Chapter XIX

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

From this reading The _Capella_ was to proceed to Rendezvous Y, which according to Admiralty instructions was off Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, where a flotilla of small craft was patrolling day and night, as a precautionary measure in the unlikely event of any hostile craft forcing the formidable defences of the western entrance to the Solent.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading The _Capella_ was to proceed to Rendezvous Y, which according to Admiralty instructions was off Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, where a flotilla of small craft was patrolling day and night, as a precautionary measure in the unlikely event of any hostile craft forcing the formidable defences of the western entrance to the Solent.

the department in charge of the navy (as in Great Britain)

From this reading The _Capella_ was to proceed to Rendezvous Y, which according to Admiralty instructions was off Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, where a flotilla of small craft was patrolling day and night, as a precautionary measure in the unlikely event of any hostile craft forcing the formidable defences of the western entrance to the Solent.

(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 The meaning of the message was plain to all on board.

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

From this reading The _Capella_ was to proceed to Rendezvous Y, which according to Admiralty instructions was off Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, where a flotilla of small craft was patrolling day and night, as a precautionary measure in the unlikely event of any hostile craft forcing the formidable defences of the western entrance to the Solent.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The _Capella_ was to proceed to Rendezvous Y, which according to Admiralty instructions was off Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, where a flotilla of small craft was patrolling day and night, as a precautionary measure in the unlikely event of any hostile craft forcing the formidable defences of the western entrance to the Solent.

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

From this reading The _Capella_ was to proceed to Rendezvous Y, which according to Admiralty instructions was off Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, where a flotilla of small craft was patrolling day and night, as a precautionary measure in the unlikely event of any hostile craft forcing the formidable defences of the western entrance to the Solent.

being joined in close association

From this reading _Capella_ to be temporarily attached to Western Inner Patrol."

look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading _Capella_ received the following order by wireless:-- "Await relief by _Taurus_, then proceed to Rendezvous Y, Portsmouth Command.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading _Capella_ to be temporarily attached to Western Inner Patrol."

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading The meaning of the message was plain to all on board.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Capella_ received the following order by wireless:-- "Await relief by _Taurus_, then proceed to Rendezvous Y, Portsmouth Command.

the brightest star in Auriga

From this reading _Capella_ received the following order by wireless:-- "Await relief by _Taurus_, then proceed to Rendezvous Y, Portsmouth Command.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading _Capella_ received the following order by wireless:-- "Await relief by _Taurus_, then proceed to Rendezvous Y, Portsmouth Command.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading The _Capella_ was to proceed to Rendezvous Y, which according to Admiralty instructions was off Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, where a flotilla of small craft was patrolling day and night, as a precautionary measure in the unlikely event of any hostile craft forcing the formidable defences of the western entrance to the Solent.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The _Capella_ was to proceed to Rendezvous Y, which according to Admiralty instructions was off Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, where a flotilla of small craft was patrolling day and night, as a precautionary measure in the unlikely event of any hostile craft forcing the formidable defences of the western entrance to the Solent.

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

From this reading The _Capella_ was to proceed to Rendezvous Y, which according to Admiralty instructions was off Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, where a flotilla of small craft was patrolling day and night, as a precautionary measure in the unlikely event of any hostile craft forcing the formidable defences of the western entrance to the Solent.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading The _Capella_ was to proceed to Rendezvous Y, which according to Admiralty instructions was off Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, where a flotilla of small craft was patrolling day and night, as a precautionary measure in the unlikely event of any hostile craft forcing the formidable defences of the western entrance to the Solent.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading The _Capella_ was to proceed to Rendezvous Y, which according to Admiralty instructions was off Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, where a flotilla of small craft was patrolling day and night, as a precautionary measure in the unlikely event of any hostile craft forcing the formidable defences of the western entrance to the Solent.

a United States Navy fleet consisting of two or more squadrons of small warships

From this reading The _Capella_ was to proceed to Rendezvous Y, which according to Admiralty instructions was off Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, where a flotilla of small craft was patrolling day and night, as a precautionary measure in the unlikely event of any hostile craft forcing the formidable defences of the western entrance to the Solent.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading _Capella_ received the following order by wireless:-- "Await relief by _Taurus_, then proceed to Rendezvous Y, Portsmouth Command.

-ing form of “force” — to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means

From this reading The _Capella_ was to proceed to Rendezvous Y, which according to Admiralty instructions was off Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, where a flotilla of small craft was patrolling day and night, as a precautionary measure in the unlikely event of any hostile craft forcing the formidable defences of the western entrance to the Solent.

extremely impressive in strength or excellence

From this reading The _Capella_ was to proceed to Rendezvous Y, which according to Admiralty instructions was off Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, where a flotilla of small craft was patrolling day and night, as a precautionary measure in the unlikely event of any hostile craft forcing the formidable defences of the western entrance to the Solent.

the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day

From this reading That Friday Night Three hours later H.M.S.

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading That Friday Night Three hours later H.M.S.

characterized by enmity or ill will

From this reading The _Capella_ was to proceed to Rendezvous Y, which according to Admiralty instructions was off Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, where a flotilla of small craft was patrolling day and night, as a precautionary measure in the unlikely event of any hostile craft forcing the formidable defences of the western entrance to the Solent.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading That Friday Night Three hours later H.M.S.

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

From this reading The _Capella_ was to proceed to Rendezvous Y, which according to Admiralty instructions was off Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, where a flotilla of small craft was patrolling day and night, as a precautionary measure in the unlikely event of any hostile craft forcing the formidable defences of the western entrance to the Solent.

located inward

From this reading _Capella_ to be temporarily attached to Western Inner Patrol."

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading The _Capella_ was to proceed to Rendezvous Y, which according to Admiralty instructions was off Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, where a flotilla of small craft was patrolling day and night, as a precautionary measure in the unlikely event of any hostile craft forcing the formidable defences of the western entrance to the Solent.

a small island

From this reading The _Capella_ was to proceed to Rendezvous Y, which according to Admiralty instructions was off Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, where a flotilla of small craft was patrolling day and night, as a precautionary measure in the unlikely event of any hostile craft forcing the formidable defences of the western entrance to the Solent.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading That Friday Night Three hours later H.M.S.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading That Friday Night Three hours later H.M.S.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading The meaning of the message was plain to all on board.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading The _Capella_ was to proceed to Rendezvous Y, which according to Admiralty instructions was off Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, where a flotilla of small craft was patrolling day and night, as a precautionary measure in the unlikely event of any hostile craft forcing the formidable defences of the western entrance to the Solent.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading The meaning of the message was plain to all on board.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading That Friday Night Three hours later H.M.S.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The meaning of the message was plain to all on board.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The _Capella_ was to proceed to Rendezvous Y, which according to Admiralty instructions was off Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, where a flotilla of small craft was patrolling day and night, as a precautionary measure in the unlikely event of any hostile craft forcing the formidable defences of the western entrance to the Solent.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The meaning of the message was plain to all on board.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading _Capella_ received the following order by wireless:-- "Await relief by _Taurus_, then proceed to Rendezvous Y, Portsmouth Command.

a detachment used for security or reconnaissance

From this reading _Capella_ to be temporarily attached to Western Inner Patrol."

inflected form of “patrol” — maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol

From this reading The _Capella_ was to proceed to Rendezvous Y, which according to Admiralty instructions was off Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, where a flotilla of small craft was patrolling day and night, as a precautionary measure in the unlikely event of any hostile craft forcing the formidable defences of the western entrance to the Solent.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading The meaning of the message was plain to all on board.

a port city in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River opposite Norfolk; naval base; shipyards

From this reading _Capella_ received the following order by wireless:-- "Await relief by _Taurus_, then proceed to Rendezvous Y, Portsmouth Command.

taken in advance to protect against possible danger or failure

From this reading The _Capella_ was to proceed to Rendezvous Y, which according to Admiralty instructions was off Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, where a flotilla of small craft was patrolling day and night, as a precautionary measure in the unlikely event of any hostile craft forcing the formidable defences of the western entrance to the Solent.

continue talking

From this reading _Capella_ received the following order by wireless:-- "Await relief by _Taurus_, then proceed to Rendezvous Y, Portsmouth Command.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading _Capella_ received the following order by wireless:-- "Await relief by _Taurus_, then proceed to Rendezvous Y, Portsmouth Command.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading _Capella_ received the following order by wireless:-- "Await relief by _Taurus_, then proceed to Rendezvous Y, Portsmouth Command.

a meeting planned at a certain time and place

From this reading _Capella_ received the following order by wireless:-- "Await relief by _Taurus_, then proceed to Rendezvous Y, Portsmouth Command.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading That Friday Night Three hours later H.M.S.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The _Capella_ was to proceed to Rendezvous Y, which according to Admiralty instructions was off Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, where a flotilla of small craft was patrolling day and night, as a precautionary measure in the unlikely event of any hostile craft forcing the formidable defences of the western entrance to the Solent.

a strait of the English Channel between the coast of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight

From this reading The _Capella_ was to proceed to Rendezvous Y, which according to Admiralty instructions was off Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, where a flotilla of small craft was patrolling day and night, as a precautionary measure in the unlikely event of any hostile craft forcing the formidable defences of the western entrance to the Solent.

Venezuelan master terrorist raised by a Marxist-Leninist father; trained and worked with many terrorist groups (born in 1949)

From this reading _Capella_ received the following order by wireless:-- "Await relief by _Taurus_, then proceed to Rendezvous Y, Portsmouth Command.

for a limited time only; not permanently

From this reading _Capella_ to be temporarily attached to Western Inner Patrol."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That Friday Night Three hours later H.M.S.

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

From this reading _Capella_ received the following order by wireless:-- "Await relief by _Taurus_, then proceed to Rendezvous Y, Portsmouth Command.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading _Capella_ received the following order by wireless:-- "Await relief by _Taurus_, then proceed to Rendezvous Y, Portsmouth Command.

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

From this reading That Friday Night Three hours later H.M.S.

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

From this reading _Capella_ received the following order by wireless:-- "Await relief by _Taurus_, then proceed to Rendezvous Y, Portsmouth Command.

not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred

From this reading The _Capella_ was to proceed to Rendezvous Y, which according to Admiralty instructions was off Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, where a flotilla of small craft was patrolling day and night, as a precautionary measure in the unlikely event of any hostile craft forcing the formidable defences of the western entrance to the Solent.

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

From this reading The meaning of the message was plain to all on board.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading _Capella_ to be temporarily attached to Western Inner Patrol."

in or at the place that

From this reading The _Capella_ was to proceed to Rendezvous Y, which according to Admiralty instructions was off Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, where a flotilla of small craft was patrolling day and night, as a precautionary measure in the unlikely event of any hostile craft forcing the formidable defences of the western entrance to the Solent.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The _Capella_ was to proceed to Rendezvous Y, which according to Admiralty instructions was off Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, where a flotilla of small craft was patrolling day and night, as a precautionary measure in the unlikely event of any hostile craft forcing the formidable defences of the western entrance to the Solent.

a human being; “wight” is an archaic term

From this reading The _Capella_ was to proceed to Rendezvous Y, which according to Admiralty instructions was off Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, where a flotilla of small craft was patrolling day and night, as a precautionary measure in the unlikely event of any hostile craft forcing the formidable defences of the western entrance to the Solent.

medium for communication

From this reading _Capella_ received the following order by wireless:-- "Await relief by _Taurus_, then proceed to Rendezvous Y, Portsmouth Command.

a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys

From this reading _Capella_ received the following order by wireless:-- "Await relief by _Taurus_, then proceed to Rendezvous Y, Portsmouth Command.

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

From this reading The _Capella_ was to proceed to Rendezvous Y, which according to Admiralty instructions was off Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, where a flotilla of small craft was patrolling day and night, as a precautionary measure in the unlikely event of any hostile craft forcing the formidable defences of the western entrance to the Solent.