Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading It was still quite early--half-past six o'clock in the morning, to be exact--when a gun from the _Mikasa_ and a string of flags, drooping from the end of her signal yard in the breathless calm of a hot August morning, gave the signal for the Japanese fleet to go forth to battle.

concurrence of opinion

From this reading In accordance with the Admiral's instructions, the _Yakumo_ was to lead the way to sea, and it was a proud moment for me when, standing upon the cruiser's navigating bridge, I personally rang down the order to the engine-room, "Ahead, half-speed, both engines!"

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

From this reading In accordance with the Admiral's instructions, the _Yakumo_ was to lead the way to sea, and it was a proud moment for me when, standing upon the cruiser's navigating bridge, I personally rang down the order to the engine-room, "Ahead, half-speed, both engines!"

how long something has existed

From this reading And I considered--and still consider--that I had every reason to be proud; for here was I, a lad not yet quite nineteen years of age, captain of one of the finest and most formidable cruisers in the Japanese navy.

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From this reading Ah, well! thank God, that bitter period in my life is past now, and I can bear to look back upon it with equanimity, but the memory of it often swept down upon me like a black cloud in the days of which I am now writing.

at or in the front

From this reading In accordance with the Admiral's instructions, the _Yakumo_ was to lead the way to sea, and it was a proud moment for me when, standing upon the cruiser's navigating bridge, I personally rang down the order to the engine-room, "Ahead, half-speed, both engines!"

plural of “alien” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country

From this reading And I had attained to that position--I may say it now, I think, without laying myself open to the charge of being unduly vain--solely by my own exertions and without a particle of favour shown me, excepting that, when my own country contemptuously dispensed with my services, the aliens whom I was now serving received me with the utmost courtesy and kindness.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading Ah, well! thank God, that bitter period in my life is past now, and I can bear to look back upon it with equanimity, but the memory of it often swept down upon me like a black cloud in the days of which I am now writing.

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

From this reading It was still quite early--half-past six o'clock in the morning, to be exact--when a gun from the _Mikasa_ and a string of flags, drooping from the end of her signal yard in the breathless calm of a hot August morning, gave the signal for the Japanese fleet to go forth to battle.

achieved or reached

From this reading And I had attained to that position--I may say it now, I think, without laying myself open to the charge of being unduly vain--solely by my own exertions and without a particle of favour shown me, excepting that, when my own country contemptuously dispensed with my services, the aliens whom I was now serving received me with the utmost courtesy and kindness.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading It was still quite early--half-past six o'clock in the morning, to be exact--when a gun from the _Mikasa_ and a string of flags, drooping from the end of her signal yard in the breathless calm of a hot August morning, gave the signal for the Japanese fleet to go forth to battle.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Ah, well! thank God, that bitter period in my life is past now, and I can bear to look back upon it with equanimity, but the memory of it often swept down upon me like a black cloud in the days of which I am now writing.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading It was still quite early--half-past six o'clock in the morning, to be exact--when a gun from the _Mikasa_ and a string of flags, drooping from the end of her signal yard in the breathless calm of a hot August morning, gave the signal for the Japanese fleet to go forth to battle.

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

From this reading It was still quite early--half-past six o'clock in the morning, to be exact--when a gun from the _Mikasa_ and a string of flags, drooping from the end of her signal yard in the breathless calm of a hot August morning, gave the signal for the Japanese fleet to go forth to battle.

have

From this reading Ah, well! thank God, that bitter period in my life is past now, and I can bear to look back upon it with equanimity, but the memory of it often swept down upon me like a black cloud in the days of which I am now writing.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading And I had attained to that position--I may say it now, I think, without laying myself open to the charge of being unduly vain--solely by my own exertions and without a particle of favour shown me, excepting that, when my own country contemptuously dispensed with my services, the aliens whom I was now serving received me with the utmost courtesy and kindness.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading Ah, well! thank God, that bitter period in my life is past now, and I can bear to look back upon it with equanimity, but the memory of it often swept down upon me like a black cloud in the days of which I am now writing.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Ah, well! thank God, that bitter period in my life is past now, and I can bear to look back upon it with equanimity, but the memory of it often swept down upon me like a black cloud in the days of which I am now writing.

the two together, not just one

From this reading In accordance with the Admiral's instructions, the _Yakumo_ was to lead the way to sea, and it was a proud moment for me when, standing upon the cruiser's navigating bridge, I personally rang down the order to the engine-room, "Ahead, half-speed, both engines!"

not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty

From this reading It was still quite early--half-past six o'clock in the morning, to be exact--when a gun from the _Mikasa_ and a string of flags, drooping from the end of her signal yard in the breathless calm of a hot August morning, gave the signal for the Japanese fleet to go forth to battle.

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

From this reading In accordance with the Admiral's instructions, the _Yakumo_ was to lead the way to sea, and it was a proud moment for me when, standing upon the cruiser's navigating bridge, I personally rang down the order to the engine-room, "Ahead, half-speed, both engines!"

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Ah, well! thank God, that bitter period in my life is past now, and I can bear to look back upon it with equanimity, but the memory of it often swept down upon me like a black cloud in the days of which I am now writing.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading And I had attained to that position--I may say it now, I think, without laying myself open to the charge of being unduly vain--solely by my own exertions and without a particle of favour shown me, excepting that, when my own country contemptuously dispensed with my services, the aliens whom I was now serving received me with the utmost courtesy and kindness.

make calm or still

From this reading It was still quite early--half-past six o'clock in the morning, to be exact--when a gun from the _Mikasa_ and a string of flags, drooping from the end of her signal yard in the breathless calm of a hot August morning, gave the signal for the Japanese fleet to go forth to battle.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Ah, well! thank God, that bitter period in my life is past now, and I can bear to look back upon it with equanimity, but the memory of it often swept down upon me like a black cloud in the days of which I am now writing.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading And I considered--and still consider--that I had every reason to be proud; for here was I, a lad not yet quite nineteen years of age, captain of one of the finest and most formidable cruisers in the Japanese navy.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading And I had attained to that position--I may say it now, I think, without laying myself open to the charge of being unduly vain--solely by my own exertions and without a particle of favour shown me, excepting that, when my own country contemptuously dispensed with my services, the aliens whom I was now serving received me with the utmost courtesy and kindness.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading Ah, well! thank God, that bitter period in my life is past now, and I can bear to look back upon it with equanimity, but the memory of it often swept down upon me like a black cloud in the days of which I am now writing.

deem to be

From this reading And I considered--and still consider--that I had every reason to be proud; for here was I, a lad not yet quite nineteen years of age, captain of one of the finest and most formidable cruisers in the Japanese navy.

carefully weighed

From this reading And I considered--and still consider--that I had every reason to be proud; for here was I, a lad not yet quite nineteen years of age, captain of one of the finest and most formidable cruisers in the Japanese navy.

without respect; in a disdainful manner

From this reading And I had attained to that position--I may say it now, I think, without laying myself open to the charge of being unduly vain--solely by my own exertions and without a particle of favour shown me, excepting that, when my own country contemptuously dispensed with my services, the aliens whom I was now serving received me with the utmost courtesy and kindness.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading And I had attained to that position--I may say it now, I think, without laying myself open to the charge of being unduly vain--solely by my own exertions and without a particle of favour shown me, excepting that, when my own country contemptuously dispensed with my services, the aliens whom I was now serving received me with the utmost courtesy and kindness.

a courteous or respectful or considerate act

From this reading And I had attained to that position--I may say it now, I think, without laying myself open to the charge of being unduly vain--solely by my own exertions and without a particle of favour shown me, excepting that, when my own country contemptuously dispensed with my services, the aliens whom I was now serving received me with the utmost courtesy and kindness.

possessive form of “cruiser” — a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters

From this reading In accordance with the Admiral's instructions, the _Yakumo_ was to lead the way to sea, and it was a proud moment for me when, standing upon the cruiser's navigating bridge, I personally rang down the order to the engine-room, "Ahead, half-speed, both engines!"

plural of “cruiser” — a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters

From this reading And I considered--and still consider--that I had every reason to be proud; for here was I, a lad not yet quite nineteen years of age, captain of one of the finest and most formidable cruisers in the Japanese navy.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Ah, well! thank God, that bitter period in my life is past now, and I can bear to look back upon it with equanimity, but the memory of it often swept down upon me like a black cloud in the days of which I am now writing.

distributed or weighted out in carefully determined portions

From this reading And I had attained to that position--I may say it now, I think, without laying myself open to the charge of being unduly vain--solely by my own exertions and without a particle of favour shown me, excepting that, when my own country contemptuously dispensed with my services, the aliens whom I was now serving received me with the utmost courtesy and kindness.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading In accordance with the Admiral's instructions, the _Yakumo_ was to lead the way to sea, and it was a proud moment for me when, standing upon the cruiser's navigating bridge, I personally rang down the order to the engine-room, "Ahead, half-speed, both engines!"

weak from exhaustion

From this reading It was still quite early--half-past six o'clock in the morning, to be exact--when a gun from the _Mikasa_ and a string of flags, drooping from the end of her signal yard in the breathless calm of a hot August morning, gave the signal for the Japanese fleet to go forth to battle.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading It was still quite early--half-past six o'clock in the morning, to be exact--when a gun from the _Mikasa_ and a string of flags, drooping from the end of her signal yard in the breathless calm of a hot August morning, gave the signal for the Japanese fleet to go forth to battle.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading It was still quite early--half-past six o'clock in the morning, to be exact--when a gun from the _Mikasa_ and a string of flags, drooping from the end of her signal yard in the breathless calm of a hot August morning, gave the signal for the Japanese fleet to go forth to battle.

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From this reading In accordance with the Admiral's instructions, the _Yakumo_ was to lead the way to sea, and it was a proud moment for me when, standing upon the cruiser's navigating bridge, I personally rang down the order to the engine-room, "Ahead, half-speed, both engines!"

plural of “engine” — motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

From this reading In accordance with the Admiral's instructions, the _Yakumo_ was to lead the way to sea, and it was a proud moment for me when, standing upon the cruiser's navigating bridge, I personally rang down the order to the engine-room, "Ahead, half-speed, both engines!"

Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.

From this reading Ah, well! thank God, that bitter period in my life is past now, and I can bear to look back upon it with equanimity, but the memory of it often swept down upon me like a black cloud in the days of which I am now writing.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading And I considered--and still consider--that I had every reason to be proud; for here was I, a lad not yet quite nineteen years of age, captain of one of the finest and most formidable cruisers in the Japanese navy.

Strictly particular and correct.

From this reading It was still quite early--half-past six o'clock in the morning, to be exact--when a gun from the _Mikasa_ and a string of flags, drooping from the end of her signal yard in the breathless calm of a hot August morning, gave the signal for the Japanese fleet to go forth to battle.

-ing form of “except” — take exception to

From this reading And I had attained to that position--I may say it now, I think, without laying myself open to the charge of being unduly vain--solely by my own exertions and without a particle of favour shown me, excepting that, when my own country contemptuously dispensed with my services, the aliens whom I was now serving received me with the utmost courtesy and kindness.

plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work

From this reading And I had attained to that position--I may say it now, I think, without laying myself open to the charge of being unduly vain--solely by my own exertions and without a particle of favour shown me, excepting that, when my own country contemptuously dispensed with my services, the aliens whom I was now serving received me with the utmost courtesy and kindness.

a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading And I had attained to that position--I may say it now, I think, without laying myself open to the charge of being unduly vain--solely by my own exertions and without a particle of favour shown me, excepting that, when my own country contemptuously dispensed with my services, the aliens whom I was now serving received me with the utmost courtesy and kindness.

superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading And I considered--and still consider--that I had every reason to be proud; for here was I, a lad not yet quite nineteen years of age, captain of one of the finest and most formidable cruisers in the Japanese navy.

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

From this reading It was still quite early--half-past six o'clock in the morning, to be exact--when a gun from the _Mikasa_ and a string of flags, drooping from the end of her signal yard in the breathless calm of a hot August morning, gave the signal for the Japanese fleet to go forth to battle.

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading It was still quite early--half-past six o'clock in the morning, to be exact--when a gun from the _Mikasa_ and a string of flags, drooping from the end of her signal yard in the breathless calm of a hot August morning, gave the signal for the Japanese fleet to go forth to battle.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was still quite early--half-past six o'clock in the morning, to be exact--when a gun from the _Mikasa_ and a string of flags, drooping from the end of her signal yard in the breathless calm of a hot August morning, gave the signal for the Japanese fleet to go forth to battle.

extremely impressive in strength or excellence

From this reading And I considered--and still consider--that I had every reason to be proud; for here was I, a lad not yet quite nineteen years of age, captain of one of the finest and most formidable cruisers in the Japanese navy.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading It was still quite early--half-past six o'clock in the morning, to be exact--when a gun from the _Mikasa_ and a string of flags, drooping from the end of her signal yard in the breathless calm of a hot August morning, gave the signal for the Japanese fleet to go forth to battle.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was still quite early--half-past six o'clock in the morning, to be exact--when a gun from the _Mikasa_ and a string of flags, drooping from the end of her signal yard in the breathless calm of a hot August morning, gave the signal for the Japanese fleet to go forth to battle.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading It was still quite early--half-past six o'clock in the morning, to be exact--when a gun from the _Mikasa_ and a string of flags, drooping from the end of her signal yard in the breathless calm of a hot August morning, gave the signal for the Japanese fleet to go forth to battle.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading It was still quite early--half-past six o'clock in the morning, to be exact--when a gun from the _Mikasa_ and a string of flags, drooping from the end of her signal yard in the breathless calm of a hot August morning, gave the signal for the Japanese fleet to go forth to battle.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading Ah, well! thank God, that bitter period in my life is past now, and I can bear to look back upon it with equanimity, but the memory of it often swept down upon me like a black cloud in the days of which I am now writing.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading It was still quite early--half-past six o'clock in the morning, to be exact--when a gun from the _Mikasa_ and a string of flags, drooping from the end of her signal yard in the breathless calm of a hot August morning, gave the signal for the Japanese fleet to go forth to battle.

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

From this reading And I considered--and still consider--that I had every reason to be proud; for here was I, a lad not yet quite nineteen years of age, captain of one of the finest and most formidable cruisers in the Japanese navy.

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From this reading It was still quite early--half-past six o'clock in the morning, to be exact--when a gun from the _Mikasa_ and a string of flags, drooping from the end of her signal yard in the breathless calm of a hot August morning, gave the signal for the Japanese fleet to go forth to battle.

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

From this reading In accordance with the Admiral's instructions, the _Yakumo_ was to lead the way to sea, and it was a proud moment for me when, standing upon the cruiser's navigating bridge, I personally rang down the order to the engine-room, "Ahead, half-speed, both engines!"

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

From this reading It was still quite early--half-past six o'clock in the morning, to be exact--when a gun from the _Mikasa_ and a string of flags, drooping from the end of her signal yard in the breathless calm of a hot August morning, gave the signal for the Japanese fleet to go forth to battle.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading And I considered--and still consider--that I had every reason to be proud; for here was I, a lad not yet quite nineteen years of age, captain of one of the finest and most formidable cruisers in the Japanese navy.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading It was still quite early--half-past six o'clock in the morning, to be exact--when a gun from the _Mikasa_ and a string of flags, drooping from the end of her signal yard in the breathless calm of a hot August morning, gave the signal for the Japanese fleet to go forth to battle.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading In accordance with the Admiral's instructions, the _Yakumo_ was to lead the way to sea, and it was a proud moment for me when, standing upon the cruiser's navigating bridge, I personally rang down the order to the engine-room, "Ahead, half-speed, both engines!"

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

From this reading It was still quite early--half-past six o'clock in the morning, to be exact--when a gun from the _Mikasa_ and a string of flags, drooping from the end of her signal yard in the breathless calm of a hot August morning, gave the signal for the Japanese fleet to go forth to battle.

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading In accordance with the Admiral's instructions, the _Yakumo_ was to lead the way to sea, and it was a proud moment for me when, standing upon the cruiser's navigating bridge, I personally rang down the order to the engine-room, "Ahead, half-speed, both engines!"

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

From this reading Ah, well! thank God, that bitter period in my life is past now, and I can bear to look back upon it with equanimity, but the memory of it often swept down upon me like a black cloud in the days of which I am now writing.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was still quite early--half-past six o'clock in the morning, to be exact--when a gun from the _Mikasa_ and a string of flags, drooping from the end of her signal yard in the breathless calm of a hot August morning, gave the signal for the Japanese fleet to go forth to battle.

a native or inhabitant of Japan

From this reading It was still quite early--half-past six o'clock in the morning, to be exact--when a gun from the _Mikasa_ and a string of flags, drooping from the end of her signal yard in the breathless calm of a hot August morning, gave the signal for the Japanese fleet to go forth to battle.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading And I had attained to that position--I may say it now, I think, without laying myself open to the charge of being unduly vain--solely by my own exertions and without a particle of favour shown me, excepting that, when my own country contemptuously dispensed with my services, the aliens whom I was now serving received me with the utmost courtesy and kindness.

a boy or man

From this reading And I considered--and still consider--that I had every reason to be proud; for here was I, a lad not yet quite nineteen years of age, captain of one of the finest and most formidable cruisers in the Japanese navy.

the production of eggs (especially in birds)

From this reading And I had attained to that position--I may say it now, I think, without laying myself open to the charge of being unduly vain--solely by my own exertions and without a particle of favour shown me, excepting that, when my own country contemptuously dispensed with my services, the aliens whom I was now serving received me with the utmost courtesy and kindness.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading In accordance with the Admiral's instructions, the _Yakumo_ was to lead the way to sea, and it was a proud moment for me when, standing upon the cruiser's navigating bridge, I personally rang down the order to the engine-room, "Ahead, half-speed, both engines!"

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Ah, well! thank God, that bitter period in my life is past now, and I can bear to look back upon it with equanimity, but the memory of it often swept down upon me like a black cloud in the days of which I am now writing.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Ah, well! thank God, that bitter period in my life is past now, and I can bear to look back upon it with equanimity, but the memory of it often swept down upon me like a black cloud in the days of which I am now writing.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Ah, well! thank God, that bitter period in my life is past now, and I can bear to look back upon it with equanimity, but the memory of it often swept down upon me like a black cloud in the days of which I am now writing.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading And I had attained to that position--I may say it now, I think, without laying myself open to the charge of being unduly vain--solely by my own exertions and without a particle of favour shown me, excepting that, when my own country contemptuously dispensed with my services, the aliens whom I was now serving received me with the utmost courtesy and kindness.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading In accordance with the Admiral's instructions, the _Yakumo_ was to lead the way to sea, and it was a proud moment for me when, standing upon the cruiser's navigating bridge, I personally rang down the order to the engine-room, "Ahead, half-speed, both engines!"

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading Ah, well! thank God, that bitter period in my life is past now, and I can bear to look back upon it with equanimity, but the memory of it often swept down upon me like a black cloud in the days of which I am now writing.

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

From this reading It was still quite early--half-past six o'clock in the morning, to be exact--when a gun from the _Mikasa_ and a string of flags, drooping from the end of her signal yard in the breathless calm of a hot August morning, gave the signal for the Japanese fleet to go forth to battle.

a particular point in time

From this reading In accordance with the Admiral's instructions, the _Yakumo_ was to lead the way to sea, and it was a proud moment for me when, standing upon the cruiser's navigating bridge, I personally rang down the order to the engine-room, "Ahead, half-speed, both engines!"

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was still quite early--half-past six o'clock in the morning, to be exact--when a gun from the _Mikasa_ and a string of flags, drooping from the end of her signal yard in the breathless calm of a hot August morning, gave the signal for the Japanese fleet to go forth to battle.

used to form the superlative

From this reading And I considered--and still consider--that I had every reason to be proud; for here was I, a lad not yet quite nineteen years of age, captain of one of the finest and most formidable cruisers in the Japanese navy.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading And I had attained to that position--I may say it now, I think, without laying myself open to the charge of being unduly vain--solely by my own exertions and without a particle of favour shown me, excepting that, when my own country contemptuously dispensed with my services, the aliens whom I was now serving received me with the utmost courtesy and kindness.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading And I had attained to that position--I may say it now, I think, without laying myself open to the charge of being unduly vain--solely by my own exertions and without a particle of favour shown me, excepting that, when my own country contemptuously dispensed with my services, the aliens whom I was now serving received me with the utmost courtesy and kindness.

-ing form of “navigate” — travel on water propelled by wind or by other means

From this reading In accordance with the Admiral's instructions, the _Yakumo_ was to lead the way to sea, and it was a proud moment for me when, standing upon the cruiser's navigating bridge, I personally rang down the order to the engine-room, "Ahead, half-speed, both engines!"

an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare

From this reading And I considered--and still consider--that I had every reason to be proud; for here was I, a lad not yet quite nineteen years of age, captain of one of the finest and most formidable cruisers in the Japanese navy.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one

From this reading And I considered--and still consider--that I had every reason to be proud; for here was I, a lad not yet quite nineteen years of age, captain of one of the finest and most formidable cruisers in the Japanese navy.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading And I considered--and still consider--that I had every reason to be proud; for here was I, a lad not yet quite nineteen years of age, captain of one of the finest and most formidable cruisers in the Japanese navy.

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

From this reading And I had attained to that position--I may say it now, I think, without laying myself open to the charge of being unduly vain--solely by my own exertions and without a particle of favour shown me, excepting that, when my own country contemptuously dispensed with my services, the aliens whom I was now serving received me with the utmost courtesy and kindness.

according to the clock

From this reading It was still quite early--half-past six o'clock in the morning, to be exact--when a gun from the _Mikasa_ and a string of flags, drooping from the end of her signal yard in the breathless calm of a hot August morning, gave the signal for the Japanese fleet to go forth to battle.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was still quite early--half-past six o'clock in the morning, to be exact--when a gun from the _Mikasa_ and a string of flags, drooping from the end of her signal yard in the breathless calm of a hot August morning, gave the signal for the Japanese fleet to go forth to battle.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Ah, well! thank God, that bitter period in my life is past now, and I can bear to look back upon it with equanimity, but the memory of it often swept down upon me like a black cloud in the days of which I am now writing.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading And I considered--and still consider--that I had every reason to be proud; for here was I, a lad not yet quite nineteen years of age, captain of one of the finest and most formidable cruisers in the Japanese navy.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading And I had attained to that position--I may say it now, I think, without laying myself open to the charge of being unduly vain--solely by my own exertions and without a particle of favour shown me, excepting that, when my own country contemptuously dispensed with my services, the aliens whom I was now serving received me with the utmost courtesy and kindness.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading In accordance with the Admiral's instructions, the _Yakumo_ was to lead the way to sea, and it was a proud moment for me when, standing upon the cruiser's navigating bridge, I personally rang down the order to the engine-room, "Ahead, half-speed, both engines!"

have ownership or possession of

From this reading And I had attained to that position--I may say it now, I think, without laying myself open to the charge of being unduly vain--solely by my own exertions and without a particle of favour shown me, excepting that, when my own country contemptuously dispensed with my services, the aliens whom I was now serving received me with the utmost courtesy and kindness.

(nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything

From this reading And I had attained to that position--I may say it now, I think, without laying myself open to the charge of being unduly vain--solely by my own exertions and without a particle of favour shown me, excepting that, when my own country contemptuously dispensed with my services, the aliens whom I was now serving received me with the utmost courtesy and kindness.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Ah, well! thank God, that bitter period in my life is past now, and I can bear to look back upon it with equanimity, but the memory of it often swept down upon me like a black cloud in the days of which I am now writing.

an amount of time

From this reading Ah, well! thank God, that bitter period in my life is past now, and I can bear to look back upon it with equanimity, but the memory of it often swept down upon me like a black cloud in the days of which I am now writing.

as yourself

From this reading In accordance with the Admiral's instructions, the _Yakumo_ was to lead the way to sea, and it was a proud moment for me when, standing upon the cruiser's navigating bridge, I personally rang down the order to the engine-room, "Ahead, half-speed, both engines!"

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading And I had attained to that position--I may say it now, I think, without laying myself open to the charge of being unduly vain--solely by my own exertions and without a particle of favour shown me, excepting that, when my own country contemptuously dispensed with my services, the aliens whom I was now serving received me with the utmost courtesy and kindness.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading In accordance with the Admiral's instructions, the _Yakumo_ was to lead the way to sea, and it was a proud moment for me when, standing upon the cruiser's navigating bridge, I personally rang down the order to the engine-room, "Ahead, half-speed, both engines!"

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading It was still quite early--half-past six o'clock in the morning, to be exact--when a gun from the _Mikasa_ and a string of flags, drooping from the end of her signal yard in the breathless calm of a hot August morning, gave the signal for the Japanese fleet to go forth to battle.

inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading In accordance with the Admiral's instructions, the _Yakumo_ was to lead the way to sea, and it was a proud moment for me when, standing upon the cruiser's navigating bridge, I personally rang down the order to the engine-room, "Ahead, half-speed, both engines!"

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading And I considered--and still consider--that I had every reason to be proud; for here was I, a lad not yet quite nineteen years of age, captain of one of the finest and most formidable cruisers in the Japanese navy.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading And I had attained to that position--I may say it now, I think, without laying myself open to the charge of being unduly vain--solely by my own exertions and without a particle of favour shown me, excepting that, when my own country contemptuously dispensed with my services, the aliens whom I was now serving received me with the utmost courtesy and kindness.

express in words

From this reading And I had attained to that position--I may say it now, I think, without laying myself open to the charge of being unduly vain--solely by my own exertions and without a particle of favour shown me, excepting that, when my own country contemptuously dispensed with my services, the aliens whom I was now serving received me with the utmost courtesy and kindness.

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

From this reading In accordance with the Admiral's instructions, the _Yakumo_ was to lead the way to sea, and it was a proud moment for me when, standing upon the cruiser's navigating bridge, I personally rang down the order to the engine-room, "Ahead, half-speed, both engines!"

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading And I had attained to that position--I may say it now, I think, without laying myself open to the charge of being unduly vain--solely by my own exertions and without a particle of favour shown me, excepting that, when my own country contemptuously dispensed with my services, the aliens whom I was now serving received me with the utmost courtesy and kindness.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading And I had attained to that position--I may say it now, I think, without laying myself open to the charge of being unduly vain--solely by my own exertions and without a particle of favour shown me, excepting that, when my own country contemptuously dispensed with my services, the aliens whom I was now serving received me with the utmost courtesy and kindness.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading And I had attained to that position--I may say it now, I think, without laying myself open to the charge of being unduly vain--solely by my own exertions and without a particle of favour shown me, excepting that, when my own country contemptuously dispensed with my services, the aliens whom I was now serving received me with the utmost courtesy and kindness.

any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading It was still quite early--half-past six o'clock in the morning, to be exact--when a gun from the _Mikasa_ and a string of flags, drooping from the end of her signal yard in the breathless calm of a hot August morning, gave the signal for the Japanese fleet to go forth to battle.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading It was still quite early--half-past six o'clock in the morning, to be exact--when a gun from the _Mikasa_ and a string of flags, drooping from the end of her signal yard in the breathless calm of a hot August morning, gave the signal for the Japanese fleet to go forth to battle.

without any others being included or involved

From this reading And I had attained to that position--I may say it now, I think, without laying myself open to the charge of being unduly vain--solely by my own exertions and without a particle of favour shown me, excepting that, when my own country contemptuously dispensed with my services, the aliens whom I was now serving received me with the utmost courtesy and kindness.

having a supporting base

From this reading In accordance with the Admiral's instructions, the _Yakumo_ was to lead the way to sea, and it was a proud moment for me when, standing upon the cruiser's navigating bridge, I personally rang down the order to the engine-room, "Ahead, half-speed, both engines!"

not in physical motion

From this reading It was still quite early--half-past six o'clock in the morning, to be exact--when a gun from the _Mikasa_ and a string of flags, drooping from the end of her signal yard in the breathless calm of a hot August morning, gave the signal for the Japanese fleet to go forth to battle.

a lightweight cord

From this reading It was still quite early--half-past six o'clock in the morning, to be exact--when a gun from the _Mikasa_ and a string of flags, drooping from the end of her signal yard in the breathless calm of a hot August morning, gave the signal for the Japanese fleet to go forth to battle.

possessing sweep

From this reading Ah, well! thank God, that bitter period in my life is past now, and I can bear to look back upon it with equanimity, but the memory of it often swept down upon me like a black cloud in the days of which I am now writing.

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading Ah, well! thank God, that bitter period in my life is past now, and I can bear to look back upon it with equanimity, but the memory of it often swept down upon me like a black cloud in the days of which I am now writing.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And I considered--and still consider--that I had every reason to be proud; for here was I, a lad not yet quite nineteen years of age, captain of one of the finest and most formidable cruisers in the Japanese navy.

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

From this reading It was still quite early--half-past six o'clock in the morning, to be exact--when a gun from the _Mikasa_ and a string of flags, drooping from the end of her signal yard in the breathless calm of a hot August morning, gave the signal for the Japanese fleet to go forth to battle.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading And I had attained to that position--I may say it now, I think, without laying myself open to the charge of being unduly vain--solely by my own exertions and without a particle of favour shown me, excepting that, when my own country contemptuously dispensed with my services, the aliens whom I was now serving received me with the utmost courtesy and kindness.

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

From this reading It was still quite early--half-past six o'clock in the morning, to be exact--when a gun from the _Mikasa_ and a string of flags, drooping from the end of her signal yard in the breathless calm of a hot August morning, gave the signal for the Japanese fleet to go forth to battle.

to an undue degree

From this reading And I had attained to that position--I may say it now, I think, without laying myself open to the charge of being unduly vain--solely by my own exertions and without a particle of favour shown me, excepting that, when my own country contemptuously dispensed with my services, the aliens whom I was now serving received me with the utmost courtesy and kindness.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading In accordance with the Admiral's instructions, the _Yakumo_ was to lead the way to sea, and it was a proud moment for me when, standing upon the cruiser's navigating bridge, I personally rang down the order to the engine-room, "Ahead, half-speed, both engines!"

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading And I had attained to that position--I may say it now, I think, without laying myself open to the charge of being unduly vain--solely by my own exertions and without a particle of favour shown me, excepting that, when my own country contemptuously dispensed with my services, the aliens whom I was now serving received me with the utmost courtesy and kindness.

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

From this reading And I had attained to that position--I may say it now, I think, without laying myself open to the charge of being unduly vain--solely by my own exertions and without a particle of favour shown me, excepting that, when my own country contemptuously dispensed with my services, the aliens whom I was now serving received me with the utmost courtesy and kindness.

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

From this reading It was still quite early--half-past six o'clock in the morning, to be exact--when a gun from the _Mikasa_ and a string of flags, drooping from the end of her signal yard in the breathless calm of a hot August morning, gave the signal for the Japanese fleet to go forth to battle.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading In accordance with the Admiral's instructions, the _Yakumo_ was to lead the way to sea, and it was a proud moment for me when, standing upon the cruiser's navigating bridge, I personally rang down the order to the engine-room, "Ahead, half-speed, both engines!"

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Ah, well! thank God, that bitter period in my life is past now, and I can bear to look back upon it with equanimity, but the memory of it often swept down upon me like a black cloud in the days of which I am now writing.

at the time that

From this reading It was still quite early--half-past six o'clock in the morning, to be exact--when a gun from the _Mikasa_ and a string of flags, drooping from the end of her signal yard in the breathless calm of a hot August morning, gave the signal for the Japanese fleet to go forth to battle.

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

From this reading Ah, well! thank God, that bitter period in my life is past now, and I can bear to look back upon it with equanimity, but the memory of it often swept down upon me like a black cloud in the days of which I am now writing.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading And I had attained to that position--I may say it now, I think, without laying myself open to the charge of being unduly vain--solely by my own exertions and without a particle of favour shown me, excepting that, when my own country contemptuously dispensed with my services, the aliens whom I was now serving received me with the utmost courtesy and kindness.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In accordance with the Admiral's instructions, the _Yakumo_ was to lead the way to sea, and it was a proud moment for me when, standing upon the cruiser's navigating bridge, I personally rang down the order to the engine-room, "Ahead, half-speed, both engines!"

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading And I had attained to that position--I may say it now, I think, without laying myself open to the charge of being unduly vain--solely by my own exertions and without a particle of favour shown me, excepting that, when my own country contemptuously dispensed with my services, the aliens whom I was now serving received me with the utmost courtesy and kindness.

the act of creating written works

From this reading Ah, well! thank God, that bitter period in my life is past now, and I can bear to look back upon it with equanimity, but the memory of it often swept down upon me like a black cloud in the days of which I am now writing.

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From this reading In accordance with the Admiral's instructions, the _Yakumo_ was to lead the way to sea, and it was a proud moment for me when, standing upon the cruiser's navigating bridge, I personally rang down the order to the engine-room, "Ahead, half-speed, both engines!"

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading It was still quite early--half-past six o'clock in the morning, to be exact--when a gun from the _Mikasa_ and a string of flags, drooping from the end of her signal yard in the breathless calm of a hot August morning, gave the signal for the Japanese fleet to go forth to battle.

a late time of life

From this reading And I considered--and still consider--that I had every reason to be proud; for here was I, a lad not yet quite nineteen years of age, captain of one of the finest and most formidable cruisers in the Japanese navy.

but in spite of that

From this reading And I considered--and still consider--that I had every reason to be proud; for here was I, a lad not yet quite nineteen years of age, captain of one of the finest and most formidable cruisers in the Japanese navy.