Chapter XXX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A NOVEL DUCK HUNT HAVING secured the surviving Germans from the submarine, and made certain that the Huns had not taken steps to destroy their craft on surrendering, Tressidar "wirelessed" the commander-in-chief at Devonport, reporting the capture and requesting that assistance would be sent to tow the prize into port.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading At the same time they took good care formally to make a claim for services rendered to the State, and this Tressidar countersigned according to their request.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The crews of the two Brixham boats cast off and resumed their interrupted run home, as unconcernedly as if bagging "U" boats was an everyday task.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A NOVEL DUCK HUNT HAVING secured the surviving Germans from the submarine, and made certain that the Huns had not taken steps to destroy their craft on surrendering, Tressidar "wirelessed" the commander-in-chief at Devonport, reporting the capture and requesting that assistance would be sent to tow the prize into port.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading One of them took the captured submarine in tow, the other "stood by" in case another "U" boat might be lurking in the track of the prize.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading It was nearly six in the evening before two destroyers arrived from Devonport.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The crews of the two Brixham boats cast off and resumed their interrupted run home, as unconcernedly as if bagging "U" boats was an everyday task.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading A NOVEL DUCK HUNT HAVING secured the surviving Germans from the submarine, and made certain that the Huns had not taken steps to destroy their craft on surrendering, Tressidar "wirelessed" the commander-in-chief at Devonport, reporting the capture and requesting that assistance would be sent to tow the prize into port.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A NOVEL DUCK HUNT HAVING secured the surviving Germans from the submarine, and made certain that the Huns had not taken steps to destroy their craft on surrendering, Tressidar "wirelessed" the commander-in-chief at Devonport, reporting the capture and requesting that assistance would be sent to tow the prize into port.

coarse fabric used for bags or sacks

From this reading The crews of the two Brixham boats cast off and resumed their interrupted run home, as unconcernedly as if bagging "U" boats was an everyday task.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading A NOVEL DUCK HUNT HAVING secured the surviving Germans from the submarine, and made certain that the Huns had not taken steps to destroy their craft on surrendering, Tressidar "wirelessed" the commander-in-chief at Devonport, reporting the capture and requesting that assistance would be sent to tow the prize into port.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was nearly six in the evening before two destroyers arrived from Devonport.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading One of them took the captured submarine in tow, the other "stood by" in case another "U" boat might be lurking in the track of the prize.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading The crews of the two Brixham boats cast off and resumed their interrupted run home, as unconcernedly as if bagging "U" boats was an everyday task.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The crews of the two Brixham boats cast off and resumed their interrupted run home, as unconcernedly as if bagging "U" boats was an everyday task.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading One of them took the captured submarine in tow, the other "stood by" in case another "U" boat might be lurking in the track of the prize.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading A NOVEL DUCK HUNT HAVING secured the surviving Germans from the submarine, and made certain that the Huns had not taken steps to destroy their craft on surrendering, Tressidar "wirelessed" the commander-in-chief at Devonport, reporting the capture and requesting that assistance would be sent to tow the prize into port.

past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading One of them took the captured submarine in tow, the other "stood by" in case another "U" boat might be lurking in the track of the prize.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading At the same time they took good care formally to make a claim for services rendered to the State, and this Tressidar countersigned according to their request.

an occurrence of something

From this reading One of them took the captured submarine in tow, the other "stood by" in case another "U" boat might be lurking in the track of the prize.

put or send forth

From this reading The crews of the two Brixham boats cast off and resumed their interrupted run home, as unconcernedly as if bagging "U" boats was an everyday task.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading A NOVEL DUCK HUNT HAVING secured the surviving Germans from the submarine, and made certain that the Huns had not taken steps to destroy their craft on surrendering, Tressidar "wirelessed" the commander-in-chief at Devonport, reporting the capture and requesting that assistance would be sent to tow the prize into port.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading At the same time they took good care formally to make a claim for services rendered to the State, and this Tressidar countersigned according to their request.

the officer who holds the supreme command

From this reading A NOVEL DUCK HUNT HAVING secured the surviving Germans from the submarine, and made certain that the Huns had not taken steps to destroy their craft on surrendering, Tressidar "wirelessed" the commander-in-chief at Devonport, reporting the capture and requesting that assistance would be sent to tow the prize into port.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading At the same time they took good care formally to make a claim for services rendered to the State, and this Tressidar countersigned according to their request.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading A NOVEL DUCK HUNT HAVING secured the surviving Germans from the submarine, and made certain that the Huns had not taken steps to destroy their craft on surrendering, Tressidar "wirelessed" the commander-in-chief at Devonport, reporting the capture and requesting that assistance would be sent to tow the prize into port.

plural of “crew” — the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading The crews of the two Brixham boats cast off and resumed their interrupted run home, as unconcernedly as if bagging "U" boats was an everyday task.

do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of

From this reading A NOVEL DUCK HUNT HAVING secured the surviving Germans from the submarine, and made certain that the Huns had not taken steps to destroy their craft on surrendering, Tressidar "wirelessed" the commander-in-chief at Devonport, reporting the capture and requesting that assistance would be sent to tow the prize into port.

plural of “destroyer” — a small fast lightly armored but heavily armed warship

From this reading It was nearly six in the evening before two destroyers arrived from Devonport.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A NOVEL DUCK HUNT HAVING secured the surviving Germans from the submarine, and made certain that the Huns had not taken steps to destroy their craft on surrendering, Tressidar "wirelessed" the commander-in-chief at Devonport, reporting the capture and requesting that assistance would be sent to tow the prize into port.

to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away

From this reading A NOVEL DUCK HUNT HAVING secured the surviving Germans from the submarine, and made certain that the Huns had not taken steps to destroy their craft on surrendering, Tressidar "wirelessed" the commander-in-chief at Devonport, reporting the capture and requesting that assistance would be sent to tow the prize into port.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading It was nearly six in the evening before two destroyers arrived from Devonport.

found in the ordinary course of events

From this reading The crews of the two Brixham boats cast off and resumed their interrupted run home, as unconcernedly as if bagging "U" boats was an everyday task.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At the same time they took good care formally to make a claim for services rendered to the State, and this Tressidar countersigned according to their request.

with official authorization

From this reading At the same time they took good care formally to make a claim for services rendered to the State, and this Tressidar countersigned according to their request.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A NOVEL DUCK HUNT HAVING secured the surviving Germans from the submarine, and made certain that the Huns had not taken steps to destroy their craft on surrendering, Tressidar "wirelessed" the commander-in-chief at Devonport, reporting the capture and requesting that assistance would be sent to tow the prize into port.

plural of “german” — a person of German nationality

From this reading A NOVEL DUCK HUNT HAVING secured the surviving Germans from the submarine, and made certain that the Huns had not taken steps to destroy their craft on surrendering, Tressidar "wirelessed" the commander-in-chief at Devonport, reporting the capture and requesting that assistance would be sent to tow the prize into port.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading At the same time they took good care formally to make a claim for services rendered to the State, and this Tressidar countersigned according to their request.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading A NOVEL DUCK HUNT HAVING secured the surviving Germans from the submarine, and made certain that the Huns had not taken steps to destroy their craft on surrendering, Tressidar "wirelessed" the commander-in-chief at Devonport, reporting the capture and requesting that assistance would be sent to tow the prize into port.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading A NOVEL DUCK HUNT HAVING secured the surviving Germans from the submarine, and made certain that the Huns had not taken steps to destroy their craft on surrendering, Tressidar "wirelessed" the commander-in-chief at Devonport, reporting the capture and requesting that assistance would be sent to tow the prize into port.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The crews of the two Brixham boats cast off and resumed their interrupted run home, as unconcernedly as if bagging "U" boats was an everyday task.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A NOVEL DUCK HUNT HAVING secured the surviving Germans from the submarine, and made certain that the Huns had not taken steps to destroy their craft on surrendering, Tressidar "wirelessed" the commander-in-chief at Devonport, reporting the capture and requesting that assistance would be sent to tow the prize into port.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading A NOVEL DUCK HUNT HAVING secured the surviving Germans from the submarine, and made certain that the Huns had not taken steps to destroy their craft on surrendering, Tressidar "wirelessed" the commander-in-chief at Devonport, reporting the capture and requesting that assistance would be sent to tow the prize into port.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The crews of the two Brixham boats cast off and resumed their interrupted run home, as unconcernedly as if bagging "U" boats was an everyday task.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading It was nearly six in the evening before two destroyers arrived from Devonport.

discontinued temporarily

From this reading The crews of the two Brixham boats cast off and resumed their interrupted run home, as unconcernedly as if bagging "U" boats was an everyday task.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A NOVEL DUCK HUNT HAVING secured the surviving Germans from the submarine, and made certain that the Huns had not taken steps to destroy their craft on surrendering, Tressidar "wirelessed" the commander-in-chief at Devonport, reporting the capture and requesting that assistance would be sent to tow the prize into port.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was nearly six in the evening before two destroyers arrived from Devonport.

-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

From this reading One of them took the captured submarine in tow, the other "stood by" in case another "U" boat might be lurking in the track of the prize.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A NOVEL DUCK HUNT HAVING secured the surviving Germans from the submarine, and made certain that the Huns had not taken steps to destroy their craft on surrendering, Tressidar "wirelessed" the commander-in-chief at Devonport, reporting the capture and requesting that assistance would be sent to tow the prize into port.

engage in

From this reading At the same time they took good care formally to make a claim for services rendered to the State, and this Tressidar countersigned according to their request.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading One of them took the captured submarine in tow, the other "stood by" in case another "U" boat might be lurking in the track of the prize.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading It was nearly six in the evening before two destroyers arrived from Devonport.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A NOVEL DUCK HUNT HAVING secured the surviving Germans from the submarine, and made certain that the Huns had not taken steps to destroy their craft on surrendering, Tressidar "wirelessed" the commander-in-chief at Devonport, reporting the capture and requesting that assistance would be sent to tow the prize into port.

an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading A NOVEL DUCK HUNT HAVING secured the surviving Germans from the submarine, and made certain that the Huns had not taken steps to destroy their craft on surrendering, Tressidar "wirelessed" the commander-in-chief at Devonport, reporting the capture and requesting that assistance would be sent to tow the prize into port.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The crews of the two Brixham boats cast off and resumed their interrupted run home, as unconcernedly as if bagging "U" boats was an everyday task.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The crews of the two Brixham boats cast off and resumed their interrupted run home, as unconcernedly as if bagging "U" boats was an everyday task.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A NOVEL DUCK HUNT HAVING secured the surviving Germans from the submarine, and made certain that the Huns had not taken steps to destroy their craft on surrendering, Tressidar "wirelessed" the commander-in-chief at Devonport, reporting the capture and requesting that assistance would be sent to tow the prize into port.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of them took the captured submarine in tow, the other "stood by" in case another "U" boat might be lurking in the track of the prize.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading One of them took the captured submarine in tow, the other "stood by" in case another "U" boat might be lurking in the track of the prize.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading A NOVEL DUCK HUNT HAVING secured the surviving Germans from the submarine, and made certain that the Huns had not taken steps to destroy their craft on surrendering, Tressidar "wirelessed" the commander-in-chief at Devonport, reporting the capture and requesting that assistance would be sent to tow the prize into port.

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading A NOVEL DUCK HUNT HAVING secured the surviving Germans from the submarine, and made certain that the Huns had not taken steps to destroy their craft on surrendering, Tressidar "wirelessed" the commander-in-chief at Devonport, reporting the capture and requesting that assistance would be sent to tow the prize into port.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading At the same time they took good care formally to make a claim for services rendered to the State, and this Tressidar countersigned according to their request.

the news as presented by reporters for newspapers or radio or television

From this reading A NOVEL DUCK HUNT HAVING secured the surviving Germans from the submarine, and made certain that the Huns had not taken steps to destroy their craft on surrendering, Tressidar "wirelessed" the commander-in-chief at Devonport, reporting the capture and requesting that assistance would be sent to tow the prize into port.

express the need or desire for

From this reading At the same time they took good care formally to make a claim for services rendered to the State, and this Tressidar countersigned according to their request.

-ing form of “request” — express the need or desire for

From this reading A NOVEL DUCK HUNT HAVING secured the surviving Germans from the submarine, and made certain that the Huns had not taken steps to destroy their craft on surrendering, Tressidar "wirelessed" the commander-in-chief at Devonport, reporting the capture and requesting that assistance would be sent to tow the prize into port.

past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading The crews of the two Brixham boats cast off and resumed their interrupted run home, as unconcernedly as if bagging "U" boats was an everyday task.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading The crews of the two Brixham boats cast off and resumed their interrupted run home, as unconcernedly as if bagging "U" boats was an everyday task.

Identical; not different.

From this reading At the same time they took good care formally to make a claim for services rendered to the State, and this Tressidar countersigned according to their request.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading A NOVEL DUCK HUNT HAVING secured the surviving Germans from the submarine, and made certain that the Huns had not taken steps to destroy their craft on surrendering, Tressidar "wirelessed" the commander-in-chief at Devonport, reporting the capture and requesting that assistance would be sent to tow the prize into port.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading A NOVEL DUCK HUNT HAVING secured the surviving Germans from the submarine, and made certain that the Huns had not taken steps to destroy their craft on surrendering, Tressidar "wirelessed" the commander-in-chief at Devonport, reporting the capture and requesting that assistance would be sent to tow the prize into port.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading At the same time they took good care formally to make a claim for services rendered to the State, and this Tressidar countersigned according to their request.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading It was nearly six in the evening before two destroyers arrived from Devonport.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading At the same time they took good care formally to make a claim for services rendered to the State, and this Tressidar countersigned according to their request.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading A NOVEL DUCK HUNT HAVING secured the surviving Germans from the submarine, and made certain that the Huns had not taken steps to destroy their craft on surrendering, Tressidar "wirelessed" the commander-in-chief at Devonport, reporting the capture and requesting that assistance would be sent to tow the prize into port.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading One of them took the captured submarine in tow, the other "stood by" in case another "U" boat might be lurking in the track of the prize.

a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes

From this reading A NOVEL DUCK HUNT HAVING secured the surviving Germans from the submarine, and made certain that the Huns had not taken steps to destroy their craft on surrendering, Tressidar "wirelessed" the commander-in-chief at Devonport, reporting the capture and requesting that assistance would be sent to tow the prize into port.

-ing form of “surrender” — give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another

From this reading A NOVEL DUCK HUNT HAVING secured the surviving Germans from the submarine, and made certain that the Huns had not taken steps to destroy their craft on surrendering, Tressidar "wirelessed" the commander-in-chief at Devonport, reporting the capture and requesting that assistance would be sent to tow the prize into port.

still in existence

From this reading A NOVEL DUCK HUNT HAVING secured the surviving Germans from the submarine, and made certain that the Huns had not taken steps to destroy their craft on surrendering, Tressidar "wirelessed" the commander-in-chief at Devonport, reporting the capture and requesting that assistance would be sent to tow the prize into port.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading A NOVEL DUCK HUNT HAVING secured the surviving Germans from the submarine, and made certain that the Huns had not taken steps to destroy their craft on surrendering, Tressidar "wirelessed" the commander-in-chief at Devonport, reporting the capture and requesting that assistance would be sent to tow the prize into port.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading The crews of the two Brixham boats cast off and resumed their interrupted run home, as unconcernedly as if bagging "U" boats was an everyday task.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A NOVEL DUCK HUNT HAVING secured the surviving Germans from the submarine, and made certain that the Huns had not taken steps to destroy their craft on surrendering, Tressidar "wirelessed" the commander-in-chief at Devonport, reporting the capture and requesting that assistance would be sent to tow the prize into port.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A NOVEL DUCK HUNT HAVING secured the surviving Germans from the submarine, and made certain that the Huns had not taken steps to destroy their craft on surrendering, Tressidar "wirelessed" the commander-in-chief at Devonport, reporting the capture and requesting that assistance would be sent to tow the prize into port.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A NOVEL DUCK HUNT HAVING secured the surviving Germans from the submarine, and made certain that the Huns had not taken steps to destroy their craft on surrendering, Tressidar "wirelessed" the commander-in-chief at Devonport, reporting the capture and requesting that assistance would be sent to tow the prize into port.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading One of them took the captured submarine in tow, the other "stood by" in case another "U" boat might be lurking in the track of the prize.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading At the same time they took good care formally to make a claim for services rendered to the State, and this Tressidar countersigned according to their request.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading At the same time they took good care formally to make a claim for services rendered to the State, and this Tressidar countersigned according to their request.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At the same time they took good care formally to make a claim for services rendered to the State, and this Tressidar countersigned according to their request.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A NOVEL DUCK HUNT HAVING secured the surviving Germans from the submarine, and made certain that the Huns had not taken steps to destroy their craft on surrendering, Tressidar "wirelessed" the commander-in-chief at Devonport, reporting the capture and requesting that assistance would be sent to tow the prize into port.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading At the same time they took good care formally to make a claim for services rendered to the State, and this Tressidar countersigned according to their request.

the act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope

From this reading A NOVEL DUCK HUNT HAVING secured the surviving Germans from the submarine, and made certain that the Huns had not taken steps to destroy their craft on surrendering, Tressidar "wirelessed" the commander-in-chief at Devonport, reporting the capture and requesting that assistance would be sent to tow the prize into port.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading One of them took the captured submarine in tow, the other "stood by" in case another "U" boat might be lurking in the track of the prize.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A NOVEL DUCK HUNT HAVING secured the surviving Germans from the submarine, and made certain that the Huns had not taken steps to destroy their craft on surrendering, Tressidar "wirelessed" the commander-in-chief at Devonport, reporting the capture and requesting that assistance would be sent to tow the prize into port.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The crews of the two Brixham boats cast off and resumed their interrupted run home, as unconcernedly as if bagging "U" boats was an everyday task.

a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading The crews of the two Brixham boats cast off and resumed their interrupted run home, as unconcernedly as if bagging "U" boats was an everyday task.

in an unconcerned manner

From this reading The crews of the two Brixham boats cast off and resumed their interrupted run home, as unconcernedly as if bagging "U" boats was an everyday task.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The crews of the two Brixham boats cast off and resumed their interrupted run home, as unconcernedly as if bagging "U" boats was an everyday task.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A NOVEL DUCK HUNT HAVING secured the surviving Germans from the submarine, and made certain that the Huns had not taken steps to destroy their craft on surrendering, Tressidar "wirelessed" the commander-in-chief at Devonport, reporting the capture and requesting that assistance would be sent to tow the prize into port.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading A NOVEL DUCK HUNT HAVING secured the surviving Germans from the submarine, and made certain that the Huns had not taken steps to destroy their craft on surrendering, Tressidar "wirelessed" the commander-in-chief at Devonport, reporting the capture and requesting that assistance would be sent to tow the prize into port.