Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading Presently she heard the Spanish batteries on Point Cavite fire a heavy shot--then a second one; and a few minutes later she saw flames of fire and smoke belching forth from the starboard sides of Dewey's entire squadron.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Then the Spanish fleet, lying off of Point Cavite, commenced a united and simultaneous action.

later than; following

From this reading AVENGED HER LOVER'S DEATH After Dewey's fleet had passed the island and entered the bay, proper, Marie crept up to the top of the cliff and awaited the results.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Shells rent the air; the men on both fleets cheered as they beheld the effect on the enemy of a well-directed shot; smoke-begrimed gunners, with the perspiration washing light-colored furrows down their manly cheeks, stood at their guns and worked like demons as they swabbed their cannon and crowded into them shot after shot.

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

From this reading AVENGED HER LOVER'S DEATH After Dewey's fleet had passed the island and entered the bay, proper, Marie crept up to the top of the cliff and awaited the results.

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

From this reading As she sat there shivering with fright, day began to dawn.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Shells rent the air; the men on both fleets cheered as they beheld the effect on the enemy of a well-directed shot; smoke-begrimed gunners, with the perspiration washing light-colored furrows down their manly cheeks, stood at their guns and worked like demons as they swabbed their cannon and crowded into them shot after shot.

for which vengeance has been taken

From this reading AVENGED HER LOVER'S DEATH After Dewey's fleet had passed the island and entered the bay, proper, Marie crept up to the top of the cliff and awaited the results.

expected hopefully

From this reading AVENGED HER LOVER'S DEATH After Dewey's fleet had passed the island and entered the bay, proper, Marie crept up to the top of the cliff and awaited the results.

plural of “battery” — group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place

From this reading Presently she heard the Spanish batteries on Point Cavite fire a heavy shot--then a second one; and a few minutes later she saw flames of fire and smoke belching forth from the starboard sides of Dewey's entire squadron.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading AVENGED HER LOVER'S DEATH After Dewey's fleet had passed the island and entered the bay, proper, Marie crept up to the top of the cliff and awaited the results.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading As she sat there shivering with fright, day began to dawn.

inflected form of “behold” — see with attention

From this reading Shells rent the air; the men on both fleets cheered as they beheld the effect on the enemy of a well-directed shot; smoke-begrimed gunners, with the perspiration washing light-colored furrows down their manly cheeks, stood at their guns and worked like demons as they swabbed their cannon and crowded into them shot after shot.

the forceful expulsion of something from inside

From this reading Presently she heard the Spanish batteries on Point Cavite fire a heavy shot--then a second one; and a few minutes later she saw flames of fire and smoke belching forth from the starboard sides of Dewey's entire squadron.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Shells rent the air; the men on both fleets cheered as they beheld the effect on the enemy of a well-directed shot; smoke-begrimed gunners, with the perspiration washing light-colored furrows down their manly cheeks, stood at their guns and worked like demons as they swabbed their cannon and crowded into them shot after shot.

a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels

From this reading Shells rent the air; the men on both fleets cheered as they beheld the effect on the enemy of a well-directed shot; smoke-begrimed gunners, with the perspiration washing light-colored furrows down their manly cheeks, stood at their guns and worked like demons as they swabbed their cannon and crowded into them shot after shot.

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

From this reading Presently she heard the Spanish batteries on Point Cavite fire a heavy shot--then a second one; and a few minutes later she saw flames of fire and smoke belching forth from the starboard sides of Dewey's entire squadron.

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading Shells rent the air; the men on both fleets cheered as they beheld the effect on the enemy of a well-directed shot; smoke-begrimed gunners, with the perspiration washing light-colored furrows down their manly cheeks, stood at their guns and worked like demons as they swabbed their cannon and crowded into them shot after shot.

past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to

From this reading Shells rent the air; the men on both fleets cheered as they beheld the effect on the enemy of a well-directed shot; smoke-begrimed gunners, with the perspiration washing light-colored furrows down their manly cheeks, stood at their guns and worked like demons as they swabbed their cannon and crowded into them shot after shot.

a steep high face of rock

From this reading AVENGED HER LOVER'S DEATH After Dewey's fleet had passed the island and entered the bay, proper, Marie crept up to the top of the cliff and awaited the results.

past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Then the Spanish fleet, lying off of Point Cavite, commenced a united and simultaneous action.

inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading AVENGED HER LOVER'S DEATH After Dewey's fleet had passed the island and entered the bay, proper, Marie crept up to the top of the cliff and awaited the results.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading Shells rent the air; the men on both fleets cheered as they beheld the effect on the enemy of a well-directed shot; smoke-begrimed gunners, with the perspiration washing light-colored furrows down their manly cheeks, stood at their guns and worked like demons as they swabbed their cannon and crowded into them shot after shot.

the first light of day

From this reading As she sat there shivering with fright, day began to dawn.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading As she sat there shivering with fright, day began to dawn.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading AVENGED HER LOVER'S DEATH After Dewey's fleet had passed the island and entered the bay, proper, Marie crept up to the top of the cliff and awaited the results.

plural of “demon” — an evil supernatural being

From this reading Shells rent the air; the men on both fleets cheered as they beheld the effect on the enemy of a well-directed shot; smoke-begrimed gunners, with the perspiration washing light-colored furrows down their manly cheeks, stood at their guns and worked like demons as they swabbed their cannon and crowded into them shot after shot.

possessive form of “dewey” — United States librarian who founded the decimal system of classification (1851-1931)

From this reading AVENGED HER LOVER'S DEATH After Dewey's fleet had passed the island and entered the bay, proper, Marie crept up to the top of the cliff and awaited the results.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Shells rent the air; the men on both fleets cheered as they beheld the effect on the enemy of a well-directed shot; smoke-begrimed gunners, with the perspiration washing light-colored furrows down their manly cheeks, stood at their guns and worked like demons as they swabbed their cannon and crowded into them shot after shot.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Shells rent the air; the men on both fleets cheered as they beheld the effect on the enemy of a well-directed shot; smoke-begrimed gunners, with the perspiration washing light-colored furrows down their manly cheeks, stood at their guns and worked like demons as they swabbed their cannon and crowded into them shot after shot.

an opposing military force

From this reading Shells rent the air; the men on both fleets cheered as they beheld the effect on the enemy of a well-directed shot; smoke-begrimed gunners, with the perspiration washing light-colored furrows down their manly cheeks, stood at their guns and worked like demons as they swabbed their cannon and crowded into them shot after shot.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading AVENGED HER LOVER'S DEATH After Dewey's fleet had passed the island and entered the bay, proper, Marie crept up to the top of the cliff and awaited the results.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading Presently she heard the Spanish batteries on Point Cavite fire a heavy shot--then a second one; and a few minutes later she saw flames of fire and smoke belching forth from the starboard sides of Dewey's entire squadron.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Presently she heard the Spanish batteries on Point Cavite fire a heavy shot--then a second one; and a few minutes later she saw flames of fire and smoke belching forth from the starboard sides of Dewey's entire squadron.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Presently she heard the Spanish batteries on Point Cavite fire a heavy shot--then a second one; and a few minutes later she saw flames of fire and smoke belching forth from the starboard sides of Dewey's entire squadron.

plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke

From this reading Presently she heard the Spanish batteries on Point Cavite fire a heavy shot--then a second one; and a few minutes later she saw flames of fire and smoke belching forth from the starboard sides of Dewey's entire squadron.

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading AVENGED HER LOVER'S DEATH After Dewey's fleet had passed the island and entered the bay, proper, Marie crept up to the top of the cliff and awaited the results.

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

From this reading Shells rent the air; the men on both fleets cheered as they beheld the effect on the enemy of a well-directed shot; smoke-begrimed gunners, with the perspiration washing light-colored furrows down their manly cheeks, stood at their guns and worked like demons as they swabbed their cannon and crowded into them shot after shot.

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

From this reading Presently she heard the Spanish batteries on Point Cavite fire a heavy shot--then a second one; and a few minutes later she saw flames of fire and smoke belching forth from the starboard sides of Dewey's entire squadron.

an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading As she sat there shivering with fright, day began to dawn.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Presently she heard the Spanish batteries on Point Cavite fire a heavy shot--then a second one; and a few minutes later she saw flames of fire and smoke belching forth from the starboard sides of Dewey's entire squadron.

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

From this reading Shells rent the air; the men on both fleets cheered as they beheld the effect on the enemy of a well-directed shot; smoke-begrimed gunners, with the perspiration washing light-colored furrows down their manly cheeks, stood at their guns and worked like demons as they swabbed their cannon and crowded into them shot after shot.

plural of “gunner” — a serviceman in the artillery

From this reading Shells rent the air; the men on both fleets cheered as they beheld the effect on the enemy of a well-directed shot; smoke-begrimed gunners, with the perspiration washing light-colored furrows down their manly cheeks, stood at their guns and worked like demons as they swabbed their cannon and crowded into them shot after shot.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading Shells rent the air; the men on both fleets cheered as they beheld the effect on the enemy of a well-directed shot; smoke-begrimed gunners, with the perspiration washing light-colored furrows down their manly cheeks, stood at their guns and worked like demons as they swabbed their cannon and crowded into them shot after shot.

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

From this reading AVENGED HER LOVER'S DEATH After Dewey's fleet had passed the island and entered the bay, proper, Marie crept up to the top of the cliff and awaited the results.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Presently she heard the Spanish batteries on Point Cavite fire a heavy shot--then a second one; and a few minutes later she saw flames of fire and smoke belching forth from the starboard sides of Dewey's entire squadron.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Presently she heard the Spanish batteries on Point Cavite fire a heavy shot--then a second one; and a few minutes later she saw flames of fire and smoke belching forth from the starboard sides of Dewey's entire squadron.

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

From this reading AVENGED HER LOVER'S DEATH After Dewey's fleet had passed the island and entered the bay, proper, Marie crept up to the top of the cliff and awaited the results.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Shells rent the air; the men on both fleets cheered as they beheld the effect on the enemy of a well-directed shot; smoke-begrimed gunners, with the perspiration washing light-colored furrows down their manly cheeks, stood at their guns and worked like demons as they swabbed their cannon and crowded into them shot after shot.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading AVENGED HER LOVER'S DEATH After Dewey's fleet had passed the island and entered the bay, proper, Marie crept up to the top of the cliff and awaited the results.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Presently she heard the Spanish batteries on Point Cavite fire a heavy shot--then a second one; and a few minutes later she saw flames of fire and smoke belching forth from the starboard sides of Dewey's entire squadron.

(used of color) having a relatively small amount of coloring agent

From this reading Shells rent the air; the men on both fleets cheered as they beheld the effect on the enemy of a well-directed shot; smoke-begrimed gunners, with the perspiration washing light-colored furrows down their manly cheeks, stood at their guns and worked like demons as they swabbed their cannon and crowded into them shot after shot.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Shells rent the air; the men on both fleets cheered as they beheld the effect on the enemy of a well-directed shot; smoke-begrimed gunners, with the perspiration washing light-colored furrows down their manly cheeks, stood at their guns and worked like demons as they swabbed their cannon and crowded into them shot after shot.

possessive form of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading AVENGED HER LOVER'S DEATH After Dewey's fleet had passed the island and entered the bay, proper, Marie crept up to the top of the cliff and awaited the results.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading Then the Spanish fleet, lying off of Point Cavite, commenced a united and simultaneous action.

possessing qualities befitting a man

From this reading Shells rent the air; the men on both fleets cheered as they beheld the effect on the enemy of a well-directed shot; smoke-begrimed gunners, with the perspiration washing light-colored furrows down their manly cheeks, stood at their guns and worked like demons as they swabbed their cannon and crowded into them shot after shot.

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

From this reading AVENGED HER LOVER'S DEATH After Dewey's fleet had passed the island and entered the bay, proper, Marie crept up to the top of the cliff and awaited the results.

the force of workers available

From this reading Shells rent the air; the men on both fleets cheered as they beheld the effect on the enemy of a well-directed shot; smoke-begrimed gunners, with the perspiration washing light-colored furrows down their manly cheeks, stood at their guns and worked like demons as they swabbed their cannon and crowded into them shot after shot.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Presently she heard the Spanish batteries on Point Cavite fire a heavy shot--then a second one; and a few minutes later she saw flames of fire and smoke belching forth from the starboard sides of Dewey's entire squadron.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AVENGED HER LOVER'S DEATH After Dewey's fleet had passed the island and entered the bay, proper, Marie crept up to the top of the cliff and awaited the results.

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

From this reading Then the Spanish fleet, lying off of Point Cavite, commenced a united and simultaneous action.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Presently she heard the Spanish batteries on Point Cavite fire a heavy shot--then a second one; and a few minutes later she saw flames of fire and smoke belching forth from the starboard sides of Dewey's entire squadron.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Presently she heard the Spanish batteries on Point Cavite fire a heavy shot--then a second one; and a few minutes later she saw flames of fire and smoke belching forth from the starboard sides of Dewey's entire squadron.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading AVENGED HER LOVER'S DEATH After Dewey's fleet had passed the island and entered the bay, proper, Marie crept up to the top of the cliff and awaited the results.

salty fluid secreted by sweat glands

From this reading Shells rent the air; the men on both fleets cheered as they beheld the effect on the enemy of a well-directed shot; smoke-begrimed gunners, with the perspiration washing light-colored furrows down their manly cheeks, stood at their guns and worked like demons as they swabbed their cannon and crowded into them shot after shot.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Presently she heard the Spanish batteries on Point Cavite fire a heavy shot--then a second one; and a few minutes later she saw flames of fire and smoke belching forth from the starboard sides of Dewey's entire squadron.

in the near future

From this reading Presently she heard the Spanish batteries on Point Cavite fire a heavy shot--then a second one; and a few minutes later she saw flames of fire and smoke belching forth from the starboard sides of Dewey's entire squadron.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading AVENGED HER LOVER'S DEATH After Dewey's fleet had passed the island and entered the bay, proper, Marie crept up to the top of the cliff and awaited the results.

let for money

From this reading Shells rent the air; the men on both fleets cheered as they beheld the effect on the enemy of a well-directed shot; smoke-begrimed gunners, with the perspiration washing light-colored furrows down their manly cheeks, stood at their guns and worked like demons as they swabbed their cannon and crowded into them shot after shot.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading AVENGED HER LOVER'S DEATH After Dewey's fleet had passed the island and entered the bay, proper, Marie crept up to the top of the cliff and awaited the results.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading As she sat there shivering with fright, day began to dawn.

cut with a saw

From this reading Presently she heard the Spanish batteries on Point Cavite fire a heavy shot--then a second one; and a few minutes later she saw flames of fire and smoke belching forth from the starboard sides of Dewey's entire squadron.

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

From this reading Presently she heard the Spanish batteries on Point Cavite fire a heavy shot--then a second one; and a few minutes later she saw flames of fire and smoke belching forth from the starboard sides of Dewey's entire squadron.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading As she sat there shivering with fright, day began to dawn.

plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading Shells rent the air; the men on both fleets cheered as they beheld the effect on the enemy of a well-directed shot; smoke-begrimed gunners, with the perspiration washing light-colored furrows down their manly cheeks, stood at their guns and worked like demons as they swabbed their cannon and crowded into them shot after shot.

a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever

From this reading As she sat there shivering with fright, day began to dawn.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading Presently she heard the Spanish batteries on Point Cavite fire a heavy shot--then a second one; and a few minutes later she saw flames of fire and smoke belching forth from the starboard sides of Dewey's entire squadron.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Presently she heard the Spanish batteries on Point Cavite fire a heavy shot--then a second one; and a few minutes later she saw flames of fire and smoke belching forth from the starboard sides of Dewey's entire squadron.

occurring or operating at the same time

From this reading Then the Spanish fleet, lying off of Point Cavite, commenced a united and simultaneous action.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading Presently she heard the Spanish batteries on Point Cavite fire a heavy shot--then a second one; and a few minutes later she saw flames of fire and smoke belching forth from the starboard sides of Dewey's entire squadron.

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

From this reading Shells rent the air; the men on both fleets cheered as they beheld the effect on the enemy of a well-directed shot; smoke-begrimed gunners, with the perspiration washing light-colored furrows down their manly cheeks, stood at their guns and worked like demons as they swabbed their cannon and crowded into them shot after shot.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading Presently she heard the Spanish batteries on Point Cavite fire a heavy shot--then a second one; and a few minutes later she saw flames of fire and smoke belching forth from the starboard sides of Dewey's entire squadron.

a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms

From this reading Presently she heard the Spanish batteries on Point Cavite fire a heavy shot--then a second one; and a few minutes later she saw flames of fire and smoke belching forth from the starboard sides of Dewey's entire squadron.

the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose

From this reading Presently she heard the Spanish batteries on Point Cavite fire a heavy shot--then a second one; and a few minutes later she saw flames of fire and smoke belching forth from the starboard sides of Dewey's entire squadron.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Shells rent the air; the men on both fleets cheered as they beheld the effect on the enemy of a well-directed shot; smoke-begrimed gunners, with the perspiration washing light-colored furrows down their manly cheeks, stood at their guns and worked like demons as they swabbed their cannon and crowded into them shot after shot.

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

From this reading Shells rent the air; the men on both fleets cheered as they beheld the effect on the enemy of a well-directed shot; smoke-begrimed gunners, with the perspiration washing light-colored furrows down their manly cheeks, stood at their guns and worked like demons as they swabbed their cannon and crowded into them shot after shot.

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

From this reading AVENGED HER LOVER'S DEATH After Dewey's fleet had passed the island and entered the bay, proper, Marie crept up to the top of the cliff and awaited the results.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Shells rent the air; the men on both fleets cheered as they beheld the effect on the enemy of a well-directed shot; smoke-begrimed gunners, with the perspiration washing light-colored furrows down their manly cheeks, stood at their guns and worked like demons as they swabbed their cannon and crowded into them shot after shot.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Shells rent the air; the men on both fleets cheered as they beheld the effect on the enemy of a well-directed shot; smoke-begrimed gunners, with the perspiration washing light-colored furrows down their manly cheeks, stood at their guns and worked like demons as they swabbed their cannon and crowded into them shot after shot.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Presently she heard the Spanish batteries on Point Cavite fire a heavy shot--then a second one; and a few minutes later she saw flames of fire and smoke belching forth from the starboard sides of Dewey's entire squadron.

in or at that place or location

From this reading As she sat there shivering with fright, day began to dawn.

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

From this reading Shells rent the air; the men on both fleets cheered as they beheld the effect on the enemy of a well-directed shot; smoke-begrimed gunners, with the perspiration washing light-colored furrows down their manly cheeks, stood at their guns and worked like demons as they swabbed their cannon and crowded into them shot after shot.

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

From this reading AVENGED HER LOVER'S DEATH After Dewey's fleet had passed the island and entered the bay, proper, Marie crept up to the top of the cliff and awaited the results.

the upper part of anything

From this reading AVENGED HER LOVER'S DEATH After Dewey's fleet had passed the island and entered the bay, proper, Marie crept up to the top of the cliff and awaited the results.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading Then the Spanish fleet, lying off of Point Cavite, commenced a united and simultaneous action.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading AVENGED HER LOVER'S DEATH After Dewey's fleet had passed the island and entered the bay, proper, Marie crept up to the top of the cliff and awaited the results.

the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)

From this reading Shells rent the air; the men on both fleets cheered as they beheld the effect on the enemy of a well-directed shot; smoke-begrimed gunners, with the perspiration washing light-colored furrows down their manly cheeks, stood at their guns and worked like demons as they swabbed their cannon and crowded into them shot after shot.

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

From this reading Shells rent the air; the men on both fleets cheered as they beheld the effect on the enemy of a well-directed shot; smoke-begrimed gunners, with the perspiration washing light-colored furrows down their manly cheeks, stood at their guns and worked like demons as they swabbed their cannon and crowded into them shot after shot.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As she sat there shivering with fright, day began to dawn.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Shells rent the air; the men on both fleets cheered as they beheld the effect on the enemy of a well-directed shot; smoke-begrimed gunners, with the perspiration washing light-colored furrows down their manly cheeks, stood at their guns and worked like demons as they swabbed their cannon and crowded into them shot after shot.