used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All the vessels were now under steam and approaching Inchkeith, when suddenly two shells struck the _Admiral Orlovski_ amidships, carrying away a portion of her superstructure.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Time after time the Russian vessels poured out their storm of shell upon the fort, now only about a mile and a half distant; but the British fire still continued as vigorous and more effective than at first.
AdmiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading All the vessels were now under steam and approaching Inchkeith, when suddenly two shells struck the _Admiral Orlovski_ amidships, carrying away a portion of her superstructure.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Time after time the Russian vessels poured out their storm of shell upon the fort, now only about a mile and a half distant; but the British fire still continued as vigorous and more effective than at first.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Several of the other vessels were also hit almost at the same moment, and shortly afterwards a torpedo boat under the stern of the flagship was struck by a shell, and sank with all hands.
anew
From this reading Again the flagship was struck, this time on the port quarter, but the shot glanced off her armour into the sea; while a moment later another shell struck one of her fighting tops, and, bursting, wrecked two of the machine guns, and killed half a dozen unfortunate fellows who had manned them.
(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 the vessels were now under steam and approaching Inchkeith, when suddenly two shells struck the _Admiral Orlovski_ amidships, carrying away a portion of her superstructure.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Several of the other vessels were also hit almost at the same moment, and shortly afterwards a torpedo boat under the stern of the flagship was struck by a shell, and sank with all hands.
in addition
From this reading Several of the other vessels were also hit almost at the same moment, and shortly afterwards a torpedo boat under the stern of the flagship was struck by a shell, and sank with all hands.
amidshipsadverbUS /əˈmɪdʃɪps/
at or near or toward the center of a ship
From this reading All the vessels were now under steam and approaching Inchkeith, when suddenly two shells struck the _Admiral Orlovski_ amidships, carrying away a portion of her superstructure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All the vessels were now under steam and approaching Inchkeith, when suddenly two shells struck the _Admiral Orlovski_ amidships, carrying away a portion of her superstructure.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Again the flagship was struck, this time on the port quarter, but the shot glanced off her armour into the sea; while a moment later another shell struck one of her fighting tops, and, bursting, wrecked two of the machine guns, and killed half a dozen unfortunate fellows who had manned them.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading All the vessels were now under steam and approaching Inchkeith, when suddenly two shells struck the _Admiral Orlovski_ amidships, carrying away a portion of her superstructure.
armournounUS /ˈɑːrmər/
a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles
From this reading Again the flagship was struck, this time on the port quarter, but the shot glanced off her armour into the sea; while a moment later another shell struck one of her fighting tops, and, bursting, wrecked two of the machine guns, and killed half a dozen unfortunate fellows who had manned them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Time after time the Russian vessels poured out their storm of shell upon the fort, now only about a mile and a half distant; but the British fire still continued as vigorous and more effective than at first.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LANDING OF THE ENEMY AT LEITH.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading All the vessels were now under steam and approaching Inchkeith, when suddenly two shells struck the _Admiral Orlovski_ amidships, carrying away a portion of her superstructure.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Several of the other vessels were also hit almost at the same moment, and shortly afterwards a torpedo boat under the stern of the flagship was struck by a shell, and sank with all hands.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading Time after time the Russian vessels poured out their storm of shell upon the fort, now only about a mile and a half distant; but the British fire still continued as vigorous and more effective than at first.
burstingverbUS /ˈbɜːrstɪŋ/
-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Again the flagship was struck, this time on the port quarter, but the shot glanced off her armour into the sea; while a moment later another shell struck one of her fighting tops, and, bursting, wrecked two of the machine guns, and killed half a dozen unfortunate fellows who had manned them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Time after time the Russian vessels poured out their storm of shell upon the fort, now only about a mile and a half distant; but the British fire still continued as vigorous and more effective than at first.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Several of the other vessels were also hit almost at the same moment, and shortly afterwards a torpedo boat under the stern of the flagship was struck by a shell, and sank with all hands.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading All the vessels were now under steam and approaching Inchkeith, when suddenly two shells struck the _Admiral Orlovski_ amidships, carrying away a portion of her superstructure.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Time after time the Russian vessels poured out their storm of shell upon the fort, now only about a mile and a half distant; but the British fire still continued as vigorous and more effective than at first.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Time after time the Russian vessels poured out their storm of shell upon the fort, now only about a mile and a half distant; but the British fire still continued as vigorous and more effective than at first.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Again the flagship was struck, this time on the port quarter, but the shot glanced off her armour into the sea; while a moment later another shell struck one of her fighting tops, and, bursting, wrecked two of the machine guns, and killed half a dozen unfortunate fellows who had manned them.
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading Time after time the Russian vessels poured out their storm of shell upon the fort, now only about a mile and a half distant; but the British fire still continued as vigorous and more effective than at first.
an opposing military force
From this reading LANDING OF THE ENEMY AT LEITH.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading Again the flagship was struck, this time on the port quarter, but the shot glanced off her armour into the sea; while a moment later another shell struck one of her fighting tops, and, bursting, wrecked two of the machine guns, and killed half a dozen unfortunate fellows who had manned them.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading Again the flagship was struck, this time on the port quarter, but the shot glanced off her armour into the sea; while a moment later another shell struck one of her fighting tops, and, bursting, wrecked two of the machine guns, and killed half a dozen unfortunate fellows who had manned them.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Time after time the Russian vessels poured out their storm of shell upon the fort, now only about a mile and a half distant; but the British fire still continued as vigorous and more effective than at first.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Time after time the Russian vessels poured out their storm of shell upon the fort, now only about a mile and a half distant; but the British fire still continued as vigorous and more effective than at first.
flagshipnounUS /ˈflæɡʃɪp/
the chief one of a related group
From this reading Several of the other vessels were also hit almost at the same moment, and shortly afterwards a torpedo boat under the stern of the flagship was struck by a shell, and sank with all hands.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Time after time the Russian vessels poured out their storm of shell upon the fort, now only about a mile and a half distant; but the British fire still continued as vigorous and more effective than at first.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Again the flagship was struck, this time on the port quarter, but the shot glanced off her armour into the sea; while a moment later another shell struck one of her fighting tops, and, bursting, wrecked two of the machine guns, and killed half a dozen unfortunate fellows who had manned them.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Again the flagship was struck, this time on the port quarter, but the shot glanced off her armour into the sea; while a moment later another shell struck one of her fighting tops, and, bursting, wrecked two of the machine guns, and killed half a dozen unfortunate fellows who had manned them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Again the flagship was struck, this time on the port quarter, but the shot glanced off her armour into the sea; while a moment later another shell struck one of her fighting tops, and, bursting, wrecked two of the machine guns, and killed half a dozen unfortunate fellows who had manned them.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Time after time the Russian vessels poured out their storm of shell upon the fort, now only about a mile and a half distant; but the British fire still continued as vigorous and more effective than at first.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Several of the other vessels were also hit almost at the same moment, and shortly afterwards a torpedo boat under the stern of the flagship was struck by a shell, and sank with all hands.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading All the vessels were now under steam and approaching Inchkeith, when suddenly two shells struck the _Admiral Orlovski_ amidships, carrying away a portion of her superstructure.
cause to move by striking
From this reading Several of the other vessels were also hit almost at the same moment, and shortly afterwards a torpedo boat under the stern of the flagship was struck by a shell, and sank with all hands.
Inchkeith
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From this reading All the vessels were now under steam and approaching Inchkeith, when suddenly two shells struck the _Admiral Orlovski_ amidships, carrying away a portion of her superstructure.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Again the flagship was struck, this time on the port quarter, but the shot glanced off her armour into the sea; while a moment later another shell struck one of her fighting tops, and, bursting, wrecked two of the machine guns, and killed half a dozen unfortunate fellows who had manned them.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Again the flagship was struck, this time on the port quarter, but the shot glanced off her armour into the sea; while a moment later another shell struck one of her fighting tops, and, bursting, wrecked two of the machine guns, and killed half a dozen unfortunate fellows who had manned them.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading LANDING OF THE ENEMY AT LEITH.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Again the flagship was struck, this time on the port quarter, but the shot glanced off her armour into the sea; while a moment later another shell struck one of her fighting tops, and, bursting, wrecked two of the machine guns, and killed half a dozen unfortunate fellows who had manned them.
LEITH
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From this reading LANDING OF THE ENEMY AT LEITH.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Again the flagship was struck, this time on the port quarter, but the shot glanced off her armour into the sea; while a moment later another shell struck one of her fighting tops, and, bursting, wrecked two of the machine guns, and killed half a dozen unfortunate fellows who had manned them.
mannedadjectiveUS /mænd/
having a crew
From this reading Again the flagship was struck, this time on the port quarter, but the shot glanced off her armour into the sea; while a moment later another shell struck one of her fighting tops, and, bursting, wrecked two of the machine guns, and killed half a dozen unfortunate fellows who had manned them.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Time after time the Russian vessels poured out their storm of shell upon the fort, now only about a mile and a half distant; but the British fire still continued as vigorous and more effective than at first.
a particular point in time
From this reading Several of the other vessels were also hit almost at the same moment, and shortly afterwards a torpedo boat under the stern of the flagship was struck by a shell, and sank with all hands.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Time after time the Russian vessels poured out their storm of shell upon the fort, now only about a mile and a half distant; but the British fire still continued as vigorous and more effective than at first.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading All the vessels were now under steam and approaching Inchkeith, when suddenly two shells struck the _Admiral Orlovski_ amidships, carrying away a portion of her superstructure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LANDING OF THE ENEMY AT LEITH.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Again the flagship was struck, this time on the port quarter, but the shot glanced off her armour into the sea; while a moment later another shell struck one of her fighting tops, and, bursting, wrecked two of the machine guns, and killed half a dozen unfortunate fellows who had manned them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Again the flagship was struck, this time on the port quarter, but the shot glanced off her armour into the sea; while a moment later another shell struck one of her fighting tops, and, bursting, wrecked two of the machine guns, and killed half a dozen unfortunate fellows who had manned them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Again the flagship was struck, this time on the port quarter, but the shot glanced off her armour into the sea; while a moment later another shell struck one of her fighting tops, and, bursting, wrecked two of the machine guns, and killed half a dozen unfortunate fellows who had manned them.
and nothing more
From this reading Time after time the Russian vessels poured out their storm of shell upon the fort, now only about a mile and a half distant; but the British fire still continued as vigorous and more effective than at first.
Orlovski
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From this reading All the vessels were now under steam and approaching Inchkeith, when suddenly two shells struck the _Admiral Orlovski_ amidships, carrying away a portion of her superstructure.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Several of the other vessels were also hit almost at the same moment, and shortly afterwards a torpedo boat under the stern of the flagship was struck by a shell, and sank with all hands.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Time after time the Russian vessels poured out their storm of shell upon the fort, now only about a mile and a half distant; but the British fire still continued as vigorous and more effective than at first.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Again the flagship was struck, this time on the port quarter, but the shot glanced off her armour into the sea; while a moment later another shell struck one of her fighting tops, and, bursting, wrecked two of the machine guns, and killed half a dozen unfortunate fellows who had manned them.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading All the vessels were now under steam and approaching Inchkeith, when suddenly two shells struck the _Admiral Orlovski_ amidships, carrying away a portion of her superstructure.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading Time after time the Russian vessels poured out their storm of shell upon the fort, now only about a mile and a half distant; but the British fire still continued as vigorous and more effective than at first.
one of four equal parts
From this reading Again the flagship was struck, this time on the port quarter, but the shot glanced off her armour into the sea; while a moment later another shell struck one of her fighting tops, and, bursting, wrecked two of the machine guns, and killed half a dozen unfortunate fellows who had manned them.
RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading Time after time the Russian vessels poured out their storm of shell upon the fort, now only about a mile and a half distant; but the British fire still continued as vigorous and more effective than at first.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Several of the other vessels were also hit almost at the same moment, and shortly afterwards a torpedo boat under the stern of the flagship was struck by a shell, and sank with all hands.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading Several of the other vessels were also hit almost at the same moment, and shortly afterwards a torpedo boat under the stern of the flagship was struck by a shell, and sank with all hands.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Again the flagship was struck, this time on the port quarter, but the shot glanced off her armour into the sea; while a moment later another shell struck one of her fighting tops, and, bursting, wrecked two of the machine guns, and killed half a dozen unfortunate fellows who had manned them.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several of the other vessels were also hit almost at the same moment, and shortly afterwards a torpedo boat under the stern of the flagship was struck by a shell, and sank with all hands.
shellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading Several of the other vessels were also hit almost at the same moment, and shortly afterwards a torpedo boat under the stern of the flagship was struck by a shell, and sank with all hands.
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 the vessels were now under steam and approaching Inchkeith, when suddenly two shells struck the _Admiral Orlovski_ amidships, carrying away a portion of her superstructure.
for a short time
From this reading Several of the other vessels were also hit almost at the same moment, and shortly afterwards a torpedo boat under the stern of the flagship was struck by a shell, and sank with all hands.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Again the flagship was struck, this time on the port quarter, but the shot glanced off her armour into the sea; while a moment later another shell struck one of her fighting tops, and, bursting, wrecked two of the machine guns, and killed half a dozen unfortunate fellows who had manned them.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading All the vessels were now under steam and approaching Inchkeith, when suddenly two shells struck the _Admiral Orlovski_ amidships, carrying away a portion of her superstructure.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading Several of the other vessels were also hit almost at the same moment, and shortly afterwards a torpedo boat under the stern of the flagship was struck by a shell, and sank with all hands.
not in physical motion
From this reading Time after time the Russian vessels poured out their storm of shell upon the fort, now only about a mile and a half distant; but the British fire still continued as vigorous and more effective than at first.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Time after time the Russian vessels poured out their storm of shell upon the fort, now only about a mile and a half distant; but the British fire still continued as vigorous and more effective than at first.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading All the vessels were now under steam and approaching Inchkeith, when suddenly two shells struck the _Admiral Orlovski_ amidships, carrying away a portion of her superstructure.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading All the vessels were now under steam and approaching Inchkeith, when suddenly two shells struck the _Admiral Orlovski_ amidships, carrying away a portion of her superstructure.
superstructurenounUS /ˈsuːpərstrʌktʃər/
structure consisting of the part of a ship above the main deck
From this reading All the vessels were now under steam and approaching Inchkeith, when suddenly two shells struck the _Admiral Orlovski_ amidships, carrying away a portion of her superstructure.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Time after time the Russian vessels poured out their storm of shell upon the fort, now only about a mile and a half distant; but the British fire still continued as vigorous and more effective than at first.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LANDING OF THE ENEMY AT LEITH.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Time after time the Russian vessels poured out their storm of shell upon the fort, now only about a mile and a half distant; but the British fire still continued as vigorous and more effective than at first.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Again the flagship was struck, this time on the port quarter, but the shot glanced off her armour into the sea; while a moment later another shell struck one of her fighting tops, and, bursting, wrecked two of the machine guns, and killed half a dozen unfortunate fellows who had manned them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Again the flagship was struck, this time on the port quarter, but the shot glanced off her armour into the sea; while a moment later another shell struck one of her fighting tops, and, bursting, wrecked two of the machine guns, and killed half a dozen unfortunate fellows who had manned them.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Time after time the Russian vessels poured out their storm of shell upon the fort, now only about a mile and a half distant; but the British fire still continued as vigorous and more effective than at first.
topsadjectiveUS /tɑːps/
of the highest quality
From this reading Again the flagship was struck, this time on the port quarter, but the shot glanced off her armour into the sea; while a moment later another shell struck one of her fighting tops, and, bursting, wrecked two of the machine guns, and killed half a dozen unfortunate fellows who had manned them.
torpedonounUS /tɔːrˈpiːdoʊ/
a professional killer who uses a gun
From this reading Several of the other vessels were also hit almost at the same moment, and shortly afterwards a torpedo boat under the stern of the flagship was struck by a shell, and sank with all hands.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading All the vessels were now under steam and approaching Inchkeith, when suddenly two shells struck the _Admiral Orlovski_ amidships, carrying away a portion of her superstructure.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading All the vessels were now under steam and approaching Inchkeith, when suddenly two shells struck the _Admiral Orlovski_ amidships, carrying away a portion of her superstructure.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading Again the flagship was struck, this time on the port quarter, but the shot glanced off her armour into the sea; while a moment later another shell struck one of her fighting tops, and, bursting, wrecked two of the machine guns, and killed half a dozen unfortunate fellows who had manned them.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Time after time the Russian vessels poured out their storm of shell upon the fort, now only about a mile and a half distant; but the British fire still continued as vigorous and more effective than at first.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading All the vessels were now under steam and approaching Inchkeith, when suddenly two shells struck the _Admiral Orlovski_ amidships, carrying away a portion of her superstructure.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading Time after time the Russian vessels poured out their storm of shell upon the fort, now only about a mile and a half distant; but the British fire still continued as vigorous and more effective than at first.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Several of the other vessels were also hit almost at the same moment, and shortly afterwards a torpedo boat under the stern of the flagship was struck by a shell, and sank with all hands.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All the vessels were now under steam and approaching Inchkeith, when suddenly two shells struck the _Admiral Orlovski_ amidships, carrying away a portion of her superstructure.
at the time that
From this reading All the vessels were now under steam and approaching Inchkeith, when suddenly two shells struck the _Admiral Orlovski_ amidships, carrying away a portion of her superstructure.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Again the flagship was struck, this time on the port quarter, but the shot glanced off her armour into the sea; while a moment later another shell struck one of her fighting tops, and, bursting, wrecked two of the machine guns, and killed half a dozen unfortunate fellows who had manned them.
which person or people
From this reading Again the flagship was struck, this time on the port quarter, but the shot glanced off her armour into the sea; while a moment later another shell struck one of her fighting tops, and, bursting, wrecked two of the machine guns, and killed half a dozen unfortunate fellows who had manned them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Several of the other vessels were also hit almost at the same moment, and shortly afterwards a torpedo boat under the stern of the flagship was struck by a shell, and sank with all hands.
wreckedadjectiveUS /rekt/
destroyed in an accident
From this reading Again the flagship was struck, this time on the port quarter, but the shot glanced off her armour into the sea; while a moment later another shell struck one of her fighting tops, and, bursting, wrecked two of the machine guns, and killed half a dozen unfortunate fellows who had manned them.
