Chapter III · Chapter 3

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From this reading But to render the Admiral's scheme successful, it was necessary that we should be seen, and the nature of our work recognised; the 2nd Division therefore reserved a few mines to be dropped after daylight, and when that came they were at once discovered dropping mines, in a state of apparently feverish haste.

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

From this reading But to render the Admiral's scheme successful, it was necessary that we should be seen, and the nature of our work recognised; the 2nd Division therefore reserved a few mines to be dropped after daylight, and when that came they were at once discovered dropping mines, in a state of apparently feverish haste.

highly skilled

From this reading The forts, of course, at once opened fire upon them; but before they could get the range, our destroyers launched their remaining mines overboard, and took to their heels, their task being accomplished.

possessive form of “admiral” — the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral

From this reading But to render the Admiral's scheme successful, it was necessary that we should be seen, and the nature of our work recognised; the 2nd Division therefore reserved a few mines to be dropped after daylight, and when that came they were at once discovered dropping mines, in a state of apparently feverish haste.

later than; following

From this reading But to render the Admiral's scheme successful, it was necessary that we should be seen, and the nature of our work recognised; the 2nd Division therefore reserved a few mines to be dropped after daylight, and when that came they were at once discovered dropping mines, in a state of apparently feverish haste.

(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 And now, all that remained was to patiently await the course of events, and thus see how far this part of Togo's plan had been successful.

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

From this reading Arrived there, we lost no time in sowing our mine-field right athwart the harbour's mouth, and, had we been so minded, could have finished our work and retired before daylight.

from appearances alone

From this reading But to render the Admiral's scheme successful, it was necessary that we should be seen, and the nature of our work recognised; the 2nd Division therefore reserved a few mines to be dropped after daylight, and when that came they were at once discovered dropping mines, in a state of apparently feverish haste.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Arrived there, we lost no time in sowing our mine-field right athwart the harbour's mouth, and, had we been so minded, could have finished our work and retired before daylight.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But to render the Admiral's scheme successful, it was necessary that we should be seen, and the nature of our work recognised; the 2nd Division therefore reserved a few mines to be dropped after daylight, and when that came they were at once discovered dropping mines, in a state of apparently feverish haste.

at right angles to the center line of a ship

From this reading Arrived there, we lost no time in sowing our mine-field right athwart the harbour's mouth, and, had we been so minded, could have finished our work and retired before daylight.

look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading And now, all that remained was to patiently await the course of events, and thus see how far this part of Togo's plan had been successful.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading But to render the Admiral's scheme successful, it was necessary that we should be seen, and the nature of our work recognised; the 2nd Division therefore reserved a few mines to be dropped after daylight, and when that came they were at once discovered dropping mines, in a state of apparently feverish haste.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Arrived there, we lost no time in sowing our mine-field right athwart the harbour's mouth, and, had we been so minded, could have finished our work and retired before daylight.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Arrived there, we lost no time in sowing our mine-field right athwart the harbour's mouth, and, had we been so minded, could have finished our work and retired before daylight.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The forts, of course, at once opened fire upon them; but before they could get the range, our destroyers launched their remaining mines overboard, and took to their heels, their task being accomplished.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But to render the Admiral's scheme successful, it was necessary that we should be seen, and the nature of our work recognised; the 2nd Division therefore reserved a few mines to be dropped after daylight, and when that came they were at once discovered dropping mines, in a state of apparently feverish haste.

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

From this reading But to render the Admiral's scheme successful, it was necessary that we should be seen, and the nature of our work recognised; the 2nd Division therefore reserved a few mines to be dropped after daylight, and when that came they were at once discovered dropping mines, in a state of apparently feverish haste.

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

From this reading Arrived there, we lost no time in sowing our mine-field right athwart the harbour's mouth, and, had we been so minded, could have finished our work and retired before daylight.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The forts, of course, at once opened fire upon them; but before they could get the range, our destroyers launched their remaining mines overboard, and took to their heels, their task being accomplished.

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

From this reading Arrived there, we lost no time in sowing our mine-field right athwart the harbour's mouth, and, had we been so minded, could have finished our work and retired before daylight.

plural of “destroyer” — a small fast lightly armored but heavily armed warship

From this reading The forts, of course, at once opened fire upon them; but before they could get the range, our destroyers launched their remaining mines overboard, and took to their heels, their task being accomplished.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading But to render the Admiral's scheme successful, it was necessary that we should be seen, and the nature of our work recognised; the 2nd Division therefore reserved a few mines to be dropped after daylight, and when that came they were at once discovered dropping mines, in a state of apparently feverish haste.

an army unit large enough to sustain combat

From this reading But to render the Admiral's scheme successful, it was necessary that we should be seen, and the nature of our work recognised; the 2nd Division therefore reserved a few mines to be dropped after daylight, and when that came they were at once discovered dropping mines, in a state of apparently feverish haste.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading But to render the Admiral's scheme successful, it was necessary that we should be seen, and the nature of our work recognised; the 2nd Division therefore reserved a few mines to be dropped after daylight, and when that came they were at once discovered dropping mines, in a state of apparently feverish haste.

coming down freely under the influence of gravity

From this reading But to render the Admiral's scheme successful, it was necessary that we should be seen, and the nature of our work recognised; the 2nd Division therefore reserved a few mines to be dropped after daylight, and when that came they were at once discovered dropping mines, in a state of apparently feverish haste.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading And now, all that remained was to patiently await the course of events, and thus see how far this part of Togo's plan had been successful.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading And now, all that remained was to patiently await the course of events, and thus see how far this part of Togo's plan had been successful.

marked by intense agitation or emotion

From this reading But to render the Admiral's scheme successful, it was necessary that we should be seen, and the nature of our work recognised; the 2nd Division therefore reserved a few mines to be dropped after daylight, and when that came they were at once discovered dropping mines, in a state of apparently feverish haste.

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

From this reading But to render the Admiral's scheme successful, it was necessary that we should be seen, and the nature of our work recognised; the 2nd Division therefore reserved a few mines to be dropped after daylight, and when that came they were at once discovered dropping mines, in a state of apparently feverish haste.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading Arrived there, we lost no time in sowing our mine-field right athwart the harbour's mouth, and, had we been so minded, could have finished our work and retired before daylight.

start firing a weapon

From this reading The forts, of course, at once opened fire upon them; but before they could get the range, our destroyers launched their remaining mines overboard, and took to their heels, their task being accomplished.

plural of “fort” — a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading The forts, of course, at once opened fire upon them; but before they could get the range, our destroyers launched their remaining mines overboard, and took to their heels, their task being accomplished.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading The game, however, was not yet finished.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The forts, of course, at once opened fire upon them; but before they could get the range, our destroyers launched their remaining mines overboard, and took to their heels, their task being accomplished.

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

From this reading Arrived there, we lost no time in sowing our mine-field right athwart the harbour's mouth, and, had we been so minded, could have finished our work and retired before daylight.

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From this reading Arrived there, we lost no time in sowing our mine-field right athwart the harbour's mouth, and, had we been so minded, could have finished our work and retired before daylight.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading But to render the Admiral's scheme successful, it was necessary that we should be seen, and the nature of our work recognised; the 2nd Division therefore reserved a few mines to be dropped after daylight, and when that came they were at once discovered dropping mines, in a state of apparently feverish haste.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Arrived there, we lost no time in sowing our mine-field right athwart the harbour's mouth, and, had we been so minded, could have finished our work and retired before daylight.

plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading The forts, of course, at once opened fire upon them; but before they could get the range, our destroyers launched their remaining mines overboard, and took to their heels, their task being accomplished.

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From this reading And now, all that remained was to patiently await the course of events, and thus see how far this part of Togo's plan had been successful.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The game, however, was not yet finished.

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

From this reading Arrived there, we lost no time in sowing our mine-field right athwart the harbour's mouth, and, had we been so minded, could have finished our work and retired before daylight.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But to render the Admiral's scheme successful, it was necessary that we should be seen, and the nature of our work recognised; the 2nd Division therefore reserved a few mines to be dropped after daylight, and when that came they were at once discovered dropping mines, in a state of apparently feverish haste.

past form of “launch” — set up or found

From this reading The forts, of course, at once opened fire upon them; but before they could get the range, our destroyers launched their remaining mines overboard, and took to their heels, their task being accomplished.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Arrived there, we lost no time in sowing our mine-field right athwart the harbour's mouth, and, had we been so minded, could have finished our work and retired before daylight.

(used in combination) mentally oriented toward something specified

From this reading Arrived there, we lost no time in sowing our mine-field right athwart the harbour's mouth, and, had we been so minded, could have finished our work and retired before daylight.

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From this reading Arrived there, we lost no time in sowing our mine-field right athwart the harbour's mouth, and, had we been so minded, could have finished our work and retired before daylight.

plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted

From this reading But to render the Admiral's scheme successful, it was necessary that we should be seen, and the nature of our work recognised; the 2nd Division therefore reserved a few mines to be dropped after daylight, and when that came they were at once discovered dropping mines, in a state of apparently feverish haste.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading Arrived there, we lost no time in sowing our mine-field right athwart the harbour's mouth, and, had we been so minded, could have finished our work and retired before daylight.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading But to render the Admiral's scheme successful, it was necessary that we should be seen, and the nature of our work recognised; the 2nd Division therefore reserved a few mines to be dropped after daylight, and when that came they were at once discovered dropping mines, in a state of apparently feverish haste.

absolutely essential

From this reading But to render the Admiral's scheme successful, it was necessary that we should be seen, and the nature of our work recognised; the 2nd Division therefore reserved a few mines to be dropped after daylight, and when that came they were at once discovered dropping mines, in a state of apparently feverish haste.

not any; not one

From this reading Arrived there, we lost no time in sowing our mine-field right athwart the harbour's mouth, and, had we been so minded, could have finished our work and retired before daylight.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The game, however, was not yet finished.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading And now, all that remained was to patiently await the course of events, and thus see how far this part of Togo's plan had been successful.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But to render the Admiral's scheme successful, it was necessary that we should be seen, and the nature of our work recognised; the 2nd Division therefore reserved a few mines to be dropped after daylight, and when that came they were at once discovered dropping mines, in a state of apparently feverish haste.

on one occasion

From this reading But to render the Admiral's scheme successful, it was necessary that we should be seen, and the nature of our work recognised; the 2nd Division therefore reserved a few mines to be dropped after daylight, and when that came they were at once discovered dropping mines, in a state of apparently feverish haste.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading The forts, of course, at once opened fire upon them; but before they could get the range, our destroyers launched their remaining mines overboard, and took to their heels, their task being accomplished.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Arrived there, we lost no time in sowing our mine-field right athwart the harbour's mouth, and, had we been so minded, could have finished our work and retired before daylight.

to extremes

From this reading The forts, of course, at once opened fire upon them; but before they could get the range, our destroyers launched their remaining mines overboard, and took to their heels, their task being accomplished.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading And now, all that remained was to patiently await the course of events, and thus see how far this part of Togo's plan had been successful.

with patience; in a patient manner

From this reading And now, all that remained was to patiently await the course of events, and thus see how far this part of Togo's plan had been successful.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading And now, all that remained was to patiently await the course of events, and thus see how far this part of Togo's plan had been successful.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading The forts, of course, at once opened fire upon them; but before they could get the range, our destroyers launched their remaining mines overboard, and took to their heels, their task being accomplished.

provided with a secure reputation

From this reading But to render the Admiral's scheme successful, it was necessary that we should be seen, and the nature of our work recognised; the 2nd Division therefore reserved a few mines to be dropped after daylight, and when that came they were at once discovered dropping mines, in a state of apparently feverish haste.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading And now, all that remained was to patiently await the course of events, and thus see how far this part of Togo's plan had been successful.

not used up

From this reading The forts, of course, at once opened fire upon them; but before they could get the range, our destroyers launched their remaining mines overboard, and took to their heels, their task being accomplished.

cause to become

From this reading But to render the Admiral's scheme successful, it was necessary that we should be seen, and the nature of our work recognised; the 2nd Division therefore reserved a few mines to be dropped after daylight, and when that came they were at once discovered dropping mines, in a state of apparently feverish haste.

set aside for the use of a particular person or party

From this reading But to render the Admiral's scheme successful, it was necessary that we should be seen, and the nature of our work recognised; the 2nd Division therefore reserved a few mines to be dropped after daylight, and when that came they were at once discovered dropping mines, in a state of apparently feverish haste.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading Arrived there, we lost no time in sowing our mine-field right athwart the harbour's mouth, and, had we been so minded, could have finished our work and retired before daylight.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Arrived there, we lost no time in sowing our mine-field right athwart the harbour's mouth, and, had we been so minded, could have finished our work and retired before daylight.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading But to render the Admiral's scheme successful, it was necessary that we should be seen, and the nature of our work recognised; the 2nd Division therefore reserved a few mines to be dropped after daylight, and when that came they were at once discovered dropping mines, in a state of apparently feverish haste.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading And now, all that remained was to patiently await the course of events, and thus see how far this part of Togo's plan had been successful.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading But to render the Admiral's scheme successful, it was necessary that we should be seen, and the nature of our work recognised; the 2nd Division therefore reserved a few mines to be dropped after daylight, and when that came they were at once discovered dropping mines, in a state of apparently feverish haste.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading But to render the Admiral's scheme successful, it was necessary that we should be seen, and the nature of our work recognised; the 2nd Division therefore reserved a few mines to be dropped after daylight, and when that came they were at once discovered dropping mines, in a state of apparently feverish haste.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Arrived there, we lost no time in sowing our mine-field right athwart the harbour's mouth, and, had we been so minded, could have finished our work and retired before daylight.

-ing form of “sow” — place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth

From this reading Arrived there, we lost no time in sowing our mine-field right athwart the harbour's mouth, and, had we been so minded, could have finished our work and retired before daylight.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading But to render the Admiral's scheme successful, it was necessary that we should be seen, and the nature of our work recognised; the 2nd Division therefore reserved a few mines to be dropped after daylight, and when that came they were at once discovered dropping mines, in a state of apparently feverish haste.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading But to render the Admiral's scheme successful, it was necessary that we should be seen, and the nature of our work recognised; the 2nd Division therefore reserved a few mines to be dropped after daylight, and when that came they were at once discovered dropping mines, in a state of apparently feverish haste.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading The forts, of course, at once opened fire upon them; but before they could get the range, our destroyers launched their remaining mines overboard, and took to their heels, their task being accomplished.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But to render the Admiral's scheme successful, it was necessary that we should be seen, and the nature of our work recognised; the 2nd Division therefore reserved a few mines to be dropped after daylight, and when that came they were at once discovered dropping mines, in a state of apparently feverish haste.

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

From this reading Arrived there, we lost no time in sowing our mine-field right athwart the harbour's mouth, and, had we been so minded, could have finished our work and retired before daylight.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The forts, of course, at once opened fire upon them; but before they could get the range, our destroyers launched their remaining mines overboard, and took to their heels, their task being accomplished.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The forts, of course, at once opened fire upon them; but before they could get the range, our destroyers launched their remaining mines overboard, and took to their heels, their task being accomplished.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Arrived there, we lost no time in sowing our mine-field right athwart the harbour's mouth, and, had we been so minded, could have finished our work and retired before daylight.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading But to render the Admiral's scheme successful, it was necessary that we should be seen, and the nature of our work recognised; the 2nd Division therefore reserved a few mines to be dropped after daylight, and when that came they were at once discovered dropping mines, in a state of apparently feverish haste.

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

From this reading But to render the Admiral's scheme successful, it was necessary that we should be seen, and the nature of our work recognised; the 2nd Division therefore reserved a few mines to be dropped after daylight, and when that came they were at once discovered dropping mines, in a state of apparently feverish haste.

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

From this reading And now, all that remained was to patiently await the course of events, and thus see how far this part of Togo's plan had been successful.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading And now, all that remained was to patiently await the course of events, and thus see how far this part of Togo's plan had been successful.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Arrived there, we lost no time in sowing our mine-field right athwart the harbour's mouth, and, had we been so minded, could have finished our work and retired before daylight.

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

From this reading But to render the Admiral's scheme successful, it was necessary that we should be seen, and the nature of our work recognised; the 2nd Division therefore reserved a few mines to be dropped after daylight, and when that came they were at once discovered dropping mines, in a state of apparently feverish haste.

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From this reading And now, all that remained was to patiently await the course of events, and thus see how far this part of Togo's plan had been successful.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The forts, of course, at once opened fire upon them; but before they could get the range, our destroyers launched their remaining mines overboard, and took to their heels, their task being accomplished.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The forts, of course, at once opened fire upon them; but before they could get the range, our destroyers launched their remaining mines overboard, and took to their heels, their task being accomplished.

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

From this reading But to render the Admiral's scheme successful, it was necessary that we should be seen, and the nature of our work recognised; the 2nd Division therefore reserved a few mines to be dropped after daylight, and when that came they were at once discovered dropping mines, in a state of apparently feverish haste.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Arrived there, we lost no time in sowing our mine-field right athwart the harbour's mouth, and, had we been so minded, could have finished our work and retired before daylight.

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

From this reading But to render the Admiral's scheme successful, it was necessary that we should be seen, and the nature of our work recognised; the 2nd Division therefore reserved a few mines to be dropped after daylight, and when that came they were at once discovered dropping mines, in a state of apparently feverish haste.

at the time that

From this reading But to render the Admiral's scheme successful, it was necessary that we should be seen, and the nature of our work recognised; the 2nd Division therefore reserved a few mines to be dropped after daylight, and when that came they were at once discovered dropping mines, in a state of apparently feverish haste.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Arrived there, we lost no time in sowing our mine-field right athwart the harbour's mouth, and, had we been so minded, could have finished our work and retired before daylight.

but in spite of that

From this reading The game, however, was not yet finished.