used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DARRIN SUSPECTS THE GERMAN PLAN THE three shoals selected by Darrin extended over a length of about thirty miles along the coast.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading DARRIN SUSPECTS THE GERMAN PLAN THE three shoals selected by Darrin extended over a length of about thirty miles along the coast.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After sending three mine-sweepers and the three patrol boats to the shoals, two craft to each shoal, Darrin saw to it that the other six were assigned to duty in the deeper waters off shore.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading DARRIN SUSPECTS THE GERMAN PLAN THE three shoals selected by Darrin extended over a length of about thirty miles along the coast.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After sending three mine-sweepers and the three patrol boats to the shoals, two craft to each shoal, Darrin saw to it that the other six were assigned to duty in the deeper waters off shore.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Further, it was arranged that Dalzell should, in general, cruise along the lower fifteen miles of this stretch, while the "Grigsby" should cover the upper half.
assignedadjectiveUS /əˈsaɪnd/
appointed to a post or duty
From this reading After sending three mine-sweepers and the three patrol boats to the shoals, two craft to each shoal, Darrin saw to it that the other six were assigned to duty in the deeper waters off shore.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading After sending three mine-sweepers and the three patrol boats to the shoals, two craft to each shoal, Darrin saw to it that the other six were assigned to duty in the deeper waters off shore.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading DARRIN SUSPECTS THE GERMAN PLAN THE three shoals selected by Darrin extended over a length of about thirty miles along the coast.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading It was the center one of these shoals on which he had had previous experience.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading DARRIN SUSPECTS THE GERMAN PLAN THE three shoals selected by Darrin extended over a length of about thirty miles along the coast.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading Further, it was arranged that Dalzell should, in general, cruise along the lower fifteen miles of this stretch, while the "Grigsby" should cover the upper half.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading After sending three mine-sweepers and the three patrol boats to the shoals, two craft to each shoal, Darrin saw to it that the other six were assigned to duty in the deeper waters off shore.
cruiseverbUS /kruːz/
drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading Further, it was arranged that Dalzell should, in general, cruise along the lower fifteen miles of this stretch, while the "Grigsby" should cover the upper half.
Dalzell
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From this reading Further, it was arranged that Dalzell should, in general, cruise along the lower fifteen miles of this stretch, while the "Grigsby" should cover the upper half.
DARRIN
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From this reading DARRIN SUSPECTS THE GERMAN PLAN THE three shoals selected by Darrin extended over a length of about thirty miles along the coast.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading After sending three mine-sweepers and the three patrol boats to the shoals, two craft to each shoal, Darrin saw to it that the other six were assigned to duty in the deeper waters off shore.
destroyersnounUS /dɪˈstrɔɪərz/
plural of “destroyer” — a small fast lightly armored but heavily armed warship
From this reading From time to time the two destroyers would meet.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading After sending three mine-sweepers and the three patrol boats to the shoals, two craft to each shoal, Darrin saw to it that the other six were assigned to duty in the deeper waters off shore.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading After sending three mine-sweepers and the three patrol boats to the shoals, two craft to each shoal, Darrin saw to it that the other six were assigned to duty in the deeper waters off shore.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading It was the center one of these shoals on which he had had previous experience.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading DARRIN SUSPECTS THE GERMAN PLAN THE three shoals selected by Darrin extended over a length of about thirty miles along the coast.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading Further, it was arranged that Dalzell should, in general, cruise along the lower fifteen miles of this stretch, while the "Grigsby" should cover the upper half.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From time to time the two destroyers would meet.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Further, it was arranged that Dalzell should, in general, cruise along the lower fifteen miles of this stretch, while the "Grigsby" should cover the upper half.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Further, it was arranged that Dalzell should, in general, cruise along the lower fifteen miles of this stretch, while the "Grigsby" should cover the upper half.
a person of German nationality
From this reading DARRIN SUSPECTS THE GERMAN PLAN THE three shoals selected by Darrin extended over a length of about thirty miles along the coast.
Grigsby
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From this reading Further, it was arranged that Dalzell should, in general, cruise along the lower fifteen miles of this stretch, while the "Grigsby" should cover the upper half.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was the center one of these shoals on which he had had previous experience.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Further, it was arranged that Dalzell should, in general, cruise along the lower fifteen miles of this stretch, while the "Grigsby" should cover the upper half.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was the center one of these shoals on which he had had previous experience.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Further, it was arranged that Dalzell should, in general, cruise along the lower fifteen miles of this stretch, while the "Grigsby" should cover the upper half.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the center one of these shoals on which he had had previous experience.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading DARRIN SUSPECTS THE GERMAN PLAN THE three shoals selected by Darrin extended over a length of about thirty miles along the coast.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Further, it was arranged that Dalzell should, in general, cruise along the lower fifteen miles of this stretch, while the "Grigsby" should cover the upper half.
come together
From this reading From time to time the two destroyers would meet.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading DARRIN SUSPECTS THE GERMAN PLAN THE three shoals selected by Darrin extended over a length of about thirty miles along the coast.
mine-sweepers
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From this reading After sending three mine-sweepers and the three patrol boats to the shoals, two craft to each shoal, Darrin saw to it that the other six were assigned to duty in the deeper waters off shore.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DARRIN SUSPECTS THE GERMAN PLAN THE three shoals selected by Darrin extended over a length of about thirty miles along the coast.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading After sending three mine-sweepers and the three patrol boats to the shoals, two craft to each shoal, Darrin saw to it that the other six were assigned to duty in the deeper waters off shore.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was the center one of these shoals on which he had had previous experience.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was the center one of these shoals on which he had had previous experience.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading After sending three mine-sweepers and the three patrol boats to the shoals, two craft to each shoal, Darrin saw to it that the other six were assigned to duty in the deeper waters off shore.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading DARRIN SUSPECTS THE GERMAN PLAN THE three shoals selected by Darrin extended over a length of about thirty miles along the coast.
patrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading After sending three mine-sweepers and the three patrol boats to the shoals, two craft to each shoal, Darrin saw to it that the other six were assigned to duty in the deeper waters off shore.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading DARRIN SUSPECTS THE GERMAN PLAN THE three shoals selected by Darrin extended over a length of about thirty miles along the coast.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading It was the center one of these shoals on which he had had previous experience.
cut with a saw
From this reading After sending three mine-sweepers and the three patrol boats to the shoals, two craft to each shoal, Darrin saw to it that the other six were assigned to duty in the deeper waters off shore.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading DARRIN SUSPECTS THE GERMAN PLAN THE three shoals selected by Darrin extended over a length of about thirty miles along the coast.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading After sending three mine-sweepers and the three patrol boats to the shoals, two craft to each shoal, Darrin saw to it that the other six were assigned to duty in the deeper waters off shore.
shoalnoun
a sandbank in a stretch of water that is visible at low tide
From this reading After sending three mine-sweepers and the three patrol boats to the shoals, two craft to each shoal, Darrin saw to it that the other six were assigned to duty in the deeper waters off shore.
shoalsnounUS /ʃoʊlz/
plural of “shoal” — a sandbank in a stretch of water that is visible at low tide
From this reading DARRIN SUSPECTS THE GERMAN PLAN THE three shoals selected by Darrin extended over a length of about thirty miles along the coast.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading After sending three mine-sweepers and the three patrol boats to the shoals, two craft to each shoal, Darrin saw to it that the other six were assigned to duty in the deeper waters off shore.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Further, it was arranged that Dalzell should, in general, cruise along the lower fifteen miles of this stretch, while the "Grigsby" should cover the upper half.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading After sending three mine-sweepers and the three patrol boats to the shoals, two craft to each shoal, Darrin saw to it that the other six were assigned to duty in the deeper waters off shore.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading Further, it was arranged that Dalzell should, in general, cruise along the lower fifteen miles of this stretch, while the "Grigsby" should cover the upper half.
SUSPECTSnounUS /səˈspekts/
plural of “suspect” — someone who is under suspicion
From this reading DARRIN SUSPECTS THE GERMAN PLAN THE three shoals selected by Darrin extended over a length of about thirty miles along the coast.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Further, it was arranged that Dalzell should, in general, cruise along the lower fifteen miles of this stretch, while the "Grigsby" should cover the upper half.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DARRIN SUSPECTS THE GERMAN PLAN THE three shoals selected by Darrin extended over a length of about thirty miles along the coast.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It was the center one of these shoals on which he had had previous experience.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading DARRIN SUSPECTS THE GERMAN PLAN THE three shoals selected by Darrin extended over a length of about thirty miles along the coast.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Further, it was arranged that Dalzell should, in general, cruise along the lower fifteen miles of this stretch, while the "Grigsby" should cover the upper half.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading DARRIN SUSPECTS THE GERMAN PLAN THE three shoals selected by Darrin extended over a length of about thirty miles along the coast.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading From time to time the two destroyers would meet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From time to time the two destroyers would meet.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading From time to time the two destroyers would meet.
the topmost one of two
From this reading Further, it was arranged that Dalzell should, in general, cruise along the lower fifteen miles of this stretch, while the "Grigsby" should cover the upper half.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the center one of these shoals on which he had had previous experience.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading After sending three mine-sweepers and the three patrol boats to the shoals, two craft to each shoal, Darrin saw to it that the other six were assigned to duty in the deeper waters off shore.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After sending three mine-sweepers and the three patrol boats to the shoals, two craft to each shoal, Darrin saw to it that the other six were assigned to duty in the deeper waters off shore.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was the center one of these shoals on which he had had previous experience.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Further, it was arranged that Dalzell should, in general, cruise along the lower fifteen miles of this stretch, while the "Grigsby" should cover the upper half.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading From time to time the two destroyers would meet.
