricken crowd surging down the thoroughfares towards the Victoria Pier.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading A panic had suddenly been created an hour before by the issue of an extra-special edition of the Hull evening paper, the _Daily News_, containing a brief telegram in large type, as follows:-- The Coastguard at Donna Nook report that a strong force of Russian war vessels, including the turret-ship _Sevastopol_ and the barbette-ships _Sinope_ and _Cizoi Veliky_, have just hove in sight and are making for the Humber.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading A panic had suddenly been created an hour before by the issue of an extra-special edition of the Hull evening paper, the _Daily News_, containing a brief telegram in large type, as follows:-- The Coastguard at Donna Nook report that a strong force of Russian war vessels, including the turret-ship _Sevastopol_ and the barbette-ships _Sinope_ and _Cizoi Veliky_, have just hove in sight and are making for the Humber.

sexually exciting or gratifying

From this reading The night was dark, the sky overcast, and there was in the air that oppressive sultry stillness precursory of a storm.

characterized by great swelling waves or surges

From this reading Church clocks had chimed ten, yet most of the shops were still open, and the well-lighted streets of the drab old Yorkshire town were filled by a pale-faced, terror-stricken crowd surging down the thoroughfares towards the Victoria Pier.

apprehension about what is going to happen

From this reading In Hull forty-eight long weary hours of anxious suspense and breathless excitement had passed.

a message transmitted by telegraph

From this reading A panic had suddenly been created an hour before by the issue of an extra-special edition of the Hull evening paper, the _Daily News_, containing a brief telegram in large type, as follows:-- The Coastguard at Donna Nook report that a strong force of Russian war vessels, including the turret-ship _Sevastopol_ and the barbette-ships _Sinope_ and _Cizoi Veliky_, have just hove in sight and are making for the Humber.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Church clocks had chimed ten, yet most of the shops were still open, and the well-lighted streets of the drab old Yorkshire town were filled by a pale-faced, terror-stricken crowd surging down the thoroughfares towards the Victoria Pier.

struck or filled with terror

From this reading Church clocks had chimed ten, yet most of the shops were still open, and the well-lighted streets of the drab old Yorkshire town were filled by a pale-faced, terror-stricken crowd surging down the thoroughfares towards the Victoria Pier.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The night was dark, the sky overcast, and there was in the air that oppressive sultry stillness precursory of a storm.

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

From this reading THE DOOM OF HULL.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The night was dark, the sky overcast, and there was in the air that oppressive sultry stillness precursory of a storm.

plural of “thoroughfare” — a public road from one place to another

From this reading Church clocks had chimed ten, yet most of the shops were still open, and the well-lighted streets of the drab old Yorkshire town were filled by a pale-faced, terror-stricken crowd surging down the thoroughfares towards the Victoria Pier.

in the direction of

From this reading Church clocks had chimed ten, yet most of the shops were still open, and the well-lighted streets of the drab old Yorkshire town were filled by a pale-faced, terror-stricken crowd surging down the thoroughfares towards the Victoria Pier.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Church clocks had chimed ten, yet most of the shops were still open, and the well-lighted streets of the drab old Yorkshire town were filled by a pale-faced, terror-stricken crowd surging down the thoroughfares towards the Victoria Pier.

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

From this reading A panic had suddenly been created an hour before by the issue of an extra-special edition of the Hull evening paper, the _Daily News_, containing a brief telegram in large type, as follows:-- The Coastguard at Donna Nook report that a strong force of Russian war vessels, including the turret-ship _Sevastopol_ and the barbette-ships _Sinope_ and _Cizoi Veliky_, have just hove in sight and are making for the Humber.

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading A panic had suddenly been created an hour before by the issue of an extra-special edition of the Hull evening paper, the _Daily News_, containing a brief telegram in large type, as follows:-- The Coastguard at Donna Nook report that a strong force of Russian war vessels, including the turret-ship _Sevastopol_ and the barbette-ships _Sinope_ and _Cizoi Veliky_, have just hove in sight and are making for the Humber.

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

From this reading A panic had suddenly been created an hour before by the issue of an extra-special edition of the Hull evening paper, the _Daily News_, containing a brief telegram in large type, as follows:-- The Coastguard at Donna Nook report that a strong force of Russian war vessels, including the turret-ship _Sevastopol_ and the barbette-ships _Sinope_ and _Cizoi Veliky_, have just hove in sight and are making for the Humber.

plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading A panic had suddenly been created an hour before by the issue of an extra-special edition of the Hull evening paper, the _Daily News_, containing a brief telegram in large type, as follows:-- The Coastguard at Donna Nook report that a strong force of Russian war vessels, including the turret-ship _Sevastopol_ and the barbette-ships _Sinope_ and _Cizoi Veliky_, have just hove in sight and are making for the Humber.

queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)

From this reading Church clocks had chimed ten, yet most of the shops were still open, and the well-lighted streets of the drab old Yorkshire town were filled by a pale-faced, terror-stricken crowd surging down the thoroughfares towards the Victoria Pier.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading A panic had suddenly been created an hour before by the issue of an extra-special edition of the Hull evening paper, the _Daily News_, containing a brief telegram in large type, as follows:-- The Coastguard at Donna Nook report that a strong force of Russian war vessels, including the turret-ship _Sevastopol_ and the barbette-ships _Sinope_ and _Cizoi Veliky_, have just hove in sight and are making for the Humber.

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

From this reading The night was dark, the sky overcast, and there was in the air that oppressive sultry stillness precursory of a storm.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading In Hull forty-eight long weary hours of anxious suspense and breathless excitement had passed.

provided with artificial light

From this reading Church clocks had chimed ten, yet most of the shops were still open, and the well-lighted streets of the drab old Yorkshire town were filled by a pale-faced, terror-stricken crowd surging down the thoroughfares towards the Victoria Pier.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Church clocks had chimed ten, yet most of the shops were still open, and the well-lighted streets of the drab old Yorkshire town were filled by a pale-faced, terror-stricken crowd surging down the thoroughfares towards the Victoria Pier.

but in spite of that

From this reading Church clocks had chimed ten, yet most of the shops were still open, and the well-lighted streets of the drab old Yorkshire town were filled by a pale-faced, terror-stricken crowd surging down the thoroughfares towards the Victoria Pier.

a former large county in northern England; in 1974 it was divided into three smaller counties

From this reading Church clocks had chimed ten, yet most of the shops were still open, and the well-lighted streets of the drab old Yorkshire town were filled by a pale-faced, terror-stricken crowd surging down the thoroughfares towards the Victoria Pier.