Chapter XV

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

From this reading The disabled craft, including the surrendered ships of the enemy, followed more slowly at a greater distance, while those unable to steam were still waiting near the scene of the action for ocean-going tugs to arrive and tow them in.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading The disabled craft, including the surrendered ships of the enemy, followed more slowly at a greater distance, while those unable to steam were still waiting near the scene of the action for ocean-going tugs to arrive and tow them in.

later than; following

From this reading THE HARBOR AT SUNSET It was an impressive procession of ships that steamed into Punta Delgada two days after the great battle.

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

From this reading THE HARBOR AT SUNSET It was an impressive procession of ships that steamed into Punta Delgada two days after the great battle.

past form of “anchor” — fix firmly and stably

From this reading As the _Delaware_, at the head of the column, battle-scarred from stem to stern, passed the supply ships and fleet-tenders anchored in the roadstead, the shout that went up seemed as if it would lift the vault of heaven.

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

From this reading As the _Delaware_, at the head of the column, battle-scarred from stem to stern, passed the supply ships and fleet-tenders anchored in the roadstead, the shout that went up seemed as if it would lift the vault of heaven.

from appearances alone

From this reading For miles astern the battleships stretched out in an apparently endless line, while destroyers and cruisers lined both flanks.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading The disabled craft, including the surrendered ships of the enemy, followed more slowly at a greater distance, while those unable to steam were still waiting near the scene of the action for ocean-going tugs to arrive and tow them in.

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

From this reading As the _Delaware_, at the head of the column, battle-scarred from stem to stern, passed the supply ships and fleet-tenders anchored in the roadstead, the shout that went up seemed as if it would lift the vault of heaven.

stern foremost or backward

From this reading For miles astern the battleships stretched out in an apparently endless line, while destroyers and cruisers lined both flanks.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE HARBOR AT SUNSET It was an impressive procession of ships that steamed into Punta Delgada two days after the great battle.

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

From this reading THE HARBOR AT SUNSET It was an impressive procession of ships that steamed into Punta Delgada two days after the great battle.

scarred by battle

From this reading As the _Delaware_, at the head of the column, battle-scarred from stem to stern, passed the supply ships and fleet-tenders anchored in the roadstead, the shout that went up seemed as if it would lift the vault of heaven.

plural of “battleship” — large and heavily armoured warship

From this reading For miles astern the battleships stretched out in an apparently endless line, while destroyers and cruisers lined both flanks.

the two together, not just one

From this reading For miles astern the battleships stretched out in an apparently endless line, while destroyers and cruisers lined both flanks.

a line of units following one after another

From this reading As the _Delaware_, at the head of the column, battle-scarred from stem to stern, passed the supply ships and fleet-tenders anchored in the roadstead, the shout that went up seemed as if it would lift the vault of heaven.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading The disabled craft, including the surrendered ships of the enemy, followed more slowly at a greater distance, while those unable to steam were still waiting near the scene of the action for ocean-going tugs to arrive and tow them in.

an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

From this reading In the United States not a hint of an impending naval crisis had filtered through into the daily press.

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

From this reading For miles astern the battleships stretched out in an apparently endless line, while destroyers and cruisers lined both flanks.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading In the United States not a hint of an impending naval crisis had filtered through into the daily press.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading THE HARBOR AT SUNSET It was an impressive procession of ships that steamed into Punta Delgada two days after the great battle.

a river that rises in the Catskills in southeastern New York and flows southward along the border of Pennsylvania with New York and New Jersey to northern Delaware where it empties into Delaware Bay

From this reading As the _Delaware_, at the head of the column, battle-scarred from stem to stern, passed the supply ships and fleet-tenders anchored in the roadstead, the shout that went up seemed as if it would lift the vault of heaven.

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

From this reading THE HARBOR AT SUNSET It was an impressive procession of ships that steamed into Punta Delgada two days after the great battle.

plural of “destroyer” — a small fast lightly armored but heavily armed warship

From this reading For miles astern the battleships stretched out in an apparently endless line, while destroyers and cruisers lined both flanks.

people collectively who are crippled or otherwise physically handicapped

From this reading The disabled craft, including the surrendered ships of the enemy, followed more slowly at a greater distance, while those unable to steam were still waiting near the scene of the action for ocean-going tugs to arrive and tow them in.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading The disabled craft, including the surrendered ships of the enemy, followed more slowly at a greater distance, while those unable to steam were still waiting near the scene of the action for ocean-going tugs to arrive and tow them in.

tiresomely long; seemingly without end

From this reading For miles astern the battleships stretched out in an apparently endless line, while destroyers and cruisers lined both flanks.

an opposing military force

From this reading The disabled craft, including the surrendered ships of the enemy, followed more slowly at a greater distance, while those unable to steam were still waiting near the scene of the action for ocean-going tugs to arrive and tow them in.

past form of “filter” — remove by passing through a filter

From this reading In the United States not a hint of an impending naval crisis had filtered through into the daily press.

plural of “flank” — the side of military or naval formation

From this reading For miles astern the battleships stretched out in an apparently endless line, while destroyers and cruisers lined both flanks.

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

From this reading As the _Delaware_, at the head of the column, battle-scarred from stem to stern, passed the supply ships and fleet-tenders anchored in the roadstead, the shout that went up seemed as if it would lift the vault of heaven.

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

From this reading The disabled craft, including the surrendered ships of the enemy, followed more slowly at a greater distance, while those unable to steam were still waiting near the scene of the action for ocean-going tugs to arrive and tow them in.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For miles astern the battleships stretched out in an apparently endless line, while destroyers and cruisers lined both flanks.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As the _Delaware_, at the head of the column, battle-scarred from stem to stern, passed the supply ships and fleet-tenders anchored in the roadstead, the shout that went up seemed as if it would lift the vault of heaven.

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

From this reading THE HARBOR AT SUNSET It was an impressive procession of ships that steamed into Punta Delgada two days after the great battle.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading The disabled craft, including the surrendered ships of the enemy, followed more slowly at a greater distance, while those unable to steam were still waiting near the scene of the action for ocean-going tugs to arrive and tow them in.

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

From this reading In the United States not a hint of an impending naval crisis had filtered through into the daily press.

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

From this reading THE HARBOR AT SUNSET It was an impressive procession of ships that steamed into Punta Delgada two days after the great battle.

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

From this reading As the _Delaware_, at the head of the column, battle-scarred from stem to stern, passed the supply ships and fleet-tenders anchored in the roadstead, the shout that went up seemed as if it would lift the vault of heaven.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading As the _Delaware_, at the head of the column, battle-scarred from stem to stern, passed the supply ships and fleet-tenders anchored in the roadstead, the shout that went up seemed as if it would lift the vault of heaven.

an indirect suggestion

From this reading In the United States not a hint of an impending naval crisis had filtered through into the daily press.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading As the _Delaware_, at the head of the column, battle-scarred from stem to stern, passed the supply ships and fleet-tenders anchored in the roadstead, the shout that went up seemed as if it would lift the vault of heaven.

close in time; about to occur

From this reading In the United States not a hint of an impending naval crisis had filtered through into the daily press.

making a strong or vivid impression

From this reading THE HARBOR AT SUNSET It was an impressive procession of ships that steamed into Punta Delgada two days after the great battle.

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

From this reading As the _Delaware_, at the head of the column, battle-scarred from stem to stern, passed the supply ships and fleet-tenders anchored in the roadstead, the shout that went up seemed as if it would lift the vault of heaven.

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

From this reading The disabled craft, including the surrendered ships of the enemy, followed more slowly at a greater distance, while those unable to steam were still waiting near the scene of the action for ocean-going tugs to arrive and tow them in.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE HARBOR AT SUNSET It was an impressive procession of ships that steamed into Punta Delgada two days after the great battle.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE HARBOR AT SUNSET It was an impressive procession of ships that steamed into Punta Delgada two days after the great battle.

raise from a lower to a higher position

From this reading As the _Delaware_, at the head of the column, battle-scarred from stem to stern, passed the supply ships and fleet-tenders anchored in the roadstead, the shout that went up seemed as if it would lift the vault of heaven.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading For miles astern the battleships stretched out in an apparently endless line, while destroyers and cruisers lined both flanks.

bordered by a line of things

From this reading For miles astern the battleships stretched out in an apparently endless line, while destroyers and cruisers lined both flanks.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading For miles astern the battleships stretched out in an apparently endless line, while destroyers and cruisers lined both flanks.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The disabled craft, including the surrendered ships of the enemy, followed more slowly at a greater distance, while those unable to steam were still waiting near the scene of the action for ocean-going tugs to arrive and tow them in.

connected with or belonging to or used in a navy

From this reading In the United States not a hint of an impending naval crisis had filtered through into the daily press.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The disabled craft, including the surrendered ships of the enemy, followed more slowly at a greater distance, while those unable to steam were still waiting near the scene of the action for ocean-going tugs to arrive and tow them in.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In the United States not a hint of an impending naval crisis had filtered through into the daily press.

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

From this reading The disabled craft, including the surrendered ships of the enemy, followed more slowly at a greater distance, while those unable to steam were still waiting near the scene of the action for ocean-going tugs to arrive and tow them in.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE HARBOR AT SUNSET It was an impressive procession of ships that steamed into Punta Delgada two days after the great battle.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading For miles astern the battleships stretched out in an apparently endless line, while destroyers and cruisers lined both flanks.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading As the _Delaware_, at the head of the column, battle-scarred from stem to stern, passed the supply ships and fleet-tenders anchored in the roadstead, the shout that went up seemed as if it would lift the vault of heaven.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading In the United States not a hint of an impending naval crisis had filtered through into the daily press.

(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading THE HARBOR AT SUNSET It was an impressive procession of ships that steamed into Punta Delgada two days after the great battle.

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

From this reading THE HARBOR AT SUNSET It was an impressive procession of ships that steamed into Punta Delgada two days after the great battle.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading As the _Delaware_, at the head of the column, battle-scarred from stem to stern, passed the supply ships and fleet-tenders anchored in the roadstead, the shout that went up seemed as if it would lift the vault of heaven.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading The disabled craft, including the surrendered ships of the enemy, followed more slowly at a greater distance, while those unable to steam were still waiting near the scene of the action for ocean-going tugs to arrive and tow them in.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading As the _Delaware_, at the head of the column, battle-scarred from stem to stern, passed the supply ships and fleet-tenders anchored in the roadstead, the shout that went up seemed as if it would lift the vault of heaven.

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

From this reading THE HARBOR AT SUNSET It was an impressive procession of ships that steamed into Punta Delgada two days after the great battle.

utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)

From this reading As the _Delaware_, at the head of the column, battle-scarred from stem to stern, passed the supply ships and fleet-tenders anchored in the roadstead, the shout that went up seemed as if it would lift the vault of heaven.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading The disabled craft, including the surrendered ships of the enemy, followed more slowly at a greater distance, while those unable to steam were still waiting near the scene of the action for ocean-going tugs to arrive and tow them in.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading In the United States not a hint of an impending naval crisis had filtered through into the daily press.

travel by means of steam power

From this reading The disabled craft, including the surrendered ships of the enemy, followed more slowly at a greater distance, while those unable to steam were still waiting near the scene of the action for ocean-going tugs to arrive and tow them in.

cooked in steam

From this reading THE HARBOR AT SUNSET It was an impressive procession of ships that steamed into Punta Delgada two days after the great battle.

(linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed

From this reading As the _Delaware_, at the head of the column, battle-scarred from stem to stern, passed the supply ships and fleet-tenders anchored in the roadstead, the shout that went up seemed as if it would lift the vault of heaven.

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading As the _Delaware_, at the head of the column, battle-scarred from stem to stern, passed the supply ships and fleet-tenders anchored in the roadstead, the shout that went up seemed as if it would lift the vault of heaven.

not in physical motion

From this reading The disabled craft, including the surrendered ships of the enemy, followed more slowly at a greater distance, while those unable to steam were still waiting near the scene of the action for ocean-going tugs to arrive and tow them in.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading For miles astern the battleships stretched out in an apparently endless line, while destroyers and cruisers lined both flanks.

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading THE HARBOR AT SUNSET It was an impressive procession of ships that steamed into Punta Delgada two days after the great battle.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading As the _Delaware_, at the head of the column, battle-scarred from stem to stern, passed the supply ships and fleet-tenders anchored in the roadstead, the shout that went up seemed as if it would lift the vault of heaven.

past form of “surrender” — give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another

From this reading The disabled craft, including the surrendered ships of the enemy, followed more slowly at a greater distance, while those unable to steam were still waiting near the scene of the action for ocean-going tugs to arrive and tow them in.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE HARBOR AT SUNSET It was an impressive procession of ships that steamed into Punta Delgada two days after the great battle.

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

From this reading THE HARBOR AT SUNSET It was an impressive procession of ships that steamed into Punta Delgada two days after the great battle.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The disabled craft, including the surrendered ships of the enemy, followed more slowly at a greater distance, while those unable to steam were still waiting near the scene of the action for ocean-going tugs to arrive and tow them in.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The disabled craft, including the surrendered ships of the enemy, followed more slowly at a greater distance, while those unable to steam were still waiting near the scene of the action for ocean-going tugs to arrive and tow them in.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading In the United States not a hint of an impending naval crisis had filtered through into the daily press.

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

From this reading As the _Delaware_, at the head of the column, battle-scarred from stem to stern, passed the supply ships and fleet-tenders anchored in the roadstead, the shout that went up seemed as if it would lift the vault of heaven.

the act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope

From this reading The disabled craft, including the surrendered ships of the enemy, followed more slowly at a greater distance, while those unable to steam were still waiting near the scene of the action for ocean-going tugs to arrive and tow them in.

plural of “tug” — a sudden abrupt pull

From this reading The disabled craft, including the surrendered ships of the enemy, followed more slowly at a greater distance, while those unable to steam were still waiting near the scene of the action for ocean-going tugs to arrive and tow them in.

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

From this reading THE HARBOR AT SUNSET It was an impressive procession of ships that steamed into Punta Delgada two days after the great battle.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading The disabled craft, including the surrendered ships of the enemy, followed more slowly at a greater distance, while those unable to steam were still waiting near the scene of the action for ocean-going tugs to arrive and tow them in.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading In the United States not a hint of an impending naval crisis had filtered through into the daily press.

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

From this reading As the _Delaware_, at the head of the column, battle-scarred from stem to stern, passed the supply ships and fleet-tenders anchored in the roadstead, the shout that went up seemed as if it would lift the vault of heaven.

An arched structure of masonry forming a ceiling, or a secure subterranean storage room.

From this reading As the _Delaware_, at the head of the column, battle-scarred from stem to stern, passed the supply ships and fleet-tenders anchored in the roadstead, the shout that went up seemed as if it would lift the vault of heaven.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading The disabled craft, including the surrendered ships of the enemy, followed more slowly at a greater distance, while those unable to steam were still waiting near the scene of the action for ocean-going tugs to arrive and tow them in.

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

From this reading THE HARBOR AT SUNSET It was an impressive procession of ships that steamed into Punta Delgada two days after the great battle.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading As the _Delaware_, at the head of the column, battle-scarred from stem to stern, passed the supply ships and fleet-tenders anchored in the roadstead, the shout that went up seemed as if it would lift the vault of heaven.

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

From this reading The disabled craft, including the surrendered ships of the enemy, followed more slowly at a greater distance, while those unable to steam were still waiting near the scene of the action for ocean-going tugs to arrive and tow them in.

during the time that

From this reading For miles astern the battleships stretched out in an apparently endless line, while destroyers and cruisers lined both flanks.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading As the _Delaware_, at the head of the column, battle-scarred from stem to stern, passed the supply ships and fleet-tenders anchored in the roadstead, the shout that went up seemed as if it would lift the vault of heaven.