used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Two of the guns were pointed at the custom-house, the other pairs covered the arsenal, forts, and the principal public buildings, while, being unable to use the Z-rays on account of the possible consequences to the _Olive Branch_, a party of sailors under Lieutenant Sinclair landed and marched up to the telegraph office with instructions to prevent any messages being sent that related to the presence of the proscribed cruiser.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Commandante coming off, sir," announced the officer of the watch, just as dinner was about to be commenced.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Two of the guns were pointed at the custom-house, the other pairs covered the arsenal, forts, and the principal public buildings, while, being unable to use the Z-rays on account of the possible consequences to the _Olive Branch_, a party of sailors under Lieutenant Sinclair landed and marched up to the telegraph office with instructions to prevent any messages being sent that related to the presence of the proscribed cruiser.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TRAPPED DURING the docking of the _Olive Branch_ crowds of townsfolks, soldiers, civilians, and peons flocked around the mysterious visitor, expressing astonishment at her appearance, yet without showing any signs of ill-will.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading "Commandante coming off, sir," announced the officer of the watch, just as dinner was about to be commenced.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading TRAPPED DURING the docking of the _Olive Branch_ crowds of townsfolks, soldiers, civilians, and peons flocked around the mysterious visitor, expressing astonishment at her appearance, yet without showing any signs of ill-will.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading TRAPPED DURING the docking of the _Olive Branch_ crowds of townsfolks, soldiers, civilians, and peons flocked around the mysterious visitor, expressing astonishment at her appearance, yet without showing any signs of ill-will.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading TRAPPED DURING the docking of the _Olive Branch_ crowds of townsfolks, soldiers, civilians, and peons flocked around the mysterious visitor, expressing astonishment at her appearance, yet without showing any signs of ill-will.
arsenalnounUS /ˈɑːrsənəl/
all the weapons and equipment that a country has
From this reading Two of the guns were pointed at the custom-house, the other pairs covered the arsenal, forts, and the principal public buildings, while, being unable to use the Z-rays on account of the possible consequences to the _Olive Branch_, a party of sailors under Lieutenant Sinclair landed and marched up to the telegraph office with instructions to prevent any messages being sent that related to the presence of the proscribed cruiser.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Commandante coming off, sir," announced the officer of the watch, just as dinner was about to be commenced.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading TRAPPED DURING the docking of the _Olive Branch_ crowds of townsfolks, soldiers, civilians, and peons flocked around the mysterious visitor, expressing astonishment at her appearance, yet without showing any signs of ill-will.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TRAPPED DURING the docking of the _Olive Branch_ crowds of townsfolks, soldiers, civilians, and peons flocked around the mysterious visitor, expressing astonishment at her appearance, yet without showing any signs of ill-will.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Commandante coming off, sir," announced the officer of the watch, just as dinner was about to be commenced.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Two of the guns were pointed at the custom-house, the other pairs covered the arsenal, forts, and the principal public buildings, while, being unable to use the Z-rays on account of the possible consequences to the _Olive Branch_, a party of sailors under Lieutenant Sinclair landed and marched up to the telegraph office with instructions to prevent any messages being sent that related to the presence of the proscribed cruiser.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading TRAPPED DURING the docking of the _Olive Branch_ crowds of townsfolks, soldiers, civilians, and peons flocked around the mysterious visitor, expressing astonishment at her appearance, yet without showing any signs of ill-will.
BrookesnounUS /brʊks/
plural of “brooke” — English lyric poet (1887-1915)
From this reading "Very well, then, turn out the guard of honour," replied Captain Brookes.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Two of the guns were pointed at the custom-house, the other pairs covered the arsenal, forts, and the principal public buildings, while, being unable to use the Z-rays on account of the possible consequences to the _Olive Branch_, a party of sailors under Lieutenant Sinclair landed and marched up to the telegraph office with instructions to prevent any messages being sent that related to the presence of the proscribed cruiser.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Very well, then, turn out the guard of honour," replied Captain Brookes.
civiliansnounUS /səˈvɪljənz/
plural of “civilian” — a nonmilitary citizen
From this reading TRAPPED DURING the docking of the _Olive Branch_ crowds of townsfolks, soldiers, civilians, and peons flocked around the mysterious visitor, expressing astonishment at her appearance, yet without showing any signs of ill-will.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "Commandante coming off, sir," announced the officer of the watch, just as dinner was about to be commenced.
Commandante
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From this reading "Commandante coming off, sir," announced the officer of the watch, just as dinner was about to be commenced.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Commandante coming off, sir," announced the officer of the watch, just as dinner was about to be commenced.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Two of the guns were pointed at the custom-house, the other pairs covered the arsenal, forts, and the principal public buildings, while, being unable to use the Z-rays on account of the possible consequences to the _Olive Branch_, a party of sailors under Lieutenant Sinclair landed and marched up to the telegraph office with instructions to prevent any messages being sent that related to the presence of the proscribed cruiser.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Two of the guns were pointed at the custom-house, the other pairs covered the arsenal, forts, and the principal public buildings, while, being unable to use the Z-rays on account of the possible consequences to the _Olive Branch_, a party of sailors under Lieutenant Sinclair landed and marched up to the telegraph office with instructions to prevent any messages being sent that related to the presence of the proscribed cruiser.
crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading TRAPPED DURING the docking of the _Olive Branch_ crowds of townsfolks, soldiers, civilians, and peons flocked around the mysterious visitor, expressing astonishment at her appearance, yet without showing any signs of ill-will.
cruisernounUS /ˈkruːzər/
a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters
From this reading Two of the guns were pointed at the custom-house, the other pairs covered the arsenal, forts, and the principal public buildings, while, being unable to use the Z-rays on account of the possible consequences to the _Olive Branch_, a party of sailors under Lieutenant Sinclair landed and marched up to the telegraph office with instructions to prevent any messages being sent that related to the presence of the proscribed cruiser.
custom-house
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From this reading Two of the guns were pointed at the custom-house, the other pairs covered the arsenal, forts, and the principal public buildings, while, being unable to use the Z-rays on account of the possible consequences to the _Olive Branch_, a party of sailors under Lieutenant Sinclair landed and marched up to the telegraph office with instructions to prevent any messages being sent that related to the presence of the proscribed cruiser.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading "Commandante coming off, sir," announced the officer of the watch, just as dinner was about to be commenced.
dockingnounUS /ˈdɑːkɪŋ/
the act of securing an arriving vessel with ropes
From this reading TRAPPED DURING the docking of the _Olive Branch_ crowds of townsfolks, soldiers, civilians, and peons flocked around the mysterious visitor, expressing astonishment at her appearance, yet without showing any signs of ill-will.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading TRAPPED DURING the docking of the _Olive Branch_ crowds of townsfolks, soldiers, civilians, and peons flocked around the mysterious visitor, expressing astonishment at her appearance, yet without showing any signs of ill-will.
expressingverbUS /ɪkˈspresɪŋ/
-ing form of “express” — give expression to
From this reading TRAPPED DURING the docking of the _Olive Branch_ crowds of townsfolks, soldiers, civilians, and peons flocked around the mysterious visitor, expressing astonishment at her appearance, yet without showing any signs of ill-will.
flockedverbUS /flɑːkt/
past form of “flock” — move as a crowd or in a group
From this reading TRAPPED DURING the docking of the _Olive Branch_ crowds of townsfolks, soldiers, civilians, and peons flocked around the mysterious visitor, expressing astonishment at her appearance, yet without showing any signs of ill-will.
fortsnounUS /fɔːrts/
plural of “fort” — a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Two of the guns were pointed at the custom-house, the other pairs covered the arsenal, forts, and the principal public buildings, while, being unable to use the Z-rays on account of the possible consequences to the _Olive Branch_, a party of sailors under Lieutenant Sinclair landed and marched up to the telegraph office with instructions to prevent any messages being sent that related to the presence of the proscribed cruiser.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading "Very well, then, turn out the guard of honour," replied Captain Brookes.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Two of the guns were pointed at the custom-house, the other pairs covered the arsenal, forts, and the principal public buildings, while, being unable to use the Z-rays on account of the possible consequences to the _Olive Branch_, a party of sailors under Lieutenant Sinclair landed and marched up to the telegraph office with instructions to prevent any messages being sent that related to the presence of the proscribed cruiser.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading TRAPPED DURING the docking of the _Olive Branch_ crowds of townsfolks, soldiers, civilians, and peons flocked around the mysterious visitor, expressing astonishment at her appearance, yet without showing any signs of ill-will.
the state of being honored
From this reading "Very well, then, turn out the guard of honour," replied Captain Brookes.
ill-will
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From this reading TRAPPED DURING the docking of the _Olive Branch_ crowds of townsfolks, soldiers, civilians, and peons flocked around the mysterious visitor, expressing astonishment at her appearance, yet without showing any signs of ill-will.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading Two of the guns were pointed at the custom-house, the other pairs covered the arsenal, forts, and the principal public buildings, while, being unable to use the Z-rays on account of the possible consequences to the _Olive Branch_, a party of sailors under Lieutenant Sinclair landed and marched up to the telegraph office with instructions to prevent any messages being sent that related to the presence of the proscribed cruiser.
and nothing more
From this reading "Commandante coming off, sir," announced the officer of the watch, just as dinner was about to be commenced.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading Two of the guns were pointed at the custom-house, the other pairs covered the arsenal, forts, and the principal public buildings, while, being unable to use the Z-rays on account of the possible consequences to the _Olive Branch_, a party of sailors under Lieutenant Sinclair landed and marched up to the telegraph office with instructions to prevent any messages being sent that related to the presence of the proscribed cruiser.
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 Nevertheless, no precautions were left undone to safeguard the ship.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading Two of the guns were pointed at the custom-house, the other pairs covered the arsenal, forts, and the principal public buildings, while, being unable to use the Z-rays on account of the possible consequences to the _Olive Branch_, a party of sailors under Lieutenant Sinclair landed and marched up to the telegraph office with instructions to prevent any messages being sent that related to the presence of the proscribed cruiser.
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading Two of the guns were pointed at the custom-house, the other pairs covered the arsenal, forts, and the principal public buildings, while, being unable to use the Z-rays on account of the possible consequences to the _Olive Branch_, a party of sailors under Lieutenant Sinclair landed and marched up to the telegraph office with instructions to prevent any messages being sent that related to the presence of the proscribed cruiser.
messagesnounUS /ˈmesədʒəz/
plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Two of the guns were pointed at the custom-house, the other pairs covered the arsenal, forts, and the principal public buildings, while, being unable to use the Z-rays on account of the possible consequences to the _Olive Branch_, a party of sailors under Lieutenant Sinclair landed and marched up to the telegraph office with instructions to prevent any messages being sent that related to the presence of the proscribed cruiser.
of an obscure nature
From this reading TRAPPED DURING the docking of the _Olive Branch_ crowds of townsfolks, soldiers, civilians, and peons flocked around the mysterious visitor, expressing astonishment at her appearance, yet without showing any signs of ill-will.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, no precautions were left undone to safeguard the ship.
not any; not one
From this reading Nevertheless, no precautions were left undone to safeguard the ship.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TRAPPED DURING the docking of the _Olive Branch_ crowds of townsfolks, soldiers, civilians, and peons flocked around the mysterious visitor, expressing astonishment at her appearance, yet without showing any signs of ill-will.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Commandante coming off, sir," announced the officer of the watch, just as dinner was about to be commenced.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Two of the guns were pointed at the custom-house, the other pairs covered the arsenal, forts, and the principal public buildings, while, being unable to use the Z-rays on account of the possible consequences to the _Olive Branch_, a party of sailors under Lieutenant Sinclair landed and marched up to the telegraph office with instructions to prevent any messages being sent that related to the presence of the proscribed cruiser.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading "Commandante coming off, sir," announced the officer of the watch, just as dinner was about to be commenced.
OliveadjectiveUS /ˈɑːləv/
of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive
From this reading TRAPPED DURING the docking of the _Olive Branch_ crowds of townsfolks, soldiers, civilians, and peons flocked around the mysterious visitor, expressing astonishment at her appearance, yet without showing any signs of ill-will.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Two of the guns were pointed at the custom-house, the other pairs covered the arsenal, forts, and the principal public buildings, while, being unable to use the Z-rays on account of the possible consequences to the _Olive Branch_, a party of sailors under Lieutenant Sinclair landed and marched up to the telegraph office with instructions to prevent any messages being sent that related to the presence of the proscribed cruiser.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Two of the guns were pointed at the custom-house, the other pairs covered the arsenal, forts, and the principal public buildings, while, being unable to use the Z-rays on account of the possible consequences to the _Olive Branch_, a party of sailors under Lieutenant Sinclair landed and marched up to the telegraph office with instructions to prevent any messages being sent that related to the presence of the proscribed cruiser.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Very well, then, turn out the guard of honour," replied Captain Brookes.
pairsnounUS /perz/
plural of “pair” — a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Two of the guns were pointed at the custom-house, the other pairs covered the arsenal, forts, and the principal public buildings, while, being unable to use the Z-rays on account of the possible consequences to the _Olive Branch_, a party of sailors under Lieutenant Sinclair landed and marched up to the telegraph office with instructions to prevent any messages being sent that related to the presence of the proscribed cruiser.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Two of the guns were pointed at the custom-house, the other pairs covered the arsenal, forts, and the principal public buildings, while, being unable to use the Z-rays on account of the possible consequences to the _Olive Branch_, a party of sailors under Lieutenant Sinclair landed and marched up to the telegraph office with instructions to prevent any messages being sent that related to the presence of the proscribed cruiser.
peonsnounUS /ˈpiːənz/
plural of “peon” — a laborer who is obliged to do menial work
From this reading TRAPPED DURING the docking of the _Olive Branch_ crowds of townsfolks, soldiers, civilians, and peons flocked around the mysterious visitor, expressing astonishment at her appearance, yet without showing any signs of ill-will.
having a point
From this reading Two of the guns were pointed at the custom-house, the other pairs covered the arsenal, forts, and the principal public buildings, while, being unable to use the Z-rays on account of the possible consequences to the _Olive Branch_, a party of sailors under Lieutenant Sinclair landed and marched up to the telegraph office with instructions to prevent any messages being sent that related to the presence of the proscribed cruiser.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Two of the guns were pointed at the custom-house, the other pairs covered the arsenal, forts, and the principal public buildings, while, being unable to use the Z-rays on account of the possible consequences to the _Olive Branch_, a party of sailors under Lieutenant Sinclair landed and marched up to the telegraph office with instructions to prevent any messages being sent that related to the presence of the proscribed cruiser.
precautionsnounUS /priˈkɔːʃənz/
plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading Nevertheless, no precautions were left undone to safeguard the ship.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Two of the guns were pointed at the custom-house, the other pairs covered the arsenal, forts, and the principal public buildings, while, being unable to use the Z-rays on account of the possible consequences to the _Olive Branch_, a party of sailors under Lieutenant Sinclair landed and marched up to the telegraph office with instructions to prevent any messages being sent that related to the presence of the proscribed cruiser.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Two of the guns were pointed at the custom-house, the other pairs covered the arsenal, forts, and the principal public buildings, while, being unable to use the Z-rays on account of the possible consequences to the _Olive Branch_, a party of sailors under Lieutenant Sinclair landed and marched up to the telegraph office with instructions to prevent any messages being sent that related to the presence of the proscribed cruiser.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading Two of the guns were pointed at the custom-house, the other pairs covered the arsenal, forts, and the principal public buildings, while, being unable to use the Z-rays on account of the possible consequences to the _Olive Branch_, a party of sailors under Lieutenant Sinclair landed and marched up to the telegraph office with instructions to prevent any messages being sent that related to the presence of the proscribed cruiser.
proscribedadjectiveUS /proʊˈskraɪbd/
excluded from use or mention
From this reading Two of the guns were pointed at the custom-house, the other pairs covered the arsenal, forts, and the principal public buildings, while, being unable to use the Z-rays on account of the possible consequences to the _Olive Branch_, a party of sailors under Lieutenant Sinclair landed and marched up to the telegraph office with instructions to prevent any messages being sent that related to the presence of the proscribed cruiser.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Two of the guns were pointed at the custom-house, the other pairs covered the arsenal, forts, and the principal public buildings, while, being unable to use the Z-rays on account of the possible consequences to the _Olive Branch_, a party of sailors under Lieutenant Sinclair landed and marched up to the telegraph office with instructions to prevent any messages being sent that related to the presence of the proscribed cruiser.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading Two of the guns were pointed at the custom-house, the other pairs covered the arsenal, forts, and the principal public buildings, while, being unable to use the Z-rays on account of the possible consequences to the _Olive Branch_, a party of sailors under Lieutenant Sinclair landed and marched up to the telegraph office with instructions to prevent any messages being sent that related to the presence of the proscribed cruiser.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Very well, then, turn out the guard of honour," replied Captain Brookes.
safeguardnounUS /ˈseɪfɡɑːrd/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading Nevertheless, no precautions were left undone to safeguard the ship.
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Two of the guns were pointed at the custom-house, the other pairs covered the arsenal, forts, and the principal public buildings, while, being unable to use the Z-rays on account of the possible consequences to the _Olive Branch_, a party of sailors under Lieutenant Sinclair landed and marched up to the telegraph office with instructions to prevent any messages being sent that related to the presence of the proscribed cruiser.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Two of the guns were pointed at the custom-house, the other pairs covered the arsenal, forts, and the principal public buildings, while, being unable to use the Z-rays on account of the possible consequences to the _Olive Branch_, a party of sailors under Lieutenant Sinclair landed and marched up to the telegraph office with instructions to prevent any messages being sent that related to the presence of the proscribed cruiser.
transport commercially
From this reading Nevertheless, no precautions were left undone to safeguard the ship.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading TRAPPED DURING the docking of the _Olive Branch_ crowds of townsfolks, soldiers, civilians, and peons flocked around the mysterious visitor, expressing astonishment at her appearance, yet without showing any signs of ill-will.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading TRAPPED DURING the docking of the _Olive Branch_ crowds of townsfolks, soldiers, civilians, and peons flocked around the mysterious visitor, expressing astonishment at her appearance, yet without showing any signs of ill-will.
SinclairnounUS /sɪnˈkler/
United States writer whose novels argued for social reform (1878-1968)
From this reading Two of the guns were pointed at the custom-house, the other pairs covered the arsenal, forts, and the principal public buildings, while, being unable to use the Z-rays on account of the possible consequences to the _Olive Branch_, a party of sailors under Lieutenant Sinclair landed and marched up to the telegraph office with instructions to prevent any messages being sent that related to the presence of the proscribed cruiser.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Commandante coming off, sir," announced the officer of the watch, just as dinner was about to be commenced.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading TRAPPED DURING the docking of the _Olive Branch_ crowds of townsfolks, soldiers, civilians, and peons flocked around the mysterious visitor, expressing astonishment at her appearance, yet without showing any signs of ill-will.
telegraphnounUS /ˈteləɡræf/
apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
From this reading Two of the guns were pointed at the custom-house, the other pairs covered the arsenal, forts, and the principal public buildings, while, being unable to use the Z-rays on account of the possible consequences to the _Olive Branch_, a party of sailors under Lieutenant Sinclair landed and marched up to the telegraph office with instructions to prevent any messages being sent that related to the presence of the proscribed cruiser.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Two of the guns were pointed at the custom-house, the other pairs covered the arsenal, forts, and the principal public buildings, while, being unable to use the Z-rays on account of the possible consequences to the _Olive Branch_, a party of sailors under Lieutenant Sinclair landed and marched up to the telegraph office with instructions to prevent any messages being sent that related to the presence of the proscribed cruiser.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TRAPPED DURING the docking of the _Olive Branch_ crowds of townsfolks, soldiers, civilians, and peons flocked around the mysterious visitor, expressing astonishment at her appearance, yet without showing any signs of ill-will.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Very well, then, turn out the guard of honour," replied Captain Brookes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nevertheless, no precautions were left undone to safeguard the ship.
townsfolks
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From this reading TRAPPED DURING the docking of the _Olive Branch_ crowds of townsfolks, soldiers, civilians, and peons flocked around the mysterious visitor, expressing astonishment at her appearance, yet without showing any signs of ill-will.
TRAPPEDadjectiveUS /træpt/
forced to turn and face attackers
From this reading TRAPPED DURING the docking of the _Olive Branch_ crowds of townsfolks, soldiers, civilians, and peons flocked around the mysterious visitor, expressing astonishment at her appearance, yet without showing any signs of ill-will.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading "Very well, then, turn out the guard of honour," replied Captain Brookes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two of the guns were pointed at the custom-house, the other pairs covered the arsenal, forts, and the principal public buildings, while, being unable to use the Z-rays on account of the possible consequences to the _Olive Branch_, a party of sailors under Lieutenant Sinclair landed and marched up to the telegraph office with instructions to prevent any messages being sent that related to the presence of the proscribed cruiser.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Two of the guns were pointed at the custom-house, the other pairs covered the arsenal, forts, and the principal public buildings, while, being unable to use the Z-rays on account of the possible consequences to the _Olive Branch_, a party of sailors under Lieutenant Sinclair landed and marched up to the telegraph office with instructions to prevent any messages being sent that related to the presence of the proscribed cruiser.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Two of the guns were pointed at the custom-house, the other pairs covered the arsenal, forts, and the principal public buildings, while, being unable to use the Z-rays on account of the possible consequences to the _Olive Branch_, a party of sailors under Lieutenant Sinclair landed and marched up to the telegraph office with instructions to prevent any messages being sent that related to the presence of the proscribed cruiser.
undoneadjectiveUS /ənˈdʌn/
not done
From this reading Nevertheless, no precautions were left undone to safeguard the ship.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Two of the guns were pointed at the custom-house, the other pairs covered the arsenal, forts, and the principal public buildings, while, being unable to use the Z-rays on account of the possible consequences to the _Olive Branch_, a party of sailors under Lieutenant Sinclair landed and marched up to the telegraph office with instructions to prevent any messages being sent that related to the presence of the proscribed cruiser.
the act of using
From this reading Two of the guns were pointed at the custom-house, the other pairs covered the arsenal, forts, and the principal public buildings, while, being unable to use the Z-rays on account of the possible consequences to the _Olive Branch_, a party of sailors under Lieutenant Sinclair landed and marched up to the telegraph office with instructions to prevent any messages being sent that related to the presence of the proscribed cruiser.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Very well, then, turn out the guard of honour," replied Captain Brookes.
someone who visits
From this reading TRAPPED DURING the docking of the _Olive Branch_ crowds of townsfolks, soldiers, civilians, and peons flocked around the mysterious visitor, expressing astonishment at her appearance, yet without showing any signs of ill-will.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Commandante coming off, sir," announced the officer of the watch, just as dinner was about to be commenced.
look attentively
From this reading "Commandante coming off, sir," announced the officer of the watch, just as dinner was about to be commenced.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Very well, then, turn out the guard of honour," replied Captain Brookes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Nevertheless, no precautions were left undone to safeguard the ship.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Two of the guns were pointed at the custom-house, the other pairs covered the arsenal, forts, and the principal public buildings, while, being unable to use the Z-rays on account of the possible consequences to the _Olive Branch_, a party of sailors under Lieutenant Sinclair landed and marched up to the telegraph office with instructions to prevent any messages being sent that related to the presence of the proscribed cruiser.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Two of the guns were pointed at the custom-house, the other pairs covered the arsenal, forts, and the principal public buildings, while, being unable to use the Z-rays on account of the possible consequences to the _Olive Branch_, a party of sailors under Lieutenant Sinclair landed and marched up to the telegraph office with instructions to prevent any messages being sent that related to the presence of the proscribed cruiser.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading TRAPPED DURING the docking of the _Olive Branch_ crowds of townsfolks, soldiers, civilians, and peons flocked around the mysterious visitor, expressing astonishment at her appearance, yet without showing any signs of ill-will.
but in spite of that
From this reading TRAPPED DURING the docking of the _Olive Branch_ crowds of townsfolks, soldiers, civilians, and peons flocked around the mysterious visitor, expressing astonishment at her appearance, yet without showing any signs of ill-will.
Z-rays
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From this reading Two of the guns were pointed at the custom-house, the other pairs covered the arsenal, forts, and the principal public buildings, while, being unable to use the Z-rays on account of the possible consequences to the _Olive Branch_, a party of sailors under Lieutenant Sinclair landed and marched up to the telegraph office with instructions to prevent any messages being sent that related to the presence of the proscribed cruiser.
