used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SPLINTER OF SHELL ALMOST before the cheering died away an alert seaman raised the warning cry of "Submarine on the starboard quarter."
airshipnounUS /ˈerʃɪp/
a steerable self-propelled aircraft
From this reading The "U" boat was evidently standing by to cover the flight of the Zeppelin should any cruiser stand in pursuit, for the airship was flying comparatively low, instead of the usual altitude of ten thousand feet, when annihilated by the "Anzac's" fire.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading A SPLINTER OF SHELL ALMOST before the cheering died away an alert seaman raised the warning cry of "Submarine on the starboard quarter."
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A SPLINTER OF SHELL ALMOST before the cheering died away an alert seaman raised the warning cry of "Submarine on the starboard quarter."
altitudenounUS /ˈæltətuːd/
elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface
From this reading The "U" boat was evidently standing by to cover the flight of the Zeppelin should any cruiser stand in pursuit, for the airship was flying comparatively low, instead of the usual altitude of ten thousand feet, when annihilated by the "Anzac's" fire.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A SPLINTER OF SHELL ALMOST before the cheering died away an alert seaman raised the warning cry of "Submarine on the starboard quarter."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A British one would have had no occasion to submerge, since the stranded monitor flew the White Ensign from a spar temporarily set on end and lashed to a stanchion in lieu of her demolished ensign-staff.
annihilatedadjectiveUS /əˈnaɪəleɪtɪd/
destroyed completely
From this reading The "U" boat was evidently standing by to cover the flight of the Zeppelin should any cruiser stand in pursuit, for the airship was flying comparatively low, instead of the usual altitude of ten thousand feet, when annihilated by the "Anzac's" fire.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The "U" boat was evidently standing by to cover the flight of the Zeppelin should any cruiser stand in pursuit, for the airship was flying comparatively low, instead of the usual altitude of ten thousand feet, when annihilated by the "Anzac's" fire.
Anzac's
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From this reading The "U" boat was evidently standing by to cover the flight of the Zeppelin should any cruiser stand in pursuit, for the airship was flying comparatively low, instead of the usual altitude of ten thousand feet, when annihilated by the "Anzac's" fire.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A SPLINTER OF SHELL ALMOST before the cheering died away an alert seaman raised the warning cry of "Submarine on the starboard quarter."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Of her nationality there could be no doubt.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A SPLINTER OF SHELL ALMOST before the cheering died away an alert seaman raised the warning cry of "Submarine on the starboard quarter."
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading He had just caught a glimpse of the pole-like periscopes of a submarine ere they vanished beneath the surface of the placid sea.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The "U" boat was evidently standing by to cover the flight of the Zeppelin should any cruiser stand in pursuit, for the airship was flying comparatively low, instead of the usual altitude of ten thousand feet, when annihilated by the "Anzac's" fire.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading A British one would have had no occasion to submerge, since the stranded monitor flew the White Ensign from a spar temporarily set on end and lashed to a stanchion in lieu of her demolished ensign-staff.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The "U" boat was evidently standing by to cover the flight of the Zeppelin should any cruiser stand in pursuit, for the airship was flying comparatively low, instead of the usual altitude of ten thousand feet, when annihilated by the "Anzac's" fire.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading He had just caught a glimpse of the pole-like periscopes of a submarine ere they vanished beneath the surface of the placid sea.
cheeringnounUS /ˈtʃɪrɪŋ/
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading A SPLINTER OF SHELL ALMOST before the cheering died away an alert seaman raised the warning cry of "Submarine on the starboard quarter."
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading The "U" boat was evidently standing by to cover the flight of the Zeppelin should any cruiser stand in pursuit, for the airship was flying comparatively low, instead of the usual altitude of ten thousand feet, when annihilated by the "Anzac's" fire.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Of her nationality there could be no doubt.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading The "U" boat was evidently standing by to cover the flight of the Zeppelin should any cruiser stand in pursuit, for the airship was flying comparatively low, instead of the usual altitude of ten thousand feet, when annihilated by the "Anzac's" fire.
cruisernounUS /ˈkruːzər/
a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters
From this reading The "U" boat was evidently standing by to cover the flight of the Zeppelin should any cruiser stand in pursuit, for the airship was flying comparatively low, instead of the usual altitude of ten thousand feet, when annihilated by the "Anzac's" fire.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading A SPLINTER OF SHELL ALMOST before the cheering died away an alert seaman raised the warning cry of "Submarine on the starboard quarter."
demolishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɑːlɪʃt/
torn down and broken up
From this reading A British one would have had no occasion to submerge, since the stranded monitor flew the White Ensign from a spar temporarily set on end and lashed to a stanchion in lieu of her demolished ensign-staff.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading A SPLINTER OF SHELL ALMOST before the cheering died away an alert seaman raised the warning cry of "Submarine on the starboard quarter."
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Of her nationality there could be no doubt.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading A British one would have had no occasion to submerge, since the stranded monitor flew the White Ensign from a spar temporarily set on end and lashed to a stanchion in lieu of her demolished ensign-staff.
EnsignnounUS /ˈensən/
a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade
From this reading A British one would have had no occasion to submerge, since the stranded monitor flew the White Ensign from a spar temporarily set on end and lashed to a stanchion in lieu of her demolished ensign-staff.
ensign-staff
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From this reading A British one would have had no occasion to submerge, since the stranded monitor flew the White Ensign from a spar temporarily set on end and lashed to a stanchion in lieu of her demolished ensign-staff.
an old word for “before”
From this reading He had just caught a glimpse of the pole-like periscopes of a submarine ere they vanished beneath the surface of the placid sea.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The "U" boat was evidently standing by to cover the flight of the Zeppelin should any cruiser stand in pursuit, for the airship was flying comparatively low, instead of the usual altitude of ten thousand feet, when annihilated by the "Anzac's" fire.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The "U" boat was evidently standing by to cover the flight of the Zeppelin should any cruiser stand in pursuit, for the airship was flying comparatively low, instead of the usual altitude of ten thousand feet, when annihilated by the "Anzac's" fire.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The "U" boat was evidently standing by to cover the flight of the Zeppelin should any cruiser stand in pursuit, for the airship was flying comparatively low, instead of the usual altitude of ten thousand feet, when annihilated by the "Anzac's" fire.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading A British one would have had no occasion to submerge, since the stranded monitor flew the White Ensign from a spar temporarily set on end and lashed to a stanchion in lieu of her demolished ensign-staff.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading The "U" boat was evidently standing by to cover the flight of the Zeppelin should any cruiser stand in pursuit, for the airship was flying comparatively low, instead of the usual altitude of ten thousand feet, when annihilated by the "Anzac's" fire.
moving swiftly
From this reading The "U" boat was evidently standing by to cover the flight of the Zeppelin should any cruiser stand in pursuit, for the airship was flying comparatively low, instead of the usual altitude of ten thousand feet, when annihilated by the "Anzac's" fire.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The "U" boat was evidently standing by to cover the flight of the Zeppelin should any cruiser stand in pursuit, for the airship was flying comparatively low, instead of the usual altitude of ten thousand feet, when annihilated by the "Anzac's" fire.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A British one would have had no occasion to submerge, since the stranded monitor flew the White Ensign from a spar temporarily set on end and lashed to a stanchion in lieu of her demolished ensign-staff.
a quick look
From this reading He had just caught a glimpse of the pole-like periscopes of a submarine ere they vanished beneath the surface of the placid sea.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had just caught a glimpse of the pole-like periscopes of a submarine ere they vanished beneath the surface of the placid sea.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A British one would have had no occasion to submerge, since the stranded monitor flew the White Ensign from a spar temporarily set on end and lashed to a stanchion in lieu of her demolished ensign-staff.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had just caught a glimpse of the pole-like periscopes of a submarine ere they vanished beneath the surface of the placid sea.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Of her nationality there could be no doubt.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A British one would have had no occasion to submerge, since the stranded monitor flew the White Ensign from a spar temporarily set on end and lashed to a stanchion in lieu of her demolished ensign-staff.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading The "U" boat was evidently standing by to cover the flight of the Zeppelin should any cruiser stand in pursuit, for the airship was flying comparatively low, instead of the usual altitude of ten thousand feet, when annihilated by the "Anzac's" fire.
and nothing more
From this reading He had just caught a glimpse of the pole-like periscopes of a submarine ere they vanished beneath the surface of the placid sea.
lashedverbUS /læʃt/
past form of “lash” — beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading A British one would have had no occasion to submerge, since the stranded monitor flew the White Ensign from a spar temporarily set on end and lashed to a stanchion in lieu of her demolished ensign-staff.
lieunounUS /luː/
the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another
From this reading A British one would have had no occasion to submerge, since the stranded monitor flew the White Ensign from a spar temporarily set on end and lashed to a stanchion in lieu of her demolished ensign-staff.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The "U" boat was evidently standing by to cover the flight of the Zeppelin should any cruiser stand in pursuit, for the airship was flying comparatively low, instead of the usual altitude of ten thousand feet, when annihilated by the "Anzac's" fire.
monitorverbUS /ˈmɑːnətər/
keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance
From this reading A British one would have had no occasion to submerge, since the stranded monitor flew the White Ensign from a spar temporarily set on end and lashed to a stanchion in lieu of her demolished ensign-staff.
nationalitynounUS /ˌnæʃəˈnæləti/
people having common origins or traditions and often comprising a nation
From this reading Of her nationality there could be no doubt.
not any; not one
From this reading Of her nationality there could be no doubt.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading A British one would have had no occasion to submerge, since the stranded monitor flew the White Ensign from a spar temporarily set on end and lashed to a stanchion in lieu of her demolished ensign-staff.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SPLINTER OF SHELL ALMOST before the cheering died away an alert seaman raised the warning cry of "Submarine on the starboard quarter."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A SPLINTER OF SHELL ALMOST before the cheering died away an alert seaman raised the warning cry of "Submarine on the starboard quarter."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A British one would have had no occasion to submerge, since the stranded monitor flew the White Ensign from a spar temporarily set on end and lashed to a stanchion in lieu of her demolished ensign-staff.
periscopesnounUS /ˈperəskoʊps/
plural of “periscope” — an optical instrument that provides a view of an otherwise obstructed field
From this reading He had just caught a glimpse of the pole-like periscopes of a submarine ere they vanished beneath the surface of the placid sea.
placidadjectiveUS /ˈplæsəd/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading He had just caught a glimpse of the pole-like periscopes of a submarine ere they vanished beneath the surface of the placid sea.
pole-like
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had just caught a glimpse of the pole-like periscopes of a submarine ere they vanished beneath the surface of the placid sea.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading The "U" boat was evidently standing by to cover the flight of the Zeppelin should any cruiser stand in pursuit, for the airship was flying comparatively low, instead of the usual altitude of ten thousand feet, when annihilated by the "Anzac's" fire.
one of four equal parts
From this reading A SPLINTER OF SHELL ALMOST before the cheering died away an alert seaman raised the warning cry of "Submarine on the starboard quarter."
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading A SPLINTER OF SHELL ALMOST before the cheering died away an alert seaman raised the warning cry of "Submarine on the starboard quarter."
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading He had just caught a glimpse of the pole-like periscopes of a submarine ere they vanished beneath the surface of the placid sea.
seamannounUS /ˈsiːmən/
a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading A SPLINTER OF SHELL ALMOST before the cheering died away an alert seaman raised the warning cry of "Submarine on the starboard quarter."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A British one would have had no occasion to submerge, since the stranded monitor flew the White Ensign from a spar temporarily set on end and lashed to a stanchion in lieu of her demolished ensign-staff.
SHELLnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading A SPLINTER OF SHELL ALMOST before the cheering died away an alert seaman raised the warning cry of "Submarine on the starboard quarter."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The "U" boat was evidently standing by to cover the flight of the Zeppelin should any cruiser stand in pursuit, for the airship was flying comparatively low, instead of the usual altitude of ten thousand feet, when annihilated by the "Anzac's" fire.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading A British one would have had no occasion to submerge, since the stranded monitor flew the White Ensign from a spar temporarily set on end and lashed to a stanchion in lieu of her demolished ensign-staff.
sparverbUS /spɑːr/
furnish with spars
From this reading A British one would have had no occasion to submerge, since the stranded monitor flew the White Ensign from a spar temporarily set on end and lashed to a stanchion in lieu of her demolished ensign-staff.
SPLINTERverbUS /ˈsplɪntər/
withdraw from an organization or communion
From this reading A SPLINTER OF SHELL ALMOST before the cheering died away an alert seaman raised the warning cry of "Submarine on the starboard quarter."
stanchionnoun
any vertical post or rod used as a support
From this reading A British one would have had no occasion to submerge, since the stranded monitor flew the White Ensign from a spar temporarily set on end and lashed to a stanchion in lieu of her demolished ensign-staff.
be standing; be upright
From this reading The "U" boat was evidently standing by to cover the flight of the Zeppelin should any cruiser stand in pursuit, for the airship was flying comparatively low, instead of the usual altitude of ten thousand feet, when annihilated by the "Anzac's" fire.
having a supporting base
From this reading The "U" boat was evidently standing by to cover the flight of the Zeppelin should any cruiser stand in pursuit, for the airship was flying comparatively low, instead of the usual altitude of ten thousand feet, when annihilated by the "Anzac's" fire.
starboardnounUS /ˈstɑːrbərd/
the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose
From this reading A SPLINTER OF SHELL ALMOST before the cheering died away an alert seaman raised the warning cry of "Submarine on the starboard quarter."
strandedadjectiveUS /ˈstrændɪd/
cut off or left behind
From this reading A British one would have had no occasion to submerge, since the stranded monitor flew the White Ensign from a spar temporarily set on end and lashed to a stanchion in lieu of her demolished ensign-staff.
SubmarinenounUS /ˈsʌbməriːn/
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading A SPLINTER OF SHELL ALMOST before the cheering died away an alert seaman raised the warning cry of "Submarine on the starboard quarter."
submergeverbUS /səbˈmɜːrdʒ/
sink below the surface; go under or as if under water
From this reading A British one would have had no occasion to submerge, since the stranded monitor flew the White Ensign from a spar temporarily set on end and lashed to a stanchion in lieu of her demolished ensign-staff.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading He had just caught a glimpse of the pole-like periscopes of a submarine ere they vanished beneath the surface of the placid sea.
temporarilyadverbUS /ˌtempərˈerəli/
for a limited time only; not permanently
From this reading A British one would have had no occasion to submerge, since the stranded monitor flew the White Ensign from a spar temporarily set on end and lashed to a stanchion in lieu of her demolished ensign-staff.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The "U" boat was evidently standing by to cover the flight of the Zeppelin should any cruiser stand in pursuit, for the airship was flying comparatively low, instead of the usual altitude of ten thousand feet, when annihilated by the "Anzac's" fire.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SPLINTER OF SHELL ALMOST before the cheering died away an alert seaman raised the warning cry of "Submarine on the starboard quarter."
in or at that place or location
From this reading Of her nationality there could be no doubt.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had just caught a glimpse of the pole-like periscopes of a submarine ere they vanished beneath the surface of the placid sea.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading The "U" boat was evidently standing by to cover the flight of the Zeppelin should any cruiser stand in pursuit, for the airship was flying comparatively low, instead of the usual altitude of ten thousand feet, when annihilated by the "Anzac's" fire.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A British one would have had no occasion to submerge, since the stranded monitor flew the White Ensign from a spar temporarily set on end and lashed to a stanchion in lieu of her demolished ensign-staff.
UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading The "U" boat was evidently standing by to cover the flight of the Zeppelin should any cruiser stand in pursuit, for the airship was flying comparatively low, instead of the usual altitude of ten thousand feet, when annihilated by the "Anzac's" fire.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The "U" boat was evidently standing by to cover the flight of the Zeppelin should any cruiser stand in pursuit, for the airship was flying comparatively low, instead of the usual altitude of ten thousand feet, when annihilated by the "Anzac's" fire.
having passed out of existence
From this reading He had just caught a glimpse of the pole-like periscopes of a submarine ere they vanished beneath the surface of the placid sea.
a message informing of danger
From this reading A SPLINTER OF SHELL ALMOST before the cheering died away an alert seaman raised the warning cry of "Submarine on the starboard quarter."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The "U" boat was evidently standing by to cover the flight of the Zeppelin should any cruiser stand in pursuit, for the airship was flying comparatively low, instead of the usual altitude of ten thousand feet, when annihilated by the "Anzac's" fire.
at the time that
From this reading The "U" boat was evidently standing by to cover the flight of the Zeppelin should any cruiser stand in pursuit, for the airship was flying comparatively low, instead of the usual altitude of ten thousand feet, when annihilated by the "Anzac's" fire.
a Caucasian
From this reading A British one would have had no occasion to submerge, since the stranded monitor flew the White Ensign from a spar temporarily set on end and lashed to a stanchion in lieu of her demolished ensign-staff.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A British one would have had no occasion to submerge, since the stranded monitor flew the White Ensign from a spar temporarily set on end and lashed to a stanchion in lieu of her demolished ensign-staff.
ZeppelinnounUS /ˈzepɪlɪn/
German inventor who designed and built the first rigid motorized dirigible (1838-1917)
From this reading The "U" boat was evidently standing by to cover the flight of the Zeppelin should any cruiser stand in pursuit, for the airship was flying comparatively low, instead of the usual altitude of ten thousand feet, when annihilated by the "Anzac's" fire.
