used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "There's a second radio on every Catalina, so why don't we tune it to the directional finder wave-length the instant we spot the raider.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Then if anything does happen to us the Fleet units will know her location and be able to circle her before she can head for the convoy in case a real Nazi scouting plane sends her the true location of the convoy."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "It's about making sure the Fleet units learn the exact location of the raider once we sight her, and are perhaps jumped by enemy aircraft too darn soon," Dave said.
aircraftnounUS /ˈerkræft/
a vehicle that can fly
From this reading "It's about making sure the Fleet units learn the exact location of the raider once we sight her, and are perhaps jumped by enemy aircraft too darn soon," Dave said.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "It's about making sure the Fleet units learn the exact location of the raider once we sight her, and are perhaps jumped by enemy aircraft too darn soon," Dave said.
any thing at all
From this reading Then if anything does happen to us the Fleet units will know her location and be able to circle her before she can head for the convoy in case a real Nazi scouting plane sends her the true location of the convoy."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "It's about making sure the Fleet units learn the exact location of the raider once we sight her, and are perhaps jumped by enemy aircraft too darn soon," Dave said.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Then if anything does happen to us the Fleet units will know her location and be able to circle her before she can head for the convoy in case a real Nazi scouting plane sends her the true location of the convoy."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Then if anything does happen to us the Fleet units will know her location and be able to circle her before she can head for the convoy in case a real Nazi scouting plane sends her the true location of the convoy."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "It's about making sure the Fleet units learn the exact location of the raider once we sight her, and are perhaps jumped by enemy aircraft too darn soon," Dave said.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Then if anything does happen to us the Fleet units will know her location and be able to circle her before she can head for the convoy in case a real Nazi scouting plane sends her the true location of the convoy."
an occurrence of something
From this reading Then if anything does happen to us the Fleet units will know her location and be able to circle her before she can head for the convoy in case a real Nazi scouting plane sends her the true location of the convoy."
Catalina
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From this reading "There's a second radio on every Catalina, so why don't we tune it to the directional finder wave-length the instant we spot the raider.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading Then if anything does happen to us the Fleet units will know her location and be able to circle her before she can head for the convoy in case a real Nazi scouting plane sends her the true location of the convoy."
convoynounUS /ˈkɑːnvɔɪ/
a procession of land vehicles traveling together
From this reading Then if anything does happen to us the Fleet units will know her location and be able to circle her before she can head for the convoy in case a real Nazi scouting plane sends her the true location of the convoy."
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading "I know what you're going to say, sir," Dave cut in hurriedly.
darnverbUS /dɑːrn/
repair by sewing
From this reading "It's about making sure the Fleet units learn the exact location of the raider once we sight her, and are perhaps jumped by enemy aircraft too darn soon," Dave said.
Dave
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From this reading "It's about making sure the Fleet units learn the exact location of the raider once we sight her, and are perhaps jumped by enemy aircraft too darn soon," Dave said.
directionaladjectiveUS /dərˈekʃənəl/
relating to or indicating directions in space
From this reading "There's a second radio on every Catalina, so why don't we tune it to the directional finder wave-length the instant we spot the raider.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then if anything does happen to us the Fleet units will know her location and be able to circle her before she can head for the convoy in case a real Nazi scouting plane sends her the true location of the convoy."
don't
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From this reading "There's a second radio on every Catalina, so why don't we tune it to the directional finder wave-length the instant we spot the raider.
an opposing military force
From this reading "It's about making sure the Fleet units learn the exact location of the raider once we sight her, and are perhaps jumped by enemy aircraft too darn soon," Dave said.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "There's a second radio on every Catalina, so why don't we tune it to the directional finder wave-length the instant we spot the raider.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading "It's about making sure the Fleet units learn the exact location of the raider once we sight her, and are perhaps jumped by enemy aircraft too darn soon," Dave said.
apart from; not including
From this reading "That's a good suggestion," Manners said with a frown, "except that...."
findernounUS /ˈfaɪndər/
someone who comes upon something after searching
From this reading "There's a second radio on every Catalina, so why don't we tune it to the directional finder wave-length the instant we spot the raider.
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading "It's about making sure the Fleet units learn the exact location of the raider once we sight her, and are perhaps jumped by enemy aircraft too darn soon," Dave said.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then if anything does happen to us the Fleet units will know her location and be able to circle her before she can head for the convoy in case a real Nazi scouting plane sends her the true location of the convoy."
frownverbUS /fraʊn/
look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading "That's a good suggestion," Manners said with a frown, "except that...."
the act of departing
From this reading "I know what you're going to say, sir," Dave cut in hurriedly.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "That's a good suggestion," Manners said with a frown, "except that...."
come to pass
From this reading Then if anything does happen to us the Fleet units will know her location and be able to circle her before she can head for the convoy in case a real Nazi scouting plane sends her the true location of the convoy."
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Then if anything does happen to us the Fleet units will know her location and be able to circle her before she can head for the convoy in case a real Nazi scouting plane sends her the true location of the convoy."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "It's about making sure the Fleet units learn the exact location of the raider once we sight her, and are perhaps jumped by enemy aircraft too darn soon," Dave said.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading "I know what you're going to say, sir," Dave cut in hurriedly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I know what you're going to say, sir," Dave cut in hurriedly.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Then if anything does happen to us the Fleet units will know her location and be able to circle her before she can head for the convoy in case a real Nazi scouting plane sends her the true location of the convoy."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then if anything does happen to us the Fleet units will know her location and be able to circle her before she can head for the convoy in case a real Nazi scouting plane sends her the true location of the convoy."
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading "There's a second radio on every Catalina, so why don't we tune it to the directional finder wave-length the instant we spot the raider.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "There's a second radio on every Catalina, so why don't we tune it to the directional finder wave-length the instant we spot the raider.
It's
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From this reading "It's about making sure the Fleet units learn the exact location of the raider once we sight her, and are perhaps jumped by enemy aircraft too darn soon," Dave said.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading "It's about making sure the Fleet units learn the exact location of the raider once we sight her, and are perhaps jumped by enemy aircraft too darn soon," Dave said.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Then if anything does happen to us the Fleet units will know her location and be able to circle her before she can head for the convoy in case a real Nazi scouting plane sends her the true location of the convoy."
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading "It's about making sure the Fleet units learn the exact location of the raider once we sight her, and are perhaps jumped by enemy aircraft too darn soon," Dave said.
locationnounUS /loʊˈkeɪʃən/
a point or extent in space
From this reading "It's about making sure the Fleet units learn the exact location of the raider once we sight her, and are perhaps jumped by enemy aircraft too darn soon," Dave said.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading "It's about making sure the Fleet units learn the exact location of the raider once we sight her, and are perhaps jumped by enemy aircraft too darn soon," Dave said.
social deportment
From this reading "That's a good suggestion," Manners said with a frown, "except that...."
NaziadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːtsi/
relating to or consistent with or typical of the ideology and practice of Nazism or the Nazis
From this reading Then if anything does happen to us the Fleet units will know her location and be able to circle her before she can head for the convoy in case a real Nazi scouting plane sends her the true location of the convoy."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It's about making sure the Fleet units learn the exact location of the raider once we sight her, and are perhaps jumped by enemy aircraft too darn soon," Dave said.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "There's a second radio on every Catalina, so why don't we tune it to the directional finder wave-length the instant we spot the raider.
on one occasion
From this reading "It's about making sure the Fleet units learn the exact location of the raider once we sight her, and are perhaps jumped by enemy aircraft too darn soon," Dave said.
by chance
From this reading "It's about making sure the Fleet units learn the exact location of the raider once we sight her, and are perhaps jumped by enemy aircraft too darn soon," Dave said.
planenounUS /pleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading Then if anything does happen to us the Fleet units will know her location and be able to circle her before she can head for the convoy in case a real Nazi scouting plane sends her the true location of the convoy."
radionounUS /ˈreɪdioʊ/
medium for communication
From this reading "There's a second radio on every Catalina, so why don't we tune it to the directional finder wave-length the instant we spot the raider.
raidernounUS /ˈreɪdər/
someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war)
From this reading "It's about making sure the Fleet units learn the exact location of the raider once we sight her, and are perhaps jumped by enemy aircraft too darn soon," Dave said.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Then if anything does happen to us the Fleet units will know her location and be able to circle her before she can head for the convoy in case a real Nazi scouting plane sends her the true location of the convoy."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It's about making sure the Fleet units learn the exact location of the raider once we sight her, and are perhaps jumped by enemy aircraft too darn soon," Dave said.
express in words
From this reading "I know what you're going to say, sir," Dave cut in hurriedly.
scoutingnounUS /ˈskaʊtɪŋ/
exploring in order to gain information
From this reading Then if anything does happen to us the Fleet units will know her location and be able to circle her before she can head for the convoy in case a real Nazi scouting plane sends her the true location of the convoy."
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading "There's a second radio on every Catalina, so why don't we tune it to the directional finder wave-length the instant we spot the raider.
sendsverbUS /sendz/
third-person singular of “send” — cause to go somewhere
From this reading Then if anything does happen to us the Fleet units will know her location and be able to circle her before she can head for the convoy in case a real Nazi scouting plane sends her the true location of the convoy."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then if anything does happen to us the Fleet units will know her location and be able to circle her before she can head for the convoy in case a real Nazi scouting plane sends her the true location of the convoy."
an instance of visual perception
From this reading "It's about making sure the Fleet units learn the exact location of the raider once we sight her, and are perhaps jumped by enemy aircraft too darn soon," Dave said.
term of address for a man
From this reading "I know what you're going to say, sir," Dave cut in hurriedly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "There's a second radio on every Catalina, so why don't we tune it to the directional finder wave-length the instant we spot the raider.
in the near future
From this reading "It's about making sure the Fleet units learn the exact location of the raider once we sight her, and are perhaps jumped by enemy aircraft too darn soon," Dave said.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "There's a second radio on every Catalina, so why don't we tune it to the directional finder wave-length the instant we spot the raider.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading "That's a good suggestion," Manners said with a frown, "except that...."
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "It's about making sure the Fleet units learn the exact location of the raider once we sight her, and are perhaps jumped by enemy aircraft too darn soon," Dave said.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That's a good suggestion," Manners said with a frown, "except that...."
That's
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From this reading "That's a good suggestion," Manners said with a frown, "except that...."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "It's about making sure the Fleet units learn the exact location of the raider once we sight her, and are perhaps jumped by enemy aircraft too darn soon," Dave said.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then if anything does happen to us the Fleet units will know her location and be able to circle her before she can head for the convoy in case a real Nazi scouting plane sends her the true location of the convoy."
There's
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From this reading "There's a second radio on every Catalina, so why don't we tune it to the directional finder wave-length the instant we spot the raider.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "There's a second radio on every Catalina, so why don't we tune it to the directional finder wave-length the instant we spot the raider.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "It's about making sure the Fleet units learn the exact location of the raider once we sight her, and are perhaps jumped by enemy aircraft too darn soon," Dave said.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Then if anything does happen to us the Fleet units will know her location and be able to circle her before she can head for the convoy in case a real Nazi scouting plane sends her the true location of the convoy."
tunenounUS /tuːn/
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading "There's a second radio on every Catalina, so why don't we tune it to the directional finder wave-length the instant we spot the raider.
unitsnounUS /ˈjuːnəts/
plural of “unit” — any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange
From this reading "It's about making sure the Fleet units learn the exact location of the raider once we sight her, and are perhaps jumped by enemy aircraft too darn soon," Dave said.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then if anything does happen to us the Fleet units will know her location and be able to circle her before she can head for the convoy in case a real Nazi scouting plane sends her the true location of the convoy."
wave-length
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From this reading "There's a second radio on every Catalina, so why don't we tune it to the directional finder wave-length the instant we spot the raider.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "It's about making sure the Fleet units learn the exact location of the raider once we sight her, and are perhaps jumped by enemy aircraft too darn soon," Dave said.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I know what you're going to say, sir," Dave cut in hurriedly.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "There's a second radio on every Catalina, so why don't we tune it to the directional finder wave-length the instant we spot the raider.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Then if anything does happen to us the Fleet units will know her location and be able to circle her before she can head for the convoy in case a real Nazi scouting plane sends her the true location of the convoy."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "That's a good suggestion," Manners said with a frown, "except that...."
you're
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From this reading "I know what you're going to say, sir," Dave cut in hurriedly.
