used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SAFELY LANDED The destroyers were coming under forced draft, those aboard having received a wireless message and also heard the sound of distant firing.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading SAFELY LANDED The destroyers were coming under forced draft, those aboard having received a wireless message and also heard the sound of distant firing.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading An accident had delayed their coming; but since everything had ended well no one felt like complaining.
in addition
From this reading SAFELY LANDED The destroyers were coming under forced draft, those aboard having received a wireless message and also heard the sound of distant firing.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An accident had delayed their coming; but since everything had ended well no one felt like complaining.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SAFELY LANDED The destroyers were coming under forced draft, those aboard having received a wireless message and also heard the sound of distant firing.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The satisfaction of the commanders was great when they heard that another submarine had been beaten at its own game, and would lie in wait for passenger and munition-laden steamers no more.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Cheers arose from the fighting crews of the convoying boats when the news was told.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The satisfaction of the commanders was great when they heard that another submarine had been beaten at its own game, and would lie in wait for passenger and munition-laden steamers no more.
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading The satisfaction of the commanders was great when they heard that another submarine had been beaten at its own game, and would lie in wait for passenger and munition-laden steamers no more.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The satisfaction of the commanders was great when they heard that another submarine had been beaten at its own game, and would lie in wait for passenger and munition-laden steamers no more.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, by rights, the destroyers should have met the vessel early in the morning, since the day was the most dangerous time.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Cheers arose from the fighting crews of the convoying boats when the news was told.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading An accident had delayed their coming; but since everything had ended well no one felt like complaining.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Besides, by rights, the destroyers should have met the vessel early in the morning, since the day was the most dangerous time.
CheersnounUS /tʃɪrz/
plural of “cheer” — a cry or shout of approval
From this reading Cheers arose from the fighting crews of the convoying boats when the news was told.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading SAFELY LANDED The destroyers were coming under forced draft, those aboard having received a wireless message and also heard the sound of distant firing.
commandersnounUS /kəˈmændərz/
plural of “commander” — an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading The satisfaction of the commanders was great when they heard that another submarine had been beaten at its own game, and would lie in wait for passenger and munition-laden steamers no more.
complainingadjectiveUS /kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/
expressing pain or dissatisfaction of resentment
From this reading An accident had delayed their coming; but since everything had ended well no one felt like complaining.
convoying
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From this reading Cheers arose from the fighting crews of the convoying boats when the news was told.
crewsnounUS /kruːz/
plural of “crew” — the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Cheers arose from the fighting crews of the convoying boats when the news was told.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Besides, by rights, the destroyers should have met the vessel early in the morning, since the day was the most dangerous time.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Besides, by rights, the destroyers should have met the vessel early in the morning, since the day was the most dangerous time.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading An accident had delayed their coming; but since everything had ended well no one felt like complaining.
destroyersnounUS /dɪˈstrɔɪərz/
plural of “destroyer” — a small fast lightly armored but heavily armed warship
From this reading SAFELY LANDED The destroyers were coming under forced draft, those aboard having received a wireless message and also heard the sound of distant firing.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading SAFELY LANDED The destroyers were coming under forced draft, those aboard having received a wireless message and also heard the sound of distant firing.
draftnounUS /dræft/
a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another
From this reading SAFELY LANDED The destroyers were coming under forced draft, those aboard having received a wireless message and also heard the sound of distant firing.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Besides, by rights, the destroyers should have met the vessel early in the morning, since the day was the most dangerous time.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading An accident had delayed their coming; but since everything had ended well no one felt like complaining.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading An accident had delayed their coming; but since everything had ended well no one felt like complaining.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading An accident had delayed their coming; but since everything had ended well no one felt like complaining.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading Cheers arose from the fighting crews of the convoying boats when the news was told.
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading SAFELY LANDED The destroyers were coming under forced draft, those aboard having received a wireless message and also heard the sound of distant firing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The satisfaction of the commanders was great when they heard that another submarine had been beaten at its own game, and would lie in wait for passenger and munition-laden steamers no more.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading SAFELY LANDED The destroyers were coming under forced draft, those aboard having received a wireless message and also heard the sound of distant firing.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Cheers arose from the fighting crews of the convoying boats when the news was told.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading The satisfaction of the commanders was great when they heard that another submarine had been beaten at its own game, and would lie in wait for passenger and munition-laden steamers no more.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The satisfaction of the commanders was great when they heard that another submarine had been beaten at its own game, and would lie in wait for passenger and munition-laden steamers no more.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The satisfaction of the commanders was great when they heard that another submarine had been beaten at its own game, and would lie in wait for passenger and munition-laden steamers no more.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Besides, by rights, the destroyers should have met the vessel early in the morning, since the day was the most dangerous time.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading SAFELY LANDED The destroyers were coming under forced draft, those aboard having received a wireless message and also heard the sound of distant firing.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading SAFELY LANDED The destroyers were coming under forced draft, those aboard having received a wireless message and also heard the sound of distant firing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The satisfaction of the commanders was great when they heard that another submarine had been beaten at its own game, and would lie in wait for passenger and munition-laden steamers no more.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The satisfaction of the commanders was great when they heard that another submarine had been beaten at its own game, and would lie in wait for passenger and munition-laden steamers no more.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading SAFELY LANDED The destroyers were coming under forced draft, those aboard having received a wireless message and also heard the sound of distant firing.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading The satisfaction of the commanders was great when they heard that another submarine had been beaten at its own game, and would lie in wait for passenger and munition-laden steamers no more.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading An accident had delayed their coming; but since everything had ended well no one felt like complaining.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading SAFELY LANDED The destroyers were coming under forced draft, those aboard having received a wireless message and also heard the sound of distant firing.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Besides, by rights, the destroyers should have met the vessel early in the morning, since the day was the most dangerous time.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The satisfaction of the commanders was great when they heard that another submarine had been beaten at its own game, and would lie in wait for passenger and munition-laden steamers no more.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Besides, by rights, the destroyers should have met the vessel early in the morning, since the day was the most dangerous time.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Besides, by rights, the destroyers should have met the vessel early in the morning, since the day was the most dangerous time.
munition-laden
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The satisfaction of the commanders was great when they heard that another submarine had been beaten at its own game, and would lie in wait for passenger and munition-laden steamers no more.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Cheers arose from the fighting crews of the convoying boats when the news was told.
not any; not one
From this reading The satisfaction of the commanders was great when they heard that another submarine had been beaten at its own game, and would lie in wait for passenger and munition-laden steamers no more.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SAFELY LANDED The destroyers were coming under forced draft, those aboard having received a wireless message and also heard the sound of distant firing.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading An accident had delayed their coming; but since everything had ended well no one felt like complaining.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The satisfaction of the commanders was great when they heard that another submarine had been beaten at its own game, and would lie in wait for passenger and munition-laden steamers no more.
passengernounUS /ˈpæsəndʒər/
a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading The satisfaction of the commanders was great when they heard that another submarine had been beaten at its own game, and would lie in wait for passenger and munition-laden steamers no more.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading SAFELY LANDED The destroyers were coming under forced draft, those aboard having received a wireless message and also heard the sound of distant firing.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading Besides, by rights, the destroyers should have met the vessel early in the morning, since the day was the most dangerous time.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading SAFELY LANDED The destroyers were coming under forced draft, those aboard having received a wireless message and also heard the sound of distant firing.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading The satisfaction of the commanders was great when they heard that another submarine had been beaten at its own game, and would lie in wait for passenger and munition-laden steamers no more.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Besides, by rights, the destroyers should have met the vessel early in the morning, since the day was the most dangerous time.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Besides, by rights, the destroyers should have met the vessel early in the morning, since the day was the most dangerous time.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading SAFELY LANDED The destroyers were coming under forced draft, those aboard having received a wireless message and also heard the sound of distant firing.
steamersnounUS /ˈstiːmərz/
plural of “steamer” — a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading The satisfaction of the commanders was great when they heard that another submarine had been beaten at its own game, and would lie in wait for passenger and munition-laden steamers no more.
submarinenounUS /ˈsʌbməriːn/
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading The satisfaction of the commanders was great when they heard that another submarine had been beaten at its own game, and would lie in wait for passenger and munition-laden steamers no more.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The satisfaction of the commanders was great when they heard that another submarine had been beaten at its own game, and would lie in wait for passenger and munition-laden steamers no more.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SAFELY LANDED The destroyers were coming under forced draft, those aboard having received a wireless message and also heard the sound of distant firing.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading An accident had delayed their coming; but since everything had ended well no one felt like complaining.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The satisfaction of the commanders was great when they heard that another submarine had been beaten at its own game, and would lie in wait for passenger and munition-laden steamers no more.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading SAFELY LANDED The destroyers were coming under forced draft, those aboard having received a wireless message and also heard the sound of distant firing.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Besides, by rights, the destroyers should have met the vessel early in the morning, since the day was the most dangerous time.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Cheers arose from the fighting crews of the convoying boats when the news was told.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading SAFELY LANDED The destroyers were coming under forced draft, those aboard having received a wireless message and also heard the sound of distant firing.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Besides, by rights, the destroyers should have met the vessel early in the morning, since the day was the most dangerous time.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading The satisfaction of the commanders was great when they heard that another submarine had been beaten at its own game, and would lie in wait for passenger and munition-laden steamers no more.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The satisfaction of the commanders was great when they heard that another submarine had been beaten at its own game, and would lie in wait for passenger and munition-laden steamers no more.
(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 An accident had delayed their coming; but since everything had ended well no one felt like complaining.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading SAFELY LANDED The destroyers were coming under forced draft, those aboard having received a wireless message and also heard the sound of distant firing.
at the time that
From this reading The satisfaction of the commanders was great when they heard that another submarine had been beaten at its own game, and would lie in wait for passenger and munition-laden steamers no more.
wirelessnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading SAFELY LANDED The destroyers were coming under forced draft, those aboard having received a wireless message and also heard the sound of distant firing.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The satisfaction of the commanders was great when they heard that another submarine had been beaten at its own game, and would lie in wait for passenger and munition-laden steamers no more.
