Chapter XXII

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

From this reading At her utmost speed the _Olive Branch_ dashed in between the fleets, a huge white flag flying from the truck of a forty-foot spar lashed to her diminutive signalling mast.

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From this reading Straining and grinding at their utmost speed of nine knots were four Turkish battleships--the _Azizieh_, _Mahmoudieh_, _Orkanieh_, and _Osmanieh_, while on their flanks were the cruisers _Abdul Medjid, Fezibahri_, and _Hamidieh_, compelled, for defensive purposes, to reduce their speed to that of their consorts.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading By dint of strenuous exertions--so incomprehensible to the kismet-abiding Turk--the battleships had been cleaned of the deposit of barnacles that had encrusted their hulls during years of idleness in the Golden Horn, and were about to try conclusions with the smaller, yet more serviceable, warships of Greece.

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

From this reading THE MISSING WIRELESS GEAR THE narrow waters of the strait between Negropont and Andros presented an unwonted spectacle to the crew of the _Olive Branch_ as they stood at general quarters.

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

From this reading THE MISSING WIRELESS GEAR THE narrow waters of the strait between Negropont and Andros presented an unwonted spectacle to the crew of the _Olive Branch_ as they stood at general quarters.

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

From this reading THE MISSING WIRELESS GEAR THE narrow waters of the strait between Negropont and Andros presented an unwonted spectacle to the crew of the _Olive Branch_ as they stood at general quarters.

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From this reading The Hellenic fleet, consisting of the three battleships _Hydra, Psara_, and _Spetsai_, and three modern cruisers built by the Italian firm of Ansaldo, did not hesitate to put to sea, and now at less than seven miles apart the rival fleets prepared for the opening stages of the conflict.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading The Hellenic fleet, consisting of the three battleships _Hydra, Psara_, and _Spetsai_, and three modern cruisers built by the Italian firm of Ansaldo, did not hesitate to put to sea, and now at less than seven miles apart the rival fleets prepared for the opening stages of the conflict.

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

From this reading THE MISSING WIRELESS GEAR THE narrow waters of the strait between Negropont and Andros presented an unwonted spectacle to the crew of the _Olive Branch_ as they stood at general quarters.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE MISSING WIRELESS GEAR THE narrow waters of the strait between Negropont and Andros presented an unwonted spectacle to the crew of the _Olive Branch_ as they stood at general quarters.

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From this reading Straining and grinding at their utmost speed of nine knots were four Turkish battleships--the _Azizieh_, _Mahmoudieh_, _Orkanieh_, and _Osmanieh_, while on their flanks were the cruisers _Abdul Medjid, Fezibahri_, and _Hamidieh_, compelled, for defensive purposes, to reduce their speed to that of their consorts.

plural of “barnacle” — marine crustaceans with feathery food-catching appendages; free-swimming as larvae; as adults form a hard shell and live attached to submerged surfaces

From this reading By dint of strenuous exertions--so incomprehensible to the kismet-abiding Turk--the battleships had been cleaned of the deposit of barnacles that had encrusted their hulls during years of idleness in the Golden Horn, and were about to try conclusions with the smaller, yet more serviceable, warships of Greece.

plural of “battleship” — large and heavily armoured warship

From this reading Straining and grinding at their utmost speed of nine knots were four Turkish battleships--the _Azizieh_, _Mahmoudieh_, _Orkanieh_, and _Osmanieh_, while on their flanks were the cruisers _Abdul Medjid, Fezibahri_, and _Hamidieh_, compelled, for defensive purposes, to reduce their speed to that of their consorts.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading By dint of strenuous exertions--so incomprehensible to the kismet-abiding Turk--the battleships had been cleaned of the deposit of barnacles that had encrusted their hulls during years of idleness in the Golden Horn, and were about to try conclusions with the smaller, yet more serviceable, warships of Greece.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading THE MISSING WIRELESS GEAR THE narrow waters of the strait between Negropont and Andros presented an unwonted spectacle to the crew of the _Olive Branch_ as they stood at general quarters.

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading THE MISSING WIRELESS GEAR THE narrow waters of the strait between Negropont and Andros presented an unwonted spectacle to the crew of the _Olive Branch_ as they stood at general quarters.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading The Hellenic fleet, consisting of the three battleships _Hydra, Psara_, and _Spetsai_, and three modern cruisers built by the Italian firm of Ansaldo, did not hesitate to put to sea, and now at less than seven miles apart the rival fleets prepared for the opening stages of the conflict.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By dint of strenuous exertions--so incomprehensible to the kismet-abiding Turk--the battleships had been cleaned of the deposit of barnacles that had encrusted their hulls during years of idleness in the Golden Horn, and were about to try conclusions with the smaller, yet more serviceable, warships of Greece.

past form of “clean” — make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from

From this reading By dint of strenuous exertions--so incomprehensible to the kismet-abiding Turk--the battleships had been cleaned of the deposit of barnacles that had encrusted their hulls during years of idleness in the Golden Horn, and were about to try conclusions with the smaller, yet more serviceable, warships of Greece.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading Straining and grinding at their utmost speed of nine knots were four Turkish battleships--the _Azizieh_, _Mahmoudieh_, _Orkanieh_, and _Osmanieh_, while on their flanks were the cruisers _Abdul Medjid, Fezibahri_, and _Hamidieh_, compelled, for defensive purposes, to reduce their speed to that of their consorts.

plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading By dint of strenuous exertions--so incomprehensible to the kismet-abiding Turk--the battleships had been cleaned of the deposit of barnacles that had encrusted their hulls during years of idleness in the Golden Horn, and were about to try conclusions with the smaller, yet more serviceable, warships of Greece.

an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

From this reading The Hellenic fleet, consisting of the three battleships _Hydra, Psara_, and _Spetsai_, and three modern cruisers built by the Italian firm of Ansaldo, did not hesitate to put to sea, and now at less than seven miles apart the rival fleets prepared for the opening stages of the conflict.

-ing form of “consist” — originate

From this reading The Hellenic fleet, consisting of the three battleships _Hydra, Psara_, and _Spetsai_, and three modern cruisers built by the Italian firm of Ansaldo, did not hesitate to put to sea, and now at less than seven miles apart the rival fleets prepared for the opening stages of the conflict.

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

From this reading Straining and grinding at their utmost speed of nine knots were four Turkish battleships--the _Azizieh_, _Mahmoudieh_, _Orkanieh_, and _Osmanieh_, while on their flanks were the cruisers _Abdul Medjid, Fezibahri_, and _Hamidieh_, compelled, for defensive purposes, to reduce their speed to that of their consorts.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading THE MISSING WIRELESS GEAR THE narrow waters of the strait between Negropont and Andros presented an unwonted spectacle to the crew of the _Olive Branch_ as they stood at general quarters.

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

From this reading Straining and grinding at their utmost speed of nine knots were four Turkish battleships--the _Azizieh_, _Mahmoudieh_, _Orkanieh_, and _Osmanieh_, while on their flanks were the cruisers _Abdul Medjid, Fezibahri_, and _Hamidieh_, compelled, for defensive purposes, to reduce their speed to that of their consorts.

having gaps or spaces

From this reading At her utmost speed the _Olive Branch_ dashed in between the fleets, a huge white flag flying from the truck of a forty-foot spar lashed to her diminutive signalling mast.

intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack

From this reading Straining and grinding at their utmost speed of nine knots were four Turkish battleships--the _Azizieh_, _Mahmoudieh_, _Orkanieh_, and _Osmanieh_, while on their flanks were the cruisers _Abdul Medjid, Fezibahri_, and _Hamidieh_, compelled, for defensive purposes, to reduce their speed to that of their consorts.

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading By dint of strenuous exertions--so incomprehensible to the kismet-abiding Turk--the battleships had been cleaned of the deposit of barnacles that had encrusted their hulls during years of idleness in the Golden Horn, and were about to try conclusions with the smaller, yet more serviceable, warships of Greece.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The Hellenic fleet, consisting of the three battleships _Hydra, Psara_, and _Spetsai_, and three modern cruisers built by the Italian firm of Ansaldo, did not hesitate to put to sea, and now at less than seven miles apart the rival fleets prepared for the opening stages of the conflict.

very small

From this reading At her utmost speed the _Olive Branch_ dashed in between the fleets, a huge white flag flying from the truck of a forty-foot spar lashed to her diminutive signalling mast.

interchangeable with “means” in the expression “by means of”

From this reading By dint of strenuous exertions--so incomprehensible to the kismet-abiding Turk--the battleships had been cleaned of the deposit of barnacles that had encrusted their hulls during years of idleness in the Golden Horn, and were about to try conclusions with the smaller, yet more serviceable, warships of Greece.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading By dint of strenuous exertions--so incomprehensible to the kismet-abiding Turk--the battleships had been cleaned of the deposit of barnacles that had encrusted their hulls during years of idleness in the Golden Horn, and were about to try conclusions with the smaller, yet more serviceable, warships of Greece.

having a hardened crust as a covering

From this reading By dint of strenuous exertions--so incomprehensible to the kismet-abiding Turk--the battleships had been cleaned of the deposit of barnacles that had encrusted their hulls during years of idleness in the Golden Horn, and were about to try conclusions with the smaller, yet more serviceable, warships of Greece.

plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work

From this reading By dint of strenuous exertions--so incomprehensible to the kismet-abiding Turk--the battleships had been cleaned of the deposit of barnacles that had encrusted their hulls during years of idleness in the Golden Horn, and were about to try conclusions with the smaller, yet more serviceable, warships of Greece.

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

From this reading Straining and grinding at their utmost speed of nine knots were four Turkish battleships--the _Azizieh_, _Mahmoudieh_, _Orkanieh_, and _Osmanieh_, while on their flanks were the cruisers _Abdul Medjid, Fezibahri_, and _Hamidieh_, compelled, for defensive purposes, to reduce their speed to that of their consorts.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading The Hellenic fleet, consisting of the three battleships _Hydra, Psara_, and _Spetsai_, and three modern cruisers built by the Italian firm of Ansaldo, did not hesitate to put to sea, and now at less than seven miles apart the rival fleets prepared for the opening stages of the conflict.

emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading At her utmost speed the _Olive Branch_ dashed in between the fleets, a huge white flag flying from the truck of a forty-foot spar lashed to her diminutive signalling mast.

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

From this reading Straining and grinding at their utmost speed of nine knots were four Turkish battleships--the _Azizieh_, _Mahmoudieh_, _Orkanieh_, and _Osmanieh_, while on their flanks were the cruisers _Abdul Medjid, Fezibahri_, and _Hamidieh_, compelled, for defensive purposes, to reduce their speed to that of their consorts.

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading The Hellenic fleet, consisting of the three battleships _Hydra, Psara_, and _Spetsai_, and three modern cruisers built by the Italian firm of Ansaldo, did not hesitate to put to sea, and now at less than seven miles apart the rival fleets prepared for the opening stages of the conflict.

plural of “fleet” — group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading The Hellenic fleet, consisting of the three battleships _Hydra, Psara_, and _Spetsai_, and three modern cruisers built by the Italian firm of Ansaldo, did not hesitate to put to sea, and now at less than seven miles apart the rival fleets prepared for the opening stages of the conflict.

moving swiftly

From this reading At her utmost speed the _Olive Branch_ dashed in between the fleets, a huge white flag flying from the truck of a forty-foot spar lashed to her diminutive signalling mast.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Straining and grinding at their utmost speed of nine knots were four Turkish battleships--the _Azizieh_, _Mahmoudieh_, _Orkanieh_, and _Osmanieh_, while on their flanks were the cruisers _Abdul Medjid, Fezibahri_, and _Hamidieh_, compelled, for defensive purposes, to reduce their speed to that of their consorts.

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From this reading At her utmost speed the _Olive Branch_ dashed in between the fleets, a huge white flag flying from the truck of a forty-foot spar lashed to her diminutive signalling mast.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Straining and grinding at their utmost speed of nine knots were four Turkish battleships--the _Azizieh_, _Mahmoudieh_, _Orkanieh_, and _Osmanieh_, while on their flanks were the cruisers _Abdul Medjid, Fezibahri_, and _Hamidieh_, compelled, for defensive purposes, to reduce their speed to that of their consorts.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading At her utmost speed the _Olive Branch_ dashed in between the fleets, a huge white flag flying from the truck of a forty-foot spar lashed to her diminutive signalling mast.

a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion

From this reading THE MISSING WIRELESS GEAR THE narrow waters of the strait between Negropont and Andros presented an unwonted spectacle to the crew of the _Olive Branch_ as they stood at general quarters.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading THE MISSING WIRELESS GEAR THE narrow waters of the strait between Negropont and Andros presented an unwonted spectacle to the crew of the _Olive Branch_ as they stood at general quarters.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading By dint of strenuous exertions--so incomprehensible to the kismet-abiding Turk--the battleships had been cleaned of the deposit of barnacles that had encrusted their hulls during years of idleness in the Golden Horn, and were about to try conclusions with the smaller, yet more serviceable, warships of Greece.

a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil

From this reading By dint of strenuous exertions--so incomprehensible to the kismet-abiding Turk--the battleships had been cleaned of the deposit of barnacles that had encrusted their hulls during years of idleness in the Golden Horn, and were about to try conclusions with the smaller, yet more serviceable, warships of Greece.

material resulting from the process of grinding

From this reading Straining and grinding at their utmost speed of nine knots were four Turkish battleships--the _Azizieh_, _Mahmoudieh_, _Orkanieh_, and _Osmanieh_, while on their flanks were the cruisers _Abdul Medjid, Fezibahri_, and _Hamidieh_, compelled, for defensive purposes, to reduce their speed to that of their consorts.

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

From this reading By dint of strenuous exertions--so incomprehensible to the kismet-abiding Turk--the battleships had been cleaned of the deposit of barnacles that had encrusted their hulls during years of idleness in the Golden Horn, and were about to try conclusions with the smaller, yet more serviceable, warships of Greece.

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

From this reading Straining and grinding at their utmost speed of nine knots were four Turkish battleships--the _Azizieh_, _Mahmoudieh_, _Orkanieh_, and _Osmanieh_, while on their flanks were the cruisers _Abdul Medjid, Fezibahri_, and _Hamidieh_, compelled, for defensive purposes, to reduce their speed to that of their consorts.

relating to or characteristic of the classical Greek civilization

From this reading The Hellenic fleet, consisting of the three battleships _Hydra, Psara_, and _Spetsai_, and three modern cruisers built by the Italian firm of Ansaldo, did not hesitate to put to sea, and now at less than seven miles apart the rival fleets prepared for the opening stages of the conflict.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading At her utmost speed the _Olive Branch_ dashed in between the fleets, a huge white flag flying from the truck of a forty-foot spar lashed to her diminutive signalling mast.

pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

From this reading The Hellenic fleet, consisting of the three battleships _Hydra, Psara_, and _Spetsai_, and three modern cruisers built by the Italian firm of Ansaldo, did not hesitate to put to sea, and now at less than seven miles apart the rival fleets prepared for the opening stages of the conflict.

a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it

From this reading By dint of strenuous exertions--so incomprehensible to the kismet-abiding Turk--the battleships had been cleaned of the deposit of barnacles that had encrusted their hulls during years of idleness in the Golden Horn, and were about to try conclusions with the smaller, yet more serviceable, warships of Greece.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading At her utmost speed the _Olive Branch_ dashed in between the fleets, a huge white flag flying from the truck of a forty-foot spar lashed to her diminutive signalling mast.

plural of “hull” — dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut

From this reading By dint of strenuous exertions--so incomprehensible to the kismet-abiding Turk--the battleships had been cleaned of the deposit of barnacles that had encrusted their hulls during years of idleness in the Golden Horn, and were about to try conclusions with the smaller, yet more serviceable, warships of Greece.

(Greek mythology) monster with nine heads; when struck off each head was replaced by two new ones

From this reading The Hellenic fleet, consisting of the three battleships _Hydra, Psara_, and _Spetsai_, and three modern cruisers built by the Italian firm of Ansaldo, did not hesitate to put to sea, and now at less than seven miles apart the rival fleets prepared for the opening stages of the conflict.

having no employment

From this reading By dint of strenuous exertions--so incomprehensible to the kismet-abiding Turk--the battleships had been cleaned of the deposit of barnacles that had encrusted their hulls during years of idleness in the Golden Horn, and were about to try conclusions with the smaller, yet more serviceable, warships of Greece.

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

From this reading By dint of strenuous exertions--so incomprehensible to the kismet-abiding Turk--the battleships had been cleaned of the deposit of barnacles that had encrusted their hulls during years of idleness in the Golden Horn, and were about to try conclusions with the smaller, yet more serviceable, warships of Greece.

incapable of being explained or accounted for

From this reading By dint of strenuous exertions--so incomprehensible to the kismet-abiding Turk--the battleships had been cleaned of the deposit of barnacles that had encrusted their hulls during years of idleness in the Golden Horn, and were about to try conclusions with the smaller, yet more serviceable, warships of Greece.

a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading The Hellenic fleet, consisting of the three battleships _Hydra, Psara_, and _Spetsai_, and three modern cruisers built by the Italian firm of Ansaldo, did not hesitate to put to sea, and now at less than seven miles apart the rival fleets prepared for the opening stages of the conflict.

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From this reading By dint of strenuous exertions--so incomprehensible to the kismet-abiding Turk--the battleships had been cleaned of the deposit of barnacles that had encrusted their hulls during years of idleness in the Golden Horn, and were about to try conclusions with the smaller, yet more serviceable, warships of Greece.

plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things

From this reading Straining and grinding at their utmost speed of nine knots were four Turkish battleships--the _Azizieh_, _Mahmoudieh_, _Orkanieh_, and _Osmanieh_, while on their flanks were the cruisers _Abdul Medjid, Fezibahri_, and _Hamidieh_, compelled, for defensive purposes, to reduce their speed to that of their consorts.

past form of “lash” — beat severely with a whip or rod

From this reading At her utmost speed the _Olive Branch_ dashed in between the fleets, a huge white flag flying from the truck of a forty-foot spar lashed to her diminutive signalling mast.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The Hellenic fleet, consisting of the three battleships _Hydra, Psara_, and _Spetsai_, and three modern cruisers built by the Italian firm of Ansaldo, did not hesitate to put to sea, and now at less than seven miles apart the rival fleets prepared for the opening stages of the conflict.

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

From this reading Straining and grinding at their utmost speed of nine knots were four Turkish battleships--the _Azizieh_, _Mahmoudieh_, _Orkanieh_, and _Osmanieh_, while on their flanks were the cruisers _Abdul Medjid, Fezibahri_, and _Hamidieh_, compelled, for defensive purposes, to reduce their speed to that of their consorts.

a vertical spar for supporting sails

From this reading At her utmost speed the _Olive Branch_ dashed in between the fleets, a huge white flag flying from the truck of a forty-foot spar lashed to her diminutive signalling mast.

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

From this reading Straining and grinding at their utmost speed of nine knots were four Turkish battleships--the _Azizieh_, _Mahmoudieh_, _Orkanieh_, and _Osmanieh_, while on their flanks were the cruisers _Abdul Medjid, Fezibahri_, and _Hamidieh_, compelled, for defensive purposes, to reduce their speed to that of their consorts.

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

From this reading The Hellenic fleet, consisting of the three battleships _Hydra, Psara_, and _Spetsai_, and three modern cruisers built by the Italian firm of Ansaldo, did not hesitate to put to sea, and now at less than seven miles apart the rival fleets prepared for the opening stages of the conflict.

not able to be found

From this reading THE MISSING WIRELESS GEAR THE narrow waters of the strait between Negropont and Andros presented an unwonted spectacle to the crew of the _Olive Branch_ as they stood at general quarters.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading The Hellenic fleet, consisting of the three battleships _Hydra, Psara_, and _Spetsai_, and three modern cruisers built by the Italian firm of Ansaldo, did not hesitate to put to sea, and now at less than seven miles apart the rival fleets prepared for the opening stages of the conflict.

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

From this reading By dint of strenuous exertions--so incomprehensible to the kismet-abiding Turk--the battleships had been cleaned of the deposit of barnacles that had encrusted their hulls during years of idleness in the Golden Horn, and were about to try conclusions with the smaller, yet more serviceable, warships of Greece.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading THE MISSING WIRELESS GEAR THE narrow waters of the strait between Negropont and Andros presented an unwonted spectacle to the crew of the _Olive Branch_ as they stood at general quarters.

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

From this reading THE MISSING WIRELESS GEAR THE narrow waters of the strait between Negropont and Andros presented an unwonted spectacle to the crew of the _Olive Branch_ as they stood at general quarters.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading Straining and grinding at their utmost speed of nine knots were four Turkish battleships--the _Azizieh_, _Mahmoudieh_, _Orkanieh_, and _Osmanieh_, while on their flanks were the cruisers _Abdul Medjid, Fezibahri_, and _Hamidieh_, compelled, for defensive purposes, to reduce their speed to that of their consorts.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Hellenic fleet, consisting of the three battleships _Hydra, Psara_, and _Spetsai_, and three modern cruisers built by the Italian firm of Ansaldo, did not hesitate to put to sea, and now at less than seven miles apart the rival fleets prepared for the opening stages of the conflict.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The Hellenic fleet, consisting of the three battleships _Hydra, Psara_, and _Spetsai_, and three modern cruisers built by the Italian firm of Ansaldo, did not hesitate to put to sea, and now at less than seven miles apart the rival fleets prepared for the opening stages of the conflict.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MISSING WIRELESS GEAR THE narrow waters of the strait between Negropont and Andros presented an unwonted spectacle to the crew of the _Olive Branch_ as they stood at general quarters.

of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive

From this reading THE MISSING WIRELESS GEAR THE narrow waters of the strait between Negropont and Andros presented an unwonted spectacle to the crew of the _Olive Branch_ as they stood at general quarters.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Straining and grinding at their utmost speed of nine knots were four Turkish battleships--the _Azizieh_, _Mahmoudieh_, _Orkanieh_, and _Osmanieh_, while on their flanks were the cruisers _Abdul Medjid, Fezibahri_, and _Hamidieh_, compelled, for defensive purposes, to reduce their speed to that of their consorts.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading The Hellenic fleet, consisting of the three battleships _Hydra, Psara_, and _Spetsai_, and three modern cruisers built by the Italian firm of Ansaldo, did not hesitate to put to sea, and now at less than seven miles apart the rival fleets prepared for the opening stages of the conflict.

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

From this reading Straining and grinding at their utmost speed of nine knots were four Turkish battleships--the _Azizieh_, _Mahmoudieh_, _Orkanieh_, and _Osmanieh_, while on their flanks were the cruisers _Abdul Medjid, Fezibahri_, and _Hamidieh_, compelled, for defensive purposes, to reduce their speed to that of their consorts.

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

From this reading Straining and grinding at their utmost speed of nine knots were four Turkish battleships--the _Azizieh_, _Mahmoudieh_, _Orkanieh_, and _Osmanieh_, while on their flanks were the cruisers _Abdul Medjid, Fezibahri_, and _Hamidieh_, compelled, for defensive purposes, to reduce their speed to that of their consorts.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading The Hellenic fleet, consisting of the three battleships _Hydra, Psara_, and _Spetsai_, and three modern cruisers built by the Italian firm of Ansaldo, did not hesitate to put to sea, and now at less than seven miles apart the rival fleets prepared for the opening stages of the conflict.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading THE MISSING WIRELESS GEAR THE narrow waters of the strait between Negropont and Andros presented an unwonted spectacle to the crew of the _Olive Branch_ as they stood at general quarters.

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

From this reading The Hellenic fleet, consisting of the three battleships _Hydra, Psara_, and _Spetsai_, and three modern cruisers built by the Italian firm of Ansaldo, did not hesitate to put to sea, and now at less than seven miles apart the rival fleets prepared for the opening stages of the conflict.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Straining and grinding at their utmost speed of nine knots were four Turkish battleships--the _Azizieh_, _Mahmoudieh_, _Orkanieh_, and _Osmanieh_, while on their flanks were the cruisers _Abdul Medjid, Fezibahri_, and _Hamidieh_, compelled, for defensive purposes, to reduce their speed to that of their consorts.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The Hellenic fleet, consisting of the three battleships _Hydra, Psara_, and _Spetsai_, and three modern cruisers built by the Italian firm of Ansaldo, did not hesitate to put to sea, and now at less than seven miles apart the rival fleets prepared for the opening stages of the conflict.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading THE MISSING WIRELESS GEAR THE narrow waters of the strait between Negropont and Andros presented an unwonted spectacle to the crew of the _Olive Branch_ as they stood at general quarters.

cut down on; make a reduction in

From this reading Straining and grinding at their utmost speed of nine knots were four Turkish battleships--the _Azizieh_, _Mahmoudieh_, _Orkanieh_, and _Osmanieh_, while on their flanks were the cruisers _Abdul Medjid, Fezibahri_, and _Hamidieh_, compelled, for defensive purposes, to reduce their speed to that of their consorts.

be equal to in quality or ability

From this reading The Hellenic fleet, consisting of the three battleships _Hydra, Psara_, and _Spetsai_, and three modern cruisers built by the Italian firm of Ansaldo, did not hesitate to put to sea, and now at less than seven miles apart the rival fleets prepared for the opening stages of the conflict.

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

From this reading The Hellenic fleet, consisting of the three battleships _Hydra, Psara_, and _Spetsai_, and three modern cruisers built by the Italian firm of Ansaldo, did not hesitate to put to sea, and now at less than seven miles apart the rival fleets prepared for the opening stages of the conflict.

ready for service or able to give long service

From this reading By dint of strenuous exertions--so incomprehensible to the kismet-abiding Turk--the battleships had been cleaned of the deposit of barnacles that had encrusted their hulls during years of idleness in the Golden Horn, and were about to try conclusions with the smaller, yet more serviceable, warships of Greece.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading The Hellenic fleet, consisting of the three battleships _Hydra, Psara_, and _Spetsai_, and three modern cruisers built by the Italian firm of Ansaldo, did not hesitate to put to sea, and now at less than seven miles apart the rival fleets prepared for the opening stages of the conflict.

inflected form of “signal” — communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs

From this reading At her utmost speed the _Olive Branch_ dashed in between the fleets, a huge white flag flying from the truck of a forty-foot spar lashed to her diminutive signalling mast.

small or little relative to something else

From this reading By dint of strenuous exertions--so incomprehensible to the kismet-abiding Turk--the battleships had been cleaned of the deposit of barnacles that had encrusted their hulls during years of idleness in the Golden Horn, and were about to try conclusions with the smaller, yet more serviceable, warships of Greece.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading By dint of strenuous exertions--so incomprehensible to the kismet-abiding Turk--the battleships had been cleaned of the deposit of barnacles that had encrusted their hulls during years of idleness in the Golden Horn, and were about to try conclusions with the smaller, yet more serviceable, warships of Greece.

furnish with spars

From this reading At her utmost speed the _Olive Branch_ dashed in between the fleets, a huge white flag flying from the truck of a forty-foot spar lashed to her diminutive signalling mast.

something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)

From this reading THE MISSING WIRELESS GEAR THE narrow waters of the strait between Negropont and Andros presented an unwonted spectacle to the crew of the _Olive Branch_ as they stood at general quarters.

move hurridly

From this reading Straining and grinding at their utmost speed of nine knots were four Turkish battleships--the _Azizieh_, _Mahmoudieh_, _Orkanieh_, and _Osmanieh_, while on their flanks were the cruisers _Abdul Medjid, Fezibahri_, and _Hamidieh_, compelled, for defensive purposes, to reduce their speed to that of their consorts.

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From this reading The Hellenic fleet, consisting of the three battleships _Hydra, Psara_, and _Spetsai_, and three modern cruisers built by the Italian firm of Ansaldo, did not hesitate to put to sea, and now at less than seven miles apart the rival fleets prepared for the opening stages of the conflict.

plural of “stage” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading The Hellenic fleet, consisting of the three battleships _Hydra, Psara_, and _Spetsai_, and three modern cruisers built by the Italian firm of Ansaldo, did not hesitate to put to sea, and now at less than seven miles apart the rival fleets prepared for the opening stages of the conflict.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading THE MISSING WIRELESS GEAR THE narrow waters of the strait between Negropont and Andros presented an unwonted spectacle to the crew of the _Olive Branch_ as they stood at general quarters.

an intense or violent exertion

From this reading Straining and grinding at their utmost speed of nine knots were four Turkish battleships--the _Azizieh_, _Mahmoudieh_, _Orkanieh_, and _Osmanieh_, while on their flanks were the cruisers _Abdul Medjid, Fezibahri_, and _Hamidieh_, compelled, for defensive purposes, to reduce their speed to that of their consorts.

a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water

From this reading THE MISSING WIRELESS GEAR THE narrow waters of the strait between Negropont and Andros presented an unwonted spectacle to the crew of the _Olive Branch_ as they stood at general quarters.

characterized by or performed with much energy or force

From this reading By dint of strenuous exertions--so incomprehensible to the kismet-abiding Turk--the battleships had been cleaned of the deposit of barnacles that had encrusted their hulls during years of idleness in the Golden Horn, and were about to try conclusions with the smaller, yet more serviceable, warships of Greece.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The Hellenic fleet, consisting of the three battleships _Hydra, Psara_, and _Spetsai_, and three modern cruisers built by the Italian firm of Ansaldo, did not hesitate to put to sea, and now at less than seven miles apart the rival fleets prepared for the opening stages of the conflict.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Straining and grinding at their utmost speed of nine knots were four Turkish battleships--the _Azizieh_, _Mahmoudieh_, _Orkanieh_, and _Osmanieh_, while on their flanks were the cruisers _Abdul Medjid, Fezibahri_, and _Hamidieh_, compelled, for defensive purposes, to reduce their speed to that of their consorts.

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

From this reading THE MISSING WIRELESS GEAR THE narrow waters of the strait between Negropont and Andros presented an unwonted spectacle to the crew of the _Olive Branch_ as they stood at general quarters.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Straining and grinding at their utmost speed of nine knots were four Turkish battleships--the _Azizieh_, _Mahmoudieh_, _Orkanieh_, and _Osmanieh_, while on their flanks were the cruisers _Abdul Medjid, Fezibahri_, and _Hamidieh_, compelled, for defensive purposes, to reduce their speed to that of their consorts.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE MISSING WIRELESS GEAR THE narrow waters of the strait between Negropont and Andros presented an unwonted spectacle to the crew of the _Olive Branch_ as they stood at general quarters.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The Hellenic fleet, consisting of the three battleships _Hydra, Psara_, and _Spetsai_, and three modern cruisers built by the Italian firm of Ansaldo, did not hesitate to put to sea, and now at less than seven miles apart the rival fleets prepared for the opening stages of the conflict.

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

From this reading THE MISSING WIRELESS GEAR THE narrow waters of the strait between Negropont and Andros presented an unwonted spectacle to the crew of the _Olive Branch_ as they stood at general quarters.

an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling

From this reading At her utmost speed the _Olive Branch_ dashed in between the fleets, a huge white flag flying from the truck of a forty-foot spar lashed to her diminutive signalling mast.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading By dint of strenuous exertions--so incomprehensible to the kismet-abiding Turk--the battleships had been cleaned of the deposit of barnacles that had encrusted their hulls during years of idleness in the Golden Horn, and were about to try conclusions with the smaller, yet more serviceable, warships of Greece.

a native or inhabitant of Turkey

From this reading By dint of strenuous exertions--so incomprehensible to the kismet-abiding Turk--the battleships had been cleaned of the deposit of barnacles that had encrusted their hulls during years of idleness in the Golden Horn, and were about to try conclusions with the smaller, yet more serviceable, warships of Greece.

of or relating to or characteristic of Turkey or its people or language

From this reading Straining and grinding at their utmost speed of nine knots were four Turkish battleships--the _Azizieh_, _Mahmoudieh_, _Orkanieh_, and _Osmanieh_, while on their flanks were the cruisers _Abdul Medjid, Fezibahri_, and _Hamidieh_, compelled, for defensive purposes, to reduce their speed to that of their consorts.

unaccustomed or unusual

From this reading THE MISSING WIRELESS GEAR THE narrow waters of the strait between Negropont and Andros presented an unwonted spectacle to the crew of the _Olive Branch_ as they stood at general quarters.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading Straining and grinding at their utmost speed of nine knots were four Turkish battleships--the _Azizieh_, _Mahmoudieh_, _Orkanieh_, and _Osmanieh_, while on their flanks were the cruisers _Abdul Medjid, Fezibahri_, and _Hamidieh_, compelled, for defensive purposes, to reduce their speed to that of their consorts.

plural of “warship” — a government ship that is available for waging war

From this reading By dint of strenuous exertions--so incomprehensible to the kismet-abiding Turk--the battleships had been cleaned of the deposit of barnacles that had encrusted their hulls during years of idleness in the Golden Horn, and were about to try conclusions with the smaller, yet more serviceable, warships of Greece.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading THE MISSING WIRELESS GEAR THE narrow waters of the strait between Negropont and Andros presented an unwonted spectacle to the crew of the _Olive Branch_ as they stood at general quarters.

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

From this reading Straining and grinding at their utmost speed of nine knots were four Turkish battleships--the _Azizieh_, _Mahmoudieh_, _Orkanieh_, and _Osmanieh_, while on their flanks were the cruisers _Abdul Medjid, Fezibahri_, and _Hamidieh_, compelled, for defensive purposes, to reduce their speed to that of their consorts.

during the time that

From this reading Straining and grinding at their utmost speed of nine knots were four Turkish battleships--the _Azizieh_, _Mahmoudieh_, _Orkanieh_, and _Osmanieh_, while on their flanks were the cruisers _Abdul Medjid, Fezibahri_, and _Hamidieh_, compelled, for defensive purposes, to reduce their speed to that of their consorts.

a Caucasian

From this reading At her utmost speed the _Olive Branch_ dashed in between the fleets, a huge white flag flying from the truck of a forty-foot spar lashed to her diminutive signalling mast.

medium for communication

From this reading THE MISSING WIRELESS GEAR THE narrow waters of the strait between Negropont and Andros presented an unwonted spectacle to the crew of the _Olive Branch_ as they stood at general quarters.

in the company of; together with

From this reading By dint of strenuous exertions--so incomprehensible to the kismet-abiding Turk--the battleships had been cleaned of the deposit of barnacles that had encrusted their hulls during years of idleness in the Golden Horn, and were about to try conclusions with the smaller, yet more serviceable, warships of Greece.

a late time of life

From this reading By dint of strenuous exertions--so incomprehensible to the kismet-abiding Turk--the battleships had been cleaned of the deposit of barnacles that had encrusted their hulls during years of idleness in the Golden Horn, and were about to try conclusions with the smaller, yet more serviceable, warships of Greece.

but in spite of that

From this reading By dint of strenuous exertions--so incomprehensible to the kismet-abiding Turk--the battleships had been cleaned of the deposit of barnacles that had encrusted their hulls during years of idleness in the Golden Horn, and were about to try conclusions with the smaller, yet more serviceable, warships of Greece.