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From this reading The "Havornen's" Warning Down to fifteen fathoms R19 plunged under the influence of her diving-rudders and water-ballast admitted to her buoyancy-tanks.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then, turning eight points to starboard, she shaped a course that would bring her on a diverging track to that of the destroyer.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading The "Havornen's" Warning Down to fifteen fathoms R19 plunged under the influence of her diving-rudders and water-ballast admitted to her buoyancy-tanks.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Already torpedoes had been "launched in" in both bow and broadside tubes, ready for instant liberation the moment R19 picked up her target.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The "Havornen's" Warning Down to fifteen fathoms R19 plunged under the influence of her diving-rudders and water-ballast admitted to her buoyancy-tanks.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Overhead could be distinctly heard the thresh of the vessel's propellers.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Already torpedoes had been "launched in" in both bow and broadside tubes, ready for instant liberation the moment R19 picked up her target.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Already torpedoes had been "launched in" in both bow and broadside tubes, ready for instant liberation the moment R19 picked up her target.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Already torpedoes had been "launched in" in both bow and broadside tubes, ready for instant liberation the moment R19 picked up her target.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Then, turning eight points to starboard, she shaped a course that would bring her on a diverging track to that of the destroyer.
broadsidenounUS /ˈbrɔːdsaɪd/
an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution
From this reading Already torpedoes had been "launched in" in both bow and broadside tubes, ready for instant liberation the moment R19 picked up her target.
buoyancy-tanks
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From this reading The "Havornen's" Warning Down to fifteen fathoms R19 plunged under the influence of her diving-rudders and water-ballast admitted to her buoyancy-tanks.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Overhead could be distinctly heard the thresh of the vessel's propellers.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Then, turning eight points to starboard, she shaped a course that would bring her on a diverging track to that of the destroyer.
Derek
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From this reading "The silly josser!" muttered the Hon. Derek.
destroyernounUS /dɪˈstrɔɪər/
a small fast lightly armored but heavily armed warship
From this reading Then, turning eight points to starboard, she shaped a course that would bring her on a diverging track to that of the destroyer.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading Overhead could be distinctly heard the thresh of the vessel's propellers.
divergingadjectiveUS /daɪˈvɜːrdʒɪŋ/
tending to move apart in different directions
From this reading Then, turning eight points to starboard, she shaped a course that would bring her on a diverging track to that of the destroyer.
diving-rudders
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From this reading The "Havornen's" Warning Down to fifteen fathoms R19 plunged under the influence of her diving-rudders and water-ballast admitted to her buoyancy-tanks.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The "Havornen's" Warning Down to fifteen fathoms R19 plunged under the influence of her diving-rudders and water-ballast admitted to her buoyancy-tanks.
being one more than seven
From this reading Then, turning eight points to starboard, she shaped a course that would bring her on a diverging track to that of the destroyer.
fathomsnounUS /ˈfæðəmz/
plural of “fathom” — a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth
From this reading The "Havornen's" Warning Down to fifteen fathoms R19 plunged under the influence of her diving-rudders and water-ballast admitted to her buoyancy-tanks.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading The "Havornen's" Warning Down to fifteen fathoms R19 plunged under the influence of her diving-rudders and water-ballast admitted to her buoyancy-tanks.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Already torpedoes had been "launched in" in both bow and broadside tubes, ready for instant liberation the moment R19 picked up her target.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Already torpedoes had been "launched in" in both bow and broadside tubes, ready for instant liberation the moment R19 picked up her target.
Havornen's
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From this reading The "Havornen's" Warning Down to fifteen fathoms R19 plunged under the influence of her diving-rudders and water-ballast admitted to her buoyancy-tanks.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Overhead could be distinctly heard the thresh of the vessel's propellers.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The "Havornen's" Warning Down to fifteen fathoms R19 plunged under the influence of her diving-rudders and water-ballast admitted to her buoyancy-tanks.
Hon
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From this reading "The silly josser!" muttered the Hon. Derek.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Already torpedoes had been "launched in" in both bow and broadside tubes, ready for instant liberation the moment R19 picked up her target.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading The "Havornen's" Warning Down to fifteen fathoms R19 plunged under the influence of her diving-rudders and water-ballast admitted to her buoyancy-tanks.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Already torpedoes had been "launched in" in both bow and broadside tubes, ready for instant liberation the moment R19 picked up her target.
josser
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From this reading "The silly josser!" muttered the Hon. Derek.
launchedverbUS /lɔːntʃt/
past form of “launch” — set up or found
From this reading Already torpedoes had been "launched in" in both bow and broadside tubes, ready for instant liberation the moment R19 picked up her target.
liberationnounUS /ˌlɪbɜːrˈeɪʃən/
the act of liberating someone or something
From this reading Already torpedoes had been "launched in" in both bow and broadside tubes, ready for instant liberation the moment R19 picked up her target.
a particular point in time
From this reading Already torpedoes had been "launched in" in both bow and broadside tubes, ready for instant liberation the moment R19 picked up her target.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading "The silly josser!" muttered the Hon. Derek.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The "Havornen's" Warning Down to fifteen fathoms R19 plunged under the influence of her diving-rudders and water-ballast admitted to her buoyancy-tanks.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then, turning eight points to starboard, she shaped a course that would bring her on a diverging track to that of the destroyer.
OverheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading Overhead could be distinctly heard the thresh of the vessel's propellers.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading Already torpedoes had been "launched in" in both bow and broadside tubes, ready for instant liberation the moment R19 picked up her target.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading The "Havornen's" Warning Down to fifteen fathoms R19 plunged under the influence of her diving-rudders and water-ballast admitted to her buoyancy-tanks.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Then, turning eight points to starboard, she shaped a course that would bring her on a diverging track to that of the destroyer.
propellersnounUS /prəˈpelərz/
plural of “propeller” — a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water
From this reading Overhead could be distinctly heard the thresh of the vessel's propellers.
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 The "Havornen's" Warning Down to fifteen fathoms R19 plunged under the influence of her diving-rudders and water-ballast admitted to her buoyancy-tanks.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Already torpedoes had been "launched in" in both bow and broadside tubes, ready for instant liberation the moment R19 picked up her target.
shapedadjectiveUS /ʃeɪpt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading Then, turning eight points to starboard, she shaped a course that would bring her on a diverging track to that of the destroyer.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then, turning eight points to starboard, she shaped a course that would bring her on a diverging track to that of the destroyer.
ludicrous, foolish
From this reading "The silly josser!" muttered the Hon. Derek.
starboardnounUS /ˈstɑːrbərd/
the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose
From this reading Then, turning eight points to starboard, she shaped a course that would bring her on a diverging track to that of the destroyer.
targetnounUS /ˈtɑːrɡət/
a reference point to shoot at
From this reading Already torpedoes had been "launched in" in both bow and broadside tubes, ready for instant liberation the moment R19 picked up her target.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then, turning eight points to starboard, she shaped a course that would bring her on a diverging track to that of the destroyer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The "Havornen's" Warning Down to fifteen fathoms R19 plunged under the influence of her diving-rudders and water-ballast admitted to her buoyancy-tanks.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, turning eight points to starboard, she shaped a course that would bring her on a diverging track to that of the destroyer.
threshverbUS /θreʃ/
move or stir about violently
From this reading Overhead could be distinctly heard the thresh of the vessel's propellers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The "Havornen's" Warning Down to fifteen fathoms R19 plunged under the influence of her diving-rudders and water-ballast admitted to her buoyancy-tanks.
torpedoesnounUS /tɔːrˈpiːdoʊz/
plural of “torpedo” — a professional killer who uses a gun
From this reading Already torpedoes had been "launched in" in both bow and broadside tubes, ready for instant liberation the moment R19 picked up her target.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading Then, turning eight points to starboard, she shaped a course that would bring her on a diverging track to that of the destroyer.
tubesnounUS /tuːbz/
plural of “tube” — conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases
From this reading Already torpedoes had been "launched in" in both bow and broadside tubes, ready for instant liberation the moment R19 picked up her target.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Then, turning eight points to starboard, she shaped a course that would bring her on a diverging track to that of the destroyer.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The "Havornen's" Warning Down to fifteen fathoms R19 plunged under the influence of her diving-rudders and water-ballast admitted to her buoyancy-tanks.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Already torpedoes had been "launched in" in both bow and broadside tubes, ready for instant liberation the moment R19 picked up her target.
vessel'snounUS /ˈvesəlz/
possessive form of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Overhead could be distinctly heard the thresh of the vessel's propellers.
a message informing of danger
From this reading The "Havornen's" Warning Down to fifteen fathoms R19 plunged under the influence of her diving-rudders and water-ballast admitted to her buoyancy-tanks.
water-ballast
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From this reading The "Havornen's" Warning Down to fifteen fathoms R19 plunged under the influence of her diving-rudders and water-ballast admitted to her buoyancy-tanks.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Then, turning eight points to starboard, she shaped a course that would bring her on a diverging track to that of the destroyer.
