used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Every launch was assigned a definite position which it was to assume at once and hold at all cost.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Every launch was assigned a definite position which it was to assume at once and hold at all cost.
alongsideadverbUS /əˈlɔːŋˈsaɪd/
side by side
From this reading Directing Bronson to take them alongside each of the vessels which composed the fleet, Gregory and Dickie Lang boarded the fishing vessels and conferred with the respective captains.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Directing Bronson to take them alongside each of the vessels which composed the fleet, Gregory and Dickie Lang boarded the fishing vessels and conferred with the respective captains.
assignedadjectiveUS /əˈsaɪnd/
appointed to a post or duty
From this reading Every launch was assigned a definite position which it was to assume at once and hold at all cost.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading Every launch was assigned a definite position which it was to assume at once and hold at all cost.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Every launch was assigned a definite position which it was to assume at once and hold at all cost.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading STRICTLY ON THE DEFENSIVE The _Richard_ was in motion before the echoes of the _Fuor d'Italia's_ gatlin-like exhaust had died away.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading STRICTLY ON THE DEFENSIVE The _Richard_ was in motion before the echoes of the _Fuor d'Italia's_ gatlin-like exhaust had died away.
boardedverbUS /ˈbɔːrdəd/
past form of “board” — get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Directing Bronson to take them alongside each of the vessels which composed the fleet, Gregory and Dickie Lang boarded the fishing vessels and conferred with the respective captains.
Bronson
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From this reading Directing Bronson to take them alongside each of the vessels which composed the fleet, Gregory and Dickie Lang boarded the fishing vessels and conferred with the respective captains.
captainsnounUS /ˈkæptənz/
plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Directing Bronson to take them alongside each of the vessels which composed the fleet, Gregory and Dickie Lang boarded the fishing vessels and conferred with the respective captains.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading Directing Bronson to take them alongside each of the vessels which composed the fleet, Gregory and Dickie Lang boarded the fishing vessels and conferred with the respective captains.
conferredverbUS /kənˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “confer” — have a conference in order to talk something over
From this reading Directing Bronson to take them alongside each of the vessels which composed the fleet, Gregory and Dickie Lang boarded the fishing vessels and conferred with the respective captains.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading Every launch was assigned a definite position which it was to assume at once and hold at all cost.
d'Italia's
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From this reading STRICTLY ON THE DEFENSIVE The _Richard_ was in motion before the echoes of the _Fuor d'Italia's_ gatlin-like exhaust had died away.
DEFENSIVEadjectiveUS /dɪˈfensɪv/
intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack
From this reading STRICTLY ON THE DEFENSIVE The _Richard_ was in motion before the echoes of the _Fuor d'Italia's_ gatlin-like exhaust had died away.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading Every launch was assigned a definite position which it was to assume at once and hold at all cost.
DickienounUS /ˈdɪki/
a small third seat in the back of an old-fashioned two-seater
From this reading Directing Bronson to take them alongside each of the vessels which composed the fleet, Gregory and Dickie Lang boarded the fishing vessels and conferred with the respective captains.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading STRICTLY ON THE DEFENSIVE The _Richard_ was in motion before the echoes of the _Fuor d'Italia's_ gatlin-like exhaust had died away.
DirectingadjectiveUS /dərˈektɪŋ/
showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
From this reading Directing Bronson to take them alongside each of the vessels which composed the fleet, Gregory and Dickie Lang boarded the fishing vessels and conferred with the respective captains.
directnessnounUS /dərˈektnəs/
trueness of course toward a goal
From this reading Gregory's instructions were phrased with military directness.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading The fleet was divided into three divisions.
divisionsnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “division” — an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading The fleet was divided into three divisions.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Directing Bronson to take them alongside each of the vessels which composed the fleet, Gregory and Dickie Lang boarded the fishing vessels and conferred with the respective captains.
echoesnounUS /ˈekoʊz/
plural of “echo” — the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves
From this reading STRICTLY ON THE DEFENSIVE The _Richard_ was in motion before the echoes of the _Fuor d'Italia's_ gatlin-like exhaust had died away.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every launch was assigned a definite position which it was to assume at once and hold at all cost.
exhaustverbUS /ɪɡˈzɔːst/
wear out completely
From this reading STRICTLY ON THE DEFENSIVE The _Richard_ was in motion before the echoes of the _Fuor d'Italia's_ gatlin-like exhaust had died away.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading Directing Bronson to take them alongside each of the vessels which composed the fleet, Gregory and Dickie Lang boarded the fishing vessels and conferred with the respective captains.
fleetnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading Directing Bronson to take them alongside each of the vessels which composed the fleet, Gregory and Dickie Lang boarded the fishing vessels and conferred with the respective captains.
Fuor
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From this reading STRICTLY ON THE DEFENSIVE The _Richard_ was in motion before the echoes of the _Fuor d'Italia's_ gatlin-like exhaust had died away.
gatlin-like
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From this reading STRICTLY ON THE DEFENSIVE The _Richard_ was in motion before the echoes of the _Fuor d'Italia's_ gatlin-like exhaust had died away.
GregorynounUS /ˈɡreɡəri/
(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
From this reading Directing Bronson to take them alongside each of the vessels which composed the fleet, Gregory and Dickie Lang boarded the fishing vessels and conferred with the respective captains.
Gregory'snounUS /ˈɡreɡəriz/
possessive form of “gregory” — (Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
From this reading Gregory's instructions were phrased with military directness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading STRICTLY ON THE DEFENSIVE The _Richard_ was in motion before the echoes of the _Fuor d'Italia's_ gatlin-like exhaust had died away.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Every launch was assigned a definite position which it was to assume at once and hold at all cost.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading STRICTLY ON THE DEFENSIVE The _Richard_ was in motion before the echoes of the _Fuor d'Italia's_ gatlin-like exhaust had died away.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading Gregory's instructions were phrased with military directness.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The fleet was divided into three divisions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Every launch was assigned a definite position which it was to assume at once and hold at all cost.
Lang
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From this reading Directing Bronson to take them alongside each of the vessels which composed the fleet, Gregory and Dickie Lang boarded the fishing vessels and conferred with the respective captains.
launchverbUS /lɔːntʃ/
set up or found
From this reading Every launch was assigned a definite position which it was to assume at once and hold at all cost.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading Gregory's instructions were phrased with military directness.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading STRICTLY ON THE DEFENSIVE The _Richard_ was in motion before the echoes of the _Fuor d'Italia's_ gatlin-like exhaust had died away.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading STRICTLY ON THE DEFENSIVE The _Richard_ was in motion before the echoes of the _Fuor d'Italia's_ gatlin-like exhaust had died away.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading STRICTLY ON THE DEFENSIVE The _Richard_ was in motion before the echoes of the _Fuor d'Italia's_ gatlin-like exhaust had died away.
on one occasion
From this reading Every launch was assigned a definite position which it was to assume at once and hold at all cost.
phrasedverbUS /freɪzd/
past form of “phrase” — put into words or an expression
From this reading Gregory's instructions were phrased with military directness.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Every launch was assigned a definite position which it was to assume at once and hold at all cost.
respectiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪv/
considered individually
From this reading Directing Bronson to take them alongside each of the vessels which composed the fleet, Gregory and Dickie Lang boarded the fishing vessels and conferred with the respective captains.
Richard
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From this reading STRICTLY ON THE DEFENSIVE The _Richard_ was in motion before the echoes of the _Fuor d'Italia's_ gatlin-like exhaust had died away.
STRICTLYadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading STRICTLY ON THE DEFENSIVE The _Richard_ was in motion before the echoes of the _Fuor d'Italia's_ gatlin-like exhaust had died away.
carry out
From this reading Directing Bronson to take them alongside each of the vessels which composed the fleet, Gregory and Dickie Lang boarded the fishing vessels and conferred with the respective captains.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STRICTLY ON THE DEFENSIVE The _Richard_ was in motion before the echoes of the _Fuor d'Italia's_ gatlin-like exhaust had died away.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Directing Bronson to take them alongside each of the vessels which composed the fleet, Gregory and Dickie Lang boarded the fishing vessels and conferred with the respective captains.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The fleet was divided into three divisions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Directing Bronson to take them alongside each of the vessels which composed the fleet, Gregory and Dickie Lang boarded the fishing vessels and conferred with the respective captains.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Directing Bronson to take them alongside each of the vessels which composed the fleet, Gregory and Dickie Lang boarded the fishing vessels and conferred with the respective captains.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading STRICTLY ON THE DEFENSIVE The _Richard_ was in motion before the echoes of the _Fuor d'Italia's_ gatlin-like exhaust had died away.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Gregory's instructions were phrased with military directness.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Directing Bronson to take them alongside each of the vessels which composed the fleet, Gregory and Dickie Lang boarded the fishing vessels and conferred with the respective captains.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Directing Bronson to take them alongside each of the vessels which composed the fleet, Gregory and Dickie Lang boarded the fishing vessels and conferred with the respective captains.
