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From this reading The damage done was found, on examination, to be limited to a space extending 30 feet from the bows.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Although the dry docks were in use, accommodation was quickly found for the damaged cruiser by the simple expedient of floating out a battleship that was being cleaned and recoated with anti-fouling composition.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading Since speed is an absolute necessity for efficiency in war-time, it was the practice to dock all the ships of the battle-cruiser and armoured cruiser class in rotation, the margin of safety being sufficient to allow this to be done without impairing the strength of the squadrons.
accommodationnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃən/
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading Although the dry docks were in use, accommodation was quickly found for the damaged cruiser by the simple expedient of floating out a battleship that was being cleaned and recoated with anti-fouling composition.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading "Shrap" It was late in the afternoon when the _Oxford_ arrived, under her own steam, at Rosyth.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading By the aid of powerful arc-lamps the dockyard hands took the crippled _Oxford_ into dock, and, the caisson having been replaced, the water was quickly pumped out.
(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 Since speed is an absolute necessity for efficiency in war-time, it was the practice to dock all the ships of the battle-cruiser and armoured cruiser class in rotation, the margin of safety being sufficient to allow this to be done without impairing the strength of the squadrons.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Since speed is an absolute necessity for efficiency in war-time, it was the practice to dock all the ships of the battle-cruiser and armoured cruiser class in rotation, the margin of safety being sufficient to allow this to be done without impairing the strength of the squadrons.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although the dry docks were in use, accommodation was quickly found for the damaged cruiser by the simple expedient of floating out a battleship that was being cleaned and recoated with anti-fouling composition.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Since speed is an absolute necessity for efficiency in war-time, it was the practice to dock all the ships of the battle-cruiser and armoured cruiser class in rotation, the margin of safety being sufficient to allow this to be done without impairing the strength of the squadrons.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although the dry docks were in use, accommodation was quickly found for the damaged cruiser by the simple expedient of floating out a battleship that was being cleaned and recoated with anti-fouling composition.
anti-fouling
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From this reading Although the dry docks were in use, accommodation was quickly found for the damaged cruiser by the simple expedient of floating out a battleship that was being cleaned and recoated with anti-fouling composition.
arc-lamps
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From this reading By the aid of powerful arc-lamps the dockyard hands took the crippled _Oxford_ into dock, and, the caisson having been replaced, the water was quickly pumped out.
armouredadjective
used of animals; provided with protective covering
From this reading Since speed is an absolute necessity for efficiency in war-time, it was the practice to dock all the ships of the battle-cruiser and armoured cruiser class in rotation, the margin of safety being sufficient to allow this to be done without impairing the strength of the squadrons.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading "Shrap" It was late in the afternoon when the _Oxford_ arrived, under her own steam, at Rosyth.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Shrap" It was late in the afternoon when the _Oxford_ arrived, under her own steam, at Rosyth.
battle-cruiser
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From this reading Since speed is an absolute necessity for efficiency in war-time, it was the practice to dock all the ships of the battle-cruiser and armoured cruiser class in rotation, the margin of safety being sufficient to allow this to be done without impairing the strength of the squadrons.
battleshipnounUS /ˈbætəlʃɪp/
large and heavily armoured warship
From this reading Although the dry docks were in use, accommodation was quickly found for the damaged cruiser by the simple expedient of floating out a battleship that was being cleaned and recoated with anti-fouling composition.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Since speed is an absolute necessity for efficiency in war-time, it was the practice to dock all the ships of the battle-cruiser and armoured cruiser class in rotation, the margin of safety being sufficient to allow this to be done without impairing the strength of the squadrons.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading By the aid of powerful arc-lamps the dockyard hands took the crippled _Oxford_ into dock, and, the caisson having been replaced, the water was quickly pumped out.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Although the dry docks were in use, accommodation was quickly found for the damaged cruiser by the simple expedient of floating out a battleship that was being cleaned and recoated with anti-fouling composition.
bowsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading The damage done was found, on examination, to be limited to a space extending 30 feet from the bows.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Although the dry docks were in use, accommodation was quickly found for the damaged cruiser by the simple expedient of floating out a battleship that was being cleaned and recoated with anti-fouling composition.
caissonnounUS /ˈkeɪsən/
an ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome
From this reading By the aid of powerful arc-lamps the dockyard hands took the crippled _Oxford_ into dock, and, the caisson having been replaced, the water was quickly pumped out.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Since speed is an absolute necessity for efficiency in war-time, it was the practice to dock all the ships of the battle-cruiser and armoured cruiser class in rotation, the margin of safety being sufficient to allow this to be done without impairing the strength of the squadrons.
cleanedverbUS /kliːnd/
past form of “clean” — make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
From this reading Although the dry docks were in use, accommodation was quickly found for the damaged cruiser by the simple expedient of floating out a battleship that was being cleaned and recoated with anti-fouling composition.
compositionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃən/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading Although the dry docks were in use, accommodation was quickly found for the damaged cruiser by the simple expedient of floating out a battleship that was being cleaned and recoated with anti-fouling composition.
crippledadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪpəld/
disabled in the feet or legs
From this reading By the aid of powerful arc-lamps the dockyard hands took the crippled _Oxford_ into dock, and, the caisson having been replaced, the water was quickly pumped out.
cruisernounUS /ˈkruːzər/
a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters
From this reading Although the dry docks were in use, accommodation was quickly found for the damaged cruiser by the simple expedient of floating out a battleship that was being cleaned and recoated with anti-fouling composition.
damagenounUS /ˈdæmədʒ/
the occurrence of a change for the worse
From this reading The damage done was found, on examination, to be limited to a space extending 30 feet from the bows.
damagedadjectiveUS /ˈdæmədʒd/
harmed or injured or spoiled
From this reading Although the dry docks were in use, accommodation was quickly found for the damaged cruiser by the simple expedient of floating out a battleship that was being cleaned and recoated with anti-fouling composition.
docknounUS /dɑːk/
an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading Since speed is an absolute necessity for efficiency in war-time, it was the practice to dock all the ships of the battle-cruiser and armoured cruiser class in rotation, the margin of safety being sufficient to allow this to be done without impairing the strength of the squadrons.
docksnounUS /dɑːks/
plural of “dock” — an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading Although the dry docks were in use, accommodation was quickly found for the damaged cruiser by the simple expedient of floating out a battleship that was being cleaned and recoated with anti-fouling composition.
dockyardnounUS /ˈdɑːkjɑːrd/
an establishment on the waterfront where vessels are built or fitted out or repaired
From this reading By the aid of powerful arc-lamps the dockyard hands took the crippled _Oxford_ into dock, and, the caisson having been replaced, the water was quickly pumped out.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Since speed is an absolute necessity for efficiency in war-time, it was the practice to dock all the ships of the battle-cruiser and armoured cruiser class in rotation, the margin of safety being sufficient to allow this to be done without impairing the strength of the squadrons.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading Although the dry docks were in use, accommodation was quickly found for the damaged cruiser by the simple expedient of floating out a battleship that was being cleaned and recoated with anti-fouling composition.
efficiencynounUS /ɪˈfɪʃənsi/
the ratio of the output to the input of any system
From this reading Since speed is an absolute necessity for efficiency in war-time, it was the practice to dock all the ships of the battle-cruiser and armoured cruiser class in rotation, the margin of safety being sufficient to allow this to be done without impairing the strength of the squadrons.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading The damage done was found, on examination, to be limited to a space extending 30 feet from the bows.
expedientadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspiːdiənt/
serving to promote your interest
From this reading Although the dry docks were in use, accommodation was quickly found for the damaged cruiser by the simple expedient of floating out a battleship that was being cleaned and recoated with anti-fouling composition.
extendingverbUS /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading The damage done was found, on examination, to be limited to a space extending 30 feet from the bows.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The damage done was found, on examination, to be limited to a space extending 30 feet from the bows.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading Although the dry docks were in use, accommodation was quickly found for the damaged cruiser by the simple expedient of floating out a battleship that was being cleaned and recoated with anti-fouling composition.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Although the dry docks were in use, accommodation was quickly found for the damaged cruiser by the simple expedient of floating out a battleship that was being cleaned and recoated with anti-fouling composition.
set up or found
From this reading Although the dry docks were in use, accommodation was quickly found for the damaged cruiser by the simple expedient of floating out a battleship that was being cleaned and recoated with anti-fouling composition.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The damage done was found, on examination, to be limited to a space extending 30 feet from the bows.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading By the aid of powerful arc-lamps the dockyard hands took the crippled _Oxford_ into dock, and, the caisson having been replaced, the water was quickly pumped out.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading By the aid of powerful arc-lamps the dockyard hands took the crippled _Oxford_ into dock, and, the caisson having been replaced, the water was quickly pumped out.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Shrap" It was late in the afternoon when the _Oxford_ arrived, under her own steam, at Rosyth.
impairingverbUS /ˌɪmˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “impair” — make worse or less effective
From this reading Since speed is an absolute necessity for efficiency in war-time, it was the practice to dock all the ships of the battle-cruiser and armoured cruiser class in rotation, the margin of safety being sufficient to allow this to be done without impairing the strength of the squadrons.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Shrap" It was late in the afternoon when the _Oxford_ arrived, under her own steam, at Rosyth.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading By the aid of powerful arc-lamps the dockyard hands took the crippled _Oxford_ into dock, and, the caisson having been replaced, the water was quickly pumped out.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Since speed is an absolute necessity for efficiency in war-time, it was the practice to dock all the ships of the battle-cruiser and armoured cruiser class in rotation, the margin of safety being sufficient to allow this to be done without impairing the strength of the squadrons.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Shrap" It was late in the afternoon when the _Oxford_ arrived, under her own steam, at Rosyth.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading "Shrap" It was late in the afternoon when the _Oxford_ arrived, under her own steam, at Rosyth.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading The damage done was found, on examination, to be limited to a space extending 30 feet from the bows.
marginnounUS /ˈmɑːrdʒən/
the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary
From this reading Since speed is an absolute necessity for efficiency in war-time, it was the practice to dock all the ships of the battle-cruiser and armoured cruiser class in rotation, the margin of safety being sufficient to allow this to be done without impairing the strength of the squadrons.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Since speed is an absolute necessity for efficiency in war-time, it was the practice to dock all the ships of the battle-cruiser and armoured cruiser class in rotation, the margin of safety being sufficient to allow this to be done without impairing the strength of the squadrons.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Although the dry docks were in use, accommodation was quickly found for the damaged cruiser by the simple expedient of floating out a battleship that was being cleaned and recoated with anti-fouling composition.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The damage done was found, on examination, to be limited to a space extending 30 feet from the bows.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Although the dry docks were in use, accommodation was quickly found for the damaged cruiser by the simple expedient of floating out a battleship that was being cleaned and recoated with anti-fouling composition.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "Shrap" It was late in the afternoon when the _Oxford_ arrived, under her own steam, at Rosyth.
OxfordnounUS /ˈɑːksfərd/
a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University
From this reading "Shrap" It was late in the afternoon when the _Oxford_ arrived, under her own steam, at Rosyth.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading By the aid of powerful arc-lamps the dockyard hands took the crippled _Oxford_ into dock, and, the caisson having been replaced, the water was quickly pumped out.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Since speed is an absolute necessity for efficiency in war-time, it was the practice to dock all the ships of the battle-cruiser and armoured cruiser class in rotation, the margin of safety being sufficient to allow this to be done without impairing the strength of the squadrons.
pumpedadjectiveUS /pʌmpt/
tense with excitement and enthusiasm as from a rush of adrenaline
From this reading By the aid of powerful arc-lamps the dockyard hands took the crippled _Oxford_ into dock, and, the caisson having been replaced, the water was quickly pumped out.
with speed
From this reading Although the dry docks were in use, accommodation was quickly found for the damaged cruiser by the simple expedient of floating out a battleship that was being cleaned and recoated with anti-fouling composition.
recoated
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From this reading Although the dry docks were in use, accommodation was quickly found for the damaged cruiser by the simple expedient of floating out a battleship that was being cleaned and recoated with anti-fouling composition.
replacedverbUS /ˌriːˈpleɪst/
past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
From this reading By the aid of powerful arc-lamps the dockyard hands took the crippled _Oxford_ into dock, and, the caisson having been replaced, the water was quickly pumped out.
Rosyth
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From this reading "Shrap" It was late in the afternoon when the _Oxford_ arrived, under her own steam, at Rosyth.
rotationnounUS /roʊˈteɪʃən/
the act of rotating as if on an axis
From this reading Since speed is an absolute necessity for efficiency in war-time, it was the practice to dock all the ships of the battle-cruiser and armoured cruiser class in rotation, the margin of safety being sufficient to allow this to be done without impairing the strength of the squadrons.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading Since speed is an absolute necessity for efficiency in war-time, it was the practice to dock all the ships of the battle-cruiser and armoured cruiser class in rotation, the margin of safety being sufficient to allow this to be done without impairing the strength of the squadrons.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading Since speed is an absolute necessity for efficiency in war-time, it was the practice to dock all the ships of the battle-cruiser and armoured cruiser class in rotation, the margin of safety being sufficient to allow this to be done without impairing the strength of the squadrons.
Shrap
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From this reading "Shrap" It was late in the afternoon when the _Oxford_ arrived, under her own steam, at Rosyth.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Although the dry docks were in use, accommodation was quickly found for the damaged cruiser by the simple expedient of floating out a battleship that was being cleaned and recoated with anti-fouling composition.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since speed is an absolute necessity for efficiency in war-time, it was the practice to dock all the ships of the battle-cruiser and armoured cruiser class in rotation, the margin of safety being sufficient to allow this to be done without impairing the strength of the squadrons.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The damage done was found, on examination, to be limited to a space extending 30 feet from the bows.
move hurridly
From this reading Since speed is an absolute necessity for efficiency in war-time, it was the practice to dock all the ships of the battle-cruiser and armoured cruiser class in rotation, the margin of safety being sufficient to allow this to be done without impairing the strength of the squadrons.
squadronsnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrənz/
plural of “squadron” — a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading Since speed is an absolute necessity for efficiency in war-time, it was the practice to dock all the ships of the battle-cruiser and armoured cruiser class in rotation, the margin of safety being sufficient to allow this to be done without impairing the strength of the squadrons.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading "Shrap" It was late in the afternoon when the _Oxford_ arrived, under her own steam, at Rosyth.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Since speed is an absolute necessity for efficiency in war-time, it was the practice to dock all the ships of the battle-cruiser and armoured cruiser class in rotation, the margin of safety being sufficient to allow this to be done without impairing the strength of the squadrons.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Since speed is an absolute necessity for efficiency in war-time, it was the practice to dock all the ships of the battle-cruiser and armoured cruiser class in rotation, the margin of safety being sufficient to allow this to be done without impairing the strength of the squadrons.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although the dry docks were in use, accommodation was quickly found for the damaged cruiser by the simple expedient of floating out a battleship that was being cleaned and recoated with anti-fouling composition.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Shrap" It was late in the afternoon when the _Oxford_ arrived, under her own steam, at Rosyth.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Since speed is an absolute necessity for efficiency in war-time, it was the practice to dock all the ships of the battle-cruiser and armoured cruiser class in rotation, the margin of safety being sufficient to allow this to be done without impairing the strength of the squadrons.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Since speed is an absolute necessity for efficiency in war-time, it was the practice to dock all the ships of the battle-cruiser and armoured cruiser class in rotation, the margin of safety being sufficient to allow this to be done without impairing the strength of the squadrons.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading By the aid of powerful arc-lamps the dockyard hands took the crippled _Oxford_ into dock, and, the caisson having been replaced, the water was quickly pumped out.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "Shrap" It was late in the afternoon when the _Oxford_ arrived, under her own steam, at Rosyth.
the act of using
From this reading Although the dry docks were in use, accommodation was quickly found for the damaged cruiser by the simple expedient of floating out a battleship that was being cleaned and recoated with anti-fouling composition.
war-time
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From this reading Since speed is an absolute necessity for efficiency in war-time, it was the practice to dock all the ships of the battle-cruiser and armoured cruiser class in rotation, the margin of safety being sufficient to allow this to be done without impairing the strength of the squadrons.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Shrap" It was late in the afternoon when the _Oxford_ arrived, under her own steam, at Rosyth.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading By the aid of powerful arc-lamps the dockyard hands took the crippled _Oxford_ into dock, and, the caisson having been replaced, the water was quickly pumped out.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Although the dry docks were in use, accommodation was quickly found for the damaged cruiser by the simple expedient of floating out a battleship that was being cleaned and recoated with anti-fouling composition.
at the time that
From this reading "Shrap" It was late in the afternoon when the _Oxford_ arrived, under her own steam, at Rosyth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Although the dry docks were in use, accommodation was quickly found for the damaged cruiser by the simple expedient of floating out a battleship that was being cleaned and recoated with anti-fouling composition.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Since speed is an absolute necessity for efficiency in war-time, it was the practice to dock all the ships of the battle-cruiser and armoured cruiser class in rotation, the margin of safety being sufficient to allow this to be done without impairing the strength of the squadrons.
