used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON A MISSION OF GREAT TRUST WHEN the "Grigsby," in broad daylight, steamed into the base port with a captured submarine and her crew, and a German commanding officer who was liable for a dastardly crime at sea, there was great rejoicing both on the other naval vessels and on shore.
admiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading Darrin had no sooner turned over the prize and made his report to the British admiral than he was ready for sea once more.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The British populace, though it turned out to see the captives marched through the streets, proved to be too good sportsmen to make a violent demonstration against their now helpless enemies.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON A MISSION OF GREAT TRUST WHEN the "Grigsby," in broad daylight, steamed into the base port with a captured submarine and her crew, and a German commanding officer who was liable for a dastardly crime at sea, there was great rejoicing both on the other naval vessels and on shore.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ON A MISSION OF GREAT TRUST WHEN the "Grigsby," in broad daylight, steamed into the base port with a captured submarine and her crew, and a German commanding officer who was liable for a dastardly crime at sea, there was great rejoicing both on the other naval vessels and on shore.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading If the German prisoners expected a stormy reception when they were landed and placed under a guard of soldiers, they were disappointed, for nothing of the sort awaited them.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading ON A MISSION OF GREAT TRUST WHEN the "Grigsby," in broad daylight, steamed into the base port with a captured submarine and her crew, and a German commanding officer who was liable for a dastardly crime at sea, there was great rejoicing both on the other naval vessels and on shore.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The British populace, though it turned out to see the captives marched through the streets, proved to be too good sportsmen to make a violent demonstration against their now helpless enemies.
the two together, not just one
From this reading ON A MISSION OF GREAT TRUST WHEN the "Grigsby," in broad daylight, steamed into the base port with a captured submarine and her crew, and a German commanding officer who was liable for a dastardly crime at sea, there was great rejoicing both on the other naval vessels and on shore.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading The British populace, though it turned out to see the captives marched through the streets, proved to be too good sportsmen to make a violent demonstration against their now helpless enemies.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading ON A MISSION OF GREAT TRUST WHEN the "Grigsby," in broad daylight, steamed into the base port with a captured submarine and her crew, and a German commanding officer who was liable for a dastardly crime at sea, there was great rejoicing both on the other naval vessels and on shore.
captivesnounUS /ˈkæptɪvz/
plural of “captive” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The British populace, though it turned out to see the captives marched through the streets, proved to be too good sportsmen to make a violent demonstration against their now helpless enemies.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading ON A MISSION OF GREAT TRUST WHEN the "Grigsby," in broad daylight, steamed into the base port with a captured submarine and her crew, and a German commanding officer who was liable for a dastardly crime at sea, there was great rejoicing both on the other naval vessels and on shore.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading ON A MISSION OF GREAT TRUST WHEN the "Grigsby," in broad daylight, steamed into the base port with a captured submarine and her crew, and a German commanding officer who was liable for a dastardly crime at sea, there was great rejoicing both on the other naval vessels and on shore.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading ON A MISSION OF GREAT TRUST WHEN the "Grigsby," in broad daylight, steamed into the base port with a captured submarine and her crew, and a German commanding officer who was liable for a dastardly crime at sea, there was great rejoicing both on the other naval vessels and on shore.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading ON A MISSION OF GREAT TRUST WHEN the "Grigsby," in broad daylight, steamed into the base port with a captured submarine and her crew, and a German commanding officer who was liable for a dastardly crime at sea, there was great rejoicing both on the other naval vessels and on shore.
Darrin
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From this reading Darrin had no sooner turned over the prize and made his report to the British admiral than he was ready for sea once more.
dastardlyadjectiveUS /ˈdæstərdli/
despicably cowardly
From this reading ON A MISSION OF GREAT TRUST WHEN the "Grigsby," in broad daylight, steamed into the base port with a captured submarine and her crew, and a German commanding officer who was liable for a dastardly crime at sea, there was great rejoicing both on the other naval vessels and on shore.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Mr. Darrin," said the admiral, heartily, "when you went out the other day you promised to show me results.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading ON A MISSION OF GREAT TRUST WHEN the "Grigsby," in broad daylight, steamed into the base port with a captured submarine and her crew, and a German commanding officer who was liable for a dastardly crime at sea, there was great rejoicing both on the other naval vessels and on shore.
demonstrationnounUS /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃən/
a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
From this reading The British populace, though it turned out to see the captives marched through the streets, proved to be too good sportsmen to make a violent demonstration against their now helpless enemies.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading If the German prisoners expected a stormy reception when they were landed and placed under a guard of soldiers, they were disappointed, for nothing of the sort awaited them.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading The British populace, though it turned out to see the captives marched through the streets, proved to be too good sportsmen to make a violent demonstration against their now helpless enemies.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading If the German prisoners expected a stormy reception when they were landed and placed under a guard of soldiers, they were disappointed, for nothing of the sort awaited them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ON A MISSION OF GREAT TRUST WHEN the "Grigsby," in broad daylight, steamed into the base port with a captured submarine and her crew, and a German commanding officer who was liable for a dastardly crime at sea, there was great rejoicing both on the other naval vessels and on shore.
a person of German nationality
From this reading ON A MISSION OF GREAT TRUST WHEN the "Grigsby," in broad daylight, steamed into the base port with a captured submarine and her crew, and a German commanding officer who was liable for a dastardly crime at sea, there was great rejoicing both on the other naval vessels and on shore.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The British populace, though it turned out to see the captives marched through the streets, proved to be too good sportsmen to make a violent demonstration against their now helpless enemies.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading ON A MISSION OF GREAT TRUST WHEN the "Grigsby," in broad daylight, steamed into the base port with a captured submarine and her crew, and a German commanding officer who was liable for a dastardly crime at sea, there was great rejoicing both on the other naval vessels and on shore.
Grigsby
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From this reading ON A MISSION OF GREAT TRUST WHEN the "Grigsby," in broad daylight, steamed into the base port with a captured submarine and her crew, and a German commanding officer who was liable for a dastardly crime at sea, there was great rejoicing both on the other naval vessels and on shore.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading If the German prisoners expected a stormy reception when they were landed and placed under a guard of soldiers, they were disappointed, for nothing of the sort awaited them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Darrin had no sooner turned over the prize and made his report to the British admiral than he was ready for sea once more.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Darrin had no sooner turned over the prize and made his report to the British admiral than he was ready for sea once more.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading "Mr. Darrin," said the admiral, heartily, "when you went out the other day you promised to show me results.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading The British populace, though it turned out to see the captives marched through the streets, proved to be too good sportsmen to make a violent demonstration against their now helpless enemies.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ON A MISSION OF GREAT TRUST WHEN the "Grigsby," in broad daylight, steamed into the base port with a captured submarine and her crew, and a German commanding officer who was liable for a dastardly crime at sea, there was great rejoicing both on the other naval vessels and on shore.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Darrin had no sooner turned over the prize and made his report to the British admiral than he was ready for sea once more.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the German prisoners expected a stormy reception when they were landed and placed under a guard of soldiers, they were disappointed, for nothing of the sort awaited them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ON A MISSION OF GREAT TRUST WHEN the "Grigsby," in broad daylight, steamed into the base port with a captured submarine and her crew, and a German commanding officer who was liable for a dastardly crime at sea, there was great rejoicing both on the other naval vessels and on shore.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading ON A MISSION OF GREAT TRUST WHEN the "Grigsby," in broad daylight, steamed into the base port with a captured submarine and her crew, and a German commanding officer who was liable for a dastardly crime at sea, there was great rejoicing both on the other naval vessels and on shore.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The British populace, though it turned out to see the captives marched through the streets, proved to be too good sportsmen to make a violent demonstration against their now helpless enemies.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading If the German prisoners expected a stormy reception when they were landed and placed under a guard of soldiers, they were disappointed, for nothing of the sort awaited them.
liableadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪəbəl/
at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
From this reading ON A MISSION OF GREAT TRUST WHEN the "Grigsby," in broad daylight, steamed into the base port with a captured submarine and her crew, and a German commanding officer who was liable for a dastardly crime at sea, there was great rejoicing both on the other naval vessels and on shore.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Darrin had no sooner turned over the prize and made his report to the British admiral than he was ready for sea once more.
engage in
From this reading The British populace, though it turned out to see the captives marched through the streets, proved to be too good sportsmen to make a violent demonstration against their now helpless enemies.
marchedverbUS /mɑːrtʃt/
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading The British populace, though it turned out to see the captives marched through the streets, proved to be too good sportsmen to make a violent demonstration against their now helpless enemies.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Mr. Darrin," said the admiral, heartily, "when you went out the other day you promised to show me results.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading ON A MISSION OF GREAT TRUST WHEN the "Grigsby," in broad daylight, steamed into the base port with a captured submarine and her crew, and a German commanding officer who was liable for a dastardly crime at sea, there was great rejoicing both on the other naval vessels and on shore.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Darrin had no sooner turned over the prize and made his report to the British admiral than he was ready for sea once more.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Mr. Darrin," said the admiral, heartily, "when you went out the other day you promised to show me results.
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading ON A MISSION OF GREAT TRUST WHEN the "Grigsby," in broad daylight, steamed into the base port with a captured submarine and her crew, and a German commanding officer who was liable for a dastardly crime at sea, there was great rejoicing both on the other naval vessels and on shore.
not any; not one
From this reading Darrin had no sooner turned over the prize and made his report to the British admiral than he was ready for sea once more.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading If the German prisoners expected a stormy reception when they were landed and placed under a guard of soldiers, they were disappointed, for nothing of the sort awaited them.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The British populace, though it turned out to see the captives marched through the streets, proved to be too good sportsmen to make a violent demonstration against their now helpless enemies.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON A MISSION OF GREAT TRUST WHEN the "Grigsby," in broad daylight, steamed into the base port with a captured submarine and her crew, and a German commanding officer who was liable for a dastardly crime at sea, there was great rejoicing both on the other naval vessels and on shore.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading ON A MISSION OF GREAT TRUST WHEN the "Grigsby," in broad daylight, steamed into the base port with a captured submarine and her crew, and a German commanding officer who was liable for a dastardly crime at sea, there was great rejoicing both on the other naval vessels and on shore.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON A MISSION OF GREAT TRUST WHEN the "Grigsby," in broad daylight, steamed into the base port with a captured submarine and her crew, and a German commanding officer who was liable for a dastardly crime at sea, there was great rejoicing both on the other naval vessels and on shore.
on one occasion
From this reading Darrin had no sooner turned over the prize and made his report to the British admiral than he was ready for sea once more.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading ON A MISSION OF GREAT TRUST WHEN the "Grigsby," in broad daylight, steamed into the base port with a captured submarine and her crew, and a German commanding officer who was liable for a dastardly crime at sea, there was great rejoicing both on the other naval vessels and on shore.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The British populace, though it turned out to see the captives marched through the streets, proved to be too good sportsmen to make a violent demonstration against their now helpless enemies.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Darrin had no sooner turned over the prize and made his report to the British admiral than he was ready for sea once more.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading If the German prisoners expected a stormy reception when they were landed and placed under a guard of soldiers, they were disappointed, for nothing of the sort awaited them.
populacenounUS /ˈpɑːpjələs/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The British populace, though it turned out to see the captives marched through the streets, proved to be too good sportsmen to make a violent demonstration against their now helpless enemies.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading ON A MISSION OF GREAT TRUST WHEN the "Grigsby," in broad daylight, steamed into the base port with a captured submarine and her crew, and a German commanding officer who was liable for a dastardly crime at sea, there was great rejoicing both on the other naval vessels and on shore.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading If the German prisoners expected a stormy reception when they were landed and placed under a guard of soldiers, they were disappointed, for nothing of the sort awaited them.
prizenounUS /praɪz/
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading Darrin had no sooner turned over the prize and made his report to the British admiral than he was ready for sea once more.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading "Mr. Darrin," said the admiral, heartily, "when you went out the other day you promised to show me results.
established beyond doubt
From this reading The British populace, though it turned out to see the captives marched through the streets, proved to be too good sportsmen to make a violent demonstration against their now helpless enemies.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Darrin had no sooner turned over the prize and made his report to the British admiral than he was ready for sea once more.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading If the German prisoners expected a stormy reception when they were landed and placed under a guard of soldiers, they were disappointed, for nothing of the sort awaited them.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading ON A MISSION OF GREAT TRUST WHEN the "Grigsby," in broad daylight, steamed into the base port with a captured submarine and her crew, and a German commanding officer who was liable for a dastardly crime at sea, there was great rejoicing both on the other naval vessels and on shore.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Darrin had no sooner turned over the prize and made his report to the British admiral than he was ready for sea once more.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading "Mr. Darrin," said the admiral, heartily, "when you went out the other day you promised to show me results.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Mr. Darrin," said the admiral, heartily, "when you went out the other day you promised to show me results.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading ON A MISSION OF GREAT TRUST WHEN the "Grigsby," in broad daylight, steamed into the base port with a captured submarine and her crew, and a German commanding officer who was liable for a dastardly crime at sea, there was great rejoicing both on the other naval vessels and on shore.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The British populace, though it turned out to see the captives marched through the streets, proved to be too good sportsmen to make a violent demonstration against their now helpless enemies.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading ON A MISSION OF GREAT TRUST WHEN the "Grigsby," in broad daylight, steamed into the base port with a captured submarine and her crew, and a German commanding officer who was liable for a dastardly crime at sea, there was great rejoicing both on the other naval vessels and on shore.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "Mr. Darrin," said the admiral, heartily, "when you went out the other day you promised to show me results.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading If the German prisoners expected a stormy reception when they were landed and placed under a guard of soldiers, they were disappointed, for nothing of the sort awaited them.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading Darrin had no sooner turned over the prize and made his report to the British admiral than he was ready for sea once more.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading If the German prisoners expected a stormy reception when they were landed and placed under a guard of soldiers, they were disappointed, for nothing of the sort awaited them.
sportsmennounUS /ˈspɔːrtsmɪn/
plural of “sportsman” — someone who engages in sports
From this reading The British populace, though it turned out to see the captives marched through the streets, proved to be too good sportsmen to make a violent demonstration against their now helpless enemies.
steamedadjectiveUS /stiːmd/
cooked in steam
From this reading ON A MISSION OF GREAT TRUST WHEN the "Grigsby," in broad daylight, steamed into the base port with a captured submarine and her crew, and a German commanding officer who was liable for a dastardly crime at sea, there was great rejoicing both on the other naval vessels and on shore.
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading If the German prisoners expected a stormy reception when they were landed and placed under a guard of soldiers, they were disappointed, for nothing of the sort awaited them.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The British populace, though it turned out to see the captives marched through the streets, proved to be too good sportsmen to make a violent demonstration against their now helpless enemies.
submarinenounUS /ˈsʌbməriːn/
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading ON A MISSION OF GREAT TRUST WHEN the "Grigsby," in broad daylight, steamed into the base port with a captured submarine and her crew, and a German commanding officer who was liable for a dastardly crime at sea, there was great rejoicing both on the other naval vessels and on shore.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Darrin had no sooner turned over the prize and made his report to the British admiral than he was ready for sea once more.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON A MISSION OF GREAT TRUST WHEN the "Grigsby," in broad daylight, steamed into the base port with a captured submarine and her crew, and a German commanding officer who was liable for a dastardly crime at sea, there was great rejoicing both on the other naval vessels and on shore.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The British populace, though it turned out to see the captives marched through the streets, proved to be too good sportsmen to make a violent demonstration against their now helpless enemies.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading If the German prisoners expected a stormy reception when they were landed and placed under a guard of soldiers, they were disappointed, for nothing of the sort awaited them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading ON A MISSION OF GREAT TRUST WHEN the "Grigsby," in broad daylight, steamed into the base port with a captured submarine and her crew, and a German commanding officer who was liable for a dastardly crime at sea, there was great rejoicing both on the other naval vessels and on shore.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If the German prisoners expected a stormy reception when they were landed and placed under a guard of soldiers, they were disappointed, for nothing of the sort awaited them.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The British populace, though it turned out to see the captives marched through the streets, proved to be too good sportsmen to make a violent demonstration against their now helpless enemies.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The British populace, though it turned out to see the captives marched through the streets, proved to be too good sportsmen to make a violent demonstration against their now helpless enemies.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The British populace, though it turned out to see the captives marched through the streets, proved to be too good sportsmen to make a violent demonstration against their now helpless enemies.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The British populace, though it turned out to see the captives marched through the streets, proved to be too good sportsmen to make a violent demonstration against their now helpless enemies.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading ON A MISSION OF GREAT TRUST WHEN the "Grigsby," in broad daylight, steamed into the base port with a captured submarine and her crew, and a German commanding officer who was liable for a dastardly crime at sea, there was great rejoicing both on the other naval vessels and on shore.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The British populace, though it turned out to see the captives marched through the streets, proved to be too good sportsmen to make a violent demonstration against their now helpless enemies.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading If the German prisoners expected a stormy reception when they were landed and placed under a guard of soldiers, they were disappointed, for nothing of the sort awaited them.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading ON A MISSION OF GREAT TRUST WHEN the "Grigsby," in broad daylight, steamed into the base port with a captured submarine and her crew, and a German commanding officer who was liable for a dastardly crime at sea, there was great rejoicing both on the other naval vessels and on shore.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading The British populace, though it turned out to see the captives marched through the streets, proved to be too good sportsmen to make a violent demonstration against their now helpless enemies.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ON A MISSION OF GREAT TRUST WHEN the "Grigsby," in broad daylight, steamed into the base port with a captured submarine and her crew, and a German commanding officer who was liable for a dastardly crime at sea, there was great rejoicing both on the other naval vessels and on shore.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Mr. Darrin," said the admiral, heartily, "when you went out the other day you promised to show me results.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If the German prisoners expected a stormy reception when they were landed and placed under a guard of soldiers, they were disappointed, for nothing of the sort awaited them.
at the time that
From this reading ON A MISSION OF GREAT TRUST WHEN the "Grigsby," in broad daylight, steamed into the base port with a captured submarine and her crew, and a German commanding officer who was liable for a dastardly crime at sea, there was great rejoicing both on the other naval vessels and on shore.
which person or people
From this reading ON A MISSION OF GREAT TRUST WHEN the "Grigsby," in broad daylight, steamed into the base port with a captured submarine and her crew, and a German commanding officer who was liable for a dastardly crime at sea, there was great rejoicing both on the other naval vessels and on shore.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ON A MISSION OF GREAT TRUST WHEN the "Grigsby," in broad daylight, steamed into the base port with a captured submarine and her crew, and a German commanding officer who was liable for a dastardly crime at sea, there was great rejoicing both on the other naval vessels and on shore.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Mr. Darrin," said the admiral, heartily, "when you went out the other day you promised to show me results.
