Chapter VI

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

From this reading Amidst the smoke and fumes of high-explosive shells, with the outlook obscured by the hail of splinters and the nerves shaken by the incessant blast of shells, it was difficult to keep a perfectly cool head.

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

From this reading The Germans aimed chiefly at the _Polyphemus’s_ conning-tower, wherein, they knew, dwelt the brain that directed the British force.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading Amidst the smoke and fumes of high-explosive shells, with the outlook obscured by the hail of splinters and the nerves shaken by the incessant blast of shells, it was difficult to keep a perfectly cool head.

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

From this reading The _Waldersee’s_ turrets flashed and smoked incessantly as she closed; the whole German squadron of six ships, which included her and followed her, turned its concentrated fire upon the _Polyphemus_, and the British cruisers to the rear of the British line were at some disadvantage, since their weapons could only fire at extreme range.

an expectation

From this reading FIERCE CRUISER BATTLE Contrary to anticipation, in the interchange of fire the ships of the two combatants did not suffer any disabling injury.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading FIERCE CRUISER BATTLE Contrary to anticipation, in the interchange of fire the ships of the two combatants did not suffer any disabling injury.

a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles

From this reading The armour on either side kept out the shells from the vitals, though great smoking gaps began to show where the unarmoured sides had been riven.

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

From this reading The _Waldersee’s_ turrets flashed and smoked incessantly as she closed; the whole German squadron of six ships, which included her and followed her, turned its concentrated fire upon the _Polyphemus_, and the British cruisers to the rear of the British line were at some disadvantage, since their weapons could only fire at extreme range.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The _Waldersee’s_ turrets flashed and smoked incessantly as she closed; the whole German squadron of six ships, which included her and followed her, turned its concentrated fire upon the _Polyphemus_, and the British cruisers to the rear of the British line were at some disadvantage, since their weapons could only fire at extreme range.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading FIERCE CRUISER BATTLE Contrary to anticipation, in the interchange of fire the ships of the two combatants did not suffer any disabling injury.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The armour on either side kept out the shells from the vitals, though great smoking gaps began to show where the unarmoured sides had been riven.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The armour on either side kept out the shells from the vitals, though great smoking gaps began to show where the unarmoured sides had been riven.

make a strident sound

From this reading Amidst the smoke and fumes of high-explosive shells, with the outlook obscured by the hail of splinters and the nerves shaken by the incessant blast of shells, it was difficult to keep a perfectly cool head.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading The Germans aimed chiefly at the _Polyphemus’s_ conning-tower, wherein, they knew, dwelt the brain that directed the British force.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading The _Waldersee’s_ turrets flashed and smoked incessantly as she closed; the whole German squadron of six ships, which included her and followed her, turned its concentrated fire upon the _Polyphemus_, and the British cruisers to the rear of the British line were at some disadvantage, since their weapons could only fire at extreme range.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Amidst the smoke and fumes of high-explosive shells, with the outlook obscured by the hail of splinters and the nerves shaken by the incessant blast of shells, it was difficult to keep a perfectly cool head.

for the most part

From this reading The Germans aimed chiefly at the _Polyphemus’s_ conning-tower, wherein, they knew, dwelt the brain that directed the British force.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading The _Waldersee’s_ turrets flashed and smoked incessantly as she closed; the whole German squadron of six ships, which included her and followed her, turned its concentrated fire upon the _Polyphemus_, and the British cruisers to the rear of the British line were at some disadvantage, since their weapons could only fire at extreme range.

plural of “combatant” — someone who fights (or is fighting)

From this reading FIERCE CRUISER BATTLE Contrary to anticipation, in the interchange of fire the ships of the two combatants did not suffer any disabling injury.

gathered together or made less diffuse

From this reading The _Waldersee’s_ turrets flashed and smoked incessantly as she closed; the whole German squadron of six ships, which included her and followed her, turned its concentrated fire upon the _Polyphemus_, and the British cruisers to the rear of the British line were at some disadvantage, since their weapons could only fire at extreme range.

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

From this reading The Germans aimed chiefly at the _Polyphemus’s_ conning-tower, wherein, they knew, dwelt the brain that directed the British force.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading FIERCE CRUISER BATTLE Contrary to anticipation, in the interchange of fire the ships of the two combatants did not suffer any disabling injury.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading Amidst the smoke and fumes of high-explosive shells, with the outlook obscured by the hail of splinters and the nerves shaken by the incessant blast of shells, it was difficult to keep a perfectly cool head.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The _Waldersee’s_ turrets flashed and smoked incessantly as she closed; the whole German squadron of six ships, which included her and followed her, turned its concentrated fire upon the _Polyphemus_, and the British cruisers to the rear of the British line were at some disadvantage, since their weapons could only fire at extreme range.

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

From this reading FIERCE CRUISER BATTLE Contrary to anticipation, in the interchange of fire the ships of the two combatants did not suffer any disabling injury.

plural of “cruiser” — a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters

From this reading The _Waldersee’s_ turrets flashed and smoked incessantly as she closed; the whole German squadron of six ships, which included her and followed her, turned its concentrated fire upon the _Polyphemus_, and the British cruisers to the rear of the British line were at some disadvantage, since their weapons could only fire at extreme range.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading FIERCE CRUISER BATTLE Contrary to anticipation, in the interchange of fire the ships of the two combatants did not suffer any disabling injury.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Amidst the smoke and fumes of high-explosive shells, with the outlook obscured by the hail of splinters and the nerves shaken by the incessant blast of shells, it was difficult to keep a perfectly cool head.

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading The Germans aimed chiefly at the _Polyphemus’s_ conning-tower, wherein, they knew, dwelt the brain that directed the British force.

that cripples or disables or incapacitates

From this reading FIERCE CRUISER BATTLE Contrary to anticipation, in the interchange of fire the ships of the two combatants did not suffer any disabling injury.

the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position

From this reading The _Waldersee’s_ turrets flashed and smoked incessantly as she closed; the whole German squadron of six ships, which included her and followed her, turned its concentrated fire upon the _Polyphemus_, and the British cruisers to the rear of the British line were at some disadvantage, since their weapons could only fire at extreme range.

inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading The Germans aimed chiefly at the _Polyphemus’s_ conning-tower, wherein, they knew, dwelt the brain that directed the British force.

one or the other of two

From this reading The armour on either side kept out the shells from the vitals, though great smoking gaps began to show where the unarmoured sides had been riven.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading The _Waldersee’s_ turrets flashed and smoked incessantly as she closed; the whole German squadron of six ships, which included her and followed her, turned its concentrated fire upon the _Polyphemus_, and the British cruisers to the rear of the British line were at some disadvantage, since their weapons could only fire at extreme range.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading FIERCE CRUISER BATTLE Contrary to anticipation, in the interchange of fire the ships of the two combatants did not suffer any disabling injury.

start firing a weapon

From this reading FIERCE CRUISER BATTLE Contrary to anticipation, in the interchange of fire the ships of the two combatants did not suffer any disabling injury.

past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading The _Waldersee’s_ turrets flashed and smoked incessantly as she closed; the whole German squadron of six ships, which included her and followed her, turned its concentrated fire upon the _Polyphemus_, and the British cruisers to the rear of the British line were at some disadvantage, since their weapons could only fire at extreme range.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The _Waldersee’s_ turrets flashed and smoked incessantly as she closed; the whole German squadron of six ships, which included her and followed her, turned its concentrated fire upon the _Polyphemus_, and the British cruisers to the rear of the British line were at some disadvantage, since their weapons could only fire at extreme range.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading The Germans aimed chiefly at the _Polyphemus’s_ conning-tower, wherein, they knew, dwelt the brain that directed the British force.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The armour on either side kept out the shells from the vitals, though great smoking gaps began to show where the unarmoured sides had been riven.

gases ejected from an engine as waste products

From this reading Amidst the smoke and fumes of high-explosive shells, with the outlook obscured by the hail of splinters and the nerves shaken by the incessant blast of shells, it was difficult to keep a perfectly cool head.

plural of “gap” — a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures

From this reading The armour on either side kept out the shells from the vitals, though great smoking gaps began to show where the unarmoured sides had been riven.

a person of German nationality

From this reading The _Waldersee’s_ turrets flashed and smoked incessantly as she closed; the whole German squadron of six ships, which included her and followed her, turned its concentrated fire upon the _Polyphemus_, and the British cruisers to the rear of the British line were at some disadvantage, since their weapons could only fire at extreme range.

plural of “german” — a person of German nationality

From this reading The Germans aimed chiefly at the _Polyphemus’s_ conning-tower, wherein, they knew, dwelt the brain that directed the British force.

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

From this reading The armour on either side kept out the shells from the vitals, though great smoking gaps began to show where the unarmoured sides had been riven.

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

From this reading The armour on either side kept out the shells from the vitals, though great smoking gaps began to show where the unarmoured sides had been riven.

praise vociferously

From this reading Amidst the smoke and fumes of high-explosive shells, with the outlook obscured by the hail of splinters and the nerves shaken by the incessant blast of shells, it was difficult to keep a perfectly cool head.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Amidst the smoke and fumes of high-explosive shells, with the outlook obscured by the hail of splinters and the nerves shaken by the incessant blast of shells, it was difficult to keep a perfectly cool head.

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

From this reading The _Waldersee’s_ turrets flashed and smoked incessantly as she closed; the whole German squadron of six ships, which included her and followed her, turned its concentrated fire upon the _Polyphemus_, and the British cruisers to the rear of the British line were at some disadvantage, since their weapons could only fire at extreme range.

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

From this reading Amidst the smoke and fumes of high-explosive shells, with the outlook obscured by the hail of splinters and the nerves shaken by the incessant blast of shells, it was difficult to keep a perfectly cool head.

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

From this reading FIERCE CRUISER BATTLE Contrary to anticipation, in the interchange of fire the ships of the two combatants did not suffer any disabling injury.

uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing

From this reading Amidst the smoke and fumes of high-explosive shells, with the outlook obscured by the hail of splinters and the nerves shaken by the incessant blast of shells, it was difficult to keep a perfectly cool head.

with unflagging resolve

From this reading The _Waldersee’s_ turrets flashed and smoked incessantly as she closed; the whole German squadron of six ships, which included her and followed her, turned its concentrated fire upon the _Polyphemus_, and the British cruisers to the rear of the British line were at some disadvantage, since their weapons could only fire at extreme range.

enclosed in the same envelope or package

From this reading The _Waldersee’s_ turrets flashed and smoked incessantly as she closed; the whole German squadron of six ships, which included her and followed her, turned its concentrated fire upon the _Polyphemus_, and the British cruisers to the rear of the British line were at some disadvantage, since their weapons could only fire at extreme range.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading FIERCE CRUISER BATTLE Contrary to anticipation, in the interchange of fire the ships of the two combatants did not suffer any disabling injury.

a junction of highways on different levels that permits traffic to move from one to another without crossing traffic streams

From this reading FIERCE CRUISER BATTLE Contrary to anticipation, in the interchange of fire the ships of the two combatants did not suffer any disabling injury.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Amidst the smoke and fumes of high-explosive shells, with the outlook obscured by the hail of splinters and the nerves shaken by the incessant blast of shells, it was difficult to keep a perfectly cool head.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The _Waldersee’s_ turrets flashed and smoked incessantly as she closed; the whole German squadron of six ships, which included her and followed her, turned its concentrated fire upon the _Polyphemus_, and the British cruisers to the rear of the British line were at some disadvantage, since their weapons could only fire at extreme range.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Amidst the smoke and fumes of high-explosive shells, with the outlook obscured by the hail of splinters and the nerves shaken by the incessant blast of shells, it was difficult to keep a perfectly cool head.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The armour on either side kept out the shells from the vitals, though great smoking gaps began to show where the unarmoured sides had been riven.

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

From this reading The Germans aimed chiefly at the _Polyphemus’s_ conning-tower, wherein, they knew, dwelt the brain that directed the British force.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading The _Waldersee’s_ turrets flashed and smoked incessantly as she closed; the whole German squadron of six ships, which included her and followed her, turned its concentrated fire upon the _Polyphemus_, and the British cruisers to the rear of the British line were at some disadvantage, since their weapons could only fire at extreme range.

an uneasy psychological state

From this reading Amidst the smoke and fumes of high-explosive shells, with the outlook obscured by the hail of splinters and the nerves shaken by the incessant blast of shells, it was difficult to keep a perfectly cool head.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading FIERCE CRUISER BATTLE Contrary to anticipation, in the interchange of fire the ships of the two combatants did not suffer any disabling injury.

past form of “obscure” — make less visible or unclear

From this reading Amidst the smoke and fumes of high-explosive shells, with the outlook obscured by the hail of splinters and the nerves shaken by the incessant blast of shells, it was difficult to keep a perfectly cool head.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FIERCE CRUISER BATTLE Contrary to anticipation, in the interchange of fire the ships of the two combatants did not suffer any disabling injury.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The armour on either side kept out the shells from the vitals, though great smoking gaps began to show where the unarmoured sides had been riven.

and nothing more

From this reading The _Waldersee’s_ turrets flashed and smoked incessantly as she closed; the whole German squadron of six ships, which included her and followed her, turned its concentrated fire upon the _Polyphemus_, and the British cruisers to the rear of the British line were at some disadvantage, since their weapons could only fire at extreme range.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The armour on either side kept out the shells from the vitals, though great smoking gaps began to show where the unarmoured sides had been riven.

a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations

From this reading Amidst the smoke and fumes of high-explosive shells, with the outlook obscured by the hail of splinters and the nerves shaken by the incessant blast of shells, it was difficult to keep a perfectly cool head.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Amidst the smoke and fumes of high-explosive shells, with the outlook obscured by the hail of splinters and the nerves shaken by the incessant blast of shells, it was difficult to keep a perfectly cool head.

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From this reading The _Waldersee’s_ turrets flashed and smoked incessantly as she closed; the whole German squadron of six ships, which included her and followed her, turned its concentrated fire upon the _Polyphemus_, and the British cruisers to the rear of the British line were at some disadvantage, since their weapons could only fire at extreme range.

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From this reading The Germans aimed chiefly at the _Polyphemus’s_ conning-tower, wherein, they knew, dwelt the brain that directed the British force.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading The _Waldersee’s_ turrets flashed and smoked incessantly as she closed; the whole German squadron of six ships, which included her and followed her, turned its concentrated fire upon the _Polyphemus_, and the British cruisers to the rear of the British line were at some disadvantage, since their weapons could only fire at extreme range.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading The _Waldersee’s_ turrets flashed and smoked incessantly as she closed; the whole German squadron of six ships, which included her and followed her, turned its concentrated fire upon the _Polyphemus_, and the British cruisers to the rear of the British line were at some disadvantage, since their weapons could only fire at extreme range.

inflected form of “rive” — tear or be torn violently

From this reading The armour on either side kept out the shells from the vitals, though great smoking gaps began to show where the unarmoured sides had been riven.

disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock

From this reading Amidst the smoke and fumes of high-explosive shells, with the outlook obscured by the hail of splinters and the nerves shaken by the incessant blast of shells, it was difficult to keep a perfectly cool head.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The _Waldersee’s_ turrets flashed and smoked incessantly as she closed; the whole German squadron of six ships, which included her and followed her, turned its concentrated fire upon the _Polyphemus_, and the British cruisers to the rear of the British line were at some disadvantage, since their weapons could only fire at extreme range.

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 The armour on either side kept out the shells from the vitals, though great smoking gaps began to show where the unarmoured sides had been riven.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading FIERCE CRUISER BATTLE Contrary to anticipation, in the interchange of fire the ships of the two combatants did not suffer any disabling injury.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The armour on either side kept out the shells from the vitals, though great smoking gaps began to show where the unarmoured sides had been riven.

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

From this reading The armour on either side kept out the shells from the vitals, though great smoking gaps began to show where the unarmoured sides had been riven.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The armour on either side kept out the shells from the vitals, though great smoking gaps began to show where the unarmoured sides had been riven.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading The _Waldersee’s_ turrets flashed and smoked incessantly as she closed; the whole German squadron of six ships, which included her and followed her, turned its concentrated fire upon the _Polyphemus_, and the British cruisers to the rear of the British line were at some disadvantage, since their weapons could only fire at extreme range.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading The _Waldersee’s_ turrets flashed and smoked incessantly as she closed; the whole German squadron of six ships, which included her and followed her, turned its concentrated fire upon the _Polyphemus_, and the British cruisers to the rear of the British line were at some disadvantage, since their weapons could only fire at extreme range.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading Amidst the smoke and fumes of high-explosive shells, with the outlook obscured by the hail of splinters and the nerves shaken by the incessant blast of shells, it was difficult to keep a perfectly cool head.

(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke

From this reading The _Waldersee’s_ turrets flashed and smoked incessantly as she closed; the whole German squadron of six ships, which included her and followed her, turned its concentrated fire upon the _Polyphemus_, and the British cruisers to the rear of the British line were at some disadvantage, since their weapons could only fire at extreme range.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading The armour on either side kept out the shells from the vitals, though great smoking gaps began to show where the unarmoured sides had been riven.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The _Waldersee’s_ turrets flashed and smoked incessantly as she closed; the whole German squadron of six ships, which included her and followed her, turned its concentrated fire upon the _Polyphemus_, and the British cruisers to the rear of the British line were at some disadvantage, since their weapons could only fire at extreme range.

wood in small pieces or splinters

From this reading Amidst the smoke and fumes of high-explosive shells, with the outlook obscured by the hail of splinters and the nerves shaken by the incessant blast of shells, it was difficult to keep a perfectly cool head.

a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms

From this reading The _Waldersee’s_ turrets flashed and smoked incessantly as she closed; the whole German squadron of six ships, which included her and followed her, turned its concentrated fire upon the _Polyphemus_, and the British cruisers to the rear of the British line were at some disadvantage, since their weapons could only fire at extreme range.

undergo or be subjected to

From this reading FIERCE CRUISER BATTLE Contrary to anticipation, in the interchange of fire the ships of the two combatants did not suffer any disabling injury.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Germans aimed chiefly at the _Polyphemus’s_ conning-tower, wherein, they knew, dwelt the brain that directed the British force.

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

From this reading FIERCE CRUISER BATTLE Contrary to anticipation, in the interchange of fire the ships of the two combatants did not suffer any disabling injury.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The _Waldersee’s_ turrets flashed and smoked incessantly as she closed; the whole German squadron of six ships, which included her and followed her, turned its concentrated fire upon the _Polyphemus_, and the British cruisers to the rear of the British line were at some disadvantage, since their weapons could only fire at extreme range.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The Germans aimed chiefly at the _Polyphemus’s_ conning-tower, wherein, they knew, dwelt the brain that directed the British force.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The armour on either side kept out the shells from the vitals, though great smoking gaps began to show where the unarmoured sides had been riven.

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

From this reading FIERCE CRUISER BATTLE Contrary to anticipation, in the interchange of fire the ships of the two combatants did not suffer any disabling injury.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The _Waldersee’s_ turrets flashed and smoked incessantly as she closed; the whole German squadron of six ships, which included her and followed her, turned its concentrated fire upon the _Polyphemus_, and the British cruisers to the rear of the British line were at some disadvantage, since their weapons could only fire at extreme range.

plural of “turret” — a small tower extending above a building

From this reading The _Waldersee’s_ turrets flashed and smoked incessantly as she closed; the whole German squadron of six ships, which included her and followed her, turned its concentrated fire upon the _Polyphemus_, and the British cruisers to the rear of the British line were at some disadvantage, since their weapons could only fire at extreme range.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading FIERCE CRUISER BATTLE Contrary to anticipation, in the interchange of fire the ships of the two combatants did not suffer any disabling injury.

used of animals; without protective covering

From this reading The armour on either side kept out the shells from the vitals, though great smoking gaps began to show where the unarmoured sides had been riven.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The _Waldersee’s_ turrets flashed and smoked incessantly as she closed; the whole German squadron of six ships, which included her and followed her, turned its concentrated fire upon the _Polyphemus_, and the British cruisers to the rear of the British line were at some disadvantage, since their weapons could only fire at extreme range.

a bodily organ that is essential for life

From this reading The armour on either side kept out the shells from the vitals, though great smoking gaps began to show where the unarmoured sides had been riven.

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

From this reading The _Waldersee’s_ turrets flashed and smoked incessantly as she closed; the whole German squadron of six ships, which included her and followed her, turned its concentrated fire upon the _Polyphemus_, and the British cruisers to the rear of the British line were at some disadvantage, since their weapons could only fire at extreme range.

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

From this reading Amidst the smoke and fumes of high-explosive shells, with the outlook obscured by the hail of splinters and the nerves shaken by the incessant blast of shells, it was difficult to keep a perfectly cool head.

plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading The _Waldersee’s_ turrets flashed and smoked incessantly as she closed; the whole German squadron of six ships, which included her and followed her, turned its concentrated fire upon the _Polyphemus_, and the British cruisers to the rear of the British line were at some disadvantage, since their weapons could only fire at extreme range.

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

From this reading The _Waldersee’s_ turrets flashed and smoked incessantly as she closed; the whole German squadron of six ships, which included her and followed her, turned its concentrated fire upon the _Polyphemus_, and the British cruisers to the rear of the British line were at some disadvantage, since their weapons could only fire at extreme range.

in or at the place that

From this reading The armour on either side kept out the shells from the vitals, though great smoking gaps began to show where the unarmoured sides had been riven.

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

From this reading The Germans aimed chiefly at the _Polyphemus’s_ conning-tower, wherein, they knew, dwelt the brain that directed the British force.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The _Waldersee’s_ turrets flashed and smoked incessantly as she closed; the whole German squadron of six ships, which included her and followed her, turned its concentrated fire upon the _Polyphemus_, and the British cruisers to the rear of the British line were at some disadvantage, since their weapons could only fire at extreme range.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The _Waldersee’s_ turrets flashed and smoked incessantly as she closed; the whole German squadron of six ships, which included her and followed her, turned its concentrated fire upon the _Polyphemus_, and the British cruisers to the rear of the British line were at some disadvantage, since their weapons could only fire at extreme range.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Amidst the smoke and fumes of high-explosive shells, with the outlook obscured by the hail of splinters and the nerves shaken by the incessant blast of shells, it was difficult to keep a perfectly cool head.