(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading IN THE MOMENT OF TRIUMPH ALMOST stunned by the terrific blast of air, Tressidar, who had been looking down from the fire-control platform, was at first hardly able to realise what had taken place.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Not until he was aroused by Midshipman Picklecombe's voice asking faintly for aid did the seriousness of the situation dawn upon him.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading IN THE MOMENT OF TRIUMPH ALMOST stunned by the terrific blast of air, Tressidar, who had been looking down from the fire-control platform, was at first hardly able to realise what had taken place.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading IN THE MOMENT OF TRIUMPH ALMOST stunned by the terrific blast of air, Tressidar, who had been looking down from the fire-control platform, was at first hardly able to realise what had taken place.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading Not until he was aroused by Midshipman Picklecombe's voice asking faintly for aid did the seriousness of the situation dawn upon him.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading Not until he was aroused by Midshipman Picklecombe's voice asking faintly for aid did the seriousness of the situation dawn upon him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN THE MOMENT OF TRIUMPH ALMOST stunned by the terrific blast of air, Tressidar, who had been looking down from the fire-control platform, was at first hardly able to realise what had taken place.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading IN THE MOMENT OF TRIUMPH ALMOST stunned by the terrific blast of air, Tressidar, who had been looking down from the fire-control platform, was at first hardly able to realise what had taken place.
blastverbUS /blæst/
make a strident sound
From this reading IN THE MOMENT OF TRIUMPH ALMOST stunned by the terrific blast of air, Tressidar, who had been looking down from the fire-control platform, was at first hardly able to realise what had taken place.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading IN THE MOMENT OF TRIUMPH ALMOST stunned by the terrific blast of air, Tressidar, who had been looking down from the fire-control platform, was at first hardly able to realise what had taken place.
cruiser'snounUS /ˈkruːzərz/
possessive form of “cruiser” — a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters
From this reading There was no recovery to the cruiser's list to port.
the first light of day
From this reading Not until he was aroused by Midshipman Picklecombe's voice asking faintly for aid did the seriousness of the situation dawn upon him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Not until he was aroused by Midshipman Picklecombe's voice asking faintly for aid did the seriousness of the situation dawn upon him.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading The distinct, ever-increasing heel of the platform on which he stood proved that.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading IN THE MOMENT OF TRIUMPH ALMOST stunned by the terrific blast of air, Tressidar, who had been looking down from the fire-control platform, was at first hardly able to realise what had taken place.
ever-increasing
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From this reading The distinct, ever-increasing heel of the platform on which he stood proved that.
faintlyadverbUS /ˈfeɪntli/
to a faint degree or weakly perceived
From this reading Not until he was aroused by Midshipman Picklecombe's voice asking faintly for aid did the seriousness of the situation dawn upon him.
fire-control
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From this reading IN THE MOMENT OF TRIUMPH ALMOST stunned by the terrific blast of air, Tressidar, who had been looking down from the fire-control platform, was at first hardly able to realise what had taken place.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading IN THE MOMENT OF TRIUMPH ALMOST stunned by the terrific blast of air, Tressidar, who had been looking down from the fire-control platform, was at first hardly able to realise what had taken place.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not until he was aroused by Midshipman Picklecombe's voice asking faintly for aid did the seriousness of the situation dawn upon him.
founderingnounUS /ˈfaʊndərɪŋ/
(of a ship) sinking
From this reading The "Heracles" was foundering.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading IN THE MOMENT OF TRIUMPH ALMOST stunned by the terrific blast of air, Tressidar, who had been looking down from the fire-control platform, was at first hardly able to realise what had taken place.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN THE MOMENT OF TRIUMPH ALMOST stunned by the terrific blast of air, Tressidar, who had been looking down from the fire-control platform, was at first hardly able to realise what had taken place.
only a very short time before
From this reading IN THE MOMENT OF TRIUMPH ALMOST stunned by the terrific blast of air, Tressidar, who had been looking down from the fire-control platform, was at first hardly able to realise what had taken place.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not until he was aroused by Midshipman Picklecombe's voice asking faintly for aid did the seriousness of the situation dawn upon him.
heelnounUS /hiːl/
the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading The distinct, ever-increasing heel of the platform on which he stood proved that.
Heraclesnoun
(classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality
From this reading The "Heracles" was foundering.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Not until he was aroused by Midshipman Picklecombe's voice asking faintly for aid did the seriousness of the situation dawn upon him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE MOMENT OF TRIUMPH ALMOST stunned by the terrific blast of air, Tressidar, who had been looking down from the fire-control platform, was at first hardly able to realise what had taken place.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading There was no recovery to the cruiser's list to port.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading IN THE MOMENT OF TRIUMPH ALMOST stunned by the terrific blast of air, Tressidar, who had been looking down from the fire-control platform, was at first hardly able to realise what had taken place.
MidshipmannounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmən/
a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading Not until he was aroused by Midshipman Picklecombe's voice asking faintly for aid did the seriousness of the situation dawn upon him.
a particular point in time
From this reading IN THE MOMENT OF TRIUMPH ALMOST stunned by the terrific blast of air, Tressidar, who had been looking down from the fire-control platform, was at first hardly able to realise what had taken place.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no recovery to the cruiser's list to port.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not until he was aroused by Midshipman Picklecombe's voice asking faintly for aid did the seriousness of the situation dawn upon him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE MOMENT OF TRIUMPH ALMOST stunned by the terrific blast of air, Tressidar, who had been looking down from the fire-control platform, was at first hardly able to realise what had taken place.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The distinct, ever-increasing heel of the platform on which he stood proved that.
Picklecombe's
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From this reading Not until he was aroused by Midshipman Picklecombe's voice asking faintly for aid did the seriousness of the situation dawn upon him.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading IN THE MOMENT OF TRIUMPH ALMOST stunned by the terrific blast of air, Tressidar, who had been looking down from the fire-control platform, was at first hardly able to realise what had taken place.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading IN THE MOMENT OF TRIUMPH ALMOST stunned by the terrific blast of air, Tressidar, who had been looking down from the fire-control platform, was at first hardly able to realise what had taken place.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading There was no recovery to the cruiser's list to port.
established beyond doubt
From this reading The distinct, ever-increasing heel of the platform on which he stood proved that.
realiseverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading IN THE MOMENT OF TRIUMPH ALMOST stunned by the terrific blast of air, Tressidar, who had been looking down from the fire-control platform, was at first hardly able to realise what had taken place.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading There was no recovery to the cruiser's list to port.
seriousnessnounUS /ˈsɪriəsnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading Not until he was aroused by Midshipman Picklecombe's voice asking faintly for aid did the seriousness of the situation dawn upon him.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Not until he was aroused by Midshipman Picklecombe's voice asking faintly for aid did the seriousness of the situation dawn upon him.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The distinct, ever-increasing heel of the platform on which he stood proved that.
stunnedadjectiveUS /stʌnd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading IN THE MOMENT OF TRIUMPH ALMOST stunned by the terrific blast of air, Tressidar, who had been looking down from the fire-control platform, was at first hardly able to realise what had taken place.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading IN THE MOMENT OF TRIUMPH ALMOST stunned by the terrific blast of air, Tressidar, who had been looking down from the fire-control platform, was at first hardly able to realise what had taken place.
terrificadjectiveUS /tərˈɪfɪk/
very great or intense
From this reading IN THE MOMENT OF TRIUMPH ALMOST stunned by the terrific blast of air, Tressidar, who had been looking down from the fire-control platform, was at first hardly able to realise what had taken place.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The distinct, ever-increasing heel of the platform on which he stood proved that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE MOMENT OF TRIUMPH ALMOST stunned by the terrific blast of air, Tressidar, who had been looking down from the fire-control platform, was at first hardly able to realise what had taken place.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no recovery to the cruiser's list to port.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN THE MOMENT OF TRIUMPH ALMOST stunned by the terrific blast of air, Tressidar, who had been looking down from the fire-control platform, was at first hardly able to realise what had taken place.
Tressidar
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From this reading IN THE MOMENT OF TRIUMPH ALMOST stunned by the terrific blast of air, Tressidar, who had been looking down from the fire-control platform, was at first hardly able to realise what had taken place.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading IN THE MOMENT OF TRIUMPH ALMOST stunned by the terrific blast of air, Tressidar, who had been looking down from the fire-control platform, was at first hardly able to realise what had taken place.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Not until he was aroused by Midshipman Picklecombe's voice asking faintly for aid did the seriousness of the situation dawn upon him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Not until he was aroused by Midshipman Picklecombe's voice asking faintly for aid did the seriousness of the situation dawn upon him.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Not until he was aroused by Midshipman Picklecombe's voice asking faintly for aid did the seriousness of the situation dawn upon him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN THE MOMENT OF TRIUMPH ALMOST stunned by the terrific blast of air, Tressidar, who had been looking down from the fire-control platform, was at first hardly able to realise what had taken place.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading IN THE MOMENT OF TRIUMPH ALMOST stunned by the terrific blast of air, Tressidar, who had been looking down from the fire-control platform, was at first hardly able to realise what had taken place.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The distinct, ever-increasing heel of the platform on which he stood proved that.
which person or people
From this reading IN THE MOMENT OF TRIUMPH ALMOST stunned by the terrific blast of air, Tressidar, who had been looking down from the fire-control platform, was at first hardly able to realise what had taken place.
