The shell penetrated the deck armor and started a small fire that was quickly extinguished.

I think his shell has finally started to firm up.

As if to emphasize that, shells started landing on the crest immediately behind his position, close enough to make him duck down.

As soon as the shells start gaping open, you know they are ready.

If shells start to crack, remove the open mollusks and return the pan to the oven.

The shell struck the carrier's upper hangar and started a large fire.

I know what to do when shells start coming down.

The hollow shell of the band, with a couple new faces, pulled together and started writing and recording.

The shell should start to come away very easily.

That was likely to change, Kaethan knew, once the shells started flying.