(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading I think that we shall be able to show some results to the admiral."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading TRYING OUT THE BIG, NEW PLAN "YOU see," Dave nodded to his brother officers, "the theory we had worked out about the method of supplying mines to the submarine layers was the right one.
admiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading I think that we shall be able to show some results to the admiral."
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Darrin then sought the admiral, and, despite the lateness of the hour, he was soon admitted.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Dan was then instructed to remain to keep watch over the shoals, while the "Grigsby" soon afterwards started for port, escorting the two prizes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Darrin then sought the admiral, and, despite the lateness of the hour, he was soon admitted.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Before daylight the captured under-sea boats were duly turned over to the British authorities.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I think that we shall be able to show some results to the admiral."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before daylight the captured under-sea boats were duly turned over to the British authorities.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading TRYING OUT THE BIG, NEW PLAN "YOU see," Dave nodded to his brother officers, "the theory we had worked out about the method of supplying mines to the submarine layers was the right one.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Before daylight the captured under-sea boats were duly turned over to the British authorities.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading Before daylight the captured under-sea boats were duly turned over to the British authorities.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading TRYING OUT THE BIG, NEW PLAN "YOU see," Dave nodded to his brother officers, "the theory we had worked out about the method of supplying mines to the submarine layers was the right one.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading Before daylight the captured under-sea boats were duly turned over to the British authorities.
Dan
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From this reading Dan was then instructed to remain to keep watch over the shoals, while the "Grigsby" soon afterwards started for port, escorting the two prizes.
Darrin
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From this reading Darrin then sought the admiral, and, despite the lateness of the hour, he was soon admitted.
Dave
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From this reading TRYING OUT THE BIG, NEW PLAN "YOU see," Dave nodded to his brother officers, "the theory we had worked out about the method of supplying mines to the submarine layers was the right one.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading Before daylight the captured under-sea boats were duly turned over to the British authorities.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Darrin then sought the admiral, and, despite the lateness of the hour, he was soon admitted.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading Before daylight the captured under-sea boats were duly turned over to the British authorities.
escortingverbUS /ˈeskɔːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “escort” — accompany as an escort
From this reading Dan was then instructed to remain to keep watch over the shoals, while the "Grigsby" soon afterwards started for port, escorting the two prizes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dan was then instructed to remain to keep watch over the shoals, while the "Grigsby" soon afterwards started for port, escorting the two prizes.
Grigsby
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From this reading Dan was then instructed to remain to keep watch over the shoals, while the "Grigsby" soon afterwards started for port, escorting the two prizes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading TRYING OUT THE BIG, NEW PLAN "YOU see," Dave nodded to his brother officers, "the theory we had worked out about the method of supplying mines to the submarine layers was the right one.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Darrin then sought the admiral, and, despite the lateness of the hour, he was soon admitted.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TRYING OUT THE BIG, NEW PLAN "YOU see," Dave nodded to his brother officers, "the theory we had worked out about the method of supplying mines to the submarine layers was the right one.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Darrin then sought the admiral, and, despite the lateness of the hour, he was soon admitted.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I think that we shall be able to show some results to the admiral."
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Dan was then instructed to remain to keep watch over the shoals, while the "Grigsby" soon afterwards started for port, escorting the two prizes.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Dan was then instructed to remain to keep watch over the shoals, while the "Grigsby" soon afterwards started for port, escorting the two prizes.
latenessnounUS /ˈleɪtnəs/
quality of coming late or later in time
From this reading Darrin then sought the admiral, and, despite the lateness of the hour, he was soon admitted.
layersnounUS /ˈleɪərz/
plural of “layer” — single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance
From this reading TRYING OUT THE BIG, NEW PLAN "YOU see," Dave nodded to his brother officers, "the theory we had worked out about the method of supplying mines to the submarine layers was the right one.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading TRYING OUT THE BIG, NEW PLAN "YOU see," Dave nodded to his brother officers, "the theory we had worked out about the method of supplying mines to the submarine layers was the right one.
minesnounUS /maɪnz/
plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
From this reading TRYING OUT THE BIG, NEW PLAN "YOU see," Dave nodded to his brother officers, "the theory we had worked out about the method of supplying mines to the submarine layers was the right one.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading TRYING OUT THE BIG, NEW PLAN "YOU see," Dave nodded to his brother officers, "the theory we had worked out about the method of supplying mines to the submarine layers was the right one.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading TRYING OUT THE BIG, NEW PLAN "YOU see," Dave nodded to his brother officers, "the theory we had worked out about the method of supplying mines to the submarine layers was the right one.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TRYING OUT THE BIG, NEW PLAN "YOU see," Dave nodded to his brother officers, "the theory we had worked out about the method of supplying mines to the submarine layers was the right one.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading TRYING OUT THE BIG, NEW PLAN "YOU see," Dave nodded to his brother officers, "the theory we had worked out about the method of supplying mines to the submarine layers was the right one.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading TRYING OUT THE BIG, NEW PLAN "YOU see," Dave nodded to his brother officers, "the theory we had worked out about the method of supplying mines to the submarine layers was the right one.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading TRYING OUT THE BIG, NEW PLAN "YOU see," Dave nodded to his brother officers, "the theory we had worked out about the method of supplying mines to the submarine layers was the right one.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Dan was then instructed to remain to keep watch over the shoals, while the "Grigsby" soon afterwards started for port, escorting the two prizes.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading TRYING OUT THE BIG, NEW PLAN "YOU see," Dave nodded to his brother officers, "the theory we had worked out about the method of supplying mines to the submarine layers was the right one.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Dan was then instructed to remain to keep watch over the shoals, while the "Grigsby" soon afterwards started for port, escorting the two prizes.
prizesnounUS /ˈpraɪzəz/
plural of “prize” — something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading Dan was then instructed to remain to keep watch over the shoals, while the "Grigsby" soon afterwards started for port, escorting the two prizes.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Dan was then instructed to remain to keep watch over the shoals, while the "Grigsby" soon afterwards started for port, escorting the two prizes.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading I think that we shall be able to show some results to the admiral."
precisely, exactly
From this reading TRYING OUT THE BIG, NEW PLAN "YOU see," Dave nodded to his brother officers, "the theory we had worked out about the method of supplying mines to the submarine layers was the right one.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading TRYING OUT THE BIG, NEW PLAN "YOU see," Dave nodded to his brother officers, "the theory we had worked out about the method of supplying mines to the submarine layers was the right one.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I think that we shall be able to show some results to the admiral."
shoalsnounUS /ʃoʊlz/
plural of “shoal” — a sandbank in a stretch of water that is visible at low tide
From this reading Dan was then instructed to remain to keep watch over the shoals, while the "Grigsby" soon afterwards started for port, escorting the two prizes.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I think that we shall be able to show some results to the admiral."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I think that we shall be able to show some results to the admiral."
in the near future
From this reading Dan was then instructed to remain to keep watch over the shoals, while the "Grigsby" soon afterwards started for port, escorting the two prizes.
that is looked for
From this reading Darrin then sought the admiral, and, despite the lateness of the hour, he was soon admitted.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Dan was then instructed to remain to keep watch over the shoals, while the "Grigsby" soon afterwards started for port, escorting the two prizes.
submarinenounUS /ˈsʌbməriːn/
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading TRYING OUT THE BIG, NEW PLAN "YOU see," Dave nodded to his brother officers, "the theory we had worked out about the method of supplying mines to the submarine layers was the right one.
supplyingnounUS /səˈplaɪɪŋ/
the activity of supplying or providing something
From this reading TRYING OUT THE BIG, NEW PLAN "YOU see," Dave nodded to his brother officers, "the theory we had worked out about the method of supplying mines to the submarine layers was the right one.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I think that we shall be able to show some results to the admiral."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TRYING OUT THE BIG, NEW PLAN "YOU see," Dave nodded to his brother officers, "the theory we had worked out about the method of supplying mines to the submarine layers was the right one.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Dan was then instructed to remain to keep watch over the shoals, while the "Grigsby" soon afterwards started for port, escorting the two prizes.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading TRYING OUT THE BIG, NEW PLAN "YOU see," Dave nodded to his brother officers, "the theory we had worked out about the method of supplying mines to the submarine layers was the right one.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think that we shall be able to show some results to the admiral."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TRYING OUT THE BIG, NEW PLAN "YOU see," Dave nodded to his brother officers, "the theory we had worked out about the method of supplying mines to the submarine layers was the right one.
hard to endure
From this reading TRYING OUT THE BIG, NEW PLAN "YOU see," Dave nodded to his brother officers, "the theory we had worked out about the method of supplying mines to the submarine layers was the right one.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Before daylight the captured under-sea boats were duly turned over to the British authorities.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Dan was then instructed to remain to keep watch over the shoals, while the "Grigsby" soon afterwards started for port, escorting the two prizes.
under-sea
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From this reading Before daylight the captured under-sea boats were duly turned over to the British authorities.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TRYING OUT THE BIG, NEW PLAN "YOU see," Dave nodded to his brother officers, "the theory we had worked out about the method of supplying mines to the submarine layers was the right one.
look attentively
From this reading Dan was then instructed to remain to keep watch over the shoals, while the "Grigsby" soon afterwards started for port, escorting the two prizes.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading TRYING OUT THE BIG, NEW PLAN "YOU see," Dave nodded to his brother officers, "the theory we had worked out about the method of supplying mines to the submarine layers was the right one.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Before daylight the captured under-sea boats were duly turned over to the British authorities.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Dan was then instructed to remain to keep watch over the shoals, while the "Grigsby" soon afterwards started for port, escorting the two prizes.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading TRYING OUT THE BIG, NEW PLAN "YOU see," Dave nodded to his brother officers, "the theory we had worked out about the method of supplying mines to the submarine layers was the right one.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading TRYING OUT THE BIG, NEW PLAN "YOU see," Dave nodded to his brother officers, "the theory we had worked out about the method of supplying mines to the submarine layers was the right one.
