consequence, effect, result, upshot, outcome, event, issue - a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event"

Battle of Wake, Battle of Wake Island - in December 1941 the island was captured by the Japanese after a gallant last-ditch stand by a few hundred United States marines

island - a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

Pacific, Pacific Ocean - the largest ocean in the world

moving ridge, wave - one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

vigil, watch - a devotional watch (especially on the eve of a religious festival)

sit up, stay up - not go to bed; "Don't stay up so late--you have to go to work tomorrow"; "We sat up all night to watch the election"

change state, turn - undergo a transformation or a change of position or action; "We turned from Socialism to Capitalism"; "The people turned against the President when he stole the election"

arouse, elicit, evoke, provoke, enkindle, kindle, fire, raise - call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses); "arouse pity"; "raise a smile"; "evoke sympathy"

ferment - work up into agitation or excitement; "Islam is fermenting Africa"

alert, alarm - warn or arouse to a sense of danger or call to a state of preparedness; "The empty house alarmed him"; "We alerted the new neighbors to the high rate of burglaries"

reawaken - awaken once again

bring to, bring back, bring round, bring around - bring back to consciousness; "These pictures bring back sad memories"

call - rouse somebody from sleep with a call; "I was called at 5 A.M. this morning"

alter, change, modify - cause to change; make different; cause a transformation; "The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"; "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue"