used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading First Blood WITHOUT the formality of a declaration of war hostilities were begun.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Taking the precedent of the Russo-Japanese war, when the Japs delivered what might be termed a treacherous attack upon Port Arthur--an act that was tolerantly regarded by her ally, Great Britain--a squadron of Zeppelins, numbering seventeen in all, proceeded to a rendezvous at the mouth of the Elbe, accompanied by seventy-two seaplanes.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Taking the precedent of the Russo-Japanese war, when the Japs delivered what might be termed a treacherous attack upon Port Arthur--an act that was tolerantly regarded by her ally, Great Britain--a squadron of Zeppelins, numbering seventeen in all, proceeded to a rendezvous at the mouth of the Elbe, accompanied by seventy-two seaplanes.
aircraftnounUS /ˈerkræft/
a vehicle that can fly
From this reading Two hours later the aircraft left to deliver simultaneous surprise attacks upon Sheerness, Harwich, the Tyne, Rosyth, and Dundee.
(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 Taking the precedent of the Russo-Japanese war, when the Japs delivered what might be termed a treacherous attack upon Port Arthur--an act that was tolerantly regarded by her ally, Great Britain--a squadron of Zeppelins, numbering seventeen in all, proceeded to a rendezvous at the mouth of the Elbe, accompanied by seventy-two seaplanes.
allynounUS /ˈælaɪ/
a friendly nation
From this reading Taking the precedent of the Russo-Japanese war, when the Japs delivered what might be termed a treacherous attack upon Port Arthur--an act that was tolerantly regarded by her ally, Great Britain--a squadron of Zeppelins, numbering seventeen in all, proceeded to a rendezvous at the mouth of the Elbe, accompanied by seventy-two seaplanes.
ambassadorsnounUS /æmˈbæsədərz/
plural of “ambassador” — a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
From this reading At midnight the British and American ambassadors at Berlin were informed of the outbreak of hostilities.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading At midnight the British and American ambassadors at Berlin were informed of the outbreak of hostilities.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Taking the precedent of the Russo-Japanese war, when the Japs delivered what might be termed a treacherous attack upon Port Arthur--an act that was tolerantly regarded by her ally, Great Britain--a squadron of Zeppelins, numbering seventeen in all, proceeded to a rendezvous at the mouth of the Elbe, accompanied by seventy-two seaplanes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As night fell the whole of the destroyer flotillas of Heligoland, Borkum, and Westerland Sylt shaped a course for British waters.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading Taking the precedent of the Russo-Japanese war, when the Japs delivered what might be termed a treacherous attack upon Port Arthur--an act that was tolerantly regarded by her ally, Great Britain--a squadron of Zeppelins, numbering seventeen in all, proceeded to a rendezvous at the mouth of the Elbe, accompanied by seventy-two seaplanes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As night fell the whole of the destroyer flotillas of Heligoland, Borkum, and Westerland Sylt shaped a course for British waters.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Taking the precedent of the Russo-Japanese war, when the Japs delivered what might be termed a treacherous attack upon Port Arthur--an act that was tolerantly regarded by her ally, Great Britain--a squadron of Zeppelins, numbering seventeen in all, proceeded to a rendezvous at the mouth of the Elbe, accompanied by seventy-two seaplanes.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Taking the precedent of the Russo-Japanese war, when the Japs delivered what might be termed a treacherous attack upon Port Arthur--an act that was tolerantly regarded by her ally, Great Britain--a squadron of Zeppelins, numbering seventeen in all, proceeded to a rendezvous at the mouth of the Elbe, accompanied by seventy-two seaplanes.
attacksnounUS /əˈtæks/
plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Two hours later the aircraft left to deliver simultaneous surprise attacks upon Sheerness, Harwich, the Tyne, Rosyth, and Dundee.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Taking the precedent of the Russo-Japanese war, when the Japs delivered what might be termed a treacherous attack upon Port Arthur--an act that was tolerantly regarded by her ally, Great Britain--a squadron of Zeppelins, numbering seventeen in all, proceeded to a rendezvous at the mouth of the Elbe, accompanied by seventy-two seaplanes.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading First Blood WITHOUT the formality of a declaration of war hostilities were begun.
BerlinnounUS /bərˈlɪn/
capital of Germany located in eastern Germany
From this reading At midnight the British and American ambassadors at Berlin were informed of the outbreak of hostilities.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading First Blood WITHOUT the formality of a declaration of war hostilities were begun.
Borkum
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From this reading As night fell the whole of the destroyer flotillas of Heligoland, Borkum, and Westerland Sylt shaped a course for British waters.
BritainnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
From this reading Taking the precedent of the Russo-Japanese war, when the Japs delivered what might be termed a treacherous attack upon Port Arthur--an act that was tolerantly regarded by her ally, Great Britain--a squadron of Zeppelins, numbering seventeen in all, proceeded to a rendezvous at the mouth of the Elbe, accompanied by seventy-two seaplanes.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading As night fell the whole of the destroyer flotillas of Heligoland, Borkum, and Westerland Sylt shaped a course for British waters.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Taking the precedent of the Russo-Japanese war, when the Japs delivered what might be termed a treacherous attack upon Port Arthur--an act that was tolerantly regarded by her ally, Great Britain--a squadron of Zeppelins, numbering seventeen in all, proceeded to a rendezvous at the mouth of the Elbe, accompanied by seventy-two seaplanes.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading As night fell the whole of the destroyer flotillas of Heligoland, Borkum, and Westerland Sylt shaped a course for British waters.
declarationnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading First Blood WITHOUT the formality of a declaration of war hostilities were begun.
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Two hours later the aircraft left to deliver simultaneous surprise attacks upon Sheerness, Harwich, the Tyne, Rosyth, and Dundee.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Taking the precedent of the Russo-Japanese war, when the Japs delivered what might be termed a treacherous attack upon Port Arthur--an act that was tolerantly regarded by her ally, Great Britain--a squadron of Zeppelins, numbering seventeen in all, proceeded to a rendezvous at the mouth of the Elbe, accompanied by seventy-two seaplanes.
destroyernounUS /dɪˈstrɔɪər/
a small fast lightly armored but heavily armed warship
From this reading As night fell the whole of the destroyer flotillas of Heligoland, Borkum, and Westerland Sylt shaped a course for British waters.
Dundee
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From this reading Two hours later the aircraft left to deliver simultaneous surprise attacks upon Sheerness, Harwich, the Tyne, Rosyth, and Dundee.
ElbenounUS /elb/
a river in central Europe that arises in northwestern Czechoslovakia and flows northward through Germany to empty into the North Sea
From this reading Taking the precedent of the Russo-Japanese war, when the Japs delivered what might be termed a treacherous attack upon Port Arthur--an act that was tolerantly regarded by her ally, Great Britain--a squadron of Zeppelins, numbering seventeen in all, proceeded to a rendezvous at the mouth of the Elbe, accompanied by seventy-two seaplanes.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading As night fell the whole of the destroyer flotillas of Heligoland, Borkum, and Westerland Sylt shaped a course for British waters.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First Blood WITHOUT the formality of a declaration of war hostilities were begun.
flotillas
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From this reading As night fell the whole of the destroyer flotillas of Heligoland, Borkum, and Westerland Sylt shaped a course for British waters.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As night fell the whole of the destroyer flotillas of Heligoland, Borkum, and Westerland Sylt shaped a course for British waters.
formalitynounUS /fɔːrˈmæləti/
a requirement of etiquette or custom
From this reading First Blood WITHOUT the formality of a declaration of war hostilities were begun.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Taking the precedent of the Russo-Japanese war, when the Japs delivered what might be termed a treacherous attack upon Port Arthur--an act that was tolerantly regarded by her ally, Great Britain--a squadron of Zeppelins, numbering seventeen in all, proceeded to a rendezvous at the mouth of the Elbe, accompanied by seventy-two seaplanes.
Harwich
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From this reading Two hours later the aircraft left to deliver simultaneous surprise attacks upon Sheerness, Harwich, the Tyne, Rosyth, and Dundee.
Heligoland
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From this reading As night fell the whole of the destroyer flotillas of Heligoland, Borkum, and Westerland Sylt shaped a course for British waters.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Taking the precedent of the Russo-Japanese war, when the Japs delivered what might be termed a treacherous attack upon Port Arthur--an act that was tolerantly regarded by her ally, Great Britain--a squadron of Zeppelins, numbering seventeen in all, proceeded to a rendezvous at the mouth of the Elbe, accompanied by seventy-two seaplanes.
hostilitiesnounUS /hɑːˈstɪlətiz/
fighting; acts of overt warfare
From this reading First Blood WITHOUT the formality of a declaration of war hostilities were begun.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Two hours later the aircraft left to deliver simultaneous surprise attacks upon Sheerness, Harwich, the Tyne, Rosyth, and Dundee.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Taking the precedent of the Russo-Japanese war, when the Japs delivered what might be termed a treacherous attack upon Port Arthur--an act that was tolerantly regarded by her ally, Great Britain--a squadron of Zeppelins, numbering seventeen in all, proceeded to a rendezvous at the mouth of the Elbe, accompanied by seventy-two seaplanes.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading At midnight the British and American ambassadors at Berlin were informed of the outbreak of hostilities.
JapsnounUS /dʒæps/
plural of “jap” — (offensive slang) offensive term for a person of Japanese descent
From this reading Taking the precedent of the Russo-Japanese war, when the Japs delivered what might be termed a treacherous attack upon Port Arthur--an act that was tolerantly regarded by her ally, Great Britain--a squadron of Zeppelins, numbering seventeen in all, proceeded to a rendezvous at the mouth of the Elbe, accompanied by seventy-two seaplanes.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Two hours later the aircraft left to deliver simultaneous surprise attacks upon Sheerness, Harwich, the Tyne, Rosyth, and Dundee.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Two hours later the aircraft left to deliver simultaneous surprise attacks upon Sheerness, Harwich, the Tyne, Rosyth, and Dundee.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading At midnight the British and American ambassadors at Berlin were informed of the outbreak of hostilities.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Taking the precedent of the Russo-Japanese war, when the Japs delivered what might be termed a treacherous attack upon Port Arthur--an act that was tolerantly regarded by her ally, Great Britain--a squadron of Zeppelins, numbering seventeen in all, proceeded to a rendezvous at the mouth of the Elbe, accompanied by seventy-two seaplanes.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Taking the precedent of the Russo-Japanese war, when the Japs delivered what might be termed a treacherous attack upon Port Arthur--an act that was tolerantly regarded by her ally, Great Britain--a squadron of Zeppelins, numbering seventeen in all, proceeded to a rendezvous at the mouth of the Elbe, accompanied by seventy-two seaplanes.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading As night fell the whole of the destroyer flotillas of Heligoland, Borkum, and Westerland Sylt shaped a course for British waters.
numberingnounUS /ˈnʌmbərɪŋ/
a numbered list
From this reading Taking the precedent of the Russo-Japanese war, when the Japs delivered what might be termed a treacherous attack upon Port Arthur--an act that was tolerantly regarded by her ally, Great Britain--a squadron of Zeppelins, numbering seventeen in all, proceeded to a rendezvous at the mouth of the Elbe, accompanied by seventy-two seaplanes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading First Blood WITHOUT the formality of a declaration of war hostilities were begun.
outbreaknounUS /ˈaʊtbreɪk/
a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)
From this reading At midnight the British and American ambassadors at Berlin were informed of the outbreak of hostilities.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Taking the precedent of the Russo-Japanese war, when the Japs delivered what might be termed a treacherous attack upon Port Arthur--an act that was tolerantly regarded by her ally, Great Britain--a squadron of Zeppelins, numbering seventeen in all, proceeded to a rendezvous at the mouth of the Elbe, accompanied by seventy-two seaplanes.
precedentnounUS /ˈpresɪdənt/
an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time
From this reading Taking the precedent of the Russo-Japanese war, when the Japs delivered what might be termed a treacherous attack upon Port Arthur--an act that was tolerantly regarded by her ally, Great Britain--a squadron of Zeppelins, numbering seventeen in all, proceeded to a rendezvous at the mouth of the Elbe, accompanied by seventy-two seaplanes.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Taking the precedent of the Russo-Japanese war, when the Japs delivered what might be termed a treacherous attack upon Port Arthur--an act that was tolerantly regarded by her ally, Great Britain--a squadron of Zeppelins, numbering seventeen in all, proceeded to a rendezvous at the mouth of the Elbe, accompanied by seventy-two seaplanes.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Taking the precedent of the Russo-Japanese war, when the Japs delivered what might be termed a treacherous attack upon Port Arthur--an act that was tolerantly regarded by her ally, Great Britain--a squadron of Zeppelins, numbering seventeen in all, proceeded to a rendezvous at the mouth of the Elbe, accompanied by seventy-two seaplanes.
rendezvousnounUS /ˈrɑːndɪvuː/
a meeting planned at a certain time and place
From this reading Taking the precedent of the Russo-Japanese war, when the Japs delivered what might be termed a treacherous attack upon Port Arthur--an act that was tolerantly regarded by her ally, Great Britain--a squadron of Zeppelins, numbering seventeen in all, proceeded to a rendezvous at the mouth of the Elbe, accompanied by seventy-two seaplanes.
Rosyth
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From this reading Two hours later the aircraft left to deliver simultaneous surprise attacks upon Sheerness, Harwich, the Tyne, Rosyth, and Dundee.
Russo-Japanese
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From this reading Taking the precedent of the Russo-Japanese war, when the Japs delivered what might be termed a treacherous attack upon Port Arthur--an act that was tolerantly regarded by her ally, Great Britain--a squadron of Zeppelins, numbering seventeen in all, proceeded to a rendezvous at the mouth of the Elbe, accompanied by seventy-two seaplanes.
seaplanes
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From this reading Taking the precedent of the Russo-Japanese war, when the Japs delivered what might be termed a treacherous attack upon Port Arthur--an act that was tolerantly regarded by her ally, Great Britain--a squadron of Zeppelins, numbering seventeen in all, proceeded to a rendezvous at the mouth of the Elbe, accompanied by seventy-two seaplanes.
seventeenadjectiveUS /ˈsevənˈtiːn/
being one more than sixteen
From this reading Taking the precedent of the Russo-Japanese war, when the Japs delivered what might be termed a treacherous attack upon Port Arthur--an act that was tolerantly regarded by her ally, Great Britain--a squadron of Zeppelins, numbering seventeen in all, proceeded to a rendezvous at the mouth of the Elbe, accompanied by seventy-two seaplanes.
seventy-twoadjective
being two more than seventy
From this reading Taking the precedent of the Russo-Japanese war, when the Japs delivered what might be termed a treacherous attack upon Port Arthur--an act that was tolerantly regarded by her ally, Great Britain--a squadron of Zeppelins, numbering seventeen in all, proceeded to a rendezvous at the mouth of the Elbe, accompanied by seventy-two seaplanes.
shapedadjectiveUS /ʃeɪpt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading As night fell the whole of the destroyer flotillas of Heligoland, Borkum, and Westerland Sylt shaped a course for British waters.
Sheerness
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From this reading Two hours later the aircraft left to deliver simultaneous surprise attacks upon Sheerness, Harwich, the Tyne, Rosyth, and Dundee.
simultaneousadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəs/
occurring or operating at the same time
From this reading Two hours later the aircraft left to deliver simultaneous surprise attacks upon Sheerness, Harwich, the Tyne, Rosyth, and Dundee.
squadronnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading Taking the precedent of the Russo-Japanese war, when the Japs delivered what might be termed a treacherous attack upon Port Arthur--an act that was tolerantly regarded by her ally, Great Britain--a squadron of Zeppelins, numbering seventeen in all, proceeded to a rendezvous at the mouth of the Elbe, accompanied by seventy-two seaplanes.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Two hours later the aircraft left to deliver simultaneous surprise attacks upon Sheerness, Harwich, the Tyne, Rosyth, and Dundee.
Sylt
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From this reading As night fell the whole of the destroyer flotillas of Heligoland, Borkum, and Westerland Sylt shaped a course for British waters.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Taking the precedent of the Russo-Japanese war, when the Japs delivered what might be termed a treacherous attack upon Port Arthur--an act that was tolerantly regarded by her ally, Great Britain--a squadron of Zeppelins, numbering seventeen in all, proceeded to a rendezvous at the mouth of the Elbe, accompanied by seventy-two seaplanes.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading Taking the precedent of the Russo-Japanese war, when the Japs delivered what might be termed a treacherous attack upon Port Arthur--an act that was tolerantly regarded by her ally, Great Britain--a squadron of Zeppelins, numbering seventeen in all, proceeded to a rendezvous at the mouth of the Elbe, accompanied by seventy-two seaplanes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Taking the precedent of the Russo-Japanese war, when the Japs delivered what might be termed a treacherous attack upon Port Arthur--an act that was tolerantly regarded by her ally, Great Britain--a squadron of Zeppelins, numbering seventeen in all, proceeded to a rendezvous at the mouth of the Elbe, accompanied by seventy-two seaplanes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading First Blood WITHOUT the formality of a declaration of war hostilities were begun.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Taking the precedent of the Russo-Japanese war, when the Japs delivered what might be termed a treacherous attack upon Port Arthur--an act that was tolerantly regarded by her ally, Great Britain--a squadron of Zeppelins, numbering seventeen in all, proceeded to a rendezvous at the mouth of the Elbe, accompanied by seventy-two seaplanes.
tolerantlyadverb
in a tolerant manner
From this reading Taking the precedent of the Russo-Japanese war, when the Japs delivered what might be termed a treacherous attack upon Port Arthur--an act that was tolerantly regarded by her ally, Great Britain--a squadron of Zeppelins, numbering seventeen in all, proceeded to a rendezvous at the mouth of the Elbe, accompanied by seventy-two seaplanes.
treacherousadjectiveUS /ˈtretʃərəs/
dangerously unstable and unpredictable
From this reading Taking the precedent of the Russo-Japanese war, when the Japs delivered what might be termed a treacherous attack upon Port Arthur--an act that was tolerantly regarded by her ally, Great Britain--a squadron of Zeppelins, numbering seventeen in all, proceeded to a rendezvous at the mouth of the Elbe, accompanied by seventy-two seaplanes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two hours later the aircraft left to deliver simultaneous surprise attacks upon Sheerness, Harwich, the Tyne, Rosyth, and Dundee.
TynenounUS /taɪn/
a river in northern England that flows east to the North Sea
From this reading Two hours later the aircraft left to deliver simultaneous surprise attacks upon Sheerness, Harwich, the Tyne, Rosyth, and Dundee.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Taking the precedent of the Russo-Japanese war, when the Japs delivered what might be termed a treacherous attack upon Port Arthur--an act that was tolerantly regarded by her ally, Great Britain--a squadron of Zeppelins, numbering seventeen in all, proceeded to a rendezvous at the mouth of the Elbe, accompanied by seventy-two seaplanes.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading First Blood WITHOUT the formality of a declaration of war hostilities were begun.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Taking the precedent of the Russo-Japanese war, when the Japs delivered what might be termed a treacherous attack upon Port Arthur--an act that was tolerantly regarded by her ally, Great Britain--a squadron of Zeppelins, numbering seventeen in all, proceeded to a rendezvous at the mouth of the Elbe, accompanied by seventy-two seaplanes.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading As night fell the whole of the destroyer flotillas of Heligoland, Borkum, and Westerland Sylt shaped a course for British waters.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading First Blood WITHOUT the formality of a declaration of war hostilities were begun.
Westerland
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From this reading As night fell the whole of the destroyer flotillas of Heligoland, Borkum, and Westerland Sylt shaped a course for British waters.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Taking the precedent of the Russo-Japanese war, when the Japs delivered what might be termed a treacherous attack upon Port Arthur--an act that was tolerantly regarded by her ally, Great Britain--a squadron of Zeppelins, numbering seventeen in all, proceeded to a rendezvous at the mouth of the Elbe, accompanied by seventy-two seaplanes.
at the time that
From this reading Taking the precedent of the Russo-Japanese war, when the Japs delivered what might be termed a treacherous attack upon Port Arthur--an act that was tolerantly regarded by her ally, Great Britain--a squadron of Zeppelins, numbering seventeen in all, proceeded to a rendezvous at the mouth of the Elbe, accompanied by seventy-two seaplanes.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading As night fell the whole of the destroyer flotillas of Heligoland, Borkum, and Westerland Sylt shaped a course for British waters.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading First Blood WITHOUT the formality of a declaration of war hostilities were begun.
Zeppelins
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From this reading Taking the precedent of the Russo-Japanese war, when the Japs delivered what might be termed a treacherous attack upon Port Arthur--an act that was tolerantly regarded by her ally, Great Britain--a squadron of Zeppelins, numbering seventeen in all, proceeded to a rendezvous at the mouth of the Elbe, accompanied by seventy-two seaplanes.
