Chapter VI

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

From this reading Bombed in Mid-ocean Darkness covered the scene a minute after that shattering detonation which had lifted the forecastle of the ship in which Larry, and Jim, and Bill were sailing.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading From that point, half a mile distant across the level surface of the water, from which a brilliant beam had played upon the scene there came not so much as a whisper, not a hail, nothing to denote whence the light came, or from what source--whether enemy or ally--and then, of a sudden, the darkness was rent, though in puny form, by the comparatively feeble light from a torch wielded by Larry.

later than; following

From this reading Bombed in Mid-ocean Darkness covered the scene a minute after that shattering detonation which had lifted the forecastle of the ship in which Larry, and Jim, and Bill were sailing.

a friendly nation

From this reading From that point, half a mile distant across the level surface of the water, from which a brilliant beam had played upon the scene there came not so much as a whisper, not a hail, nothing to denote whence the light came, or from what source--whether enemy or ally--and then, of a sudden, the darkness was rent, though in puny form, by the comparatively feeble light from a torch wielded by Larry.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Those who stared down from the bridge to the waist of the ship could make out the dim form of the American, with Jim and Bill near him, and could see Larry's right arm moving up and down, his fist shaking in the direction from which the light had flashed upon them.

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

From this reading Bombed in Mid-ocean Darkness covered the scene a minute after that shattering detonation which had lifted the forecastle of the ship in which Larry, and Jim, and Bill were sailing.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading Those who stared down from the bridge to the waist of the ship could make out the dim form of the American, with Jim and Bill near him, and could see Larry's right arm moving up and down, his fist shaking in the direction from which the light had flashed upon them.

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

From this reading The deafening report, the shattering sound of raining woodwork and iron, and the swish of timber and bullets as they fell in the water were succeeded by a deathly silence.

a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather

From this reading From that point, half a mile distant across the level surface of the water, from which a brilliant beam had played upon the scene there came not so much as a whisper, not a hail, nothing to denote whence the light came, or from what source--whether enemy or ally--and then, of a sudden, the darkness was rent, though in puny form, by the comparatively feeble light from a torch wielded by Larry.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading Bombed in Mid-ocean Darkness covered the scene a minute after that shattering detonation which had lifted the forecastle of the ship in which Larry, and Jim, and Bill were sailing.

past form of “bomb” — throw bombs at or attack with bombs

From this reading Bombed in Mid-ocean Darkness covered the scene a minute after that shattering detonation which had lifted the forecastle of the ship in which Larry, and Jim, and Bill were sailing.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading Those who stared down from the bridge to the waist of the ship could make out the dim form of the American, with Jim and Bill near him, and could see Larry's right arm moving up and down, his fist shaking in the direction from which the light had flashed upon them.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading From that point, half a mile distant across the level surface of the water, from which a brilliant beam had played upon the scene there came not so much as a whisper, not a hail, nothing to denote whence the light came, or from what source--whether enemy or ally--and then, of a sudden, the darkness was rent, though in puny form, by the comparatively feeble light from a torch wielded by Larry.

plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun

From this reading The deafening report, the shattering sound of raining woodwork and iron, and the swish of timber and bullets as they fell in the water were succeeded by a deathly silence.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The deafening report, the shattering sound of raining woodwork and iron, and the swish of timber and bullets as they fell in the water were succeeded by a deathly silence.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading No one called out, not a cry escaped the crew of the vessel.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading From that point, half a mile distant across the level surface of the water, from which a brilliant beam had played upon the scene there came not so much as a whisper, not a hail, nothing to denote whence the light came, or from what source--whether enemy or ally--and then, of a sudden, the darkness was rent, though in puny form, by the comparatively feeble light from a torch wielded by Larry.

in a relative manner; by comparison to something else

From this reading From that point, half a mile distant across the level surface of the water, from which a brilliant beam had played upon the scene there came not so much as a whisper, not a hail, nothing to denote whence the light came, or from what source--whether enemy or ally--and then, of a sudden, the darkness was rent, though in puny form, by the comparatively feeble light from a torch wielded by Larry.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Those who stared down from the bridge to the waist of the ship could make out the dim form of the American, with Jim and Bill near him, and could see Larry's right arm moving up and down, his fist shaking in the direction from which the light had flashed upon them.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading Bombed in Mid-ocean Darkness covered the scene a minute after that shattering detonation which had lifted the forecastle of the ship in which Larry, and Jim, and Bill were sailing.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading No one called out, not a cry escaped the crew of the vessel.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading No one called out, not a cry escaped the crew of the vessel.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Bombed in Mid-ocean Darkness covered the scene a minute after that shattering detonation which had lifted the forecastle of the ship in which Larry, and Jim, and Bill were sailing.

loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss

From this reading The deafening report, the shattering sound of raining woodwork and iron, and the swish of timber and bullets as they fell in the water were succeeded by a deathly silence.

having the physical appearance of death

From this reading The deafening report, the shattering sound of raining woodwork and iron, and the swish of timber and bullets as they fell in the water were succeeded by a deathly silence.

be a sign or indication of

From this reading From that point, half a mile distant across the level surface of the water, from which a brilliant beam had played upon the scene there came not so much as a whisper, not a hail, nothing to denote whence the light came, or from what source--whether enemy or ally--and then, of a sudden, the darkness was rent, though in puny form, by the comparatively feeble light from a torch wielded by Larry.

a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction

From this reading Bombed in Mid-ocean Darkness covered the scene a minute after that shattering detonation which had lifted the forecastle of the ship in which Larry, and Jim, and Bill were sailing.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading Those who stared down from the bridge to the waist of the ship could make out the dim form of the American, with Jim and Bill near him, and could see Larry's right arm moving up and down, his fist shaking in the direction from which the light had flashed upon them.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Those who stared down from the bridge to the waist of the ship could make out the dim form of the American, with Jim and Bill near him, and could see Larry's right arm moving up and down, his fist shaking in the direction from which the light had flashed upon them.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading From that point, half a mile distant across the level surface of the water, from which a brilliant beam had played upon the scene there came not so much as a whisper, not a hail, nothing to denote whence the light came, or from what source--whether enemy or ally--and then, of a sudden, the darkness was rent, though in puny form, by the comparatively feeble light from a torch wielded by Larry.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Those who stared down from the bridge to the waist of the ship could make out the dim form of the American, with Jim and Bill near him, and could see Larry's right arm moving up and down, his fist shaking in the direction from which the light had flashed upon them.

an opposing military force

From this reading From that point, half a mile distant across the level surface of the water, from which a brilliant beam had played upon the scene there came not so much as a whisper, not a hail, nothing to denote whence the light came, or from what source--whether enemy or ally--and then, of a sudden, the darkness was rent, though in puny form, by the comparatively feeble light from a torch wielded by Larry.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading No one called out, not a cry escaped the crew of the vessel.

pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness

From this reading From that point, half a mile distant across the level surface of the water, from which a brilliant beam had played upon the scene there came not so much as a whisper, not a hail, nothing to denote whence the light came, or from what source--whether enemy or ally--and then, of a sudden, the darkness was rent, though in puny form, by the comparatively feeble light from a torch wielded by Larry.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading The deafening report, the shattering sound of raining woodwork and iron, and the swish of timber and bullets as they fell in the water were succeeded by a deathly silence.

a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)

From this reading Those who stared down from the bridge to the waist of the ship could make out the dim form of the American, with Jim and Bill near him, and could see Larry's right arm moving up and down, his fist shaking in the direction from which the light had flashed upon them.

past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading Those who stared down from the bridge to the waist of the ship could make out the dim form of the American, with Jim and Bill near him, and could see Larry's right arm moving up and down, his fist shaking in the direction from which the light had flashed upon them.

living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed

From this reading Bombed in Mid-ocean Darkness covered the scene a minute after that shattering detonation which had lifted the forecastle of the ship in which Larry, and Jim, and Bill were sailing.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading From that point, half a mile distant across the level surface of the water, from which a brilliant beam had played upon the scene there came not so much as a whisper, not a hail, nothing to denote whence the light came, or from what source--whether enemy or ally--and then, of a sudden, the darkness was rent, though in puny form, by the comparatively feeble light from a torch wielded by Larry.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From that point, half a mile distant across the level surface of the water, from which a brilliant beam had played upon the scene there came not so much as a whisper, not a hail, nothing to denote whence the light came, or from what source--whether enemy or ally--and then, of a sudden, the darkness was rent, though in puny form, by the comparatively feeble light from a torch wielded by Larry.

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

From this reading Bombed in Mid-ocean Darkness covered the scene a minute after that shattering detonation which had lifted the forecastle of the ship in which Larry, and Jim, and Bill were sailing.

praise vociferously

From this reading From that point, half a mile distant across the level surface of the water, from which a brilliant beam had played upon the scene there came not so much as a whisper, not a hail, nothing to denote whence the light came, or from what source--whether enemy or ally--and then, of a sudden, the darkness was rent, though in puny form, by the comparatively feeble light from a torch wielded by Larry.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading From that point, half a mile distant across the level surface of the water, from which a brilliant beam had played upon the scene there came not so much as a whisper, not a hail, nothing to denote whence the light came, or from what source--whether enemy or ally--and then, of a sudden, the darkness was rent, though in puny form, by the comparatively feeble light from a torch wielded by Larry.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Those who stared down from the bridge to the waist of the ship could make out the dim form of the American, with Jim and Bill near him, and could see Larry's right arm moving up and down, his fist shaking in the direction from which the light had flashed upon them.

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

From this reading Those who stared down from the bridge to the waist of the ship could make out the dim form of the American, with Jim and Bill near him, and could see Larry's right arm moving up and down, his fist shaking in the direction from which the light had flashed upon them.

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

From this reading Bombed in Mid-ocean Darkness covered the scene a minute after that shattering detonation which had lifted the forecastle of the ship in which Larry, and Jim, and Bill were sailing.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading The deafening report, the shattering sound of raining woodwork and iron, and the swish of timber and bullets as they fell in the water were succeeded by a deathly silence.

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

From this reading Bombed in Mid-ocean Darkness covered the scene a minute after that shattering detonation which had lifted the forecastle of the ship in which Larry, and Jim, and Bill were sailing.

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

From this reading Bombed in Mid-ocean Darkness covered the scene a minute after that shattering detonation which had lifted the forecastle of the ship in which Larry, and Jim, and Bill were sailing.

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

From this reading Those who stared down from the bridge to the waist of the ship could make out the dim form of the American, with Jim and Bill near him, and could see Larry's right arm moving up and down, his fist shaking in the direction from which the light had flashed upon them.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading From that point, half a mile distant across the level surface of the water, from which a brilliant beam had played upon the scene there came not so much as a whisper, not a hail, nothing to denote whence the light came, or from what source--whether enemy or ally--and then, of a sudden, the darkness was rent, though in puny form, by the comparatively feeble light from a torch wielded by Larry.

held up in the air

From this reading Bombed in Mid-ocean Darkness covered the scene a minute after that shattering detonation which had lifted the forecastle of the ship in which Larry, and Jim, and Bill were sailing.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading From that point, half a mile distant across the level surface of the water, from which a brilliant beam had played upon the scene there came not so much as a whisper, not a hail, nothing to denote whence the light came, or from what source--whether enemy or ally--and then, of a sudden, the darkness was rent, though in puny form, by the comparatively feeble light from a torch wielded by Larry.

engage in

From this reading Those who stared down from the bridge to the waist of the ship could make out the dim form of the American, with Jim and Bill near him, and could see Larry's right arm moving up and down, his fist shaking in the direction from which the light had flashed upon them.

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

From this reading Bombed in Mid-ocean Darkness covered the scene a minute after that shattering detonation which had lifted the forecastle of the ship in which Larry, and Jim, and Bill were sailing.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading From that point, half a mile distant across the level surface of the water, from which a brilliant beam had played upon the scene there came not so much as a whisper, not a hail, nothing to denote whence the light came, or from what source--whether enemy or ally--and then, of a sudden, the darkness was rent, though in puny form, by the comparatively feeble light from a torch wielded by Larry.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading Bombed in Mid-ocean Darkness covered the scene a minute after that shattering detonation which had lifted the forecastle of the ship in which Larry, and Jim, and Bill were sailing.

in motion

From this reading Those who stared down from the bridge to the waist of the ship could make out the dim form of the American, with Jim and Bill near him, and could see Larry's right arm moving up and down, his fist shaking in the direction from which the light had flashed upon them.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading From that point, half a mile distant across the level surface of the water, from which a brilliant beam had played upon the scene there came not so much as a whisper, not a hail, nothing to denote whence the light came, or from what source--whether enemy or ally--and then, of a sudden, the darkness was rent, though in puny form, by the comparatively feeble light from a torch wielded by Larry.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Those who stared down from the bridge to the waist of the ship could make out the dim form of the American, with Jim and Bill near him, and could see Larry's right arm moving up and down, his fist shaking in the direction from which the light had flashed upon them.

not any; not one

From this reading No one called out, not a cry escaped the crew of the vessel.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading No one called out, not a cry escaped the crew of the vessel.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading From that point, half a mile distant across the level surface of the water, from which a brilliant beam had played upon the scene there came not so much as a whisper, not a hail, nothing to denote whence the light came, or from what source--whether enemy or ally--and then, of a sudden, the darkness was rent, though in puny form, by the comparatively feeble light from a torch wielded by Larry.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Bombed in Mid-ocean Darkness covered the scene a minute after that shattering detonation which had lifted the forecastle of the ship in which Larry, and Jim, and Bill were sailing.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading No one called out, not a cry escaped the crew of the vessel.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading From that point, half a mile distant across the level surface of the water, from which a brilliant beam had played upon the scene there came not so much as a whisper, not a hail, nothing to denote whence the light came, or from what source--whether enemy or ally--and then, of a sudden, the darkness was rent, though in puny form, by the comparatively feeble light from a torch wielded by Larry.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading No one called out, not a cry escaped the crew of the vessel.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading From that point, half a mile distant across the level surface of the water, from which a brilliant beam had played upon the scene there came not so much as a whisper, not a hail, nothing to denote whence the light came, or from what source--whether enemy or ally--and then, of a sudden, the darkness was rent, though in puny form, by the comparatively feeble light from a torch wielded by Larry.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading From that point, half a mile distant across the level surface of the water, from which a brilliant beam had played upon the scene there came not so much as a whisper, not a hail, nothing to denote whence the light came, or from what source--whether enemy or ally--and then, of a sudden, the darkness was rent, though in puny form, by the comparatively feeble light from a torch wielded by Larry.

inferior in strength or significance

From this reading From that point, half a mile distant across the level surface of the water, from which a brilliant beam had played upon the scene there came not so much as a whisper, not a hail, nothing to denote whence the light came, or from what source--whether enemy or ally--and then, of a sudden, the darkness was rent, though in puny form, by the comparatively feeble light from a torch wielded by Larry.

falling in drops or as if falling like rain

From this reading The deafening report, the shattering sound of raining woodwork and iron, and the swish of timber and bullets as they fell in the water were succeeded by a deathly silence.

let for money

From this reading From that point, half a mile distant across the level surface of the water, from which a brilliant beam had played upon the scene there came not so much as a whisper, not a hail, nothing to denote whence the light came, or from what source--whether enemy or ally--and then, of a sudden, the darkness was rent, though in puny form, by the comparatively feeble light from a torch wielded by Larry.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading The deafening report, the shattering sound of raining woodwork and iron, and the swish of timber and bullets as they fell in the water were succeeded by a deathly silence.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Those who stared down from the bridge to the waist of the ship could make out the dim form of the American, with Jim and Bill near him, and could see Larry's right arm moving up and down, his fist shaking in the direction from which the light had flashed upon them.

the work of a sailor

From this reading Bombed in Mid-ocean Darkness covered the scene a minute after that shattering detonation which had lifted the forecastle of the ship in which Larry, and Jim, and Bill were sailing.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Bombed in Mid-ocean Darkness covered the scene a minute after that shattering detonation which had lifted the forecastle of the ship in which Larry, and Jim, and Bill were sailing.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Those who stared down from the bridge to the waist of the ship could make out the dim form of the American, with Jim and Bill near him, and could see Larry's right arm moving up and down, his fist shaking in the direction from which the light had flashed upon them.

the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements

From this reading Those who stared down from the bridge to the waist of the ship could make out the dim form of the American, with Jim and Bill near him, and could see Larry's right arm moving up and down, his fist shaking in the direction from which the light had flashed upon them.

seemingly loud enough to break something; violently rattling or clattering

From this reading Bombed in Mid-ocean Darkness covered the scene a minute after that shattering detonation which had lifted the forecastle of the ship in which Larry, and Jim, and Bill were sailing.

transport commercially

From this reading Bombed in Mid-ocean Darkness covered the scene a minute after that shattering detonation which had lifted the forecastle of the ship in which Larry, and Jim, and Bill were sailing.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading The deafening report, the shattering sound of raining woodwork and iron, and the swish of timber and bullets as they fell in the water were succeeded by a deathly silence.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading From that point, half a mile distant across the level surface of the water, from which a brilliant beam had played upon the scene there came not so much as a whisper, not a hail, nothing to denote whence the light came, or from what source--whether enemy or ally--and then, of a sudden, the darkness was rent, though in puny form, by the comparatively feeble light from a torch wielded by Larry.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading The deafening report, the shattering sound of raining woodwork and iron, and the swish of timber and bullets as they fell in the water were succeeded by a deathly silence.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading From that point, half a mile distant across the level surface of the water, from which a brilliant beam had played upon the scene there came not so much as a whisper, not a hail, nothing to denote whence the light came, or from what source--whether enemy or ally--and then, of a sudden, the darkness was rent, though in puny form, by the comparatively feeble light from a torch wielded by Larry.

past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Those who stared down from the bridge to the waist of the ship could make out the dim form of the American, with Jim and Bill near him, and could see Larry's right arm moving up and down, his fist shaking in the direction from which the light had flashed upon them.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading The deafening report, the shattering sound of raining woodwork and iron, and the swish of timber and bullets as they fell in the water were succeeded by a deathly silence.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading From that point, half a mile distant across the level surface of the water, from which a brilliant beam had played upon the scene there came not so much as a whisper, not a hail, nothing to denote whence the light came, or from what source--whether enemy or ally--and then, of a sudden, the darkness was rent, though in puny form, by the comparatively feeble light from a torch wielded by Larry.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading From that point, half a mile distant across the level surface of the water, from which a brilliant beam had played upon the scene there came not so much as a whisper, not a hail, nothing to denote whence the light came, or from what source--whether enemy or ally--and then, of a sudden, the darkness was rent, though in puny form, by the comparatively feeble light from a torch wielded by Larry.

move with or cause to move with a whistling or hissing sound

From this reading The deafening report, the shattering sound of raining woodwork and iron, and the swish of timber and bullets as they fell in the water were succeeded by a deathly silence.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Bombed in Mid-ocean Darkness covered the scene a minute after that shattering detonation which had lifted the forecastle of the ship in which Larry, and Jim, and Bill were sailing.

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

From this reading Bombed in Mid-ocean Darkness covered the scene a minute after that shattering detonation which had lifted the forecastle of the ship in which Larry, and Jim, and Bill were sailing.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Those who stared down from the bridge to the waist of the ship could make out the dim form of the American, with Jim and Bill near him, and could see Larry's right arm moving up and down, his fist shaking in the direction from which the light had flashed upon them.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading From that point, half a mile distant across the level surface of the water, from which a brilliant beam had played upon the scene there came not so much as a whisper, not a hail, nothing to denote whence the light came, or from what source--whether enemy or ally--and then, of a sudden, the darkness was rent, though in puny form, by the comparatively feeble light from a torch wielded by Larry.

in or at that place or location

From this reading From that point, half a mile distant across the level surface of the water, from which a brilliant beam had played upon the scene there came not so much as a whisper, not a hail, nothing to denote whence the light came, or from what source--whether enemy or ally--and then, of a sudden, the darkness was rent, though in puny form, by the comparatively feeble light from a torch wielded by Larry.

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

From this reading The deafening report, the shattering sound of raining woodwork and iron, and the swish of timber and bullets as they fell in the water were succeeded by a deathly silence.

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

From this reading Those who stared down from the bridge to the waist of the ship could make out the dim form of the American, with Jim and Bill near him, and could see Larry's right arm moving up and down, his fist shaking in the direction from which the light had flashed upon them.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading From that point, half a mile distant across the level surface of the water, from which a brilliant beam had played upon the scene there came not so much as a whisper, not a hail, nothing to denote whence the light came, or from what source--whether enemy or ally--and then, of a sudden, the darkness was rent, though in puny form, by the comparatively feeble light from a torch wielded by Larry.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading The deafening report, the shattering sound of raining woodwork and iron, and the swish of timber and bullets as they fell in the water were succeeded by a deathly silence.

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

From this reading From that point, half a mile distant across the level surface of the water, from which a brilliant beam had played upon the scene there came not so much as a whisper, not a hail, nothing to denote whence the light came, or from what source--whether enemy or ally--and then, of a sudden, the darkness was rent, though in puny form, by the comparatively feeble light from a torch wielded by Larry.

a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance

From this reading From that point, half a mile distant across the level surface of the water, from which a brilliant beam had played upon the scene there came not so much as a whisper, not a hail, nothing to denote whence the light came, or from what source--whether enemy or ally--and then, of a sudden, the darkness was rent, though in puny form, by the comparatively feeble light from a torch wielded by Larry.

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

From this reading Those who stared down from the bridge to the waist of the ship could make out the dim form of the American, with Jim and Bill near him, and could see Larry's right arm moving up and down, his fist shaking in the direction from which the light had flashed upon them.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading From that point, half a mile distant across the level surface of the water, from which a brilliant beam had played upon the scene there came not so much as a whisper, not a hail, nothing to denote whence the light came, or from what source--whether enemy or ally--and then, of a sudden, the darkness was rent, though in puny form, by the comparatively feeble light from a torch wielded by Larry.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading No one called out, not a cry escaped the crew of the vessel.

the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips

From this reading Those who stared down from the bridge to the waist of the ship could make out the dim form of the American, with Jim and Bill near him, and could see Larry's right arm moving up and down, his fist shaking in the direction from which the light had flashed upon them.

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

From this reading From that point, half a mile distant across the level surface of the water, from which a brilliant beam had played upon the scene there came not so much as a whisper, not a hail, nothing to denote whence the light came, or from what source--whether enemy or ally--and then, of a sudden, the darkness was rent, though in puny form, by the comparatively feeble light from a torch wielded by Larry.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading The deafening report, the shattering sound of raining woodwork and iron, and the swish of timber and bullets as they fell in the water were succeeded by a deathly silence.

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

From this reading Bombed in Mid-ocean Darkness covered the scene a minute after that shattering detonation which had lifted the forecastle of the ship in which Larry, and Jim, and Bill were sailing.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading From that point, half a mile distant across the level surface of the water, from which a brilliant beam had played upon the scene there came not so much as a whisper, not a hail, nothing to denote whence the light came, or from what source--whether enemy or ally--and then, of a sudden, the darkness was rent, though in puny form, by the comparatively feeble light from a torch wielded by Larry.

an old word meaning “from where”

From this reading From that point, half a mile distant across the level surface of the water, from which a brilliant beam had played upon the scene there came not so much as a whisper, not a hail, nothing to denote whence the light came, or from what source--whether enemy or ally--and then, of a sudden, the darkness was rent, though in puny form, by the comparatively feeble light from a torch wielded by Larry.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading From that point, half a mile distant across the level surface of the water, from which a brilliant beam had played upon the scene there came not so much as a whisper, not a hail, nothing to denote whence the light came, or from what source--whether enemy or ally--and then, of a sudden, the darkness was rent, though in puny form, by the comparatively feeble light from a torch wielded by Larry.

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

From this reading Bombed in Mid-ocean Darkness covered the scene a minute after that shattering detonation which had lifted the forecastle of the ship in which Larry, and Jim, and Bill were sailing.

speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

From this reading From that point, half a mile distant across the level surface of the water, from which a brilliant beam had played upon the scene there came not so much as a whisper, not a hail, nothing to denote whence the light came, or from what source--whether enemy or ally--and then, of a sudden, the darkness was rent, though in puny form, by the comparatively feeble light from a torch wielded by Larry.

which person or people

From this reading Those who stared down from the bridge to the waist of the ship could make out the dim form of the American, with Jim and Bill near him, and could see Larry's right arm moving up and down, his fist shaking in the direction from which the light had flashed upon them.

past form of “wield” — have and exercise

From this reading From that point, half a mile distant across the level surface of the water, from which a brilliant beam had played upon the scene there came not so much as a whisper, not a hail, nothing to denote whence the light came, or from what source--whether enemy or ally--and then, of a sudden, the darkness was rent, though in puny form, by the comparatively feeble light from a torch wielded by Larry.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Those who stared down from the bridge to the waist of the ship could make out the dim form of the American, with Jim and Bill near him, and could see Larry's right arm moving up and down, his fist shaking in the direction from which the light had flashed upon them.

work made of wood; especially moldings or stairways or furniture

From this reading The deafening report, the shattering sound of raining woodwork and iron, and the swish of timber and bullets as they fell in the water were succeeded by a deathly silence.