20th
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From this reading On the morning of the 20th there was a stiff breeze blowing and the vessels kept at some distance from each other; but as the wind had moderated soon after noon the admiral signalled that the ships were to form in five lines--the van, centre, and rear, and two lines of reserve.
21st
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From this reading During the night a few lights were seen and by dawn on the 21st we saw twenty-seven ships to windward, among which Marcial pointed out three as three-deckers.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the morning of the 20th there was a stiff breeze blowing and the vessels kept at some distance from each other; but as the wind had moderated soon after noon the admiral signalled that the ships were to form in five lines--the van, centre, and rear, and two lines of reserve.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading The wind was from the southwest, according to Marcial, and the fleet, catching the breeze on the starboard quarter, ran towards the straits.
admiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading On the morning of the 20th there was a stiff breeze blowing and the vessels kept at some distance from each other; but as the wind had moderated soon after noon the admiral signalled that the ships were to form in five lines--the van, centre, and rear, and two lines of reserve.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading I was enchanted with watching the docile monsters, obediently taking their places; for, although the conditions of naval manœuvres did not admit of great rapidity nor of perfect uniformity in the line, it was impossible to see them without admiration.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading I was enchanted with watching the docile monsters, obediently taking their places; for, although the conditions of naval manœuvres did not admit of great rapidity nor of perfect uniformity in the line, it was impossible to see them without admiration.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading On the morning of the 20th there was a stiff breeze blowing and the vessels kept at some distance from each other; but as the wind had moderated soon after noon the admiral signalled that the ships were to form in five lines--the van, centre, and rear, and two lines of reserve.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I was enchanted with watching the docile monsters, obediently taking their places; for, although the conditions of naval manœuvres did not admit of great rapidity nor of perfect uniformity in the line, it was impossible to see them without admiration.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading During the night a few lights were seen and by dawn on the 21st we saw twenty-seven ships to windward, among which Marcial pointed out three as three-deckers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the morning of the 20th there was a stiff breeze blowing and the vessels kept at some distance from each other; but as the wind had moderated soon after noon the admiral signalled that the ships were to form in five lines--the van, centre, and rear, and two lines of reserve.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On the morning of the 20th there was a stiff breeze blowing and the vessels kept at some distance from each other; but as the wind had moderated soon after noon the admiral signalled that the ships were to form in five lines--the van, centre, and rear, and two lines of reserve.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the morning of the 20th there was a stiff breeze blowing and the vessels kept at some distance from each other; but as the wind had moderated soon after noon the admiral signalled that the ships were to form in five lines--the van, centre, and rear, and two lines of reserve.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading On the morning of the 20th there was a stiff breeze blowing and the vessels kept at some distance from each other; but as the wind had moderated soon after noon the admiral signalled that the ships were to form in five lines--the van, centre, and rear, and two lines of reserve.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading On the morning of the 20th there was a stiff breeze blowing and the vessels kept at some distance from each other; but as the wind had moderated soon after noon the admiral signalled that the ships were to form in five lines--the van, centre, and rear, and two lines of reserve.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On the morning of the 20th there was a stiff breeze blowing and the vessels kept at some distance from each other; but as the wind had moderated soon after noon the admiral signalled that the ships were to form in five lines--the van, centre, and rear, and two lines of reserve.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading During the night a few lights were seen and by dawn on the 21st we saw twenty-seven ships to windward, among which Marcial pointed out three as three-deckers.
catchingnounUS /ˈkætʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
From this reading The wind was from the southwest, according to Marcial, and the fleet, catching the breeze on the starboard quarter, ran towards the straits.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading On the morning of the 20th there was a stiff breeze blowing and the vessels kept at some distance from each other; but as the wind had moderated soon after noon the admiral signalled that the ships were to form in five lines--the van, centre, and rear, and two lines of reserve.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading By eight o'clock the thirty-three vessels of the enemy's fleet were in sight, forming two columns.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading I was enchanted with watching the docile monsters, obediently taking their places; for, although the conditions of naval manœuvres did not admit of great rapidity nor of perfect uniformity in the line, it was impossible to see them without admiration.
the first light of day
From this reading During the night a few lights were seen and by dawn on the 21st we saw twenty-seven ships to windward, among which Marcial pointed out three as three-deckers.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I was enchanted with watching the docile monsters, obediently taking their places; for, although the conditions of naval manœuvres did not admit of great rapidity nor of perfect uniformity in the line, it was impossible to see them without admiration.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading On the morning of the 20th there was a stiff breeze blowing and the vessels kept at some distance from each other; but as the wind had moderated soon after noon the admiral signalled that the ships were to form in five lines--the van, centre, and rear, and two lines of reserve.
docileadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːsəl/
willing to be taught or led or supervised or directed
From this reading I was enchanted with watching the docile monsters, obediently taking their places; for, although the conditions of naval manœuvres did not admit of great rapidity nor of perfect uniformity in the line, it was impossible to see them without admiration.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the night a few lights were seen and by dawn on the 21st we saw twenty-seven ships to windward, among which Marcial pointed out three as three-deckers.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading On the morning of the 20th there was a stiff breeze blowing and the vessels kept at some distance from each other; but as the wind had moderated soon after noon the admiral signalled that the ships were to form in five lines--the van, centre, and rear, and two lines of reserve.
being one more than seven
From this reading By eight o'clock the thirty-three vessels of the enemy's fleet were in sight, forming two columns.
enchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading I was enchanted with watching the docile monsters, obediently taking their places; for, although the conditions of naval manœuvres did not admit of great rapidity nor of perfect uniformity in the line, it was impossible to see them without admiration.
enemy'snounUS /ˈenəmiz/
possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading By eight o'clock the thirty-three vessels of the enemy's fleet were in sight, forming two columns.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading During the night a few lights were seen and by dawn on the 21st we saw twenty-seven ships to windward, among which Marcial pointed out three as three-deckers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading On the morning of the 20th there was a stiff breeze blowing and the vessels kept at some distance from each other; but as the wind had moderated soon after noon the admiral signalled that the ships were to form in five lines--the van, centre, and rear, and two lines of reserve.
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading The wind was from the southwest, according to Marcial, and the fleet, catching the breeze on the starboard quarter, ran towards the straits.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I was enchanted with watching the docile monsters, obediently taking their places; for, although the conditions of naval manœuvres did not admit of great rapidity nor of perfect uniformity in the line, it was impossible to see them without admiration.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading On the morning of the 20th there was a stiff breeze blowing and the vessels kept at some distance from each other; but as the wind had moderated soon after noon the admiral signalled that the ships were to form in five lines--the van, centre, and rear, and two lines of reserve.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading By eight o'clock the thirty-three vessels of the enemy's fleet were in sight, forming two columns.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On the morning of the 20th there was a stiff breeze blowing and the vessels kept at some distance from each other; but as the wind had moderated soon after noon the admiral signalled that the ships were to form in five lines--the van, centre, and rear, and two lines of reserve.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I was enchanted with watching the docile monsters, obediently taking their places; for, although the conditions of naval manœuvres did not admit of great rapidity nor of perfect uniformity in the line, it was impossible to see them without admiration.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the morning of the 20th there was a stiff breeze blowing and the vessels kept at some distance from each other; but as the wind had moderated soon after noon the admiral signalled that the ships were to form in five lines--the van, centre, and rear, and two lines of reserve.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was enchanted with watching the docile monsters, obediently taking their places; for, although the conditions of naval manœuvres did not admit of great rapidity nor of perfect uniformity in the line, it was impossible to see them without admiration.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading I was enchanted with watching the docile monsters, obediently taking their places; for, although the conditions of naval manœuvres did not admit of great rapidity nor of perfect uniformity in the line, it was impossible to see them without admiration.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the morning of the 20th there was a stiff breeze blowing and the vessels kept at some distance from each other; but as the wind had moderated soon after noon the admiral signalled that the ships were to form in five lines--the van, centre, and rear, and two lines of reserve.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I was enchanted with watching the docile monsters, obediently taking their places; for, although the conditions of naval manœuvres did not admit of great rapidity nor of perfect uniformity in the line, it was impossible to see them without admiration.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading On the morning of the 20th there was a stiff breeze blowing and the vessels kept at some distance from each other; but as the wind had moderated soon after noon the admiral signalled that the ships were to form in five lines--the van, centre, and rear, and two lines of reserve.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading During the night a few lights were seen and by dawn on the 21st we saw twenty-seven ships to windward, among which Marcial pointed out three as three-deckers.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading I was enchanted with watching the docile monsters, obediently taking their places; for, although the conditions of naval manœuvres did not admit of great rapidity nor of perfect uniformity in the line, it was impossible to see them without admiration.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading On the morning of the 20th there was a stiff breeze blowing and the vessels kept at some distance from each other; but as the wind had moderated soon after noon the admiral signalled that the ships were to form in five lines--the van, centre, and rear, and two lines of reserve.
manœuvres
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From this reading I was enchanted with watching the docile monsters, obediently taking their places; for, although the conditions of naval manœuvres did not admit of great rapidity nor of perfect uniformity in the line, it was impossible to see them without admiration.
Marcial
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From this reading The wind was from the southwest, according to Marcial, and the fleet, catching the breeze on the starboard quarter, ran towards the straits.
moderatedverbUS /ˈmɑːdəreɪtɪd/
past form of “moderate” — preside over
From this reading On the morning of the 20th there was a stiff breeze blowing and the vessels kept at some distance from each other; but as the wind had moderated soon after noon the admiral signalled that the ships were to form in five lines--the van, centre, and rear, and two lines of reserve.
monstersnounUS /ˈmɑːnstərz/
plural of “monster” — an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading I was enchanted with watching the docile monsters, obediently taking their places; for, although the conditions of naval manœuvres did not admit of great rapidity nor of perfect uniformity in the line, it was impossible to see them without admiration.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the morning of the 20th there was a stiff breeze blowing and the vessels kept at some distance from each other; but as the wind had moderated soon after noon the admiral signalled that the ships were to form in five lines--the van, centre, and rear, and two lines of reserve.
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading I was enchanted with watching the docile monsters, obediently taking their places; for, although the conditions of naval manœuvres did not admit of great rapidity nor of perfect uniformity in the line, it was impossible to see them without admiration.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading During the night a few lights were seen and by dawn on the 21st we saw twenty-seven ships to windward, among which Marcial pointed out three as three-deckers.
the middle of the day
From this reading On the morning of the 20th there was a stiff breeze blowing and the vessels kept at some distance from each other; but as the wind had moderated soon after noon the admiral signalled that the ships were to form in five lines--the van, centre, and rear, and two lines of reserve.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading I was enchanted with watching the docile monsters, obediently taking their places; for, although the conditions of naval manœuvres did not admit of great rapidity nor of perfect uniformity in the line, it was impossible to see them without admiration.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I was enchanted with watching the docile monsters, obediently taking their places; for, although the conditions of naval manœuvres did not admit of great rapidity nor of perfect uniformity in the line, it was impossible to see them without admiration.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading By eight o'clock the thirty-three vessels of the enemy's fleet were in sight, forming two columns.
obedientlyadverbUS /oʊˈbiːdiəntli/
in an obedient manner
From this reading I was enchanted with watching the docile monsters, obediently taking their places; for, although the conditions of naval manœuvres did not admit of great rapidity nor of perfect uniformity in the line, it was impossible to see them without admiration.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the morning of the 20th there was a stiff breeze blowing and the vessels kept at some distance from each other; but as the wind had moderated soon after noon the admiral signalled that the ships were to form in five lines--the van, centre, and rear, and two lines of reserve.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the morning of the 20th there was a stiff breeze blowing and the vessels kept at some distance from each other; but as the wind had moderated soon after noon the admiral signalled that the ships were to form in five lines--the van, centre, and rear, and two lines of reserve.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the morning of the 20th there was a stiff breeze blowing and the vessels kept at some distance from each other; but as the wind had moderated soon after noon the admiral signalled that the ships were to form in five lines--the van, centre, and rear, and two lines of reserve.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading During the night a few lights were seen and by dawn on the 21st we saw twenty-seven ships to windward, among which Marcial pointed out three as three-deckers.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading I was enchanted with watching the docile monsters, obediently taking their places; for, although the conditions of naval manœuvres did not admit of great rapidity nor of perfect uniformity in the line, it was impossible to see them without admiration.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I was enchanted with watching the docile monsters, obediently taking their places; for, although the conditions of naval manœuvres did not admit of great rapidity nor of perfect uniformity in the line, it was impossible to see them without admiration.
having a point
From this reading During the night a few lights were seen and by dawn on the 21st we saw twenty-seven ships to windward, among which Marcial pointed out three as three-deckers.
one of four equal parts
From this reading The wind was from the southwest, according to Marcial, and the fleet, catching the breeze on the starboard quarter, ran towards the straits.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The wind was from the southwest, according to Marcial, and the fleet, catching the breeze on the starboard quarter, ran towards the straits.
rapiditynounUS /rəˈpɪdəti/
a rate that is rapid
From this reading I was enchanted with watching the docile monsters, obediently taking their places; for, although the conditions of naval manœuvres did not admit of great rapidity nor of perfect uniformity in the line, it was impossible to see them without admiration.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading On the morning of the 20th there was a stiff breeze blowing and the vessels kept at some distance from each other; but as the wind had moderated soon after noon the admiral signalled that the ships were to form in five lines--the van, centre, and rear, and two lines of reserve.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading On the morning of the 20th there was a stiff breeze blowing and the vessels kept at some distance from each other; but as the wind had moderated soon after noon the admiral signalled that the ships were to form in five lines--the van, centre, and rear, and two lines of reserve.
cut with a saw
From this reading During the night a few lights were seen and by dawn on the 21st we saw twenty-seven ships to windward, among which Marcial pointed out three as three-deckers.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I was enchanted with watching the docile monsters, obediently taking their places; for, although the conditions of naval manœuvres did not admit of great rapidity nor of perfect uniformity in the line, it was impossible to see them without admiration.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading During the night a few lights were seen and by dawn on the 21st we saw twenty-seven ships to windward, among which Marcial pointed out three as three-deckers.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading On the morning of the 20th there was a stiff breeze blowing and the vessels kept at some distance from each other; but as the wind had moderated soon after noon the admiral signalled that the ships were to form in five lines--the van, centre, and rear, and two lines of reserve.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading By eight o'clock the thirty-three vessels of the enemy's fleet were in sight, forming two columns.
signalledverbUS /ˈsɪɡnəld/
inflected form of “signal” — communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs
From this reading On the morning of the 20th there was a stiff breeze blowing and the vessels kept at some distance from each other; but as the wind had moderated soon after noon the admiral signalled that the ships were to form in five lines--the van, centre, and rear, and two lines of reserve.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading On the morning of the 20th there was a stiff breeze blowing and the vessels kept at some distance from each other; but as the wind had moderated soon after noon the admiral signalled that the ships were to form in five lines--the van, centre, and rear, and two lines of reserve.
in the near future
From this reading On the morning of the 20th there was a stiff breeze blowing and the vessels kept at some distance from each other; but as the wind had moderated soon after noon the admiral signalled that the ships were to form in five lines--the van, centre, and rear, and two lines of reserve.
southwestnounUS /ˌsaʊˈθwest/
the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees
From this reading The wind was from the southwest, according to Marcial, and the fleet, catching the breeze on the starboard quarter, ran towards the straits.
starboardnounUS /ˈstɑːrbərd/
the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose
From this reading The wind was from the southwest, according to Marcial, and the fleet, catching the breeze on the starboard quarter, ran towards the straits.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading On the morning of the 20th there was a stiff breeze blowing and the vessels kept at some distance from each other; but as the wind had moderated soon after noon the admiral signalled that the ships were to form in five lines--the van, centre, and rear, and two lines of reserve.
straitsnounUS /streɪts/
a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs
From this reading The wind was from the southwest, according to Marcial, and the fleet, catching the breeze on the starboard quarter, ran towards the straits.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading I was enchanted with watching the docile monsters, obediently taking their places; for, although the conditions of naval manœuvres did not admit of great rapidity nor of perfect uniformity in the line, it was impossible to see them without admiration.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the morning of the 20th there was a stiff breeze blowing and the vessels kept at some distance from each other; but as the wind had moderated soon after noon the admiral signalled that the ships were to form in five lines--the van, centre, and rear, and two lines of reserve.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the morning of the 20th there was a stiff breeze blowing and the vessels kept at some distance from each other; but as the wind had moderated soon after noon the admiral signalled that the ships were to form in five lines--the van, centre, and rear, and two lines of reserve.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I was enchanted with watching the docile monsters, obediently taking their places; for, although the conditions of naval manœuvres did not admit of great rapidity nor of perfect uniformity in the line, it was impossible to see them without admiration.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I was enchanted with watching the docile monsters, obediently taking their places; for, although the conditions of naval manœuvres did not admit of great rapidity nor of perfect uniformity in the line, it was impossible to see them without admiration.
in or at that place or location
From this reading On the morning of the 20th there was a stiff breeze blowing and the vessels kept at some distance from each other; but as the wind had moderated soon after noon the admiral signalled that the ships were to form in five lines--the van, centre, and rear, and two lines of reserve.
thirty-threeadjective
being three more than thirty
From this reading By eight o'clock the thirty-three vessels of the enemy's fleet were in sight, forming two columns.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading During the night a few lights were seen and by dawn on the 21st we saw twenty-seven ships to windward, among which Marcial pointed out three as three-deckers.
three-deckers
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From this reading During the night a few lights were seen and by dawn on the 21st we saw twenty-seven ships to windward, among which Marcial pointed out three as three-deckers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the morning of the 20th there was a stiff breeze blowing and the vessels kept at some distance from each other; but as the wind had moderated soon after noon the admiral signalled that the ships were to form in five lines--the van, centre, and rear, and two lines of reserve.
in the direction of
From this reading The wind was from the southwest, according to Marcial, and the fleet, catching the breeze on the starboard quarter, ran towards the straits.
twenty-sevennoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-six and one
From this reading During the night a few lights were seen and by dawn on the 21st we saw twenty-seven ships to windward, among which Marcial pointed out three as three-deckers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading On the morning of the 20th there was a stiff breeze blowing and the vessels kept at some distance from each other; but as the wind had moderated soon after noon the admiral signalled that the ships were to form in five lines--the van, centre, and rear, and two lines of reserve.
uniformitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈfɔːrməti/
a condition in which everything is regular and unvarying
From this reading I was enchanted with watching the docile monsters, obediently taking their places; for, although the conditions of naval manœuvres did not admit of great rapidity nor of perfect uniformity in the line, it was impossible to see them without admiration.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading On the morning of the 20th there was a stiff breeze blowing and the vessels kept at some distance from each other; but as the wind had moderated soon after noon the admiral signalled that the ships were to form in five lines--the van, centre, and rear, and two lines of reserve.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading On the morning of the 20th there was a stiff breeze blowing and the vessels kept at some distance from each other; but as the wind had moderated soon after noon the admiral signalled that the ships were to form in five lines--the van, centre, and rear, and two lines of reserve.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the morning of the 20th there was a stiff breeze blowing and the vessels kept at some distance from each other; but as the wind had moderated soon after noon the admiral signalled that the ships were to form in five lines--the van, centre, and rear, and two lines of reserve.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading I was enchanted with watching the docile monsters, obediently taking their places; for, although the conditions of naval manœuvres did not admit of great rapidity nor of perfect uniformity in the line, it was impossible to see them without admiration.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading During the night a few lights were seen and by dawn on the 21st we saw twenty-seven ships to windward, among which Marcial pointed out three as three-deckers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the morning of the 20th there was a stiff breeze blowing and the vessels kept at some distance from each other; but as the wind had moderated soon after noon the admiral signalled that the ships were to form in five lines--the van, centre, and rear, and two lines of reserve.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading During the night a few lights were seen and by dawn on the 21st we saw twenty-seven ships to windward, among which Marcial pointed out three as three-deckers.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading On the morning of the 20th there was a stiff breeze blowing and the vessels kept at some distance from each other; but as the wind had moderated soon after noon the admiral signalled that the ships were to form in five lines--the van, centre, and rear, and two lines of reserve.
windwardnounUS /ˈwɪndwərd/
the direction from which the wind is coming
From this reading During the night a few lights were seen and by dawn on the 21st we saw twenty-seven ships to windward, among which Marcial pointed out three as three-deckers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was enchanted with watching the docile monsters, obediently taking their places; for, although the conditions of naval manœuvres did not admit of great rapidity nor of perfect uniformity in the line, it was impossible to see them without admiration.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I was enchanted with watching the docile monsters, obediently taking their places; for, although the conditions of naval manœuvres did not admit of great rapidity nor of perfect uniformity in the line, it was impossible to see them without admiration.
