Chapter XIV · Out of the Fight

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

From this reading On deck steps were being taken to clear away the debris, and to set up a pair of temporary funnels of sufficient height to carry the smoke clear of the side.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading The sole remaining gun was overhauled and again made fit for action in case of necessity.

-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading With the pumps ejecting copious streams of water the damaged _Calder_ held gamely on her way, daylight adding to the horrors of the aftermath of battle.

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

From this reading Although not anxious to fall in with a U boat or a stray Zeppelin, the _Calder’s_ crew were determined to take every precaution to keep the tattered ensign still flying from the temporary staff set up aft.

the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)

From this reading With the pumps ejecting copious streams of water the damaged _Calder_ held gamely on her way, daylight adding to the horrors of the aftermath of battle.

anew

From this reading The sole remaining gun was overhauled and again made fit for action in case of necessity.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although not anxious to fall in with a U boat or a stray Zeppelin, the _Calder’s_ crew were determined to take every precaution to keep the tattered ensign still flying from the temporary staff set up aft.

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

From this reading The hull echoed to the clanging of the artificers’ hammers and the dull thud of the caulkers’ mallets as the undaunted and tireless men proceeded with the work of stopping leaks.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Although not anxious to fall in with a U boat or a stray Zeppelin, the _Calder’s_ crew were determined to take every precaution to keep the tattered ensign still flying from the temporary staff set up aft.

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From this reading The hull echoed to the clanging of the artificers’ hammers and the dull thud of the caulkers’ mallets as the undaunted and tireless men proceeded with the work of stopping leaks.

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

From this reading The hull echoed to the clanging of the artificers’ hammers and the dull thud of the caulkers’ mallets as the undaunted and tireless men proceeded with the work of stopping leaks.

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

From this reading On deck steps were being taken to clear away the debris, and to set up a pair of temporary funnels of sufficient height to carry the smoke clear of the side.

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

From this reading With the pumps ejecting copious streams of water the damaged _Calder_ held gamely on her way, daylight adding to the horrors of the aftermath of battle.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading On deck steps were being taken to clear away the debris, and to set up a pair of temporary funnels of sufficient height to carry the smoke clear of the side.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Although not anxious to fall in with a U boat or a stray Zeppelin, the _Calder’s_ crew were determined to take every precaution to keep the tattered ensign still flying from the temporary staff set up aft.

United States sculptor who first created mobiles and stabiles (1898-1976)

From this reading With the pumps ejecting copious streams of water the damaged _Calder_ held gamely on her way, daylight adding to the horrors of the aftermath of battle.

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From this reading Although not anxious to fall in with a U boat or a stray Zeppelin, the _Calder’s_ crew were determined to take every precaution to keep the tattered ensign still flying from the temporary staff set up aft.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading On deck steps were being taken to clear away the debris, and to set up a pair of temporary funnels of sufficient height to carry the smoke clear of the side.

an occurrence of something

From this reading The sole remaining gun was overhauled and again made fit for action in case of necessity.

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From this reading The hull echoed to the clanging of the artificers’ hammers and the dull thud of the caulkers’ mallets as the undaunted and tireless men proceeded with the work of stopping leaks.

having a loud resonant metallic sound

From this reading The hull echoed to the clanging of the artificers’ hammers and the dull thud of the caulkers’ mallets as the undaunted and tireless men proceeded with the work of stopping leaks.

rid of obstructions

From this reading On deck steps were being taken to clear away the debris, and to set up a pair of temporary funnels of sufficient height to carry the smoke clear of the side.

large in number or quantity (especially of discourse)

From this reading With the pumps ejecting copious streams of water the damaged _Calder_ held gamely on her way, daylight adding to the horrors of the aftermath of battle.

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

From this reading Although not anxious to fall in with a U boat or a stray Zeppelin, the _Calder’s_ crew were determined to take every precaution to keep the tattered ensign still flying from the temporary staff set up aft.

harmed or injured or spoiled

From this reading With the pumps ejecting copious streams of water the damaged _Calder_ held gamely on her way, daylight adding to the horrors of the aftermath of battle.

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

From this reading With the pumps ejecting copious streams of water the damaged _Calder_ held gamely on her way, daylight adding to the horrors of the aftermath of battle.

the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up

From this reading On deck steps were being taken to clear away the debris, and to set up a pair of temporary funnels of sufficient height to carry the smoke clear of the side.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading On deck steps were being taken to clear away the debris, and to set up a pair of temporary funnels of sufficient height to carry the smoke clear of the side.

characterized by great determination

From this reading Although not anxious to fall in with a U boat or a stray Zeppelin, the _Calder’s_ crew were determined to take every precaution to keep the tattered ensign still flying from the temporary staff set up aft.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading The hull echoed to the clanging of the artificers’ hammers and the dull thud of the caulkers’ mallets as the undaunted and tireless men proceeded with the work of stopping leaks.

past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate

From this reading The hull echoed to the clanging of the artificers’ hammers and the dull thud of the caulkers’ mallets as the undaunted and tireless men proceeded with the work of stopping leaks.

-ing form of “eject” — put out or expel from a place

From this reading With the pumps ejecting copious streams of water the damaged _Calder_ held gamely on her way, daylight adding to the horrors of the aftermath of battle.

a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade

From this reading Although not anxious to fall in with a U boat or a stray Zeppelin, the _Calder’s_ crew were determined to take every precaution to keep the tattered ensign still flying from the temporary staff set up aft.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Although not anxious to fall in with a U boat or a stray Zeppelin, the _Calder’s_ crew were determined to take every precaution to keep the tattered ensign still flying from the temporary staff set up aft.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading Although not anxious to fall in with a U boat or a stray Zeppelin, the _Calder’s_ crew were determined to take every precaution to keep the tattered ensign still flying from the temporary staff set up aft.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading The sole remaining gun was overhauled and again made fit for action in case of necessity.

moving swiftly

From this reading Although not anxious to fall in with a U boat or a stray Zeppelin, the _Calder’s_ crew were determined to take every precaution to keep the tattered ensign still flying from the temporary staff set up aft.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The sole remaining gun was overhauled and again made fit for action in case of necessity.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Although not anxious to fall in with a U boat or a stray Zeppelin, the _Calder’s_ crew were determined to take every precaution to keep the tattered ensign still flying from the temporary staff set up aft.

plural of “funnel” — a conical shape with a wider and a narrower opening at the two ends

From this reading On deck steps were being taken to clear away the debris, and to set up a pair of temporary funnels of sufficient height to carry the smoke clear of the side.

in a plucky manner

From this reading With the pumps ejecting copious streams of water the damaged _Calder_ held gamely on her way, daylight adding to the horrors of the aftermath of battle.

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

From this reading The sole remaining gun was overhauled and again made fit for action in case of necessity.

plural of “hammer” — the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled

From this reading The hull echoed to the clanging of the artificers’ hammers and the dull thud of the caulkers’ mallets as the undaunted and tireless men proceeded with the work of stopping leaks.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading On deck steps were being taken to clear away the debris, and to set up a pair of temporary funnels of sufficient height to carry the smoke clear of the side.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading With the pumps ejecting copious streams of water the damaged _Calder_ held gamely on her way, daylight adding to the horrors of the aftermath of battle.

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

From this reading With the pumps ejecting copious streams of water the damaged _Calder_ held gamely on her way, daylight adding to the horrors of the aftermath of battle.

plural of “horror” — intense and profound fear

From this reading With the pumps ejecting copious streams of water the damaged _Calder_ held gamely on her way, daylight adding to the horrors of the aftermath of battle.

dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut

From this reading The hull echoed to the clanging of the artificers’ hammers and the dull thud of the caulkers’ mallets as the undaunted and tireless men proceeded with the work of stopping leaks.

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

From this reading The sole remaining gun was overhauled and again made fit for action in case of necessity.

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

From this reading Although not anxious to fall in with a U boat or a stray Zeppelin, the _Calder’s_ crew were determined to take every precaution to keep the tattered ensign still flying from the temporary staff set up aft.

plural of “leak” — an accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape

From this reading The hull echoed to the clanging of the artificers’ hammers and the dull thud of the caulkers’ mallets as the undaunted and tireless men proceeded with the work of stopping leaks.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The sole remaining gun was overhauled and again made fit for action in case of necessity.

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From this reading The hull echoed to the clanging of the artificers’ hammers and the dull thud of the caulkers’ mallets as the undaunted and tireless men proceeded with the work of stopping leaks.

the force of workers available

From this reading The hull echoed to the clanging of the artificers’ hammers and the dull thud of the caulkers’ mallets as the undaunted and tireless men proceeded with the work of stopping leaks.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading The sole remaining gun was overhauled and again made fit for action in case of necessity.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Although not anxious to fall in with a U boat or a stray Zeppelin, the _Calder’s_ crew were determined to take every precaution to keep the tattered ensign still flying from the temporary staff set up aft.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading With the pumps ejecting copious streams of water the damaged _Calder_ held gamely on her way, daylight adding to the horrors of the aftermath of battle.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading With the pumps ejecting copious streams of water the damaged _Calder_ held gamely on her way, daylight adding to the horrors of the aftermath of battle.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Although not anxious to fall in with a U boat or a stray Zeppelin, the _Calder’s_ crew were determined to take every precaution to keep the tattered ensign still flying from the temporary staff set up aft.

past form of “overhaul” — travel past

From this reading The sole remaining gun was overhauled and again made fit for action in case of necessity.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading On deck steps were being taken to clear away the debris, and to set up a pair of temporary funnels of sufficient height to carry the smoke clear of the side.

a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

From this reading Although not anxious to fall in with a U boat or a stray Zeppelin, the _Calder’s_ crew were determined to take every precaution to keep the tattered ensign still flying from the temporary staff set up aft.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading The hull echoed to the clanging of the artificers’ hammers and the dull thud of the caulkers’ mallets as the undaunted and tireless men proceeded with the work of stopping leaks.

plural of “pump” — a mechanical device that moves fluid or gas by pressure or suction

From this reading With the pumps ejecting copious streams of water the damaged _Calder_ held gamely on her way, daylight adding to the horrors of the aftermath of battle.

not used up

From this reading The sole remaining gun was overhauled and again made fit for action in case of necessity.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading On deck steps were being taken to clear away the debris, and to set up a pair of temporary funnels of sufficient height to carry the smoke clear of the side.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading On deck steps were being taken to clear away the debris, and to set up a pair of temporary funnels of sufficient height to carry the smoke clear of the side.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading On deck steps were being taken to clear away the debris, and to set up a pair of temporary funnels of sufficient height to carry the smoke clear of the side.

the underside of footwear or a golf club

From this reading The sole remaining gun was overhauled and again made fit for action in case of necessity.

personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

From this reading Although not anxious to fall in with a U boat or a stray Zeppelin, the _Calder’s_ crew were determined to take every precaution to keep the tattered ensign still flying from the temporary staff set up aft.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading On deck steps were being taken to clear away the debris, and to set up a pair of temporary funnels of sufficient height to carry the smoke clear of the side.

not in physical motion

From this reading Although not anxious to fall in with a U boat or a stray Zeppelin, the _Calder’s_ crew were determined to take every precaution to keep the tattered ensign still flying from the temporary staff set up aft.

fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members

From this reading The hull echoed to the clanging of the artificers’ hammers and the dull thud of the caulkers’ mallets as the undaunted and tireless men proceeded with the work of stopping leaks.

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading Although not anxious to fall in with a U boat or a stray Zeppelin, the _Calder’s_ crew were determined to take every precaution to keep the tattered ensign still flying from the temporary staff set up aft.

plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading With the pumps ejecting copious streams of water the damaged _Calder_ held gamely on her way, daylight adding to the horrors of the aftermath of battle.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading On deck steps were being taken to clear away the debris, and to set up a pair of temporary funnels of sufficient height to carry the smoke clear of the side.

carry out

From this reading Although not anxious to fall in with a U boat or a stray Zeppelin, the _Calder’s_ crew were determined to take every precaution to keep the tattered ensign still flying from the temporary staff set up aft.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading On deck steps were being taken to clear away the debris, and to set up a pair of temporary funnels of sufficient height to carry the smoke clear of the side.

worn to shreds; or wearing torn or ragged clothing

From this reading Although not anxious to fall in with a U boat or a stray Zeppelin, the _Calder’s_ crew were determined to take every precaution to keep the tattered ensign still flying from the temporary staff set up aft.

not permanent; not lasting

From this reading On deck steps were being taken to clear away the debris, and to set up a pair of temporary funnels of sufficient height to carry the smoke clear of the side.

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

From this reading With the pumps ejecting copious streams of water the damaged _Calder_ held gamely on her way, daylight adding to the horrors of the aftermath of battle.

make a dull sound

From this reading The hull echoed to the clanging of the artificers’ hammers and the dull thud of the caulkers’ mallets as the undaunted and tireless men proceeded with the work of stopping leaks.

showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality

From this reading The hull echoed to the clanging of the artificers’ hammers and the dull thud of the caulkers’ mallets as the undaunted and tireless men proceeded with the work of stopping leaks.

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

From this reading With the pumps ejecting copious streams of water the damaged _Calder_ held gamely on her way, daylight adding to the horrors of the aftermath of battle.

a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading Although not anxious to fall in with a U boat or a stray Zeppelin, the _Calder’s_ crew were determined to take every precaution to keep the tattered ensign still flying from the temporary staff set up aft.

unshaken in purpose

From this reading The hull echoed to the clanging of the artificers’ hammers and the dull thud of the caulkers’ mallets as the undaunted and tireless men proceeded with the work of stopping leaks.

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

From this reading On deck steps were being taken to clear away the debris, and to set up a pair of temporary funnels of sufficient height to carry the smoke clear of the side.

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

From this reading The sole remaining gun was overhauled and again made fit for action in case of necessity.

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

From this reading With the pumps ejecting copious streams of water the damaged _Calder_ held gamely on her way, daylight adding to the horrors of the aftermath of battle.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading With the pumps ejecting copious streams of water the damaged _Calder_ held gamely on her way, daylight adding to the horrors of the aftermath of battle.

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

From this reading On deck steps were being taken to clear away the debris, and to set up a pair of temporary funnels of sufficient height to carry the smoke clear of the side.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With the pumps ejecting copious streams of water the damaged _Calder_ held gamely on her way, daylight adding to the horrors of the aftermath of battle.

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

From this reading The hull echoed to the clanging of the artificers’ hammers and the dull thud of the caulkers’ mallets as the undaunted and tireless men proceeded with the work of stopping leaks.

German inventor who designed and built the first rigid motorized dirigible (1838-1917)

From this reading Although not anxious to fall in with a U boat or a stray Zeppelin, the _Calder’s_ crew were determined to take every precaution to keep the tattered ensign still flying from the temporary staff set up aft.