used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Again a slip of paper passed between the two chums.
anew
From this reading Again a slip of paper passed between the two chums.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although considerably shaken by the concussion the observer was still in possession of his senses, except that his hearing was slightly impaired.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Are you fit to carry on?
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Again a slip of paper passed between the two chums.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Although considerably shaken by the concussion the observer was still in possession of his senses, except that his hearing was slightly impaired.
calamitynounUS /kəˈlæməti/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading SNATCHED FROM HER PURSUERS KIRKWOOD was quick to grasp the nature of the calamity that had overtaken his chum.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Are you fit to carry on?
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading SNATCHED FROM HER PURSUERS KIRKWOOD was quick to grasp the nature of the calamity that had overtaken his chum.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Again a slip of paper passed between the two chums.
concussionnounUS /kənˈkʌʃən/
injury to the brain caused by a blow; usually resulting in loss of consciousness
From this reading Although considerably shaken by the concussion the observer was still in possession of his senses, except that his hearing was slightly impaired.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading Although considerably shaken by the concussion the observer was still in possession of his senses, except that his hearing was slightly impaired.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading On it Kirkwood had written:--"Enemy torpedo craft leaving Heligoland.
an opposing military force
From this reading On it Kirkwood had written:--"Enemy torpedo craft leaving Heligoland.
apart from; not including
From this reading Although considerably shaken by the concussion the observer was still in possession of his senses, except that his hearing was slightly impaired.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Are you fit to carry on?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SNATCHED FROM HER PURSUERS KIRKWOOD was quick to grasp the nature of the calamity that had overtaken his chum.
hold firmly
From this reading SNATCHED FROM HER PURSUERS KIRKWOOD was quick to grasp the nature of the calamity that had overtaken his chum.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SNATCHED FROM HER PURSUERS KIRKWOOD was quick to grasp the nature of the calamity that had overtaken his chum.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Although considerably shaken by the concussion the observer was still in possession of his senses, except that his hearing was slightly impaired.
Heligoland
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From this reading On it Kirkwood had written:--"Enemy torpedo craft leaving Heligoland.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading SNATCHED FROM HER PURSUERS KIRKWOOD was quick to grasp the nature of the calamity that had overtaken his chum.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SNATCHED FROM HER PURSUERS KIRKWOOD was quick to grasp the nature of the calamity that had overtaken his chum.
impairedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈperd/
diminished in strength, quality, or utility
From this reading Although considerably shaken by the concussion the observer was still in possession of his senses, except that his hearing was slightly impaired.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although considerably shaken by the concussion the observer was still in possession of his senses, except that his hearing was slightly impaired.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On it Kirkwood had written:--"Enemy torpedo craft leaving Heligoland.
KIRKWOOD
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From this reading SNATCHED FROM HER PURSUERS KIRKWOOD was quick to grasp the nature of the calamity that had overtaken his chum.
the act of departing
From this reading On it Kirkwood had written:--"Enemy torpedo craft leaving Heligoland.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading SNATCHED FROM HER PURSUERS KIRKWOOD was quick to grasp the nature of the calamity that had overtaken his chum.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading Although considerably shaken by the concussion the observer was still in possession of his senses, except that his hearing was slightly impaired.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SNATCHED FROM HER PURSUERS KIRKWOOD was quick to grasp the nature of the calamity that had overtaken his chum.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On it Kirkwood had written:--"Enemy torpedo craft leaving Heligoland.
overtakenverbUS /ˈoʊvərteɪkən/
inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading SNATCHED FROM HER PURSUERS KIRKWOOD was quick to grasp the nature of the calamity that had overtaken his chum.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Again a slip of paper passed between the two chums.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Again a slip of paper passed between the two chums.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Although considerably shaken by the concussion the observer was still in possession of his senses, except that his hearing was slightly impaired.
PURSUERSnounUS /pərˈsuːərz/
plural of “pursuer” — a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture
From this reading SNATCHED FROM HER PURSUERS KIRKWOOD was quick to grasp the nature of the calamity that had overtaken his chum.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading SNATCHED FROM HER PURSUERS KIRKWOOD was quick to grasp the nature of the calamity that had overtaken his chum.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading Although considerably shaken by the concussion the observer was still in possession of his senses, except that his hearing was slightly impaired.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading Although considerably shaken by the concussion the observer was still in possession of his senses, except that his hearing was slightly impaired.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Although considerably shaken by the concussion the observer was still in possession of his senses, except that his hearing was slightly impaired.
move stealthily
From this reading Again a slip of paper passed between the two chums.
SNATCHEDverbUS /snætʃt/
past form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading SNATCHED FROM HER PURSUERS KIRKWOOD was quick to grasp the nature of the calamity that had overtaken his chum.
not in physical motion
From this reading Although considerably shaken by the concussion the observer was still in possession of his senses, except that his hearing was slightly impaired.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SNATCHED FROM HER PURSUERS KIRKWOOD was quick to grasp the nature of the calamity that had overtaken his chum.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SNATCHED FROM HER PURSUERS KIRKWOOD was quick to grasp the nature of the calamity that had overtaken his chum.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SNATCHED FROM HER PURSUERS KIRKWOOD was quick to grasp the nature of the calamity that had overtaken his chum.
torpedonounUS /tɔːrˈpiːdoʊ/
a professional killer who uses a gun
From this reading On it Kirkwood had written:--"Enemy torpedo craft leaving Heligoland.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Again a slip of paper passed between the two chums.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SNATCHED FROM HER PURSUERS KIRKWOOD was quick to grasp the nature of the calamity that had overtaken his chum.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading On it Kirkwood had written:--"Enemy torpedo craft leaving Heligoland.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Are you fit to carry on?
