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From this reading "Accidents will Happen" Grey dawn was breaking when submarine R19 approached the waters of the Skager-rack.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Scorning to take advantage of the doubtful security afforded by the "three-mile limit", R19 kept a mid-channel course, prepared to dive the instant a suspicious craft was sighted.
AccidentsnounUS /ˈæksədənts/
plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading "Accidents will Happen" Grey dawn was breaking when submarine R19 approached the waters of the Skager-rack.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Scorning to take advantage of the doubtful security afforded by the "three-mile limit", R19 kept a mid-channel course, prepared to dive the instant a suspicious craft was sighted.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading Scorning to take advantage of the doubtful security afforded by the "three-mile limit", R19 kept a mid-channel course, prepared to dive the instant a suspicious craft was sighted.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The strong wind had blown itself out, and although the waves still ran high they had lost their angry look.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The strong wind had blown itself out, and although the waves still ran high they had lost their angry look.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading The strong wind had blown itself out, and although the waves still ran high they had lost their angry look.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading "Accidents will Happen" Grey dawn was breaking when submarine R19 approached the waters of the Skager-rack.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was possible to stand on deck without having to hang on like grim death, as the water surged waist-high over the comparatively low-lying structure.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Well on their port bow could be faintly discerned the rugged cliffs of Norway, but it was yet too hazy to sight the low-lying shores of Jutland.
blownadjectiveUS /bloʊn/
being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor
From this reading The strong wind had blown itself out, and although the waves still ran high they had lost their angry look.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Well on their port bow could be faintly discerned the rugged cliffs of Norway, but it was yet too hazy to sight the low-lying shores of Jutland.
the act of breaking something
From this reading "Accidents will Happen" Grey dawn was breaking when submarine R19 approached the waters of the Skager-rack.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Well on their port bow could be faintly discerned the rugged cliffs of Norway, but it was yet too hazy to sight the low-lying shores of Jutland.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Scorning to take advantage of the doubtful security afforded by the "three-mile limit", R19 kept a mid-channel course, prepared to dive the instant a suspicious craft was sighted.
cliffsnounUS /klɪfs/
plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock
From this reading Well on their port bow could be faintly discerned the rugged cliffs of Norway, but it was yet too hazy to sight the low-lying shores of Jutland.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading It was possible to stand on deck without having to hang on like grim death, as the water surged waist-high over the comparatively low-lying structure.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Well on their port bow could be faintly discerned the rugged cliffs of Norway, but it was yet too hazy to sight the low-lying shores of Jutland.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Scorning to take advantage of the doubtful security afforded by the "three-mile limit", R19 kept a mid-channel course, prepared to dive the instant a suspicious craft was sighted.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Scorning to take advantage of the doubtful security afforded by the "three-mile limit", R19 kept a mid-channel course, prepared to dive the instant a suspicious craft was sighted.
the first light of day
From this reading "Accidents will Happen" Grey dawn was breaking when submarine R19 approached the waters of the Skager-rack.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading It was possible to stand on deck without having to hang on like grim death, as the water surged waist-high over the comparatively low-lying structure.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading It was possible to stand on deck without having to hang on like grim death, as the water surged waist-high over the comparatively low-lying structure.
discernedverbUS /dɪˈsɜːrnd/
past form of “discern” — detect with the senses
From this reading Well on their port bow could be faintly discerned the rugged cliffs of Norway, but it was yet too hazy to sight the low-lying shores of Jutland.
divenounUS /daɪv/
a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall
From this reading Scorning to take advantage of the doubtful security afforded by the "three-mile limit", R19 kept a mid-channel course, prepared to dive the instant a suspicious craft was sighted.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading Scorning to take advantage of the doubtful security afforded by the "three-mile limit", R19 kept a mid-channel course, prepared to dive the instant a suspicious craft was sighted.
faintlyadverbUS /ˈfeɪntli/
to a faint degree or weakly perceived
From this reading Well on their port bow could be faintly discerned the rugged cliffs of Norway, but it was yet too hazy to sight the low-lying shores of Jutland.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading "Accidents will Happen" Grey dawn was breaking when submarine R19 approached the waters of the Skager-rack.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading It was possible to stand on deck without having to hang on like grim death, as the water surged waist-high over the comparatively low-lying structure.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The strong wind had blown itself out, and although the waves still ran high they had lost their angry look.
be suspended or hanging
From this reading It was possible to stand on deck without having to hang on like grim death, as the water surged waist-high over the comparatively low-lying structure.
come to pass
From this reading "Accidents will Happen" Grey dawn was breaking when submarine R19 approached the waters of the Skager-rack.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It was possible to stand on deck without having to hang on like grim death, as the water surged waist-high over the comparatively low-lying structure.
hazyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪzi/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading Well on their port bow could be faintly discerned the rugged cliffs of Norway, but it was yet too hazy to sight the low-lying shores of Jutland.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The strong wind had blown itself out, and although the waves still ran high they had lost their angry look.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Scorning to take advantage of the doubtful security afforded by the "three-mile limit", R19 kept a mid-channel course, prepared to dive the instant a suspicious craft was sighted.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Well on their port bow could be faintly discerned the rugged cliffs of Norway, but it was yet too hazy to sight the low-lying shores of Jutland.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The strong wind had blown itself out, and although the waves still ran high they had lost their angry look.
JutlandnounUS /ˈdʒʌtlənd/
peninsula in northern Europe that forms the continental part of Denmark and a northern part of Germany
From this reading Well on their port bow could be faintly discerned the rugged cliffs of Norway, but it was yet too hazy to sight the low-lying shores of Jutland.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Scorning to take advantage of the doubtful security afforded by the "three-mile limit", R19 kept a mid-channel course, prepared to dive the instant a suspicious craft was sighted.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was possible to stand on deck without having to hang on like grim death, as the water surged waist-high over the comparatively low-lying structure.
limitnounUS /ˈlɪmət/
the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading Scorning to take advantage of the doubtful security afforded by the "three-mile limit", R19 kept a mid-channel course, prepared to dive the instant a suspicious craft was sighted.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The strong wind had blown itself out, and although the waves still ran high they had lost their angry look.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The strong wind had blown itself out, and although the waves still ran high they had lost their angry look.
low-lyingadjective
having a small elevation above the ground or horizon or sea level
From this reading Well on their port bow could be faintly discerned the rugged cliffs of Norway, but it was yet too hazy to sight the low-lying shores of Jutland.
mid-channel
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From this reading Scorning to take advantage of the doubtful security afforded by the "three-mile limit", R19 kept a mid-channel course, prepared to dive the instant a suspicious craft was sighted.
NorwaynounUS /ˈnɔːrweɪ/
a constitutional monarchy in northern Europe on the western side of the Scandinavian Peninsula; achieved independence from Sweden in 1905
From this reading Well on their port bow could be faintly discerned the rugged cliffs of Norway, but it was yet too hazy to sight the low-lying shores of Jutland.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Accidents will Happen" Grey dawn was breaking when submarine R19 approached the waters of the Skager-rack.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Well on their port bow could be faintly discerned the rugged cliffs of Norway, but it was yet too hazy to sight the low-lying shores of Jutland.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The strong wind had blown itself out, and although the waves still ran high they had lost their angry look.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was possible to stand on deck without having to hang on like grim death, as the water surged waist-high over the comparatively low-lying structure.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Well on their port bow could be faintly discerned the rugged cliffs of Norway, but it was yet too hazy to sight the low-lying shores of Jutland.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It was possible to stand on deck without having to hang on like grim death, as the water surged waist-high over the comparatively low-lying structure.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Scorning to take advantage of the doubtful security afforded by the "three-mile limit", R19 kept a mid-channel course, prepared to dive the instant a suspicious craft was sighted.
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading "Accidents will Happen" Grey dawn was breaking when submarine R19 approached the waters of the Skager-rack.
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 strong wind had blown itself out, and although the waves still ran high they had lost their angry look.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading Well on their port bow could be faintly discerned the rugged cliffs of Norway, but it was yet too hazy to sight the low-lying shores of Jutland.
Scorning
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From this reading Scorning to take advantage of the doubtful security afforded by the "three-mile limit", R19 kept a mid-channel course, prepared to dive the instant a suspicious craft was sighted.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading Scorning to take advantage of the doubtful security afforded by the "three-mile limit", R19 kept a mid-channel course, prepared to dive the instant a suspicious craft was sighted.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Well on their port bow could be faintly discerned the rugged cliffs of Norway, but it was yet too hazy to sight the low-lying shores of Jutland.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Well on their port bow could be faintly discerned the rugged cliffs of Norway, but it was yet too hazy to sight the low-lying shores of Jutland.
sightedadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪtɪd/
able to see
From this reading Scorning to take advantage of the doubtful security afforded by the "three-mile limit", R19 kept a mid-channel course, prepared to dive the instant a suspicious craft was sighted.
Skager-rack
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From this reading "Accidents will Happen" Grey dawn was breaking when submarine R19 approached the waters of the Skager-rack.
be standing; be upright
From this reading It was possible to stand on deck without having to hang on like grim death, as the water surged waist-high over the comparatively low-lying structure.
not in physical motion
From this reading The strong wind had blown itself out, and although the waves still ran high they had lost their angry look.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The strong wind had blown itself out, and although the waves still ran high they had lost their angry look.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading It was possible to stand on deck without having to hang on like grim death, as the water surged waist-high over the comparatively low-lying structure.
submarinenounUS /ˈsʌbməriːn/
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading "Accidents will Happen" Grey dawn was breaking when submarine R19 approached the waters of the Skager-rack.
surgedverbUS /sɜːrdʒd/
past form of “surge” — rise and move, as in waves or billows
From this reading It was possible to stand on deck without having to hang on like grim death, as the water surged waist-high over the comparatively low-lying structure.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading Scorning to take advantage of the doubtful security afforded by the "three-mile limit", R19 kept a mid-channel course, prepared to dive the instant a suspicious craft was sighted.
carry out
From this reading Scorning to take advantage of the doubtful security afforded by the "three-mile limit", R19 kept a mid-channel course, prepared to dive the instant a suspicious craft was sighted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Accidents will Happen" Grey dawn was breaking when submarine R19 approached the waters of the Skager-rack.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Well on their port bow could be faintly discerned the rugged cliffs of Norway, but it was yet too hazy to sight the low-lying shores of Jutland.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The strong wind had blown itself out, and although the waves still ran high they had lost their angry look.
three-mile
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From this reading Scorning to take advantage of the doubtful security afforded by the "three-mile limit", R19 kept a mid-channel course, prepared to dive the instant a suspicious craft was sighted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Well on their port bow could be faintly discerned the rugged cliffs of Norway, but it was yet too hazy to sight the low-lying shores of Jutland.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Well on their port bow could be faintly discerned the rugged cliffs of Norway, but it was yet too hazy to sight the low-lying shores of Jutland.
waist-highadverb
up to the waist
From this reading It was possible to stand on deck without having to hang on like grim death, as the water surged waist-high over the comparatively low-lying structure.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Accidents will Happen" Grey dawn was breaking when submarine R19 approached the waters of the Skager-rack.
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 It was possible to stand on deck without having to hang on like grim death, as the water surged waist-high over the comparatively low-lying structure.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading "Accidents will Happen" Grey dawn was breaking when submarine R19 approached the waters of the Skager-rack.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading The strong wind had blown itself out, and although the waves still ran high they had lost their angry look.
(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 Well on their port bow could be faintly discerned the rugged cliffs of Norway, but it was yet too hazy to sight the low-lying shores of Jutland.
at the time that
From this reading "Accidents will Happen" Grey dawn was breaking when submarine R19 approached the waters of the Skager-rack.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Accidents will Happen" Grey dawn was breaking when submarine R19 approached the waters of the Skager-rack.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The strong wind had blown itself out, and although the waves still ran high they had lost their angry look.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was possible to stand on deck without having to hang on like grim death, as the water surged waist-high over the comparatively low-lying structure.
but in spite of that
From this reading Well on their port bow could be faintly discerned the rugged cliffs of Norway, but it was yet too hazy to sight the low-lying shores of Jutland.
