used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The crew of the _Prize_ immediately went to "Action Stations" in the hope that the enemy would close to within effective range, and for an hour they waited in tense excitement, while the submarine steered a parallel course to theirs.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading During the passage an enemy minelaying-submarine was sighted on the surface to the southward about two miles away.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The crew of the _Prize_ immediately went to "Action Stations" in the hope that the enemy would close to within effective range, and for an hour they waited in tense excitement, while the submarine steered a parallel course to theirs.
anew
From this reading Apparently, however, her caution got the better of her curiosity, for she finally drew ahead and was not seen again.
at or in the front
From this reading Apparently, however, her caution got the better of her curiosity, for she finally drew ahead and was not seen again.
in addition
From this reading His Majesty the King, in recognition of the conspicuous gallantry displayed by the Officers and men of the _Prize_, was pleased to award the Victoria Cross to Lieutenant W. E. Saunders, who was also promoted to the rank of Temporary Lieutenant Commander, Royal Naval Reserve.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading During the passage an enemy minelaying-submarine was sighted on the surface to the southward about two miles away.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The crew of the _Prize_ immediately went to "Action Stations" in the hope that the enemy would close to within effective range, and for an hour they waited in tense excitement, while the submarine steered a parallel course to theirs.
from appearances alone
From this reading Apparently, however, her caution got the better of her curiosity, for she finally drew ahead and was not seen again.
awardnounUS /əˈwɔːrd/
a grant made by a law court
From this reading His Majesty the King, in recognition of the conspicuous gallantry displayed by the Officers and men of the _Prize_, was pleased to award the Victoria Cross to Lieutenant W. E. Saunders, who was also promoted to the rank of Temporary Lieutenant Commander, Royal Naval Reserve.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading During the passage an enemy minelaying-submarine was sighted on the surface to the southward about two miles away.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Apparently, however, her caution got the better of her curiosity, for she finally drew ahead and was not seen again.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His Majesty the King, in recognition of the conspicuous gallantry displayed by the Officers and men of the _Prize_, was pleased to award the Victoria Cross to Lieutenant W. E. Saunders, who was also promoted to the rank of Temporary Lieutenant Commander, Royal Naval Reserve.
cautionnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading Apparently, however, her caution got the better of her curiosity, for she finally drew ahead and was not seen again.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The crew of the _Prize_ immediately went to "Action Stations" in the hope that the enemy would close to within effective range, and for an hour they waited in tense excitement, while the submarine steered a parallel course to theirs.
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading His Majesty the King, in recognition of the conspicuous gallantry displayed by the Officers and men of the _Prize_, was pleased to award the Victoria Cross to Lieutenant W. E. Saunders, who was also promoted to the rank of Temporary Lieutenant Commander, Royal Naval Reserve.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading His Majesty the King, in recognition of the conspicuous gallantry displayed by the Officers and men of the _Prize_, was pleased to award the Victoria Cross to Lieutenant W. E. Saunders, who was also promoted to the rank of Temporary Lieutenant Commander, Royal Naval Reserve.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The crew of the _Prize_ immediately went to "Action Stations" in the hope that the enemy would close to within effective range, and for an hour they waited in tense excitement, while the submarine steered a parallel course to theirs.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading The crew of the _Prize_ immediately went to "Action Stations" in the hope that the enemy would close to within effective range, and for an hour they waited in tense excitement, while the submarine steered a parallel course to theirs.
travel across or pass over
From this reading His Majesty the King, in recognition of the conspicuous gallantry displayed by the Officers and men of the _Prize_, was pleased to award the Victoria Cross to Lieutenant W. E. Saunders, who was also promoted to the rank of Temporary Lieutenant Commander, Royal Naval Reserve.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Apparently, however, her caution got the better of her curiosity, for she finally drew ahead and was not seen again.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading His Majesty the King, in recognition of the conspicuous gallantry displayed by the Officers and men of the _Prize_, was pleased to award the Victoria Cross to Lieutenant W. E. Saunders, who was also promoted to the rank of Temporary Lieutenant Commander, Royal Naval Reserve.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Apparently, however, her caution got the better of her curiosity, for she finally drew ahead and was not seen again.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the passage an enemy minelaying-submarine was sighted on the surface to the southward about two miles away.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading His Majesty the King, in recognition of the conspicuous gallantry displayed by the Officers and men of the _Prize_, was pleased to award the Victoria Cross to Lieutenant W. E. Saunders, who was also promoted to the rank of Temporary Lieutenant Commander, Royal Naval Reserve.
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading The crew of the _Prize_ immediately went to "Action Stations" in the hope that the enemy would close to within effective range, and for an hour they waited in tense excitement, while the submarine steered a parallel course to theirs.
an opposing military force
From this reading During the passage an enemy minelaying-submarine was sighted on the surface to the southward about two miles away.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The crew of the _Prize_ immediately went to "Action Stations" in the hope that the enemy would close to within effective range, and for an hour they waited in tense excitement, while the submarine steered a parallel course to theirs.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Apparently, however, her caution got the better of her curiosity, for she finally drew ahead and was not seen again.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The crew of the _Prize_ immediately went to "Action Stations" in the hope that the enemy would close to within effective range, and for an hour they waited in tense excitement, while the submarine steered a parallel course to theirs.
gallantrynounUS /ˈɡæləntri/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading His Majesty the King, in recognition of the conspicuous gallantry displayed by the Officers and men of the _Prize_, was pleased to award the Victoria Cross to Lieutenant W. E. Saunders, who was also promoted to the rank of Temporary Lieutenant Commander, Royal Naval Reserve.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Apparently, however, her caution got the better of her curiosity, for she finally drew ahead and was not seen again.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Apparently, however, her caution got the better of her curiosity, for she finally drew ahead and was not seen again.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His Majesty the King, in recognition of the conspicuous gallantry displayed by the Officers and men of the _Prize_, was pleased to award the Victoria Cross to Lieutenant W. E. Saunders, who was also promoted to the rank of Temporary Lieutenant Commander, Royal Naval Reserve.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The crew of the _Prize_ immediately went to "Action Stations" in the hope that the enemy would close to within effective range, and for an hour they waited in tense excitement, while the submarine steered a parallel course to theirs.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The crew of the _Prize_ immediately went to "Action Stations" in the hope that the enemy would close to within effective range, and for an hour they waited in tense excitement, while the submarine steered a parallel course to theirs.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Apparently, however, her caution got the better of her curiosity, for she finally drew ahead and was not seen again.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The crew of the _Prize_ immediately went to "Action Stations" in the hope that the enemy would close to within effective range, and for an hour they waited in tense excitement, while the submarine steered a parallel course to theirs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The crew of the _Prize_ immediately went to "Action Stations" in the hope that the enemy would close to within effective range, and for an hour they waited in tense excitement, while the submarine steered a parallel course to theirs.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading His Majesty the King, in recognition of the conspicuous gallantry displayed by the Officers and men of the _Prize_, was pleased to award the Victoria Cross to Lieutenant W. E. Saunders, who was also promoted to the rank of Temporary Lieutenant Commander, Royal Naval Reserve.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading His Majesty the King, in recognition of the conspicuous gallantry displayed by the Officers and men of the _Prize_, was pleased to award the Victoria Cross to Lieutenant W. E. Saunders, who was also promoted to the rank of Temporary Lieutenant Commander, Royal Naval Reserve.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading His Majesty the King, in recognition of the conspicuous gallantry displayed by the Officers and men of the _Prize_, was pleased to award the Victoria Cross to Lieutenant W. E. Saunders, who was also promoted to the rank of Temporary Lieutenant Commander, Royal Naval Reserve.
the force of workers available
From this reading His Majesty the King, in recognition of the conspicuous gallantry displayed by the Officers and men of the _Prize_, was pleased to award the Victoria Cross to Lieutenant W. E. Saunders, who was also promoted to the rank of Temporary Lieutenant Commander, Royal Naval Reserve.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading During the passage an enemy minelaying-submarine was sighted on the surface to the southward about two miles away.
minelaying-submarine
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From this reading During the passage an enemy minelaying-submarine was sighted on the surface to the southward about two miles away.
NavaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading His Majesty the King, in recognition of the conspicuous gallantry displayed by the Officers and men of the _Prize_, was pleased to award the Victoria Cross to Lieutenant W. E. Saunders, who was also promoted to the rank of Temporary Lieutenant Commander, Royal Naval Reserve.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Apparently, however, her caution got the better of her curiosity, for she finally drew ahead and was not seen again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The crew of the _Prize_ immediately went to "Action Stations" in the hope that the enemy would close to within effective range, and for an hour they waited in tense excitement, while the submarine steered a parallel course to theirs.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading His Majesty the King, in recognition of the conspicuous gallantry displayed by the Officers and men of the _Prize_, was pleased to award the Victoria Cross to Lieutenant W. E. Saunders, who was also promoted to the rank of Temporary Lieutenant Commander, Royal Naval Reserve.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading During the passage an enemy minelaying-submarine was sighted on the surface to the southward about two miles away.
parallelnounUS /ˈperəlel/
something having the property of being analogous to something else
From this reading The crew of the _Prize_ immediately went to "Action Stations" in the hope that the enemy would close to within effective range, and for an hour they waited in tense excitement, while the submarine steered a parallel course to theirs.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading During the passage an enemy minelaying-submarine was sighted on the surface to the southward about two miles away.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The remainder of the voyage passed uneventfully.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading His Majesty the King, in recognition of the conspicuous gallantry displayed by the Officers and men of the _Prize_, was pleased to award the Victoria Cross to Lieutenant W. E. Saunders, who was also promoted to the rank of Temporary Lieutenant Commander, Royal Naval Reserve.
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading The crew of the _Prize_ immediately went to "Action Stations" in the hope that the enemy would close to within effective range, and for an hour they waited in tense excitement, while the submarine steered a parallel course to theirs.
promotedverbUS /prəˈmoʊtɪd/
past form of “promote” — contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading His Majesty the King, in recognition of the conspicuous gallantry displayed by the Officers and men of the _Prize_, was pleased to award the Victoria Cross to Lieutenant W. E. Saunders, who was also promoted to the rank of Temporary Lieutenant Commander, Royal Naval Reserve.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading The crew of the _Prize_ immediately went to "Action Stations" in the hope that the enemy would close to within effective range, and for an hour they waited in tense excitement, while the submarine steered a parallel course to theirs.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading His Majesty the King, in recognition of the conspicuous gallantry displayed by the Officers and men of the _Prize_, was pleased to award the Victoria Cross to Lieutenant W. E. Saunders, who was also promoted to the rank of Temporary Lieutenant Commander, Royal Naval Reserve.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading His Majesty the King, in recognition of the conspicuous gallantry displayed by the Officers and men of the _Prize_, was pleased to award the Victoria Cross to Lieutenant W. E. Saunders, who was also promoted to the rank of Temporary Lieutenant Commander, Royal Naval Reserve.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading The remainder of the voyage passed uneventfully.
ReservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading His Majesty the King, in recognition of the conspicuous gallantry displayed by the Officers and men of the _Prize_, was pleased to award the Victoria Cross to Lieutenant W. E. Saunders, who was also promoted to the rank of Temporary Lieutenant Commander, Royal Naval Reserve.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading His Majesty the King, in recognition of the conspicuous gallantry displayed by the Officers and men of the _Prize_, was pleased to award the Victoria Cross to Lieutenant W. E. Saunders, who was also promoted to the rank of Temporary Lieutenant Commander, Royal Naval Reserve.
Saunders
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His Majesty the King, in recognition of the conspicuous gallantry displayed by the Officers and men of the _Prize_, was pleased to award the Victoria Cross to Lieutenant W. E. Saunders, who was also promoted to the rank of Temporary Lieutenant Commander, Royal Naval Reserve.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Apparently, however, her caution got the better of her curiosity, for she finally drew ahead and was not seen again.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Apparently, however, her caution got the better of her curiosity, for she finally drew ahead and was not seen again.
sightedadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪtɪd/
able to see
From this reading During the passage an enemy minelaying-submarine was sighted on the surface to the southward about two miles away.
southwardadverbUS /ˈsaʊθwərd/
toward the south
From this reading During the passage an enemy minelaying-submarine was sighted on the surface to the southward about two miles away.
StationsnounUS /ˈsteɪʃənz/
(Roman Catholic Church) a devotion consisting of fourteen prayers said before a series of fourteen pictures or carvings representing successive incidents during Jesus' passage from Pilate's house to his crucifixion at Calvary
From this reading The crew of the _Prize_ immediately went to "Action Stations" in the hope that the enemy would close to within effective range, and for an hour they waited in tense excitement, while the submarine steered a parallel course to theirs.
steeredverbUS /stɪrd/
past form of “steer” — direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading The crew of the _Prize_ immediately went to "Action Stations" in the hope that the enemy would close to within effective range, and for an hour they waited in tense excitement, while the submarine steered a parallel course to theirs.
submarinenounUS /ˈsʌbməriːn/
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading The crew of the _Prize_ immediately went to "Action Stations" in the hope that the enemy would close to within effective range, and for an hour they waited in tense excitement, while the submarine steered a parallel course to theirs.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading During the passage an enemy minelaying-submarine was sighted on the surface to the southward about two miles away.
TemporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading His Majesty the King, in recognition of the conspicuous gallantry displayed by the Officers and men of the _Prize_, was pleased to award the Victoria Cross to Lieutenant W. E. Saunders, who was also promoted to the rank of Temporary Lieutenant Commander, Royal Naval Reserve.
tensenounUS /tens/
a grammatical category of verbs used to express distinctions of time
From this reading The crew of the _Prize_ immediately went to "Action Stations" in the hope that the enemy would close to within effective range, and for an hour they waited in tense excitement, while the submarine steered a parallel course to theirs.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The crew of the _Prize_ immediately went to "Action Stations" in the hope that the enemy would close to within effective range, and for an hour they waited in tense excitement, while the submarine steered a parallel course to theirs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the passage an enemy minelaying-submarine was sighted on the surface to the southward about two miles away.
theirspronounUS /ðerz/
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading The crew of the _Prize_ immediately went to "Action Stations" in the hope that the enemy would close to within effective range, and for an hour they waited in tense excitement, while the submarine steered a parallel course to theirs.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The crew of the _Prize_ immediately went to "Action Stations" in the hope that the enemy would close to within effective range, and for an hour they waited in tense excitement, while the submarine steered a parallel course to theirs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the passage an enemy minelaying-submarine was sighted on the surface to the southward about two miles away.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading During the passage an enemy minelaying-submarine was sighted on the surface to the southward about two miles away.
uneventfullyadverb
in an uneventful manner
From this reading The remainder of the voyage passed uneventfully.
VictorianounUS /vɪkˈtɔːriə/
queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)
From this reading His Majesty the King, in recognition of the conspicuous gallantry displayed by the Officers and men of the _Prize_, was pleased to award the Victoria Cross to Lieutenant W. E. Saunders, who was also promoted to the rank of Temporary Lieutenant Commander, Royal Naval Reserve.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading The remainder of the voyage passed uneventfully.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading His Majesty the King, in recognition of the conspicuous gallantry displayed by the Officers and men of the _Prize_, was pleased to award the Victoria Cross to Lieutenant W. E. Saunders, who was also promoted to the rank of Temporary Lieutenant Commander, Royal Naval Reserve.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading The crew of the _Prize_ immediately went to "Action Stations" in the hope that the enemy would close to within effective range, and for an hour they waited in tense excitement, while the submarine steered a parallel course to theirs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During the passage an enemy minelaying-submarine was sighted on the surface to the southward about two miles away.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The crew of the _Prize_ immediately went to "Action Stations" in the hope that the enemy would close to within effective range, and for an hour they waited in tense excitement, while the submarine steered a parallel course to theirs.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The crew of the _Prize_ immediately went to "Action Stations" in the hope that the enemy would close to within effective range, and for an hour they waited in tense excitement, while the submarine steered a parallel course to theirs.
which person or people
From this reading His Majesty the King, in recognition of the conspicuous gallantry displayed by the Officers and men of the _Prize_, was pleased to award the Victoria Cross to Lieutenant W. E. Saunders, who was also promoted to the rank of Temporary Lieutenant Commander, Royal Naval Reserve.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The crew of the _Prize_ immediately went to "Action Stations" in the hope that the enemy would close to within effective range, and for an hour they waited in tense excitement, while the submarine steered a parallel course to theirs.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The crew of the _Prize_ immediately went to "Action Stations" in the hope that the enemy would close to within effective range, and for an hour they waited in tense excitement, while the submarine steered a parallel course to theirs.
