Chapter XI

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

From this reading GERMANS LANDING AT HULL AND GOOLE A special issue of the _Times_ in the evening of 3rd September contained the following vivid account--the first published--of the happenings in the town of Goole, in Yorkshire:-- “GOOLE, _September 3_.

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

From this reading GERMANS LANDING AT HULL AND GOOLE A special issue of the _Times_ in the evening of 3rd September contained the following vivid account--the first published--of the happenings in the town of Goole, in Yorkshire:-- “GOOLE, _September 3_.

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

From this reading GERMANS LANDING AT HULL AND GOOLE A special issue of the _Times_ in the evening of 3rd September contained the following vivid account--the first published--of the happenings in the town of Goole, in Yorkshire:-- “GOOLE, _September 3_.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading GERMANS LANDING AT HULL AND GOOLE A special issue of the _Times_ in the evening of 3rd September contained the following vivid account--the first published--of the happenings in the town of Goole, in Yorkshire:-- “GOOLE, _September 3_.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading “Almost immediately afterwards a well-known North Sea pilot rushed into the post-office and breathlessly asked that he might telephone to Lloyd’s.

(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 When told that all communication was cut off he wildly shouted that a most extraordinary sight was to be seen in the river Ouse, up which was approaching a continuous procession of tugs, towing flats, and barges filled with German soldiers.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading “Almost immediately afterwards a well-known North Sea pilot rushed into the post-office and breathlessly asked that he might telephone to Lloyd’s.

in addition

From this reading The railway station, being rung up, replied that their wires were also down.

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

From this reading “Shortly before five o’clock on Sunday morning the night operator of the telephone call-office here discovered an interruption on the trunk-line, and on trying the telegraphs was surprised to find that there was no communication in any direction.

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

From this reading GERMANS LANDING AT HULL AND GOOLE A special issue of the _Times_ in the evening of 3rd September contained the following vivid account--the first published--of the happenings in the town of Goole, in Yorkshire:-- “GOOLE, _September 3_.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading “Shortly before five o’clock on Sunday morning the night operator of the telephone call-office here discovered an interruption on the trunk-line, and on trying the telegraphs was surprised to find that there was no communication in any direction.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading When told that all communication was cut off he wildly shouted that a most extraordinary sight was to be seen in the river Ouse, up which was approaching a continuous procession of tugs, towing flats, and barges filled with German soldiers.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “Almost immediately afterwards a well-known North Sea pilot rushed into the post-office and breathlessly asked that he might telephone to Lloyd’s.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading GERMANS LANDING AT HULL AND GOOLE A special issue of the _Times_ in the evening of 3rd September contained the following vivid account--the first published--of the happenings in the town of Goole, in Yorkshire:-- “GOOLE, _September 3_.

plural of “barge” — a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)

From this reading When told that all communication was cut off he wildly shouted that a most extraordinary sight was to be seen in the river Ouse, up which was approaching a continuous procession of tugs, towing flats, and barges filled with German soldiers.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading When told that all communication was cut off he wildly shouted that a most extraordinary sight was to be seen in the river Ouse, up which was approaching a continuous procession of tugs, towing flats, and barges filled with German soldiers.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading “Shortly before five o’clock on Sunday morning the night operator of the telephone call-office here discovered an interruption on the trunk-line, and on trying the telegraphs was surprised to find that there was no communication in any direction.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The railway station, being rung up, replied that their wires were also down.

in a breathless manner

From this reading “Almost immediately afterwards a well-known North Sea pilot rushed into the post-office and breathlessly asked that he might telephone to Lloyd’s.

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

From this reading “Shortly before five o’clock on Sunday morning the night operator of the telephone call-office here discovered an interruption on the trunk-line, and on trying the telegraphs was surprised to find that there was no communication in any direction.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading “Shortly before five o’clock on Sunday morning the night operator of the telephone call-office here discovered an interruption on the trunk-line, and on trying the telegraphs was surprised to find that there was no communication in any direction.

gotten under control

From this reading GERMANS LANDING AT HULL AND GOOLE A special issue of the _Times_ in the evening of 3rd September contained the following vivid account--the first published--of the happenings in the town of Goole, in Yorkshire:-- “GOOLE, _September 3_.

continuing in time or space without interruption

From this reading When told that all communication was cut off he wildly shouted that a most extraordinary sight was to be seen in the river Ouse, up which was approaching a continuous procession of tugs, towing flats, and barges filled with German soldiers.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading When told that all communication was cut off he wildly shouted that a most extraordinary sight was to be seen in the river Ouse, up which was approaching a continuous procession of tugs, towing flats, and barges filled with German soldiers.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading “Shortly before five o’clock on Sunday morning the night operator of the telephone call-office here discovered an interruption on the trunk-line, and on trying the telegraphs was surprised to find that there was no communication in any direction.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading “Shortly before five o’clock on Sunday morning the night operator of the telephone call-office here discovered an interruption on the trunk-line, and on trying the telegraphs was surprised to find that there was no communication in any direction.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The railway station, being rung up, replied that their wires were also down.

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

From this reading GERMANS LANDING AT HULL AND GOOLE A special issue of the _Times_ in the evening of 3rd September contained the following vivid account--the first published--of the happenings in the town of Goole, in Yorkshire:-- “GOOLE, _September 3_.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading When told that all communication was cut off he wildly shouted that a most extraordinary sight was to be seen in the river Ouse, up which was approaching a continuous procession of tugs, towing flats, and barges filled with German soldiers.

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

From this reading When told that all communication was cut off he wildly shouted that a most extraordinary sight was to be seen in the river Ouse, up which was approaching a continuous procession of tugs, towing flats, and barges filled with German soldiers.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading “Shortly before five o’clock on Sunday morning the night operator of the telephone call-office here discovered an interruption on the trunk-line, and on trying the telegraphs was surprised to find that there was no communication in any direction.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading GERMANS LANDING AT HULL AND GOOLE A special issue of the _Times_ in the evening of 3rd September contained the following vivid account--the first published--of the happenings in the town of Goole, in Yorkshire:-- “GOOLE, _September 3_.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading “Shortly before five o’clock on Sunday morning the night operator of the telephone call-office here discovered an interruption on the trunk-line, and on trying the telegraphs was surprised to find that there was no communication in any direction.

footwear (shoes or slippers) with no heel (or a very low heel)

From this reading When told that all communication was cut off he wildly shouted that a most extraordinary sight was to be seen in the river Ouse, up which was approaching a continuous procession of tugs, towing flats, and barges filled with German soldiers.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading GERMANS LANDING AT HULL AND GOOLE A special issue of the _Times_ in the evening of 3rd September contained the following vivid account--the first published--of the happenings in the town of Goole, in Yorkshire:-- “GOOLE, _September 3_.

a person of German nationality

From this reading When told that all communication was cut off he wildly shouted that a most extraordinary sight was to be seen in the river Ouse, up which was approaching a continuous procession of tugs, towing flats, and barges filled with German soldiers.

plural of “german” — a person of German nationality

From this reading GERMANS LANDING AT HULL AND GOOLE A special issue of the _Times_ in the evening of 3rd September contained the following vivid account--the first published--of the happenings in the town of Goole, in Yorkshire:-- “GOOLE, _September 3_.

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

From this reading GERMANS LANDING AT HULL AND GOOLE A special issue of the _Times_ in the evening of 3rd September contained the following vivid account--the first published--of the happenings in the town of Goole, in Yorkshire:-- “GOOLE, _September 3_.

plural of “happening” — an event that happens

From this reading GERMANS LANDING AT HULL AND GOOLE A special issue of the _Times_ in the evening of 3rd September contained the following vivid account--the first published--of the happenings in the town of Goole, in Yorkshire:-- “GOOLE, _September 3_.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “Almost immediately afterwards a well-known North Sea pilot rushed into the post-office and breathlessly asked that he might telephone to Lloyd’s.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading “Shortly before five o’clock on Sunday morning the night operator of the telephone call-office here discovered an interruption on the trunk-line, and on trying the telegraphs was surprised to find that there was no communication in any direction.

dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut

From this reading GERMANS LANDING AT HULL AND GOOLE A special issue of the _Times_ in the evening of 3rd September contained the following vivid account--the first published--of the happenings in the town of Goole, in Yorkshire:-- “GOOLE, _September 3_.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading “Almost immediately afterwards a well-known North Sea pilot rushed into the post-office and breathlessly asked that he might telephone to Lloyd’s.

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

From this reading GERMANS LANDING AT HULL AND GOOLE A special issue of the _Times_ in the evening of 3rd September contained the following vivid account--the first published--of the happenings in the town of Goole, in Yorkshire:-- “GOOLE, _September 3_.

an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity

From this reading “Shortly before five o’clock on Sunday morning the night operator of the telephone call-office here discovered an interruption on the trunk-line, and on trying the telegraphs was surprised to find that there was no communication in any direction.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading “Almost immediately afterwards a well-known North Sea pilot rushed into the post-office and breathlessly asked that he might telephone to Lloyd’s.

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading GERMANS LANDING AT HULL AND GOOLE A special issue of the _Times_ in the evening of 3rd September contained the following vivid account--the first published--of the happenings in the town of Goole, in Yorkshire:-- “GOOLE, _September 3_.

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading GERMANS LANDING AT HULL AND GOOLE A special issue of the _Times_ in the evening of 3rd September contained the following vivid account--the first published--of the happenings in the town of Goole, in Yorkshire:-- “GOOLE, _September 3_.

possessive form of “lloyd” — United States comic actor in silent films; he used physical danger as a source of comedy (1893-1971)

From this reading “Almost immediately afterwards a well-known North Sea pilot rushed into the post-office and breathlessly asked that he might telephone to Lloyd’s.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading “Almost immediately afterwards a well-known North Sea pilot rushed into the post-office and breathlessly asked that he might telephone to Lloyd’s.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading “Shortly before five o’clock on Sunday morning the night operator of the telephone call-office here discovered an interruption on the trunk-line, and on trying the telegraphs was surprised to find that there was no communication in any direction.

used to form the superlative

From this reading When told that all communication was cut off he wildly shouted that a most extraordinary sight was to be seen in the river Ouse, up which was approaching a continuous procession of tugs, towing flats, and barges filled with German soldiers.

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

From this reading “Shortly before five o’clock on Sunday morning the night operator of the telephone call-office here discovered an interruption on the trunk-line, and on trying the telegraphs was surprised to find that there was no communication in any direction.

not any; not one

From this reading “Shortly before five o’clock on Sunday morning the night operator of the telephone call-office here discovered an interruption on the trunk-line, and on trying the telegraphs was surprised to find that there was no communication in any direction.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading “Almost immediately afterwards a well-known North Sea pilot rushed into the post-office and breathlessly asked that he might telephone to Lloyd’s.

according to the clock

From this reading “Shortly before five o’clock on Sunday morning the night operator of the telephone call-office here discovered an interruption on the trunk-line, and on trying the telegraphs was surprised to find that there was no communication in any direction.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GERMANS LANDING AT HULL AND GOOLE A special issue of the _Times_ in the evening of 3rd September contained the following vivid account--the first published--of the happenings in the town of Goole, in Yorkshire:-- “GOOLE, _September 3_.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading When told that all communication was cut off he wildly shouted that a most extraordinary sight was to be seen in the river Ouse, up which was approaching a continuous procession of tugs, towing flats, and barges filled with German soldiers.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Shortly before five o’clock on Sunday morning the night operator of the telephone call-office here discovered an interruption on the trunk-line, and on trying the telegraphs was surprised to find that there was no communication in any direction.

(mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation

From this reading “Shortly before five o’clock on Sunday morning the night operator of the telephone call-office here discovered an interruption on the trunk-line, and on trying the telegraphs was surprised to find that there was no communication in any direction.

a river in northeastern England that flows generally southeastward to join the Trent River and form the Humber

From this reading When told that all communication was cut off he wildly shouted that a most extraordinary sight was to be seen in the river Ouse, up which was approaching a continuous procession of tugs, towing flats, and barges filled with German soldiers.

operate an airplane

From this reading “Almost immediately afterwards a well-known North Sea pilot rushed into the post-office and breathlessly asked that he might telephone to Lloyd’s.

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

From this reading “Almost immediately afterwards a well-known North Sea pilot rushed into the post-office and breathlessly asked that he might telephone to Lloyd’s.

(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading When told that all communication was cut off he wildly shouted that a most extraordinary sight was to be seen in the river Ouse, up which was approaching a continuous procession of tugs, towing flats, and barges filled with German soldiers.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading GERMANS LANDING AT HULL AND GOOLE A special issue of the _Times_ in the evening of 3rd September contained the following vivid account--the first published--of the happenings in the town of Goole, in Yorkshire:-- “GOOLE, _September 3_.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading The railway station, being rung up, replied that their wires were also down.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading The railway station, being rung up, replied that their wires were also down.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading When told that all communication was cut off he wildly shouted that a most extraordinary sight was to be seen in the river Ouse, up which was approaching a continuous procession of tugs, towing flats, and barges filled with German soldiers.

a crosspiece between the legs of a chair

From this reading The railway station, being rung up, replied that their wires were also down.

done under pressure

From this reading “Almost immediately afterwards a well-known North Sea pilot rushed into the post-office and breathlessly asked that he might telephone to Lloyd’s.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading “Almost immediately afterwards a well-known North Sea pilot rushed into the post-office and breathlessly asked that he might telephone to Lloyd’s.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading When told that all communication was cut off he wildly shouted that a most extraordinary sight was to be seen in the river Ouse, up which was approaching a continuous procession of tugs, towing flats, and barges filled with German soldiers.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading GERMANS LANDING AT HULL AND GOOLE A special issue of the _Times_ in the evening of 3rd September contained the following vivid account--the first published--of the happenings in the town of Goole, in Yorkshire:-- “GOOLE, _September 3_.

for a short time

From this reading “Shortly before five o’clock on Sunday morning the night operator of the telephone call-office here discovered an interruption on the trunk-line, and on trying the telegraphs was surprised to find that there was no communication in any direction.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading When told that all communication was cut off he wildly shouted that a most extraordinary sight was to be seen in the river Ouse, up which was approaching a continuous procession of tugs, towing flats, and barges filled with German soldiers.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading When told that all communication was cut off he wildly shouted that a most extraordinary sight was to be seen in the river Ouse, up which was approaching a continuous procession of tugs, towing flats, and barges filled with German soldiers.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading When told that all communication was cut off he wildly shouted that a most extraordinary sight was to be seen in the river Ouse, up which was approaching a continuous procession of tugs, towing flats, and barges filled with German soldiers.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading GERMANS LANDING AT HULL AND GOOLE A special issue of the _Times_ in the evening of 3rd September contained the following vivid account--the first published--of the happenings in the town of Goole, in Yorkshire:-- “GOOLE, _September 3_.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading The railway station, being rung up, replied that their wires were also down.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading “Shortly before five o’clock on Sunday morning the night operator of the telephone call-office here discovered an interruption on the trunk-line, and on trying the telegraphs was surprised to find that there was no communication in any direction.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading “Shortly before five o’clock on Sunday morning the night operator of the telephone call-office here discovered an interruption on the trunk-line, and on trying the telegraphs was surprised to find that there was no communication in any direction.

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

From this reading “Shortly before five o’clock on Sunday morning the night operator of the telephone call-office here discovered an interruption on the trunk-line, and on trying the telegraphs was surprised to find that there was no communication in any direction.

electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds

From this reading “Shortly before five o’clock on Sunday morning the night operator of the telephone call-office here discovered an interruption on the trunk-line, and on trying the telegraphs was surprised to find that there was no communication in any direction.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Shortly before five o’clock on Sunday morning the night operator of the telephone call-office here discovered an interruption on the trunk-line, and on trying the telegraphs was surprised to find that there was no communication in any direction.

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

From this reading GERMANS LANDING AT HULL AND GOOLE A special issue of the _Times_ in the evening of 3rd September contained the following vivid account--the first published--of the happenings in the town of Goole, in Yorkshire:-- “GOOLE, _September 3_.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The railway station, being rung up, replied that their wires were also down.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “Shortly before five o’clock on Sunday morning the night operator of the telephone call-office here discovered an interruption on the trunk-line, and on trying the telegraphs was surprised to find that there was no communication in any direction.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading GERMANS LANDING AT HULL AND GOOLE A special issue of the _Times_ in the evening of 3rd September contained the following vivid account--the first published--of the happenings in the town of Goole, in Yorkshire:-- “GOOLE, _September 3_.

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

From this reading “Shortly before five o’clock on Sunday morning the night operator of the telephone call-office here discovered an interruption on the trunk-line, and on trying the telegraphs was surprised to find that there was no communication in any direction.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading When told that all communication was cut off he wildly shouted that a most extraordinary sight was to be seen in the river Ouse, up which was approaching a continuous procession of tugs, towing flats, and barges filled with German soldiers.

-ing form of “tow” — drag behind

From this reading When told that all communication was cut off he wildly shouted that a most extraordinary sight was to be seen in the river Ouse, up which was approaching a continuous procession of tugs, towing flats, and barges filled with German soldiers.

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

From this reading GERMANS LANDING AT HULL AND GOOLE A special issue of the _Times_ in the evening of 3rd September contained the following vivid account--the first published--of the happenings in the town of Goole, in Yorkshire:-- “GOOLE, _September 3_.

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

From this reading “Shortly before five o’clock on Sunday morning the night operator of the telephone call-office here discovered an interruption on the trunk-line, and on trying the telegraphs was surprised to find that there was no communication in any direction.

hard to endure

From this reading “Shortly before five o’clock on Sunday morning the night operator of the telephone call-office here discovered an interruption on the trunk-line, and on trying the telegraphs was surprised to find that there was no communication in any direction.

plural of “tug” — a sudden abrupt pull

From this reading When told that all communication was cut off he wildly shouted that a most extraordinary sight was to be seen in the river Ouse, up which was approaching a continuous procession of tugs, towing flats, and barges filled with German soldiers.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The railway station, being rung up, replied that their wires were also down.

evoking lifelike images within the mind

From this reading GERMANS LANDING AT HULL AND GOOLE A special issue of the _Times_ in the evening of 3rd September contained the following vivid account--the first published--of the happenings in the town of Goole, in Yorkshire:-- “GOOLE, _September 3_.

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

From this reading “Shortly before five o’clock on Sunday morning the night operator of the telephone call-office here discovered an interruption on the trunk-line, and on trying the telegraphs was surprised to find that there was no communication in any direction.

widely or fully known

From this reading “Almost immediately afterwards a well-known North Sea pilot rushed into the post-office and breathlessly asked that he might telephone to Lloyd’s.

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

From this reading The railway station, being rung up, replied that their wires were also down.

at the time that

From this reading When told that all communication was cut off he wildly shouted that a most extraordinary sight was to be seen in the river Ouse, up which was approaching a continuous procession of tugs, towing flats, and barges filled with German soldiers.

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

From this reading When told that all communication was cut off he wildly shouted that a most extraordinary sight was to be seen in the river Ouse, up which was approaching a continuous procession of tugs, towing flats, and barges filled with German soldiers.

to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree

From this reading When told that all communication was cut off he wildly shouted that a most extraordinary sight was to be seen in the river Ouse, up which was approaching a continuous procession of tugs, towing flats, and barges filled with German soldiers.

plural of “wire” — ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc

From this reading The railway station, being rung up, replied that their wires were also down.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When told that all communication was cut off he wildly shouted that a most extraordinary sight was to be seen in the river Ouse, up which was approaching a continuous procession of tugs, towing flats, and barges filled with German soldiers.

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

From this reading GERMANS LANDING AT HULL AND GOOLE A special issue of the _Times_ in the evening of 3rd September contained the following vivid account--the first published--of the happenings in the town of Goole, in Yorkshire:-- “GOOLE, _September 3_.