Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading Shortly after eight bells in the middle watch, the weather cleared and the stars shone out with piercing brilliancy, enabling us to see the whole of the big ships and the transports, although we were all steaming with lights out, except for a solitary shrouded lantern carried by each ship right aft, to enable her next astern to keep station.

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading We all seemed to see it at the same instant, for in less than half a minute the signal reporting the circumstance was flying aboard nearly every craft in the fleet.

having companions or an escort

From this reading But the lookouts aboard the _Mikasa_ were evidently as wide awake as any of us, for our flags were scarcely aloft when the flagship signalled the armoured cruiser _Asama_ to chase in the south-western board; and in little more than an hour afterward she rejoined the fleet, accompanied by the Russian steamer _Argun_, as a prize.

at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane

From this reading Shortly after eight bells in the middle watch, the weather cleared and the stars shone out with piercing brilliancy, enabling us to see the whole of the big ships and the transports, although we were all steaming with lights out, except for a solitary shrouded lantern carried by each ship right aft, to enable her next astern to keep station.

later than; following

From this reading Shortly after eight bells in the middle watch, the weather cleared and the stars shone out with piercing brilliancy, enabling us to see the whole of the big ships and the transports, although we were all steaming with lights out, except for a solitary shrouded lantern carried by each ship right aft, to enable her next astern to keep station.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading But the lookouts aboard the _Mikasa_ were evidently as wide awake as any of us, for our flags were scarcely aloft when the flagship signalled the armoured cruiser _Asama_ to chase in the south-western board; and in little more than an hour afterward she rejoined the fleet, accompanied by the Russian steamer _Argun_, as a prize.

(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 Shortly after eight bells in the middle watch, the weather cleared and the stars shone out with piercing brilliancy, enabling us to see the whole of the big ships and the transports, although we were all steaming with lights out, except for a solitary shrouded lantern carried by each ship right aft, to enable her next astern to keep station.

at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship

From this reading But the lookouts aboard the _Mikasa_ were evidently as wide awake as any of us, for our flags were scarcely aloft when the flagship signalled the armoured cruiser _Asama_ to chase in the south-western board; and in little more than an hour afterward she rejoined the fleet, accompanied by the Russian steamer _Argun_, as a prize.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading We flattered ourselves that the honour of capturing the first prize of the war had fallen to us; but, later on, we learned, to our disgust, that when the _Argun_ was taken into Sasebo, there were already three more prizes there to keep her company.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Shortly after eight bells in the middle watch, the weather cleared and the stars shone out with piercing brilliancy, enabling us to see the whole of the big ships and the transports, although we were all steaming with lights out, except for a solitary shrouded lantern carried by each ship right aft, to enable her next astern to keep station.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading But the lookouts aboard the _Mikasa_ were evidently as wide awake as any of us, for our flags were scarcely aloft when the flagship signalled the armoured cruiser _Asama_ to chase in the south-western board; and in little more than an hour afterward she rejoined the fleet, accompanied by the Russian steamer _Argun_, as a prize.

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

From this reading Shortly after eight bells in the middle watch, the weather cleared and the stars shone out with piercing brilliancy, enabling us to see the whole of the big ships and the transports, although we were all steaming with lights out, except for a solitary shrouded lantern carried by each ship right aft, to enable her next astern to keep station.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But the lookouts aboard the _Mikasa_ were evidently as wide awake as any of us, for our flags were scarcely aloft when the flagship signalled the armoured cruiser _Asama_ to chase in the south-western board; and in little more than an hour afterward she rejoined the fleet, accompanied by the Russian steamer _Argun_, as a prize.

a river in eastern Asia that arises in China and flows northeast along the border between China and Russia to become a tributary of the Amur River

From this reading But the lookouts aboard the _Mikasa_ were evidently as wide awake as any of us, for our flags were scarcely aloft when the flagship signalled the armoured cruiser _Asama_ to chase in the south-western board; and in little more than an hour afterward she rejoined the fleet, accompanied by the Russian steamer _Argun_, as a prize.

used of animals; provided with protective covering

From this reading But the lookouts aboard the _Mikasa_ were evidently as wide awake as any of us, for our flags were scarcely aloft when the flagship signalled the armoured cruiser _Asama_ to chase in the south-western board; and in little more than an hour afterward she rejoined the fleet, accompanied by the Russian steamer _Argun_, as a prize.

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

From this reading But the lookouts aboard the _Mikasa_ were evidently as wide awake as any of us, for our flags were scarcely aloft when the flagship signalled the armoured cruiser _Asama_ to chase in the south-western board; and in little more than an hour afterward she rejoined the fleet, accompanied by the Russian steamer _Argun_, as a prize.

a volcano in central Honshu near Nagano; one of the largest volcanoes in Japan (8,340 feet)

From this reading But the lookouts aboard the _Mikasa_ were evidently as wide awake as any of us, for our flags were scarcely aloft when the flagship signalled the armoured cruiser _Asama_ to chase in the south-western board; and in little more than an hour afterward she rejoined the fleet, accompanied by the Russian steamer _Argun_, as a prize.

stern foremost or backward

From this reading Shortly after eight bells in the middle watch, the weather cleared and the stars shone out with piercing brilliancy, enabling us to see the whole of the big ships and the transports, although we were all steaming with lights out, except for a solitary shrouded lantern carried by each ship right aft, to enable her next astern to keep station.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading We all seemed to see it at the same instant, for in less than half a minute the signal reporting the circumstance was flying aboard nearly every craft in the fleet.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading But the lookouts aboard the _Mikasa_ were evidently as wide awake as any of us, for our flags were scarcely aloft when the flagship signalled the armoured cruiser _Asama_ to chase in the south-western board; and in little more than an hour afterward she rejoined the fleet, accompanied by the Russian steamer _Argun_, as a prize.

plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading Shortly after eight bells in the middle watch, the weather cleared and the stars shone out with piercing brilliancy, enabling us to see the whole of the big ships and the transports, although we were all steaming with lights out, except for a solitary shrouded lantern carried by each ship right aft, to enable her next astern to keep station.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Shortly after eight bells in the middle watch, the weather cleared and the stars shone out with piercing brilliancy, enabling us to see the whole of the big ships and the transports, although we were all steaming with lights out, except for a solitary shrouded lantern carried by each ship right aft, to enable her next astern to keep station.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading But the lookouts aboard the _Mikasa_ were evidently as wide awake as any of us, for our flags were scarcely aloft when the flagship signalled the armoured cruiser _Asama_ to chase in the south-western board; and in little more than an hour afterward she rejoined the fleet, accompanied by the Russian steamer _Argun_, as a prize.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading The night passed without incident, but shortly after sunrise, smoke was sighted broad on our port bow, the ship from which it proceeded evidently steering to the northward.

a quality that outshines the usual

From this reading Shortly after eight bells in the middle watch, the weather cleared and the stars shone out with piercing brilliancy, enabling us to see the whole of the big ships and the transports, although we were all steaming with lights out, except for a solitary shrouded lantern carried by each ship right aft, to enable her next astern to keep station.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The night passed without incident, but shortly after sunrise, smoke was sighted broad on our port bow, the ship from which it proceeded evidently steering to the northward.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The night passed without incident, but shortly after sunrise, smoke was sighted broad on our port bow, the ship from which it proceeded evidently steering to the northward.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Shortly after eight bells in the middle watch, the weather cleared and the stars shone out with piercing brilliancy, enabling us to see the whole of the big ships and the transports, although we were all steaming with lights out, except for a solitary shrouded lantern carried by each ship right aft, to enable her next astern to keep station.

-ing form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading We flattered ourselves that the honour of capturing the first prize of the war had fallen to us; but, later on, we learned, to our disgust, that when the _Argun_ was taken into Sasebo, there were already three more prizes there to keep her company.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Shortly after eight bells in the middle watch, the weather cleared and the stars shone out with piercing brilliancy, enabling us to see the whole of the big ships and the transports, although we were all steaming with lights out, except for a solitary shrouded lantern carried by each ship right aft, to enable her next astern to keep station.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading But the lookouts aboard the _Mikasa_ were evidently as wide awake as any of us, for our flags were scarcely aloft when the flagship signalled the armoured cruiser _Asama_ to chase in the south-western board; and in little more than an hour afterward she rejoined the fleet, accompanied by the Russian steamer _Argun_, as a prize.

a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

From this reading We all seemed to see it at the same instant, for in less than half a minute the signal reporting the circumstance was flying aboard nearly every craft in the fleet.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading Shortly after eight bells in the middle watch, the weather cleared and the stars shone out with piercing brilliancy, enabling us to see the whole of the big ships and the transports, although we were all steaming with lights out, except for a solitary shrouded lantern carried by each ship right aft, to enable her next astern to keep station.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading We flattered ourselves that the honour of capturing the first prize of the war had fallen to us; but, later on, we learned, to our disgust, that when the _Argun_ was taken into Sasebo, there were already three more prizes there to keep her company.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading We all seemed to see it at the same instant, for in less than half a minute the signal reporting the circumstance was flying aboard nearly every craft in the fleet.

a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters

From this reading But the lookouts aboard the _Mikasa_ were evidently as wide awake as any of us, for our flags were scarcely aloft when the flagship signalled the armoured cruiser _Asama_ to chase in the south-western board; and in little more than an hour afterward she rejoined the fleet, accompanied by the Russian steamer _Argun_, as a prize.

fill with distaste

From this reading We flattered ourselves that the honour of capturing the first prize of the war had fallen to us; but, later on, we learned, to our disgust, that when the _Argun_ was taken into Sasebo, there were already three more prizes there to keep her company.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Shortly after eight bells in the middle watch, the weather cleared and the stars shone out with piercing brilliancy, enabling us to see the whole of the big ships and the transports, although we were all steaming with lights out, except for a solitary shrouded lantern carried by each ship right aft, to enable her next astern to keep station.

being one more than seven

From this reading Shortly after eight bells in the middle watch, the weather cleared and the stars shone out with piercing brilliancy, enabling us to see the whole of the big ships and the transports, although we were all steaming with lights out, except for a solitary shrouded lantern carried by each ship right aft, to enable her next astern to keep station.

render capable or able for some task

From this reading Shortly after eight bells in the middle watch, the weather cleared and the stars shone out with piercing brilliancy, enabling us to see the whole of the big ships and the transports, although we were all steaming with lights out, except for a solitary shrouded lantern carried by each ship right aft, to enable her next astern to keep station.

providing legal power or sanction

From this reading Shortly after eight bells in the middle watch, the weather cleared and the stars shone out with piercing brilliancy, enabling us to see the whole of the big ships and the transports, although we were all steaming with lights out, except for a solitary shrouded lantern carried by each ship right aft, to enable her next astern to keep station.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading We all seemed to see it at the same instant, for in less than half a minute the signal reporting the circumstance was flying aboard nearly every craft in the fleet.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading The night passed without incident, but shortly after sunrise, smoke was sighted broad on our port bow, the ship from which it proceeded evidently steering to the northward.

apart from; not including

From this reading Shortly after eight bells in the middle watch, the weather cleared and the stars shone out with piercing brilliancy, enabling us to see the whole of the big ships and the transports, although we were all steaming with lights out, except for a solitary shrouded lantern carried by each ship right aft, to enable her next astern to keep station.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading We flattered ourselves that the honour of capturing the first prize of the war had fallen to us; but, later on, we learned, to our disgust, that when the _Argun_ was taken into Sasebo, there were already three more prizes there to keep her company.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading We flattered ourselves that the honour of capturing the first prize of the war had fallen to us; but, later on, we learned, to our disgust, that when the _Argun_ was taken into Sasebo, there were already three more prizes there to keep her company.

plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading But the lookouts aboard the _Mikasa_ were evidently as wide awake as any of us, for our flags were scarcely aloft when the flagship signalled the armoured cruiser _Asama_ to chase in the south-western board; and in little more than an hour afterward she rejoined the fleet, accompanied by the Russian steamer _Argun_, as a prize.

the chief one of a related group

From this reading But the lookouts aboard the _Mikasa_ were evidently as wide awake as any of us, for our flags were scarcely aloft when the flagship signalled the armoured cruiser _Asama_ to chase in the south-western board; and in little more than an hour afterward she rejoined the fleet, accompanied by the Russian steamer _Argun_, as a prize.

past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly

From this reading We flattered ourselves that the honour of capturing the first prize of the war had fallen to us; but, later on, we learned, to our disgust, that when the _Argun_ was taken into Sasebo, there were already three more prizes there to keep her company.

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading We all seemed to see it at the same instant, for in less than half a minute the signal reporting the circumstance was flying aboard nearly every craft in the fleet.

moving swiftly

From this reading We all seemed to see it at the same instant, for in less than half a minute the signal reporting the circumstance was flying aboard nearly every craft in the fleet.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Shortly after eight bells in the middle watch, the weather cleared and the stars shone out with piercing brilliancy, enabling us to see the whole of the big ships and the transports, although we were all steaming with lights out, except for a solitary shrouded lantern carried by each ship right aft, to enable her next astern to keep station.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The night passed without incident, but shortly after sunrise, smoke was sighted broad on our port bow, the ship from which it proceeded evidently steering to the northward.

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

From this reading We flattered ourselves that the honour of capturing the first prize of the war had fallen to us; but, later on, we learned, to our disgust, that when the _Argun_ was taken into Sasebo, there were already three more prizes there to keep her company.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading We all seemed to see it at the same instant, for in less than half a minute the signal reporting the circumstance was flying aboard nearly every craft in the fleet.

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

From this reading Shortly after eight bells in the middle watch, the weather cleared and the stars shone out with piercing brilliancy, enabling us to see the whole of the big ships and the transports, although we were all steaming with lights out, except for a solitary shrouded lantern carried by each ship right aft, to enable her next astern to keep station.

the state of being honored

From this reading We flattered ourselves that the honour of capturing the first prize of the war had fallen to us; but, later on, we learned, to our disgust, that when the _Argun_ was taken into Sasebo, there were already three more prizes there to keep her company.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading But the lookouts aboard the _Mikasa_ were evidently as wide awake as any of us, for our flags were scarcely aloft when the flagship signalled the armoured cruiser _Asama_ to chase in the south-western board; and in little more than an hour afterward she rejoined the fleet, accompanied by the Russian steamer _Argun_, as a prize.

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

From this reading Shortly after eight bells in the middle watch, the weather cleared and the stars shone out with piercing brilliancy, enabling us to see the whole of the big ships and the transports, although we were all steaming with lights out, except for a solitary shrouded lantern carried by each ship right aft, to enable her next astern to keep station.

a single distinct event

From this reading The night passed without incident, but shortly after sunrise, smoke was sighted broad on our port bow, the ship from which it proceeded evidently steering to the northward.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading We all seemed to see it at the same instant, for in less than half a minute the signal reporting the circumstance was flying aboard nearly every craft in the fleet.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading We flattered ourselves that the honour of capturing the first prize of the war had fallen to us; but, later on, we learned, to our disgust, that when the _Argun_ was taken into Sasebo, there were already three more prizes there to keep her company.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The night passed without incident, but shortly after sunrise, smoke was sighted broad on our port bow, the ship from which it proceeded evidently steering to the northward.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Shortly after eight bells in the middle watch, the weather cleared and the stars shone out with piercing brilliancy, enabling us to see the whole of the big ships and the transports, although we were all steaming with lights out, except for a solitary shrouded lantern carried by each ship right aft, to enable her next astern to keep station.

light in a transparent protective case

From this reading Shortly after eight bells in the middle watch, the weather cleared and the stars shone out with piercing brilliancy, enabling us to see the whole of the big ships and the transports, although we were all steaming with lights out, except for a solitary shrouded lantern carried by each ship right aft, to enable her next astern to keep station.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading We flattered ourselves that the honour of capturing the first prize of the war had fallen to us; but, later on, we learned, to our disgust, that when the _Argun_ was taken into Sasebo, there were already three more prizes there to keep her company.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading We flattered ourselves that the honour of capturing the first prize of the war had fallen to us; but, later on, we learned, to our disgust, that when the _Argun_ was taken into Sasebo, there were already three more prizes there to keep her company.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading We all seemed to see it at the same instant, for in less than half a minute the signal reporting the circumstance was flying aboard nearly every craft in the fleet.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading Shortly after eight bells in the middle watch, the weather cleared and the stars shone out with piercing brilliancy, enabling us to see the whole of the big ships and the transports, although we were all steaming with lights out, except for a solitary shrouded lantern carried by each ship right aft, to enable her next astern to keep station.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading But the lookouts aboard the _Mikasa_ were evidently as wide awake as any of us, for our flags were scarcely aloft when the flagship signalled the armoured cruiser _Asama_ to chase in the south-western board; and in little more than an hour afterward she rejoined the fleet, accompanied by the Russian steamer _Argun_, as a prize.

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From this reading But the lookouts aboard the _Mikasa_ were evidently as wide awake as any of us, for our flags were scarcely aloft when the flagship signalled the armoured cruiser _Asama_ to chase in the south-western board; and in little more than an hour afterward she rejoined the fleet, accompanied by the Russian steamer _Argun_, as a prize.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading Shortly after eight bells in the middle watch, the weather cleared and the stars shone out with piercing brilliancy, enabling us to see the whole of the big ships and the transports, although we were all steaming with lights out, except for a solitary shrouded lantern carried by each ship right aft, to enable her next astern to keep station.

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From this reading But the lookouts aboard the _Mikasa_ were evidently as wide awake as any of us, for our flags were scarcely aloft when the flagship signalled the armoured cruiser _Asama_ to chase in the south-western board; and in little more than an hour afterward she rejoined the fleet, accompanied by the Russian steamer _Argun_, as a prize.

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

From this reading We all seemed to see it at the same instant, for in less than half a minute the signal reporting the circumstance was flying aboard nearly every craft in the fleet.

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

From this reading But the lookouts aboard the _Mikasa_ were evidently as wide awake as any of us, for our flags were scarcely aloft when the flagship signalled the armoured cruiser _Asama_ to chase in the south-western board; and in little more than an hour afterward she rejoined the fleet, accompanied by the Russian steamer _Argun_, as a prize.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading We all seemed to see it at the same instant, for in less than half a minute the signal reporting the circumstance was flying aboard nearly every craft in the fleet.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Shortly after eight bells in the middle watch, the weather cleared and the stars shone out with piercing brilliancy, enabling us to see the whole of the big ships and the transports, although we were all steaming with lights out, except for a solitary shrouded lantern carried by each ship right aft, to enable her next astern to keep station.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The night passed without incident, but shortly after sunrise, smoke was sighted broad on our port bow, the ship from which it proceeded evidently steering to the northward.

in a northern direction

From this reading The night passed without incident, but shortly after sunrise, smoke was sighted broad on our port bow, the ship from which it proceeded evidently steering to the northward.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Shortly after eight bells in the middle watch, the weather cleared and the stars shone out with piercing brilliancy, enabling us to see the whole of the big ships and the transports, although we were all steaming with lights out, except for a solitary shrouded lantern carried by each ship right aft, to enable her next astern to keep station.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The night passed without incident, but shortly after sunrise, smoke was sighted broad on our port bow, the ship from which it proceeded evidently steering to the northward.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The night passed without incident, but shortly after sunrise, smoke was sighted broad on our port bow, the ship from which it proceeded evidently steering to the northward.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading We flattered ourselves that the honour of capturing the first prize of the war had fallen to us; but, later on, we learned, to our disgust, that when the _Argun_ was taken into Sasebo, there were already three more prizes there to keep her company.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Shortly after eight bells in the middle watch, the weather cleared and the stars shone out with piercing brilliancy, enabling us to see the whole of the big ships and the transports, although we were all steaming with lights out, except for a solitary shrouded lantern carried by each ship right aft, to enable her next astern to keep station.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The night passed without incident, but shortly after sunrise, smoke was sighted broad on our port bow, the ship from which it proceeded evidently steering to the northward.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading Shortly after eight bells in the middle watch, the weather cleared and the stars shone out with piercing brilliancy, enabling us to see the whole of the big ships and the transports, although we were all steaming with lights out, except for a solitary shrouded lantern carried by each ship right aft, to enable her next astern to keep station.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading The night passed without incident, but shortly after sunrise, smoke was sighted broad on our port bow, the ship from which it proceeded evidently steering to the northward.

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading But the lookouts aboard the _Mikasa_ were evidently as wide awake as any of us, for our flags were scarcely aloft when the flagship signalled the armoured cruiser _Asama_ to chase in the south-western board; and in little more than an hour afterward she rejoined the fleet, accompanied by the Russian steamer _Argun_, as a prize.

plural of “prize” — something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading We flattered ourselves that the honour of capturing the first prize of the war had fallen to us; but, later on, we learned, to our disgust, that when the _Argun_ was taken into Sasebo, there were already three more prizes there to keep her company.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading The night passed without incident, but shortly after sunrise, smoke was sighted broad on our port bow, the ship from which it proceeded evidently steering to the northward.

past form of “rejoin” — join again

From this reading But the lookouts aboard the _Mikasa_ were evidently as wide awake as any of us, for our flags were scarcely aloft when the flagship signalled the armoured cruiser _Asama_ to chase in the south-western board; and in little more than an hour afterward she rejoined the fleet, accompanied by the Russian steamer _Argun_, as a prize.

the news as presented by reporters for newspapers or radio or television

From this reading We all seemed to see it at the same instant, for in less than half a minute the signal reporting the circumstance was flying aboard nearly every craft in the fleet.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Shortly after eight bells in the middle watch, the weather cleared and the stars shone out with piercing brilliancy, enabling us to see the whole of the big ships and the transports, although we were all steaming with lights out, except for a solitary shrouded lantern carried by each ship right aft, to enable her next astern to keep station.

a native or inhabitant of Russia

From this reading But the lookouts aboard the _Mikasa_ were evidently as wide awake as any of us, for our flags were scarcely aloft when the flagship signalled the armoured cruiser _Asama_ to chase in the south-western board; and in little more than an hour afterward she rejoined the fleet, accompanied by the Russian steamer _Argun_, as a prize.

Identical; not different.

From this reading We all seemed to see it at the same instant, for in less than half a minute the signal reporting the circumstance was flying aboard nearly every craft in the fleet.

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

From this reading We flattered ourselves that the honour of capturing the first prize of the war had fallen to us; but, later on, we learned, to our disgust, that when the _Argun_ was taken into Sasebo, there were already three more prizes there to keep her company.

only a very short time before

From this reading But the lookouts aboard the _Mikasa_ were evidently as wide awake as any of us, for our flags were scarcely aloft when the flagship signalled the armoured cruiser _Asama_ to chase in the south-western board; and in little more than an hour afterward she rejoined the fleet, accompanied by the Russian steamer _Argun_, as a prize.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Shortly after eight bells in the middle watch, the weather cleared and the stars shone out with piercing brilliancy, enabling us to see the whole of the big ships and the transports, although we were all steaming with lights out, except for a solitary shrouded lantern carried by each ship right aft, to enable her next astern to keep station.

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

From this reading We all seemed to see it at the same instant, for in less than half a minute the signal reporting the circumstance was flying aboard nearly every craft in the fleet.

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

From this reading But the lookouts aboard the _Mikasa_ were evidently as wide awake as any of us, for our flags were scarcely aloft when the flagship signalled the armoured cruiser _Asama_ to chase in the south-western board; and in little more than an hour afterward she rejoined the fleet, accompanied by the Russian steamer _Argun_, as a prize.

transport commercially

From this reading Shortly after eight bells in the middle watch, the weather cleared and the stars shone out with piercing brilliancy, enabling us to see the whole of the big ships and the transports, although we were all steaming with lights out, except for a solitary shrouded lantern carried by each ship right aft, to enable her next astern to keep station.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading Shortly after eight bells in the middle watch, the weather cleared and the stars shone out with piercing brilliancy, enabling us to see the whole of the big ships and the transports, although we were all steaming with lights out, except for a solitary shrouded lantern carried by each ship right aft, to enable her next astern to keep station.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading Shortly after eight bells in the middle watch, the weather cleared and the stars shone out with piercing brilliancy, enabling us to see the whole of the big ships and the transports, although we were all steaming with lights out, except for a solitary shrouded lantern carried by each ship right aft, to enable her next astern to keep station.

for a short time

From this reading Shortly after eight bells in the middle watch, the weather cleared and the stars shone out with piercing brilliancy, enabling us to see the whole of the big ships and the transports, although we were all steaming with lights out, except for a solitary shrouded lantern carried by each ship right aft, to enable her next astern to keep station.

past form of “shroud” — cover as if with a shroud

From this reading Shortly after eight bells in the middle watch, the weather cleared and the stars shone out with piercing brilliancy, enabling us to see the whole of the big ships and the transports, although we were all steaming with lights out, except for a solitary shrouded lantern carried by each ship right aft, to enable her next astern to keep station.

able to see

From this reading The night passed without incident, but shortly after sunrise, smoke was sighted broad on our port bow, the ship from which it proceeded evidently steering to the northward.

any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading We all seemed to see it at the same instant, for in less than half a minute the signal reporting the circumstance was flying aboard nearly every craft in the fleet.

inflected form of “signal” — communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs

From this reading But the lookouts aboard the _Mikasa_ were evidently as wide awake as any of us, for our flags were scarcely aloft when the flagship signalled the armoured cruiser _Asama_ to chase in the south-western board; and in little more than an hour afterward she rejoined the fleet, accompanied by the Russian steamer _Argun_, as a prize.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading The night passed without incident, but shortly after sunrise, smoke was sighted broad on our port bow, the ship from which it proceeded evidently steering to the northward.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading Shortly after eight bells in the middle watch, the weather cleared and the stars shone out with piercing brilliancy, enabling us to see the whole of the big ships and the transports, although we were all steaming with lights out, except for a solitary shrouded lantern carried by each ship right aft, to enable her next astern to keep station.

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From this reading But the lookouts aboard the _Mikasa_ were evidently as wide awake as any of us, for our flags were scarcely aloft when the flagship signalled the armoured cruiser _Asama_ to chase in the south-western board; and in little more than an hour afterward she rejoined the fleet, accompanied by the Russian steamer _Argun_, as a prize.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading Shortly after eight bells in the middle watch, the weather cleared and the stars shone out with piercing brilliancy, enabling us to see the whole of the big ships and the transports, although we were all steaming with lights out, except for a solitary shrouded lantern carried by each ship right aft, to enable her next astern to keep station.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading Shortly after eight bells in the middle watch, the weather cleared and the stars shone out with piercing brilliancy, enabling us to see the whole of the big ships and the transports, although we were all steaming with lights out, except for a solitary shrouded lantern carried by each ship right aft, to enable her next astern to keep station.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading But the lookouts aboard the _Mikasa_ were evidently as wide awake as any of us, for our flags were scarcely aloft when the flagship signalled the armoured cruiser _Asama_ to chase in the south-western board; and in little more than an hour afterward she rejoined the fleet, accompanied by the Russian steamer _Argun_, as a prize.

filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist

From this reading Shortly after eight bells in the middle watch, the weather cleared and the stars shone out with piercing brilliancy, enabling us to see the whole of the big ships and the transports, although we were all steaming with lights out, except for a solitary shrouded lantern carried by each ship right aft, to enable her next astern to keep station.

the act of guiding or showing the way

From this reading The night passed without incident, but shortly after sunrise, smoke was sighted broad on our port bow, the ship from which it proceeded evidently steering to the northward.

the first light of day

From this reading The night passed without incident, but shortly after sunrise, smoke was sighted broad on our port bow, the ship from which it proceeded evidently steering to the northward.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading We flattered ourselves that the honour of capturing the first prize of the war had fallen to us; but, later on, we learned, to our disgust, that when the _Argun_ was taken into Sasebo, there were already three more prizes there to keep her company.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading We all seemed to see it at the same instant, for in less than half a minute the signal reporting the circumstance was flying aboard nearly every craft in the fleet.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We flattered ourselves that the honour of capturing the first prize of the war had fallen to us; but, later on, we learned, to our disgust, that when the _Argun_ was taken into Sasebo, there were already three more prizes there to keep her company.

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

From this reading Shortly after eight bells in the middle watch, the weather cleared and the stars shone out with piercing brilliancy, enabling us to see the whole of the big ships and the transports, although we were all steaming with lights out, except for a solitary shrouded lantern carried by each ship right aft, to enable her next astern to keep station.

in or at that place or location

From this reading We flattered ourselves that the honour of capturing the first prize of the war had fallen to us; but, later on, we learned, to our disgust, that when the _Argun_ was taken into Sasebo, there were already three more prizes there to keep her company.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading We flattered ourselves that the honour of capturing the first prize of the war had fallen to us; but, later on, we learned, to our disgust, that when the _Argun_ was taken into Sasebo, there were already three more prizes there to keep her company.

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

From this reading Shortly after eight bells in the middle watch, the weather cleared and the stars shone out with piercing brilliancy, enabling us to see the whole of the big ships and the transports, although we were all steaming with lights out, except for a solitary shrouded lantern carried by each ship right aft, to enable her next astern to keep station.

plural of “transport” — something that serves as a means of transportation

From this reading Shortly after eight bells in the middle watch, the weather cleared and the stars shone out with piercing brilliancy, enabling us to see the whole of the big ships and the transports, although we were all steaming with lights out, except for a solitary shrouded lantern carried by each ship right aft, to enable her next astern to keep station.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Shortly after eight bells in the middle watch, the weather cleared and the stars shone out with piercing brilliancy, enabling us to see the whole of the big ships and the transports, although we were all steaming with lights out, except for a solitary shrouded lantern carried by each ship right aft, to enable her next astern to keep station.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading We flattered ourselves that the honour of capturing the first prize of the war had fallen to us; but, later on, we learned, to our disgust, that when the _Argun_ was taken into Sasebo, there were already three more prizes there to keep her company.

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

From this reading The night passed without incident, but shortly after sunrise, smoke was sighted broad on our port bow, the ship from which it proceeded evidently steering to the northward.

look attentively

From this reading Shortly after eight bells in the middle watch, the weather cleared and the stars shone out with piercing brilliancy, enabling us to see the whole of the big ships and the transports, although we were all steaming with lights out, except for a solitary shrouded lantern carried by each ship right aft, to enable her next astern to keep station.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Shortly after eight bells in the middle watch, the weather cleared and the stars shone out with piercing brilliancy, enabling us to see the whole of the big ships and the transports, although we were all steaming with lights out, except for a solitary shrouded lantern carried by each ship right aft, to enable her next astern to keep station.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading Shortly after eight bells in the middle watch, the weather cleared and the stars shone out with piercing brilliancy, enabling us to see the whole of the big ships and the transports, although we were all steaming with lights out, except for a solitary shrouded lantern carried by each ship right aft, to enable her next astern to keep station.

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

From this reading Shortly after eight bells in the middle watch, the weather cleared and the stars shone out with piercing brilliancy, enabling us to see the whole of the big ships and the transports, although we were all steaming with lights out, except for a solitary shrouded lantern carried by each ship right aft, to enable her next astern to keep station.

at the time that

From this reading But the lookouts aboard the _Mikasa_ were evidently as wide awake as any of us, for our flags were scarcely aloft when the flagship signalled the armoured cruiser _Asama_ to chase in the south-western board; and in little more than an hour afterward she rejoined the fleet, accompanied by the Russian steamer _Argun_, as a prize.

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

From this reading The night passed without incident, but shortly after sunrise, smoke was sighted broad on our port bow, the ship from which it proceeded evidently steering to the northward.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Shortly after eight bells in the middle watch, the weather cleared and the stars shone out with piercing brilliancy, enabling us to see the whole of the big ships and the transports, although we were all steaming with lights out, except for a solitary shrouded lantern carried by each ship right aft, to enable her next astern to keep station.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading But the lookouts aboard the _Mikasa_ were evidently as wide awake as any of us, for our flags were scarcely aloft when the flagship signalled the armoured cruiser _Asama_ to chase in the south-western board; and in little more than an hour afterward she rejoined the fleet, accompanied by the Russian steamer _Argun_, as a prize.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Shortly after eight bells in the middle watch, the weather cleared and the stars shone out with piercing brilliancy, enabling us to see the whole of the big ships and the transports, although we were all steaming with lights out, except for a solitary shrouded lantern carried by each ship right aft, to enable her next astern to keep station.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The night passed without incident, but shortly after sunrise, smoke was sighted broad on our port bow, the ship from which it proceeded evidently steering to the northward.