alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading We could see several of Miko's men--erstwhile members of our crew and steward corps--scurrying from the turret along the upper bridge toward the dark and silent radio room.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Carter was as confused as I. There had simultaneously been an encounter up in the turret.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Blackstone and the course master were killed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Carter was as confused as I. There had simultaneously been an encounter up in the turret.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Carter was as confused as I. There had simultaneously been an encounter up in the turret.
Blackstone
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Blackstone and the course master were killed.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The body dangled now, twisted half in and half out the window.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading We could see several of Miko's men--erstwhile members of our crew and steward corps--scurrying from the turret along the upper bridge toward the dark and silent radio room.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading Carter was as confused as I. There had simultaneously been an encounter up in the turret.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading Carter was as confused as I. There had simultaneously been an encounter up in the turret.
corpsnounUS /kɔːr/
an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
From this reading We could see several of Miko's men--erstwhile members of our crew and steward corps--scurrying from the turret along the upper bridge toward the dark and silent radio room.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading We could see several of Miko's men--erstwhile members of our crew and steward corps--scurrying from the turret along the upper bridge toward the dark and silent radio room.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Blackstone and the course master were killed.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading We could see several of Miko's men--erstwhile members of our crew and steward corps--scurrying from the turret along the upper bridge toward the dark and silent radio room.
dangledverbUS /ˈdæŋɡəld/
past form of “dangle” — hang freely
From this reading The body dangled now, twisted half in and half out the window.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading We could see several of Miko's men--erstwhile members of our crew and steward corps--scurrying from the turret along the upper bridge toward the dark and silent radio room.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading Carter was as confused as I. There had simultaneously been an encounter up in the turret.
erstwhileadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrstwaɪl/
belonging to some prior time
From this reading We could see several of Miko's men--erstwhile members of our crew and steward corps--scurrying from the turret along the upper bridge toward the dark and silent radio room.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The lookout had been shot from his post in the forward observatory.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The lookout had been shot from his post in the forward observatory.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Carter was as confused as I. There had simultaneously been an encounter up in the turret.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The body dangled now, twisted half in and half out the window.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The lookout had been shot from his post in the forward observatory.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Carter was as confused as I. There had simultaneously been an encounter up in the turret.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Carter was as confused as I. There had simultaneously been an encounter up in the turret.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Blackstone and the course master were killed.
lookoutnounUS /ˈlʊkaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading The lookout had been shot from his post in the forward observatory.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Blackstone and the course master were killed.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading We could see several of Miko's men--erstwhile members of our crew and steward corps--scurrying from the turret along the upper bridge toward the dark and silent radio room.
the force of workers available
From this reading We could see several of Miko's men--erstwhile members of our crew and steward corps--scurrying from the turret along the upper bridge toward the dark and silent radio room.
Miko's
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From this reading We could see several of Miko's men--erstwhile members of our crew and steward corps--scurrying from the turret along the upper bridge toward the dark and silent radio room.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The body dangled now, twisted half in and half out the window.
observatorynounUS /əbˈzɜːrvətɔːri/
a building designed and equipped to observe astronomical phenomena
From this reading The lookout had been shot from his post in the forward observatory.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We could see several of Miko's men--erstwhile members of our crew and steward corps--scurrying from the turret along the upper bridge toward the dark and silent radio room.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We could see several of Miko's men--erstwhile members of our crew and steward corps--scurrying from the turret along the upper bridge toward the dark and silent radio room.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The body dangled now, twisted half in and half out the window.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading The lookout had been shot from his post in the forward observatory.
radionounUS /ˈreɪdioʊ/
medium for communication
From this reading We could see several of Miko's men--erstwhile members of our crew and steward corps--scurrying from the turret along the upper bridge toward the dark and silent radio room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading We could see several of Miko's men--erstwhile members of our crew and steward corps--scurrying from the turret along the upper bridge toward the dark and silent radio room.
scurryingadjectiveUS /ˈskɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading We could see several of Miko's men--erstwhile members of our crew and steward corps--scurrying from the turret along the upper bridge toward the dark and silent radio room.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading We could see several of Miko's men--erstwhile members of our crew and steward corps--scurrying from the turret along the upper bridge toward the dark and silent radio room.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading We could see several of Miko's men--erstwhile members of our crew and steward corps--scurrying from the turret along the upper bridge toward the dark and silent radio room.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading The lookout had been shot from his post in the forward observatory.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading We could see several of Miko's men--erstwhile members of our crew and steward corps--scurrying from the turret along the upper bridge toward the dark and silent radio room.
simultaneouslyadverbUS /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəsli/
at the same instant
From this reading Carter was as confused as I. There had simultaneously been an encounter up in the turret.
stewardnounUS /ˈstuːərd/
someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
From this reading We could see several of Miko's men--erstwhile members of our crew and steward corps--scurrying from the turret along the upper bridge toward the dark and silent radio room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Carter was as confused as I. There had simultaneously been an encounter up in the turret.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Carter was as confused as I. There had simultaneously been an encounter up in the turret.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading We could see several of Miko's men--erstwhile members of our crew and steward corps--scurrying from the turret along the upper bridge toward the dark and silent radio room.
turretnounUS /ˈtɜːrət/
a small tower extending above a building
From this reading Carter was as confused as I. There had simultaneously been an encounter up in the turret.
twistedadjectiveUS /ˈtwɪstɪd/
having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented
From this reading The body dangled now, twisted half in and half out the window.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Carter was as confused as I. There had simultaneously been an encounter up in the turret.
the topmost one of two
From this reading We could see several of Miko's men--erstwhile members of our crew and steward corps--scurrying from the turret along the upper bridge toward the dark and silent radio room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Carter was as confused as I. There had simultaneously been an encounter up in the turret.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We could see several of Miko's men--erstwhile members of our crew and steward corps--scurrying from the turret along the upper bridge toward the dark and silent radio room.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Blackstone and the course master were killed.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The body dangled now, twisted half in and half out the window.
