Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading DISASTER About eight o'clock, as the half-wrecked victors and vanquished were slowly struggling into the half-ruined harbour, five winged shapes became visible against the grey sky over Calais, rapidly growing in size, and a few minutes later two more appeared, approaching from the north-east.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading DISASTER About eight o'clock, as the half-wrecked victors and vanquished were slowly struggling into the half-ruined harbour, five winged shapes became visible against the grey sky over Calais, rapidly growing in size, and a few minutes later two more appeared, approaching from the north-east.

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

From this reading The two from the north-east were, of course, the _Flying Fish_ and the _See Adler_; the others were those which had been ordered to load up at the Calais depot, and complete that victory of the Allied Fleets which the science and devotion of British sailors had turned into utter defeat.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading DISASTER About eight o'clock, as the half-wrecked victors and vanquished were slowly struggling into the half-ruined harbour, five winged shapes became visible against the grey sky over Calais, rapidly growing in size, and a few minutes later two more appeared, approaching from the north-east.

used to show sadness, pity, or regret

From this reading They, alas, were the heralds of a fate against which all the gallantry and skill of Britain's best sailors and soldiers would fight in vain.

(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 They, alas, were the heralds of a fate against which all the gallantry and skill of Britain's best sailors and soldiers would fight in vain.

related by common characteristics or ancestry

From this reading The two from the north-east were, of course, the _Flying Fish_ and the _See Adler_; the others were those which had been ordered to load up at the Calais depot, and complete that victory of the Allied Fleets which the science and devotion of British sailors had turned into utter defeat.

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

From this reading DISASTER About eight o'clock, as the half-wrecked victors and vanquished were slowly struggling into the half-ruined harbour, five winged shapes became visible against the grey sky over Calais, rapidly growing in size, and a few minutes later two more appeared, approaching from the north-east.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading DISASTER About eight o'clock, as the half-wrecked victors and vanquished were slowly struggling into the half-ruined harbour, five winged shapes became visible against the grey sky over Calais, rapidly growing in size, and a few minutes later two more appeared, approaching from the north-east.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading DISASTER About eight o'clock, as the half-wrecked victors and vanquished were slowly struggling into the half-ruined harbour, five winged shapes became visible against the grey sky over Calais, rapidly growing in size, and a few minutes later two more appeared, approaching from the north-east.

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

From this reading DISASTER About eight o'clock, as the half-wrecked victors and vanquished were slowly struggling into the half-ruined harbour, five winged shapes became visible against the grey sky over Calais, rapidly growing in size, and a few minutes later two more appeared, approaching from the north-east.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The two from the north-east were, of course, the _Flying Fish_ and the _See Adler_; the others were those which had been ordered to load up at the Calais depot, and complete that victory of the Allied Fleets which the science and devotion of British sailors had turned into utter defeat.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading DISASTER About eight o'clock, as the half-wrecked victors and vanquished were slowly struggling into the half-ruined harbour, five winged shapes became visible against the grey sky over Calais, rapidly growing in size, and a few minutes later two more appeared, approaching from the north-east.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The two from the north-east were, of course, the _Flying Fish_ and the _See Adler_; the others were those which had been ordered to load up at the Calais depot, and complete that victory of the Allied Fleets which the science and devotion of British sailors had turned into utter defeat.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading They, alas, were the heralds of a fate against which all the gallantry and skill of Britain's best sailors and soldiers would fight in vain.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading John Castellan, standing in the conning-tower of the _Flying Fish_, looking down over sea and land through his prismatic binoculars, suddenly ground his teeth hard together, and sent a hearty Irish curse hissing between them.

(plural) an optical instrument designed for simultaneous use by both eyes

From this reading John Castellan, standing in the conning-tower of the _Flying Fish_, looking down over sea and land through his prismatic binoculars, suddenly ground his teeth hard together, and sent a hearty Irish curse hissing between them.

possessive form of “britain” — a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom

From this reading They, alas, were the heralds of a fate against which all the gallantry and skill of Britain's best sailors and soldiers would fight in vain.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading The two from the north-east were, of course, the _Flying Fish_ and the _See Adler_; the others were those which had been ordered to load up at the Calais depot, and complete that victory of the Allied Fleets which the science and devotion of British sailors had turned into utter defeat.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had a complete plan of the operations in his possession, and knew perfectly what to expect--but what was this?

a town in northern France on the Strait of Dover that serves as a ferry port to England

From this reading DISASTER About eight o'clock, as the half-wrecked victors and vanquished were slowly struggling into the half-ruined harbour, five winged shapes became visible against the grey sky over Calais, rapidly growing in size, and a few minutes later two more appeared, approaching from the north-east.

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

From this reading John Castellan, standing in the conning-tower of the _Flying Fish_, looking down over sea and land through his prismatic binoculars, suddenly ground his teeth hard together, and sent a hearty Irish curse hissing between them.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading The two from the north-east were, of course, the _Flying Fish_ and the _See Adler_; the others were those which had been ordered to load up at the Calais depot, and complete that victory of the Allied Fleets which the science and devotion of British sailors had turned into utter defeat.

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

From this reading John Castellan, standing in the conning-tower of the _Flying Fish_, looking down over sea and land through his prismatic binoculars, suddenly ground his teeth hard together, and sent a hearty Irish curse hissing between them.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The two from the north-east were, of course, the _Flying Fish_ and the _See Adler_; the others were those which had been ordered to load up at the Calais depot, and complete that victory of the Allied Fleets which the science and devotion of British sailors had turned into utter defeat.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading John Castellan, standing in the conning-tower of the _Flying Fish_, looking down over sea and land through his prismatic binoculars, suddenly ground his teeth hard together, and sent a hearty Irish curse hissing between them.

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading The two from the north-east were, of course, the _Flying Fish_ and the _See Adler_; the others were those which had been ordered to load up at the Calais depot, and complete that victory of the Allied Fleets which the science and devotion of British sailors had turned into utter defeat.

station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods

From this reading The two from the north-east were, of course, the _Flying Fish_ and the _See Adler_; the others were those which had been ordered to load up at the Calais depot, and complete that victory of the Allied Fleets which the science and devotion of British sailors had turned into utter defeat.

feelings of ardent love

From this reading The two from the north-east were, of course, the _Flying Fish_ and the _See Adler_; the others were those which had been ordered to load up at the Calais depot, and complete that victory of the Allied Fleets which the science and devotion of British sailors had turned into utter defeat.

a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune

From this reading DISASTER About eight o'clock, as the half-wrecked victors and vanquished were slowly struggling into the half-ruined harbour, five winged shapes became visible against the grey sky over Calais, rapidly growing in size, and a few minutes later two more appeared, approaching from the north-east.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading John Castellan, standing in the conning-tower of the _Flying Fish_, looking down over sea and land through his prismatic binoculars, suddenly ground his teeth hard together, and sent a hearty Irish curse hissing between them.

being one more than seven

From this reading DISASTER About eight o'clock, as the half-wrecked victors and vanquished were slowly struggling into the half-ruined harbour, five winged shapes became visible against the grey sky over Calais, rapidly growing in size, and a few minutes later two more appeared, approaching from the north-east.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading He had a complete plan of the operations in his possession, and knew perfectly what to expect--but what was this?

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading They, alas, were the heralds of a fate against which all the gallantry and skill of Britain's best sailors and soldiers would fight in vain.

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

From this reading DISASTER About eight o'clock, as the half-wrecked victors and vanquished were slowly struggling into the half-ruined harbour, five winged shapes became visible against the grey sky over Calais, rapidly growing in size, and a few minutes later two more appeared, approaching from the north-east.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading They, alas, were the heralds of a fate against which all the gallantry and skill of Britain's best sailors and soldiers would fight in vain.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading The two from the north-east were, of course, the _Flying Fish_ and the _See Adler_; the others were those which had been ordered to load up at the Calais depot, and complete that victory of the Allied Fleets which the science and devotion of British sailors had turned into utter defeat.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading DISASTER About eight o'clock, as the half-wrecked victors and vanquished were slowly struggling into the half-ruined harbour, five winged shapes became visible against the grey sky over Calais, rapidly growing in size, and a few minutes later two more appeared, approaching from the north-east.

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

From this reading The two from the north-east were, of course, the _Flying Fish_ and the _See Adler_; the others were those which had been ordered to load up at the Calais depot, and complete that victory of the Allied Fleets which the science and devotion of British sailors had turned into utter defeat.

moving swiftly

From this reading The two from the north-east were, of course, the _Flying Fish_ and the _See Adler_; the others were those which had been ordered to load up at the Calais depot, and complete that victory of the Allied Fleets which the science and devotion of British sailors had turned into utter defeat.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading DISASTER About eight o'clock, as the half-wrecked victors and vanquished were slowly struggling into the half-ruined harbour, five winged shapes became visible against the grey sky over Calais, rapidly growing in size, and a few minutes later two more appeared, approaching from the north-east.

the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)

From this reading They, alas, were the heralds of a fate against which all the gallantry and skill of Britain's best sailors and soldiers would fight in vain.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading DISASTER About eight o'clock, as the half-wrecked victors and vanquished were slowly struggling into the half-ruined harbour, five winged shapes became visible against the grey sky over Calais, rapidly growing in size, and a few minutes later two more appeared, approaching from the north-east.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading John Castellan, standing in the conning-tower of the _Flying Fish_, looking down over sea and land through his prismatic binoculars, suddenly ground his teeth hard together, and sent a hearty Irish curse hissing between them.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading DISASTER About eight o'clock, as the half-wrecked victors and vanquished were slowly struggling into the half-ruined harbour, five winged shapes became visible against the grey sky over Calais, rapidly growing in size, and a few minutes later two more appeared, approaching from the north-east.

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

From this reading The two from the north-east were, of course, the _Flying Fish_ and the _See Adler_; the others were those which had been ordered to load up at the Calais depot, and complete that victory of the Allied Fleets which the science and devotion of British sailors had turned into utter defeat.

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

From this reading DISASTER About eight o'clock, as the half-wrecked victors and vanquished were slowly struggling into the half-ruined harbour, five winged shapes became visible against the grey sky over Calais, rapidly growing in size, and a few minutes later two more appeared, approaching from the north-east.

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

From this reading DISASTER About eight o'clock, as the half-wrecked victors and vanquished were slowly struggling into the half-ruined harbour, five winged shapes became visible against the grey sky over Calais, rapidly growing in size, and a few minutes later two more appeared, approaching from the north-east.

secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

From this reading DISASTER About eight o'clock, as the half-wrecked victors and vanquished were slowly struggling into the half-ruined harbour, five winged shapes became visible against the grey sky over Calais, rapidly growing in size, and a few minutes later two more appeared, approaching from the north-east.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading John Castellan, standing in the conning-tower of the _Flying Fish_, looking down over sea and land through his prismatic binoculars, suddenly ground his teeth hard together, and sent a hearty Irish curse hissing between them.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He had a complete plan of the operations in his possession, and knew perfectly what to expect--but what was this?

showing warm and heartfelt friendliness

From this reading John Castellan, standing in the conning-tower of the _Flying Fish_, looking down over sea and land through his prismatic binoculars, suddenly ground his teeth hard together, and sent a hearty Irish curse hissing between them.

plural of “herald” — (formal) a person who announces important news

From this reading They, alas, were the heralds of a fate against which all the gallantry and skill of Britain's best sailors and soldiers would fight in vain.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading John Castellan, standing in the conning-tower of the _Flying Fish_, looking down over sea and land through his prismatic binoculars, suddenly ground his teeth hard together, and sent a hearty Irish curse hissing between them.

a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)

From this reading John Castellan, standing in the conning-tower of the _Flying Fish_, looking down over sea and land through his prismatic binoculars, suddenly ground his teeth hard together, and sent a hearty Irish curse hissing between them.

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

From this reading DISASTER About eight o'clock, as the half-wrecked victors and vanquished were slowly struggling into the half-ruined harbour, five winged shapes became visible against the grey sky over Calais, rapidly growing in size, and a few minutes later two more appeared, approaching from the north-east.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading DISASTER About eight o'clock, as the half-wrecked victors and vanquished were slowly struggling into the half-ruined harbour, five winged shapes became visible against the grey sky over Calais, rapidly growing in size, and a few minutes later two more appeared, approaching from the north-east.

people of Ireland or of Irish extraction

From this reading John Castellan, standing in the conning-tower of the _Flying Fish_, looking down over sea and land through his prismatic binoculars, suddenly ground his teeth hard together, and sent a hearty Irish curse hissing between them.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading John Castellan, standing in the conning-tower of the _Flying Fish_, looking down over sea and land through his prismatic binoculars, suddenly ground his teeth hard together, and sent a hearty Irish curse hissing between them.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He had a complete plan of the operations in his possession, and knew perfectly what to expect--but what was this?

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading John Castellan, standing in the conning-tower of the _Flying Fish_, looking down over sea and land through his prismatic binoculars, suddenly ground his teeth hard together, and sent a hearty Irish curse hissing between them.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading DISASTER About eight o'clock, as the half-wrecked victors and vanquished were slowly struggling into the half-ruined harbour, five winged shapes became visible against the grey sky over Calais, rapidly growing in size, and a few minutes later two more appeared, approaching from the north-east.

weight to be borne or conveyed

From this reading The two from the north-east were, of course, the _Flying Fish_ and the _See Adler_; the others were those which had been ordered to load up at the Calais depot, and complete that victory of the Allied Fleets which the science and devotion of British sailors had turned into utter defeat.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading John Castellan, standing in the conning-tower of the _Flying Fish_, looking down over sea and land through his prismatic binoculars, suddenly ground his teeth hard together, and sent a hearty Irish curse hissing between them.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading DISASTER About eight o'clock, as the half-wrecked victors and vanquished were slowly struggling into the half-ruined harbour, five winged shapes became visible against the grey sky over Calais, rapidly growing in size, and a few minutes later two more appeared, approaching from the north-east.

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

From this reading DISASTER About eight o'clock, as the half-wrecked victors and vanquished were slowly struggling into the half-ruined harbour, five winged shapes became visible against the grey sky over Calais, rapidly growing in size, and a few minutes later two more appeared, approaching from the north-east.

to, toward, or in the northeast

From this reading DISASTER About eight o'clock, as the half-wrecked victors and vanquished were slowly struggling into the half-ruined harbour, five winged shapes became visible against the grey sky over Calais, rapidly growing in size, and a few minutes later two more appeared, approaching from the north-east.

according to the clock

From this reading DISASTER About eight o'clock, as the half-wrecked victors and vanquished were slowly struggling into the half-ruined harbour, five winged shapes became visible against the grey sky over Calais, rapidly growing in size, and a few minutes later two more appeared, approaching from the north-east.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading They, alas, were the heralds of a fate against which all the gallantry and skill of Britain's best sailors and soldiers would fight in vain.

financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records

From this reading He had a complete plan of the operations in his possession, and knew perfectly what to expect--but what was this?

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading The two from the north-east were, of course, the _Flying Fish_ and the _See Adler_; the others were those which had been ordered to load up at the Calais depot, and complete that victory of the Allied Fleets which the science and devotion of British sailors had turned into utter defeat.

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

From this reading The two from the north-east were, of course, the _Flying Fish_ and the _See Adler_; the others were those which had been ordered to load up at the Calais depot, and complete that victory of the Allied Fleets which the science and devotion of British sailors had turned into utter defeat.

above and across; more than

From this reading DISASTER About eight o'clock, as the half-wrecked victors and vanquished were slowly struggling into the half-ruined harbour, five winged shapes became visible against the grey sky over Calais, rapidly growing in size, and a few minutes later two more appeared, approaching from the north-east.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading He had a complete plan of the operations in his possession, and knew perfectly what to expect--but what was this?

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading He had a complete plan of the operations in his possession, and knew perfectly what to expect--but what was this?

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading He had a complete plan of the operations in his possession, and knew perfectly what to expect--but what was this?

of or relating to or resembling or constituting a prism

From this reading John Castellan, standing in the conning-tower of the _Flying Fish_, looking down over sea and land through his prismatic binoculars, suddenly ground his teeth hard together, and sent a hearty Irish curse hissing between them.

with speed

From this reading DISASTER About eight o'clock, as the half-wrecked victors and vanquished were slowly struggling into the half-ruined harbour, five winged shapes became visible against the grey sky over Calais, rapidly growing in size, and a few minutes later two more appeared, approaching from the north-east.

plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew

From this reading They, alas, were the heralds of a fate against which all the gallantry and skill of Britain's best sailors and soldiers would fight in vain.

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading The two from the north-east were, of course, the _Flying Fish_ and the _See Adler_; the others were those which had been ordered to load up at the Calais depot, and complete that victory of the Allied Fleets which the science and devotion of British sailors had turned into utter defeat.

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

From this reading John Castellan, standing in the conning-tower of the _Flying Fish_, looking down over sea and land through his prismatic binoculars, suddenly ground his teeth hard together, and sent a hearty Irish curse hissing between them.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The two from the north-east were, of course, the _Flying Fish_ and the _See Adler_; the others were those which had been ordered to load up at the Calais depot, and complete that victory of the Allied Fleets which the science and devotion of British sailors had turned into utter defeat.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading John Castellan, standing in the conning-tower of the _Flying Fish_, looking down over sea and land through his prismatic binoculars, suddenly ground his teeth hard together, and sent a hearty Irish curse hissing between them.

plural of “shape” — any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading DISASTER About eight o'clock, as the half-wrecked victors and vanquished were slowly struggling into the half-ruined harbour, five winged shapes became visible against the grey sky over Calais, rapidly growing in size, and a few minutes later two more appeared, approaching from the north-east.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading DISASTER About eight o'clock, as the half-wrecked victors and vanquished were slowly struggling into the half-ruined harbour, five winged shapes became visible against the grey sky over Calais, rapidly growing in size, and a few minutes later two more appeared, approaching from the north-east.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading They, alas, were the heralds of a fate against which all the gallantry and skill of Britain's best sailors and soldiers would fight in vain.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading DISASTER About eight o'clock, as the half-wrecked victors and vanquished were slowly struggling into the half-ruined harbour, five winged shapes became visible against the grey sky over Calais, rapidly growing in size, and a few minutes later two more appeared, approaching from the north-east.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading DISASTER About eight o'clock, as the half-wrecked victors and vanquished were slowly struggling into the half-ruined harbour, five winged shapes became visible against the grey sky over Calais, rapidly growing in size, and a few minutes later two more appeared, approaching from the north-east.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading They, alas, were the heralds of a fate against which all the gallantry and skill of Britain's best sailors and soldiers would fight in vain.

having a supporting base

From this reading John Castellan, standing in the conning-tower of the _Flying Fish_, looking down over sea and land through his prismatic binoculars, suddenly ground his teeth hard together, and sent a hearty Irish curse hissing between them.

engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity

From this reading DISASTER About eight o'clock, as the half-wrecked victors and vanquished were slowly struggling into the half-ruined harbour, five winged shapes became visible against the grey sky over Calais, rapidly growing in size, and a few minutes later two more appeared, approaching from the north-east.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading John Castellan, standing in the conning-tower of the _Flying Fish_, looking down over sea and land through his prismatic binoculars, suddenly ground his teeth hard together, and sent a hearty Irish curse hissing between them.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading John Castellan, standing in the conning-tower of the _Flying Fish_, looking down over sea and land through his prismatic binoculars, suddenly ground his teeth hard together, and sent a hearty Irish curse hissing between them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The two from the north-east were, of course, the _Flying Fish_ and the _See Adler_; the others were those which had been ordered to load up at the Calais depot, and complete that victory of the Allied Fleets which the science and devotion of British sailors had turned into utter defeat.

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

From this reading DISASTER About eight o'clock, as the half-wrecked victors and vanquished were slowly struggling into the half-ruined harbour, five winged shapes became visible against the grey sky over Calais, rapidly growing in size, and a few minutes later two more appeared, approaching from the north-east.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading John Castellan, standing in the conning-tower of the _Flying Fish_, looking down over sea and land through his prismatic binoculars, suddenly ground his teeth hard together, and sent a hearty Irish curse hissing between them.

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

From this reading They, alas, were the heralds of a fate against which all the gallantry and skill of Britain's best sailors and soldiers would fight in vain.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading He had a complete plan of the operations in his possession, and knew perfectly what to expect--but what was this?

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The two from the north-east were, of course, the _Flying Fish_ and the _See Adler_; the others were those which had been ordered to load up at the Calais depot, and complete that victory of the Allied Fleets which the science and devotion of British sailors had turned into utter defeat.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading John Castellan, standing in the conning-tower of the _Flying Fish_, looking down over sea and land through his prismatic binoculars, suddenly ground his teeth hard together, and sent a hearty Irish curse hissing between them.

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

From this reading The two from the north-east were, of course, the _Flying Fish_ and the _See Adler_; the others were those which had been ordered to load up at the Calais depot, and complete that victory of the Allied Fleets which the science and devotion of British sailors had turned into utter defeat.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading John Castellan, standing in the conning-tower of the _Flying Fish_, looking down over sea and land through his prismatic binoculars, suddenly ground his teeth hard together, and sent a hearty Irish curse hissing between them.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The two from the north-east were, of course, the _Flying Fish_ and the _See Adler_; the others were those which had been ordered to load up at the Calais depot, and complete that victory of the Allied Fleets which the science and devotion of British sailors had turned into utter defeat.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading DISASTER About eight o'clock, as the half-wrecked victors and vanquished were slowly struggling into the half-ruined harbour, five winged shapes became visible against the grey sky over Calais, rapidly growing in size, and a few minutes later two more appeared, approaching from the north-east.

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

From this reading The two from the north-east were, of course, the _Flying Fish_ and the _See Adler_; the others were those which had been ordered to load up at the Calais depot, and complete that victory of the Allied Fleets which the science and devotion of British sailors had turned into utter defeat.

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading The two from the north-east were, of course, the _Flying Fish_ and the _See Adler_; the others were those which had been ordered to load up at the Calais depot, and complete that victory of the Allied Fleets which the science and devotion of British sailors had turned into utter defeat.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading They, alas, were the heralds of a fate against which all the gallantry and skill of Britain's best sailors and soldiers would fight in vain.

past form of “vanquish” — come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading DISASTER About eight o'clock, as the half-wrecked victors and vanquished were slowly struggling into the half-ruined harbour, five winged shapes became visible against the grey sky over Calais, rapidly growing in size, and a few minutes later two more appeared, approaching from the north-east.

plural of “victor” — a combatant who is able to defeat rivals

From this reading DISASTER About eight o'clock, as the half-wrecked victors and vanquished were slowly struggling into the half-ruined harbour, five winged shapes became visible against the grey sky over Calais, rapidly growing in size, and a few minutes later two more appeared, approaching from the north-east.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading The two from the north-east were, of course, the _Flying Fish_ and the _See Adler_; the others were those which had been ordered to load up at the Calais depot, and complete that victory of the Allied Fleets which the science and devotion of British sailors had turned into utter defeat.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading DISASTER About eight o'clock, as the half-wrecked victors and vanquished were slowly struggling into the half-ruined harbour, five winged shapes became visible against the grey sky over Calais, rapidly growing in size, and a few minutes later two more appeared, approaching from the north-east.

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

From this reading He had a complete plan of the operations in his possession, and knew perfectly what to expect--but what was this?

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

From this reading DISASTER About eight o'clock, as the half-wrecked victors and vanquished were slowly struggling into the half-ruined harbour, five winged shapes became visible against the grey sky over Calais, rapidly growing in size, and a few minutes later two more appeared, approaching from the north-east.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He had a complete plan of the operations in his possession, and knew perfectly what to expect--but what was this?

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

From this reading They, alas, were the heralds of a fate against which all the gallantry and skill of Britain's best sailors and soldiers would fight in vain.

having wings or as if having wings of a specified kind

From this reading DISASTER About eight o'clock, as the half-wrecked victors and vanquished were slowly struggling into the half-ruined harbour, five winged shapes became visible against the grey sky over Calais, rapidly growing in size, and a few minutes later two more appeared, approaching from the north-east.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading They, alas, were the heralds of a fate against which all the gallantry and skill of Britain's best sailors and soldiers would fight in vain.