aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As yet she was shrouded in darkness, the only lights glowing being those actually required to enable persons to see their way about.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The lights that gleamed across the billows came from the convoying destroyers, and signals flashed from one to the other, though the meaning of them the moving picture boys could only guess at.
in actual fact
From this reading As yet she was shrouded in darkness, the only lights glowing being those actually required to enable persons to see their way about.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Orders flashed to the engine room, and the vessel lost way and floated under her momentum.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As yet she was shrouded in darkness, the only lights glowing being those actually required to enable persons to see their way about.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The lights that gleamed across the billows came from the convoying destroyers, and signals flashed from one to the other, though the meaning of them the moving picture boys could only guess at.
aroused or activated
From this reading Below, of course, as long as the incandescents were shaded, they could be turned on, and many passengers, awakened by the concussion and the following sounds, illuminated their staterooms.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Below, of course, as long as the incandescents were shaded, they could be turned on, and many passengers, awakened by the concussion and the following sounds, illuminated their staterooms.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading As yet she was shrouded in darkness, the only lights glowing being those actually required to enable persons to see their way about.
BelowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Below, of course, as long as the incandescents were shaded, they could be turned on, and many passengers, awakened by the concussion and the following sounds, illuminated their staterooms.
billowsnounUS /ˈbɪloʊz/
plural of “billow” — a large sea wave
From this reading The lights that gleamed across the billows came from the convoying destroyers, and signals flashed from one to the other, though the meaning of them the moving picture boys could only guess at.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The lights that gleamed across the billows came from the convoying destroyers, and signals flashed from one to the other, though the meaning of them the moving picture boys could only guess at.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading IN ENGLAND From the bridge came commands to the lookouts stationed in various parts of the French steamer.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Below, of course, as long as the incandescents were shaded, they could be turned on, and many passengers, awakened by the concussion and the following sounds, illuminated their staterooms.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading IN ENGLAND From the bridge came commands to the lookouts stationed in various parts of the French steamer.
commandsnounUS /kəˈmændz/
plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading IN ENGLAND From the bridge came commands to the lookouts stationed in various parts of the French steamer.
concussionnounUS /kənˈkʌʃən/
injury to the brain caused by a blow; usually resulting in loss of consciousness
From this reading Below, of course, as long as the incandescents were shaded, they could be turned on, and many passengers, awakened by the concussion and the following sounds, illuminated their staterooms.
convoying
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From this reading The lights that gleamed across the billows came from the convoying destroyers, and signals flashed from one to the other, though the meaning of them the moving picture boys could only guess at.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Below, of course, as long as the incandescents were shaded, they could be turned on, and many passengers, awakened by the concussion and the following sounds, illuminated their staterooms.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Below, of course, as long as the incandescents were shaded, they could be turned on, and many passengers, awakened by the concussion and the following sounds, illuminated their staterooms.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading As yet she was shrouded in darkness, the only lights glowing being those actually required to enable persons to see their way about.
destroyersnounUS /dɪˈstrɔɪərz/
plural of “destroyer” — a small fast lightly armored but heavily armed warship
From this reading The lights that gleamed across the billows came from the convoying destroyers, and signals flashed from one to the other, though the meaning of them the moving picture boys could only guess at.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading As yet she was shrouded in darkness, the only lights glowing being those actually required to enable persons to see their way about.
enginenounUS /ˈendʒən/
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading Orders flashed to the engine room, and the vessel lost way and floated under her momentum.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading IN ENGLAND From the bridge came commands to the lookouts stationed in various parts of the French steamer.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Orders flashed to the engine room, and the vessel lost way and floated under her momentum.
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Orders flashed to the engine room, and the vessel lost way and floated under her momentum.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Below, of course, as long as the incandescents were shaded, they could be turned on, and many passengers, awakened by the concussion and the following sounds, illuminated their staterooms.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading IN ENGLAND From the bridge came commands to the lookouts stationed in various parts of the French steamer.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading IN ENGLAND From the bridge came commands to the lookouts stationed in various parts of the French steamer.
gleamedverbUS /ɡliːmd/
past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading The lights that gleamed across the billows came from the convoying destroyers, and signals flashed from one to the other, though the meaning of them the moving picture boys could only guess at.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading As yet she was shrouded in darkness, the only lights glowing being those actually required to enable persons to see their way about.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading The lights that gleamed across the billows came from the convoying destroyers, and signals flashed from one to the other, though the meaning of them the moving picture boys could only guess at.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Orders flashed to the engine room, and the vessel lost way and floated under her momentum.
illuminatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈluːməneɪtəd/
provided with artificial light
From this reading Below, of course, as long as the incandescents were shaded, they could be turned on, and many passengers, awakened by the concussion and the following sounds, illuminated their staterooms.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN ENGLAND From the bridge came commands to the lookouts stationed in various parts of the French steamer.
incandescents
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Below, of course, as long as the incandescents were shaded, they could be turned on, and many passengers, awakened by the concussion and the following sounds, illuminated their staterooms.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading As yet she was shrouded in darkness, the only lights glowing being those actually required to enable persons to see their way about.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Below, of course, as long as the incandescents were shaded, they could be turned on, and many passengers, awakened by the concussion and the following sounds, illuminated their staterooms.
lookouts
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN ENGLAND From the bridge came commands to the lookouts stationed in various parts of the French steamer.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Orders flashed to the engine room, and the vessel lost way and floated under her momentum.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Below, of course, as long as the incandescents were shaded, they could be turned on, and many passengers, awakened by the concussion and the following sounds, illuminated their staterooms.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading The lights that gleamed across the billows came from the convoying destroyers, and signals flashed from one to the other, though the meaning of them the moving picture boys could only guess at.
momentumnounUS /moʊˈmentəm/
an impelling force or strength
From this reading Orders flashed to the engine room, and the vessel lost way and floated under her momentum.
in motion
From this reading The lights that gleamed across the billows came from the convoying destroyers, and signals flashed from one to the other, though the meaning of them the moving picture boys could only guess at.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN ENGLAND From the bridge came commands to the lookouts stationed in various parts of the French steamer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Below, of course, as long as the incandescents were shaded, they could be turned on, and many passengers, awakened by the concussion and the following sounds, illuminated their staterooms.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The lights that gleamed across the billows came from the convoying destroyers, and signals flashed from one to the other, though the meaning of them the moving picture boys could only guess at.
and nothing more
From this reading As yet she was shrouded in darkness, the only lights glowing being those actually required to enable persons to see their way about.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Orders flashed to the engine room, and the vessel lost way and floated under her momentum.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The lights that gleamed across the billows came from the convoying destroyers, and signals flashed from one to the other, though the meaning of them the moving picture boys could only guess at.
the local environment
From this reading IN ENGLAND From the bridge came commands to the lookouts stationed in various parts of the French steamer.
passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading Below, of course, as long as the incandescents were shaded, they could be turned on, and many passengers, awakened by the concussion and the following sounds, illuminated their staterooms.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading As yet she was shrouded in darkness, the only lights glowing being those actually required to enable persons to see their way about.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading The lights that gleamed across the billows came from the convoying destroyers, and signals flashed from one to the other, though the meaning of them the moving picture boys could only guess at.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading As yet she was shrouded in darkness, the only lights glowing being those actually required to enable persons to see their way about.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Orders flashed to the engine room, and the vessel lost way and floated under her momentum.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As yet she was shrouded in darkness, the only lights glowing being those actually required to enable persons to see their way about.
shadedadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdɪd/
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
From this reading Below, of course, as long as the incandescents were shaded, they could be turned on, and many passengers, awakened by the concussion and the following sounds, illuminated their staterooms.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As yet she was shrouded in darkness, the only lights glowing being those actually required to enable persons to see their way about.
shroudedverbUS /ˈʃraʊdɪd/
past form of “shroud” — cover as if with a shroud
From this reading As yet she was shrouded in darkness, the only lights glowing being those actually required to enable persons to see their way about.
signalsnounUS /ˈsɪɡnəlz/
plural of “signal” — any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading The lights that gleamed across the billows came from the convoying destroyers, and signals flashed from one to the other, though the meaning of them the moving picture boys could only guess at.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Below, of course, as long as the incandescents were shaded, they could be turned on, and many passengers, awakened by the concussion and the following sounds, illuminated their staterooms.
staterooms
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Below, of course, as long as the incandescents were shaded, they could be turned on, and many passengers, awakened by the concussion and the following sounds, illuminated their staterooms.
stationedverbUS /ˈsteɪʃənd/
past form of “station” — assign to a station
From this reading IN ENGLAND From the bridge came commands to the lookouts stationed in various parts of the French steamer.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading IN ENGLAND From the bridge came commands to the lookouts stationed in various parts of the French steamer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The lights that gleamed across the billows came from the convoying destroyers, and signals flashed from one to the other, though the meaning of them the moving picture boys could only guess at.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN ENGLAND From the bridge came commands to the lookouts stationed in various parts of the French steamer.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As yet she was shrouded in darkness, the only lights glowing being those actually required to enable persons to see their way about.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The lights that gleamed across the billows came from the convoying destroyers, and signals flashed from one to the other, though the meaning of them the moving picture boys could only guess at.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Below, of course, as long as the incandescents were shaded, they could be turned on, and many passengers, awakened by the concussion and the following sounds, illuminated their staterooms.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading As yet she was shrouded in darkness, the only lights glowing being those actually required to enable persons to see their way about.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The lights that gleamed across the billows came from the convoying destroyers, and signals flashed from one to the other, though the meaning of them the moving picture boys could only guess at.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN ENGLAND From the bridge came commands to the lookouts stationed in various parts of the French steamer.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Below, of course, as long as the incandescents were shaded, they could be turned on, and many passengers, awakened by the concussion and the following sounds, illuminated their staterooms.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Orders flashed to the engine room, and the vessel lost way and floated under her momentum.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading IN ENGLAND From the bridge came commands to the lookouts stationed in various parts of the French steamer.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Orders flashed to the engine room, and the vessel lost way and floated under her momentum.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As yet she was shrouded in darkness, the only lights glowing being those actually required to enable persons to see their way about.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Orders flashed to the engine room, and the vessel lost way and floated under her momentum.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Below, of course, as long as the incandescents were shaded, they could be turned on, and many passengers, awakened by the concussion and the following sounds, illuminated their staterooms.
but in spite of that
From this reading As yet she was shrouded in darkness, the only lights glowing being those actually required to enable persons to see their way about.
