Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading But there was yet a deafening racket in the _Argyll's_ conning-tower as small projectiles from the rear battle-ship abreast impinged on its steel walls; and Captain Blake, his ears ringing, his eyes streaming, half stunned by the noise, almost blinded and suffocated by the smoke from his forward guns, did not know that his ship had dropped back in the line until the signal-officer descended and shouted in his ear an order signaled from the admiral: "Move ahead to position."

being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge

From this reading But there was yet a deafening racket in the _Argyll's_ conning-tower as small projectiles from the rear battle-ship abreast impinged on its steel walls; and Captain Blake, his ears ringing, his eyes streaming, half stunned by the noise, almost blinded and suffocated by the smoke from his forward guns, did not know that his ship had dropped back in the line until the signal-officer descended and shouted in his ear an order signaled from the admiral: "Move ahead to position."

the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral

From this reading But there was yet a deafening racket in the _Argyll's_ conning-tower as small projectiles from the rear battle-ship abreast impinged on its steel walls; and Captain Blake, his ears ringing, his eyes streaming, half stunned by the noise, almost blinded and suffocated by the smoke from his forward guns, did not know that his ship had dropped back in the line until the signal-officer descended and shouted in his ear an order signaled from the admiral: "Move ahead to position."

at or in the front

From this reading But there was yet a deafening racket in the _Argyll's_ conning-tower as small projectiles from the rear battle-ship abreast impinged on its steel walls; and Captain Blake, his ears ringing, his eyes streaming, half stunned by the noise, almost blinded and suffocated by the smoke from his forward guns, did not know that his ship had dropped back in the line until the signal-officer descended and shouted in his ear an order signaled from the admiral: "Move ahead to position."

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

From this reading But there was yet a deafening racket in the _Argyll's_ conning-tower as small projectiles from the rear battle-ship abreast impinged on its steel walls; and Captain Blake, his ears ringing, his eyes streaming, half stunned by the noise, almost blinded and suffocated by the smoke from his forward guns, did not know that his ship had dropped back in the line until the signal-officer descended and shouted in his ear an order signaled from the admiral: "Move ahead to position."

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

From this reading But there was yet a deafening racket in the _Argyll's_ conning-tower as small projectiles from the rear battle-ship abreast impinged on its steel walls; and Captain Blake, his ears ringing, his eyes streaming, half stunned by the noise, almost blinded and suffocated by the smoke from his forward guns, did not know that his ship had dropped back in the line until the signal-officer descended and shouted in his ear an order signaled from the admiral: "Move ahead to position."

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

From this reading But there was yet a deafening racket in the _Argyll's_ conning-tower as small projectiles from the rear battle-ship abreast impinged on its steel walls; and Captain Blake, his ears ringing, his eyes streaming, half stunned by the noise, almost blinded and suffocated by the smoke from his forward guns, did not know that his ship had dropped back in the line until the signal-officer descended and shouted in his ear an order signaled from the admiral: "Move ahead to position."

with anger

From this reading "Hang the man who invented conning-towers," he muttered angrily.

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From this reading But there was yet a deafening racket in the _Argyll's_ conning-tower as small projectiles from the rear battle-ship abreast impinged on its steel walls; and Captain Blake, his ears ringing, his eyes streaming, half stunned by the noise, almost blinded and suffocated by the smoke from his forward guns, did not know that his ship had dropped back in the line until the signal-officer descended and shouted in his ear an order signaled from the admiral: "Move ahead to position."

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

From this reading But there was yet a deafening racket in the _Argyll's_ conning-tower as small projectiles from the rear battle-ship abreast impinged on its steel walls; and Captain Blake, his ears ringing, his eyes streaming, half stunned by the noise, almost blinded and suffocated by the smoke from his forward guns, did not know that his ship had dropped back in the line until the signal-officer descended and shouted in his ear an order signaled from the admiral: "Move ahead to position."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The indicators on the wall showed increased revolution, and he resumed his place at the peep-hole.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading But there was yet a deafening racket in the _Argyll's_ conning-tower as small projectiles from the rear battle-ship abreast impinged on its steel walls; and Captain Blake, his ears ringing, his eyes streaming, half stunned by the noise, almost blinded and suffocated by the smoke from his forward guns, did not know that his ship had dropped back in the line until the signal-officer descended and shouted in his ear an order signaled from the admiral: "Move ahead to position."

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From this reading But there was yet a deafening racket in the _Argyll's_ conning-tower as small projectiles from the rear battle-ship abreast impinged on its steel walls; and Captain Blake, his ears ringing, his eyes streaming, half stunned by the noise, almost blinded and suffocated by the smoke from his forward guns, did not know that his ship had dropped back in the line until the signal-officer descended and shouted in his ear an order signaled from the admiral: "Move ahead to position."

visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)

From this reading But there was yet a deafening racket in the _Argyll's_ conning-tower as small projectiles from the rear battle-ship abreast impinged on its steel walls; and Captain Blake, his ears ringing, his eyes streaming, half stunned by the noise, almost blinded and suffocated by the smoke from his forward guns, did not know that his ship had dropped back in the line until the signal-officer descended and shouted in his ear an order signaled from the admiral: "Move ahead to position."

deprived of sight

From this reading But there was yet a deafening racket in the _Argyll's_ conning-tower as small projectiles from the rear battle-ship abreast impinged on its steel walls; and Captain Blake, his ears ringing, his eyes streaming, half stunned by the noise, almost blinded and suffocated by the smoke from his forward guns, did not know that his ship had dropped back in the line until the signal-officer descended and shouted in his ear an order signaled from the admiral: "Move ahead to position."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But there was yet a deafening racket in the _Argyll's_ conning-tower as small projectiles from the rear battle-ship abreast impinged on its steel walls; and Captain Blake, his ears ringing, his eyes streaming, half stunned by the noise, almost blinded and suffocated by the smoke from his forward guns, did not know that his ship had dropped back in the line until the signal-officer descended and shouted in his ear an order signaled from the admiral: "Move ahead to position."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But there was yet a deafening racket in the _Argyll's_ conning-tower as small projectiles from the rear battle-ship abreast impinged on its steel walls; and Captain Blake, his ears ringing, his eyes streaming, half stunned by the noise, almost blinded and suffocated by the smoke from his forward guns, did not know that his ship had dropped back in the line until the signal-officer descended and shouted in his ear an order signaled from the admiral: "Move ahead to position."

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Keep a lookout up there, Mr. Wright," he shouted; "I can see very little."

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

From this reading But there was yet a deafening racket in the _Argyll's_ conning-tower as small projectiles from the rear battle-ship abreast impinged on its steel walls; and Captain Blake, his ears ringing, his eyes streaming, half stunned by the noise, almost blinded and suffocated by the smoke from his forward guns, did not know that his ship had dropped back in the line until the signal-officer descended and shouted in his ear an order signaled from the admiral: "Move ahead to position."

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From this reading But there was yet a deafening racket in the _Argyll's_ conning-tower as small projectiles from the rear battle-ship abreast impinged on its steel walls; and Captain Blake, his ears ringing, his eyes streaming, half stunned by the noise, almost blinded and suffocated by the smoke from his forward guns, did not know that his ship had dropped back in the line until the signal-officer descended and shouted in his ear an order signaled from the admiral: "Move ahead to position."

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From this reading "Hang the man who invented conning-towers," he muttered angrily.

loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss

From this reading But there was yet a deafening racket in the _Argyll's_ conning-tower as small projectiles from the rear battle-ship abreast impinged on its steel walls; and Captain Blake, his ears ringing, his eyes streaming, half stunned by the noise, almost blinded and suffocated by the smoke from his forward guns, did not know that his ship had dropped back in the line until the signal-officer descended and shouted in his ear an order signaled from the admiral: "Move ahead to position."

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading But there was yet a deafening racket in the _Argyll's_ conning-tower as small projectiles from the rear battle-ship abreast impinged on its steel walls; and Captain Blake, his ears ringing, his eyes streaming, half stunned by the noise, almost blinded and suffocated by the smoke from his forward guns, did not know that his ship had dropped back in the line until the signal-officer descended and shouted in his ear an order signaled from the admiral: "Move ahead to position."

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading But there was yet a deafening racket in the _Argyll's_ conning-tower as small projectiles from the rear battle-ship abreast impinged on its steel walls; and Captain Blake, his ears ringing, his eyes streaming, half stunned by the noise, almost blinded and suffocated by the smoke from his forward guns, did not know that his ship had dropped back in the line until the signal-officer descended and shouted in his ear an order signaled from the admiral: "Move ahead to position."

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

From this reading But there was yet a deafening racket in the _Argyll's_ conning-tower as small projectiles from the rear battle-ship abreast impinged on its steel walls; and Captain Blake, his ears ringing, his eyes streaming, half stunned by the noise, almost blinded and suffocated by the smoke from his forward guns, did not know that his ship had dropped back in the line until the signal-officer descended and shouted in his ear an order signaled from the admiral: "Move ahead to position."

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading But there was yet a deafening racket in the _Argyll's_ conning-tower as small projectiles from the rear battle-ship abreast impinged on its steel walls; and Captain Blake, his ears ringing, his eyes streaming, half stunned by the noise, almost blinded and suffocated by the smoke from his forward guns, did not know that his ship had dropped back in the line until the signal-officer descended and shouted in his ear an order signaled from the admiral: "Move ahead to position."

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading But there was yet a deafening racket in the _Argyll's_ conning-tower as small projectiles from the rear battle-ship abreast impinged on its steel walls; and Captain Blake, his ears ringing, his eyes streaming, half stunned by the noise, almost blinded and suffocated by the smoke from his forward guns, did not know that his ship had dropped back in the line until the signal-officer descended and shouted in his ear an order signaled from the admiral: "Move ahead to position."

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

From this reading The officer half saluted, half nodded, and ran up the stair, while Captain Blake rang "full speed" to the engines.

opinion or judgment

From this reading But there was yet a deafening racket in the _Argyll's_ conning-tower as small projectiles from the rear battle-ship abreast impinged on its steel walls; and Captain Blake, his ears ringing, his eyes streaming, half stunned by the noise, almost blinded and suffocated by the smoke from his forward guns, did not know that his ship had dropped back in the line until the signal-officer descended and shouted in his ear an order signaled from the admiral: "Move ahead to position."

at or to or toward the front

From this reading But there was yet a deafening racket in the _Argyll's_ conning-tower as small projectiles from the rear battle-ship abreast impinged on its steel walls; and Captain Blake, his ears ringing, his eyes streaming, half stunned by the noise, almost blinded and suffocated by the smoke from his forward guns, did not know that his ship had dropped back in the line until the signal-officer descended and shouted in his ear an order signaled from the admiral: "Move ahead to position."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But there was yet a deafening racket in the _Argyll's_ conning-tower as small projectiles from the rear battle-ship abreast impinged on its steel walls; and Captain Blake, his ears ringing, his eyes streaming, half stunned by the noise, almost blinded and suffocated by the smoke from his forward guns, did not know that his ship had dropped back in the line until the signal-officer descended and shouted in his ear an order signaled from the admiral: "Move ahead to position."

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The officer half saluted, half nodded, and ran up the stair, while Captain Blake rang "full speed" to the engines.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading But there was yet a deafening racket in the _Argyll's_ conning-tower as small projectiles from the rear battle-ship abreast impinged on its steel walls; and Captain Blake, his ears ringing, his eyes streaming, half stunned by the noise, almost blinded and suffocated by the smoke from his forward guns, did not know that his ship had dropped back in the line until the signal-officer descended and shouted in his ear an order signaled from the admiral: "Move ahead to position."

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

From this reading But there was yet a deafening racket in the _Argyll's_ conning-tower as small projectiles from the rear battle-ship abreast impinged on its steel walls; and Captain Blake, his ears ringing, his eyes streaming, half stunned by the noise, almost blinded and suffocated by the smoke from his forward guns, did not know that his ship had dropped back in the line until the signal-officer descended and shouted in his ear an order signaled from the admiral: "Move ahead to position."

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading But there was yet a deafening racket in the _Argyll's_ conning-tower as small projectiles from the rear battle-ship abreast impinged on its steel walls; and Captain Blake, his ears ringing, his eyes streaming, half stunned by the noise, almost blinded and suffocated by the smoke from his forward guns, did not know that his ship had dropped back in the line until the signal-officer descended and shouted in his ear an order signaled from the admiral: "Move ahead to position."

be suspended or hanging

From this reading "Hang the man who invented conning-towers," he muttered angrily.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Hang the man who invented conning-towers," he muttered angrily.

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

From this reading But there was yet a deafening racket in the _Argyll's_ conning-tower as small projectiles from the rear battle-ship abreast impinged on its steel walls; and Captain Blake, his ears ringing, his eyes streaming, half stunned by the noise, almost blinded and suffocated by the smoke from his forward guns, did not know that his ship had dropped back in the line until the signal-officer descended and shouted in his ear an order signaled from the admiral: "Move ahead to position."

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

From this reading "Keep a lookout up there, Mr. Wright," he shouted; "I can see very little."

past form of “impinge” — impinge or infringe upon

From this reading But there was yet a deafening racket in the _Argyll's_ conning-tower as small projectiles from the rear battle-ship abreast impinged on its steel walls; and Captain Blake, his ears ringing, his eyes streaming, half stunned by the noise, almost blinded and suffocated by the smoke from his forward guns, did not know that his ship had dropped back in the line until the signal-officer descended and shouted in his ear an order signaled from the admiral: "Move ahead to position."

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

From this reading But there was yet a deafening racket in the _Argyll's_ conning-tower as small projectiles from the rear battle-ship abreast impinged on its steel walls; and Captain Blake, his ears ringing, his eyes streaming, half stunned by the noise, almost blinded and suffocated by the smoke from his forward guns, did not know that his ship had dropped back in the line until the signal-officer descended and shouted in his ear an order signaled from the admiral: "Move ahead to position."

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading The indicators on the wall showed increased revolution, and he resumed his place at the peep-hole.

plural of “indicator” — a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time

From this reading The indicators on the wall showed increased revolution, and he resumed his place at the peep-hole.

past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

From this reading "Hang the man who invented conning-towers," he muttered angrily.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading But there was yet a deafening racket in the _Argyll's_ conning-tower as small projectiles from the rear battle-ship abreast impinged on its steel walls; and Captain Blake, his ears ringing, his eyes streaming, half stunned by the noise, almost blinded and suffocated by the smoke from his forward guns, did not know that his ship had dropped back in the line until the signal-officer descended and shouted in his ear an order signaled from the admiral: "Move ahead to position."

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

From this reading "Keep a lookout up there, Mr. Wright," he shouted; "I can see very little."

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading But there was yet a deafening racket in the _Argyll's_ conning-tower as small projectiles from the rear battle-ship abreast impinged on its steel walls; and Captain Blake, his ears ringing, his eyes streaming, half stunned by the noise, almost blinded and suffocated by the smoke from his forward guns, did not know that his ship had dropped back in the line until the signal-officer descended and shouted in his ear an order signaled from the admiral: "Move ahead to position."

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading But there was yet a deafening racket in the _Argyll's_ conning-tower as small projectiles from the rear battle-ship abreast impinged on its steel walls; and Captain Blake, his ears ringing, his eyes streaming, half stunned by the noise, almost blinded and suffocated by the smoke from his forward guns, did not know that his ship had dropped back in the line until the signal-officer descended and shouted in his ear an order signaled from the admiral: "Move ahead to position."

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

From this reading "Keep a lookout up there, Mr. Wright," he shouted; "I can see very little."

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading "Keep a lookout up there, Mr. Wright," he shouted; "I can see very little."

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "Hang the man who invented conning-towers," he muttered angrily.

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

From this reading But there was yet a deafening racket in the _Argyll's_ conning-tower as small projectiles from the rear battle-ship abreast impinged on its steel walls; and Captain Blake, his ears ringing, his eyes streaming, half stunned by the noise, almost blinded and suffocated by the smoke from his forward guns, did not know that his ship had dropped back in the line until the signal-officer descended and shouted in his ear an order signaled from the admiral: "Move ahead to position."

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Keep a lookout up there, Mr. Wright," he shouted; "I can see very little."

past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading "Hang the man who invented conning-towers," he muttered angrily.

inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding

From this reading The officer half saluted, half nodded, and ran up the stair, while Captain Blake rang "full speed" to the engines.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading But there was yet a deafening racket in the _Argyll's_ conning-tower as small projectiles from the rear battle-ship abreast impinged on its steel walls; and Captain Blake, his ears ringing, his eyes streaming, half stunned by the noise, almost blinded and suffocated by the smoke from his forward guns, did not know that his ship had dropped back in the line until the signal-officer descended and shouted in his ear an order signaled from the admiral: "Move ahead to position."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But there was yet a deafening racket in the _Argyll's_ conning-tower as small projectiles from the rear battle-ship abreast impinged on its steel walls; and Captain Blake, his ears ringing, his eyes streaming, half stunned by the noise, almost blinded and suffocated by the smoke from his forward guns, did not know that his ship had dropped back in the line until the signal-officer descended and shouted in his ear an order signaled from the admiral: "Move ahead to position."

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading The officer half saluted, half nodded, and ran up the stair, while Captain Blake rang "full speed" to the engines.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But there was yet a deafening racket in the _Argyll's_ conning-tower as small projectiles from the rear battle-ship abreast impinged on its steel walls; and Captain Blake, his ears ringing, his eyes streaming, half stunned by the noise, almost blinded and suffocated by the smoke from his forward guns, did not know that his ship had dropped back in the line until the signal-officer descended and shouted in his ear an order signaled from the admiral: "Move ahead to position."

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

From this reading But there was yet a deafening racket in the _Argyll's_ conning-tower as small projectiles from the rear battle-ship abreast impinged on its steel walls; and Captain Blake, his ears ringing, his eyes streaming, half stunned by the noise, almost blinded and suffocated by the smoke from his forward guns, did not know that his ship had dropped back in the line until the signal-officer descended and shouted in his ear an order signaled from the admiral: "Move ahead to position."

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From this reading The indicators on the wall showed increased revolution, and he resumed his place at the peep-hole.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The indicators on the wall showed increased revolution, and he resumed his place at the peep-hole.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading But there was yet a deafening racket in the _Argyll's_ conning-tower as small projectiles from the rear battle-ship abreast impinged on its steel walls; and Captain Blake, his ears ringing, his eyes streaming, half stunned by the noise, almost blinded and suffocated by the smoke from his forward guns, did not know that his ship had dropped back in the line until the signal-officer descended and shouted in his ear an order signaled from the admiral: "Move ahead to position."

plural of “projectile” — a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled

From this reading But there was yet a deafening racket in the _Argyll's_ conning-tower as small projectiles from the rear battle-ship abreast impinged on its steel walls; and Captain Blake, his ears ringing, his eyes streaming, half stunned by the noise, almost blinded and suffocated by the smoke from his forward guns, did not know that his ship had dropped back in the line until the signal-officer descended and shouted in his ear an order signaled from the admiral: "Move ahead to position."

a loud and disturbing noise

From this reading But there was yet a deafening racket in the _Argyll's_ conning-tower as small projectiles from the rear battle-ship abreast impinged on its steel walls; and Captain Blake, his ears ringing, his eyes streaming, half stunned by the noise, almost blinded and suffocated by the smoke from his forward guns, did not know that his ship had dropped back in the line until the signal-officer descended and shouted in his ear an order signaled from the admiral: "Move ahead to position."

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading The officer half saluted, half nodded, and ran up the stair, while Captain Blake rang "full speed" to the engines.

inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading The officer half saluted, half nodded, and ran up the stair, while Captain Blake rang "full speed" to the engines.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading But there was yet a deafening racket in the _Argyll's_ conning-tower as small projectiles from the rear battle-ship abreast impinged on its steel walls; and Captain Blake, his ears ringing, his eyes streaming, half stunned by the noise, almost blinded and suffocated by the smoke from his forward guns, did not know that his ship had dropped back in the line until the signal-officer descended and shouted in his ear an order signaled from the admiral: "Move ahead to position."

past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading The indicators on the wall showed increased revolution, and he resumed his place at the peep-hole.

a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving

From this reading The indicators on the wall showed increased revolution, and he resumed his place at the peep-hole.

the sound of a bell ringing

From this reading But there was yet a deafening racket in the _Argyll's_ conning-tower as small projectiles from the rear battle-ship abreast impinged on its steel walls; and Captain Blake, his ears ringing, his eyes streaming, half stunned by the noise, almost blinded and suffocated by the smoke from his forward guns, did not know that his ship had dropped back in the line until the signal-officer descended and shouted in his ear an order signaled from the admiral: "Move ahead to position."

past form of “salute” — propose a toast to

From this reading The officer half saluted, half nodded, and ran up the stair, while Captain Blake rang "full speed" to the engines.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Keep a lookout up there, Mr. Wright," he shouted; "I can see very little."

transport commercially

From this reading But there was yet a deafening racket in the _Argyll's_ conning-tower as small projectiles from the rear battle-ship abreast impinged on its steel walls; and Captain Blake, his ears ringing, his eyes streaming, half stunned by the noise, almost blinded and suffocated by the smoke from his forward guns, did not know that his ship had dropped back in the line until the signal-officer descended and shouted in his ear an order signaled from the admiral: "Move ahead to position."

in a vehement outcry

From this reading But there was yet a deafening racket in the _Argyll's_ conning-tower as small projectiles from the rear battle-ship abreast impinged on its steel walls; and Captain Blake, his ears ringing, his eyes streaming, half stunned by the noise, almost blinded and suffocated by the smoke from his forward guns, did not know that his ship had dropped back in the line until the signal-officer descended and shouted in his ear an order signaled from the admiral: "Move ahead to position."

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

From this reading The indicators on the wall showed increased revolution, and he resumed his place at the peep-hole.

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From this reading But there was yet a deafening racket in the _Argyll's_ conning-tower as small projectiles from the rear battle-ship abreast impinged on its steel walls; and Captain Blake, his ears ringing, his eyes streaming, half stunned by the noise, almost blinded and suffocated by the smoke from his forward guns, did not know that his ship had dropped back in the line until the signal-officer descended and shouted in his ear an order signaled from the admiral: "Move ahead to position."

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

From this reading But there was yet a deafening racket in the _Argyll's_ conning-tower as small projectiles from the rear battle-ship abreast impinged on its steel walls; and Captain Blake, his ears ringing, his eyes streaming, half stunned by the noise, almost blinded and suffocated by the smoke from his forward guns, did not know that his ship had dropped back in the line until the signal-officer descended and shouted in his ear an order signaled from the admiral: "Move ahead to position."

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

From this reading But there was yet a deafening racket in the _Argyll's_ conning-tower as small projectiles from the rear battle-ship abreast impinged on its steel walls; and Captain Blake, his ears ringing, his eyes streaming, half stunned by the noise, almost blinded and suffocated by the smoke from his forward guns, did not know that his ship had dropped back in the line until the signal-officer descended and shouted in his ear an order signaled from the admiral: "Move ahead to position."

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading But there was yet a deafening racket in the _Argyll's_ conning-tower as small projectiles from the rear battle-ship abreast impinged on its steel walls; and Captain Blake, his ears ringing, his eyes streaming, half stunned by the noise, almost blinded and suffocated by the smoke from his forward guns, did not know that his ship had dropped back in the line until the signal-officer descended and shouted in his ear an order signaled from the admiral: "Move ahead to position."

move hurridly

From this reading The officer half saluted, half nodded, and ran up the stair, while Captain Blake rang "full speed" to the engines.

support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway

From this reading The officer half saluted, half nodded, and ran up the stair, while Captain Blake rang "full speed" to the engines.

an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range

From this reading But there was yet a deafening racket in the _Argyll's_ conning-tower as small projectiles from the rear battle-ship abreast impinged on its steel walls; and Captain Blake, his ears ringing, his eyes streaming, half stunned by the noise, almost blinded and suffocated by the smoke from his forward guns, did not know that his ship had dropped back in the line until the signal-officer descended and shouted in his ear an order signaled from the admiral: "Move ahead to position."

exuding a bodily fluid in profuse amounts

From this reading But there was yet a deafening racket in the _Argyll's_ conning-tower as small projectiles from the rear battle-ship abreast impinged on its steel walls; and Captain Blake, his ears ringing, his eyes streaming, half stunned by the noise, almost blinded and suffocated by the smoke from his forward guns, did not know that his ship had dropped back in the line until the signal-officer descended and shouted in his ear an order signaled from the admiral: "Move ahead to position."

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading But there was yet a deafening racket in the _Argyll's_ conning-tower as small projectiles from the rear battle-ship abreast impinged on its steel walls; and Captain Blake, his ears ringing, his eyes streaming, half stunned by the noise, almost blinded and suffocated by the smoke from his forward guns, did not know that his ship had dropped back in the line until the signal-officer descended and shouted in his ear an order signaled from the admiral: "Move ahead to position."

past form of “suffocate” — deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing

From this reading But there was yet a deafening racket in the _Argyll's_ conning-tower as small projectiles from the rear battle-ship abreast impinged on its steel walls; and Captain Blake, his ears ringing, his eyes streaming, half stunned by the noise, almost blinded and suffocated by the smoke from his forward guns, did not know that his ship had dropped back in the line until the signal-officer descended and shouted in his ear an order signaled from the admiral: "Move ahead to position."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But there was yet a deafening racket in the _Argyll's_ conning-tower as small projectiles from the rear battle-ship abreast impinged on its steel walls; and Captain Blake, his ears ringing, his eyes streaming, half stunned by the noise, almost blinded and suffocated by the smoke from his forward guns, did not know that his ship had dropped back in the line until the signal-officer descended and shouted in his ear an order signaled from the admiral: "Move ahead to position."

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

From this reading But there was yet a deafening racket in the _Argyll's_ conning-tower as small projectiles from the rear battle-ship abreast impinged on its steel walls; and Captain Blake, his ears ringing, his eyes streaming, half stunned by the noise, almost blinded and suffocated by the smoke from his forward guns, did not know that his ship had dropped back in the line until the signal-officer descended and shouted in his ear an order signaled from the admiral: "Move ahead to position."

in or at that place or location

From this reading But there was yet a deafening racket in the _Argyll's_ conning-tower as small projectiles from the rear battle-ship abreast impinged on its steel walls; and Captain Blake, his ears ringing, his eyes streaming, half stunned by the noise, almost blinded and suffocated by the smoke from his forward guns, did not know that his ship had dropped back in the line until the signal-officer descended and shouted in his ear an order signaled from the admiral: "Move ahead to position."

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

From this reading But there was yet a deafening racket in the _Argyll's_ conning-tower as small projectiles from the rear battle-ship abreast impinged on its steel walls; and Captain Blake, his ears ringing, his eyes streaming, half stunned by the noise, almost blinded and suffocated by the smoke from his forward guns, did not know that his ship had dropped back in the line until the signal-officer descended and shouted in his ear an order signaled from the admiral: "Move ahead to position."

up to a particular time

From this reading But there was yet a deafening racket in the _Argyll's_ conning-tower as small projectiles from the rear battle-ship abreast impinged on its steel walls; and Captain Blake, his ears ringing, his eyes streaming, half stunned by the noise, almost blinded and suffocated by the smoke from his forward guns, did not know that his ship had dropped back in the line until the signal-officer descended and shouted in his ear an order signaled from the admiral: "Move ahead to position."

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

From this reading "Keep a lookout up there, Mr. Wright," he shouted; "I can see very little."

precisely as stated

From this reading "Keep a lookout up there, Mr. Wright," he shouted; "I can see very little."

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading The indicators on the wall showed increased revolution, and he resumed his place at the peep-hole.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading But there was yet a deafening racket in the _Argyll's_ conning-tower as small projectiles from the rear battle-ship abreast impinged on its steel walls; and Captain Blake, his ears ringing, his eyes streaming, half stunned by the noise, almost blinded and suffocated by the smoke from his forward guns, did not know that his ship had dropped back in the line until the signal-officer descended and shouted in his ear an order signaled from the admiral: "Move ahead to position."

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

From this reading But there was yet a deafening racket in the _Argyll's_ conning-tower as small projectiles from the rear battle-ship abreast impinged on its steel walls; and Captain Blake, his ears ringing, his eyes streaming, half stunned by the noise, almost blinded and suffocated by the smoke from his forward guns, did not know that his ship had dropped back in the line until the signal-officer descended and shouted in his ear an order signaled from the admiral: "Move ahead to position."

during the time that

From this reading The officer half saluted, half nodded, and ran up the stair, while Captain Blake rang "full speed" to the engines.

which person or people

From this reading "Hang the man who invented conning-towers," he muttered angrily.

United States writer of detective novels (1888-1939)

From this reading "Keep a lookout up there, Mr. Wright," he shouted; "I can see very little."

but in spite of that

From this reading But there was yet a deafening racket in the _Argyll's_ conning-tower as small projectiles from the rear battle-ship abreast impinged on its steel walls; and Captain Blake, his ears ringing, his eyes streaming, half stunned by the noise, almost blinded and suffocated by the smoke from his forward guns, did not know that his ship had dropped back in the line until the signal-officer descended and shouted in his ear an order signaled from the admiral: "Move ahead to position."