Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The crew had ceased to be on tension, for it had dawned upon them that, as the two craft were approaching each other almost head on, there was hardly a chance that a torpedo could be made to register.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The crew had ceased to be on tension, for it had dawned upon them that, as the two craft were approaching each other almost head on, there was hardly a chance that a torpedo could be made to register.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading The crew had ceased to be on tension, for it had dawned upon them that, as the two craft were approaching each other almost head on, there was hardly a chance that a torpedo could be made to register.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The crew had ceased to be on tension, for it had dawned upon them that, as the two craft were approaching each other almost head on, there was hardly a chance that a torpedo could be made to register.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Aye, aye, sir!" came from the man at the one-pounder.

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From this reading "Aye, aye, sir!" came from the man at the one-pounder.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The crew had ceased to be on tension, for it had dawned upon them that, as the two craft were approaching each other almost head on, there was hardly a chance that a torpedo could be made to register.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading CONCLUSION "Stand by, gunner!" warned Darrin.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Aye, aye, sir!" came from the man at the one-pounder.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading The crew had ceased to be on tension, for it had dawned upon them that, as the two craft were approaching each other almost head on, there was hardly a chance that a torpedo could be made to register.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading The crew had ceased to be on tension, for it had dawned upon them that, as the two craft were approaching each other almost head on, there was hardly a chance that a torpedo could be made to register.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading CONCLUSION "Stand by, gunner!" warned Darrin.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The crew had ceased to be on tension, for it had dawned upon them that, as the two craft were approaching each other almost head on, there was hardly a chance that a torpedo could be made to register.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading The crew had ceased to be on tension, for it had dawned upon them that, as the two craft were approaching each other almost head on, there was hardly a chance that a torpedo could be made to register.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading The crew had ceased to be on tension, for it had dawned upon them that, as the two craft were approaching each other almost head on, there was hardly a chance that a torpedo could be made to register.

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From this reading CONCLUSION "Stand by, gunner!" warned Darrin.

past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

From this reading The crew had ceased to be on tension, for it had dawned upon them that, as the two craft were approaching each other almost head on, there was hardly a chance that a torpedo could be made to register.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The crew had ceased to be on tension, for it had dawned upon them that, as the two craft were approaching each other almost head on, there was hardly a chance that a torpedo could be made to register.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The crew had ceased to be on tension, for it had dawned upon them that, as the two craft were approaching each other almost head on, there was hardly a chance that a torpedo could be made to register.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Aye, aye, sir!" came from the man at the one-pounder.

a serviceman in the artillery

From this reading CONCLUSION "Stand by, gunner!" warned Darrin.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The crew had ceased to be on tension, for it had dawned upon them that, as the two craft were approaching each other almost head on, there was hardly a chance that a torpedo could be made to register.

only a very short time before

From this reading The crew had ceased to be on tension, for it had dawned upon them that, as the two craft were approaching each other almost head on, there was hardly a chance that a torpedo could be made to register.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The crew had ceased to be on tension, for it had dawned upon them that, as the two craft were approaching each other almost head on, there was hardly a chance that a torpedo could be made to register.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The crew had ceased to be on tension, for it had dawned upon them that, as the two craft were approaching each other almost head on, there was hardly a chance that a torpedo could be made to register.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The crew had ceased to be on tension, for it had dawned upon them that, as the two craft were approaching each other almost head on, there was hardly a chance that a torpedo could be made to register.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "Aye, aye, sir!" came from the man at the one-pounder.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The crew had ceased to be on tension, for it had dawned upon them that, as the two craft were approaching each other almost head on, there was hardly a chance that a torpedo could be made to register.

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From this reading "Aye, aye, sir!" came from the man at the one-pounder.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading Darrin ordered.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The crew had ceased to be on tension, for it had dawned upon them that, as the two craft were approaching each other almost head on, there was hardly a chance that a torpedo could be made to register.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading "Ready!"

record in writing; enter into a book of names or events or transactions

From this reading The crew had ceased to be on tension, for it had dawned upon them that, as the two craft were approaching each other almost head on, there was hardly a chance that a torpedo could be made to register.

term of address for a man

From this reading "Aye, aye, sir!" came from the man at the one-pounder.

be standing; be upright

From this reading CONCLUSION "Stand by, gunner!" warned Darrin.

(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense

From this reading The crew had ceased to be on tension, for it had dawned upon them that, as the two craft were approaching each other almost head on, there was hardly a chance that a torpedo could be made to register.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The crew had ceased to be on tension, for it had dawned upon them that, as the two craft were approaching each other almost head on, there was hardly a chance that a torpedo could be made to register.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "Aye, aye, sir!" came from the man at the one-pounder.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The crew had ceased to be on tension, for it had dawned upon them that, as the two craft were approaching each other almost head on, there was hardly a chance that a torpedo could be made to register.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The crew had ceased to be on tension, for it had dawned upon them that, as the two craft were approaching each other almost head on, there was hardly a chance that a torpedo could be made to register.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The crew had ceased to be on tension, for it had dawned upon them that, as the two craft were approaching each other almost head on, there was hardly a chance that a torpedo could be made to register.

a professional killer who uses a gun

From this reading The crew had ceased to be on tension, for it had dawned upon them that, as the two craft were approaching each other almost head on, there was hardly a chance that a torpedo could be made to register.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The crew had ceased to be on tension, for it had dawned upon them that, as the two craft were approaching each other almost head on, there was hardly a chance that a torpedo could be made to register.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The crew had ceased to be on tension, for it had dawned upon them that, as the two craft were approaching each other almost head on, there was hardly a chance that a torpedo could be made to register.

past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading CONCLUSION "Stand by, gunner!" warned Darrin.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The crew had ceased to be on tension, for it had dawned upon them that, as the two craft were approaching each other almost head on, there was hardly a chance that a torpedo could be made to register.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The crew had ceased to be on tension, for it had dawned upon them that, as the two craft were approaching each other almost head on, there was hardly a chance that a torpedo could be made to register.