used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a jovial crowd that the submarine carried into Smyth Channel, practically free of the strait and ready to reach out along the coast up the western edge of two continents.
(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 Speake was serving dinner, and all were in the periscope room with the exception of Gaines and Clackett, who had to be on duty below.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading It was a jovial crowd that the submarine carried into Smyth Channel, practically free of the strait and ready to reach out along the coast up the western edge of two continents.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a jovial crowd that the submarine carried into Smyth Channel, practically free of the strait and ready to reach out along the coast up the western edge of two continents.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "These experiences of ours, during the last few days," said Glennie, "prove that luck wears as many disguises as those Japs."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But Gaines and Clackett were listening at their speaking tubes and hearing all that was taking place in the chamber overhead.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Speake was serving dinner, and all were in the periscope room with the exception of Gaines and Clackett, who had to be on duty below.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Speake was serving dinner, and all were in the periscope room with the exception of Gaines and Clackett, who had to be on duty below.
confined by bonds
From this reading NORTHWARD BOUND!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Gaines and Clackett were listening at their speaking tubes and hearing all that was taking place in the chamber overhead.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading It was a jovial crowd that the submarine carried into Smyth Channel, practically free of the strait and ready to reach out along the coast up the western edge of two continents.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading But Gaines and Clackett were listening at their speaking tubes and hearing all that was taking place in the chamber overhead.
ChannelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading It was a jovial crowd that the submarine carried into Smyth Channel, practically free of the strait and ready to reach out along the coast up the western edge of two continents.
Clackett
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Speake was serving dinner, and all were in the periscope room with the exception of Gaines and Clackett, who had to be on duty below.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading It was a jovial crowd that the submarine carried into Smyth Channel, practically free of the strait and ready to reach out along the coast up the western edge of two continents.
continentsnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənts/
plural of “continent” — one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading It was a jovial crowd that the submarine carried into Smyth Channel, practically free of the strait and ready to reach out along the coast up the western edge of two continents.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading It was a jovial crowd that the submarine carried into Smyth Channel, practically free of the strait and ready to reach out along the coast up the western edge of two continents.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "These experiences of ours, during the last few days," said Glennie, "prove that luck wears as many disguises as those Japs."
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Speake was serving dinner, and all were in the periscope room with the exception of Gaines and Clackett, who had to be on duty below.
disguisesnounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪzɪz/
plural of “disguise” — an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something
From this reading "These experiences of ours, during the last few days," said Glennie, "prove that luck wears as many disguises as those Japs."
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading "These experiences of ours, during the last few days," said Glennie, "prove that luck wears as many disguises as those Japs."
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Speake was serving dinner, and all were in the periscope room with the exception of Gaines and Clackett, who had to be on duty below.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading It was a jovial crowd that the submarine carried into Smyth Channel, practically free of the strait and ready to reach out along the coast up the western edge of two continents.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading Speake was serving dinner, and all were in the periscope room with the exception of Gaines and Clackett, who had to be on duty below.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading "These experiences of ours, during the last few days," said Glennie, "prove that luck wears as many disguises as those Japs."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "These experiences of ours, during the last few days," said Glennie, "prove that luck wears as many disguises as those Japs."
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading It was a jovial crowd that the submarine carried into Smyth Channel, practically free of the strait and ready to reach out along the coast up the western edge of two continents.
GainesverbUS /ɡeɪnz/
third-person singular of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Speake was serving dinner, and all were in the periscope room with the exception of Gaines and Clackett, who had to be on duty below.
Glennie
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From this reading "These experiences of ours, during the last few days," said Glennie, "prove that luck wears as many disguises as those Japs."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Speake was serving dinner, and all were in the periscope room with the exception of Gaines and Clackett, who had to be on duty below.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading But Gaines and Clackett were listening at their speaking tubes and hearing all that was taking place in the chamber overhead.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Speake was serving dinner, and all were in the periscope room with the exception of Gaines and Clackett, who had to be on duty below.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was a jovial crowd that the submarine carried into Smyth Channel, practically free of the strait and ready to reach out along the coast up the western edge of two continents.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a jovial crowd that the submarine carried into Smyth Channel, practically free of the strait and ready to reach out along the coast up the western edge of two continents.
JapsnounUS /dʒæps/
plural of “jap” — (offensive slang) offensive term for a person of Japanese descent
From this reading "These experiences of ours, during the last few days," said Glennie, "prove that luck wears as many disguises as those Japs."
jovialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒoʊviəl/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading It was a jovial crowd that the submarine carried into Smyth Channel, practically free of the strait and ready to reach out along the coast up the western edge of two continents.
immediately past
From this reading "These experiences of ours, during the last few days," said Glennie, "prove that luck wears as many disguises as those Japs."
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading But Gaines and Clackett were listening at their speaking tubes and hearing all that was taking place in the chamber overhead.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading "These experiences of ours, during the last few days," said Glennie, "prove that luck wears as many disguises as those Japs."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "These experiences of ours, during the last few days," said Glennie, "prove that luck wears as many disguises as those Japs."
NORTHWARDadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading NORTHWARD BOUND!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a jovial crowd that the submarine carried into Smyth Channel, practically free of the strait and ready to reach out along the coast up the western edge of two continents.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Speake was serving dinner, and all were in the periscope room with the exception of Gaines and Clackett, who had to be on duty below.
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading "These experiences of ours, during the last few days," said Glennie, "prove that luck wears as many disguises as those Japs."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was a jovial crowd that the submarine carried into Smyth Channel, practically free of the strait and ready to reach out along the coast up the western edge of two continents.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading But Gaines and Clackett were listening at their speaking tubes and hearing all that was taking place in the chamber overhead.
periscopenounUS /ˈperəskoʊp/
an optical instrument that provides a view of an otherwise obstructed field
From this reading Speake was serving dinner, and all were in the periscope room with the exception of Gaines and Clackett, who had to be on duty below.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But Gaines and Clackett were listening at their speaking tubes and hearing all that was taking place in the chamber overhead.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading It was a jovial crowd that the submarine carried into Smyth Channel, practically free of the strait and ready to reach out along the coast up the western edge of two continents.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading "These experiences of ours, during the last few days," said Glennie, "prove that luck wears as many disguises as those Japs."
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It was a jovial crowd that the submarine carried into Smyth Channel, practically free of the strait and ready to reach out along the coast up the western edge of two continents.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading It was a jovial crowd that the submarine carried into Smyth Channel, practically free of the strait and ready to reach out along the coast up the western edge of two continents.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Speake was serving dinner, and all were in the periscope room with the exception of Gaines and Clackett, who had to be on duty below.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "These experiences of ours, during the last few days," said Glennie, "prove that luck wears as many disguises as those Japs."
servingnounUS /ˈsɜːrvɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading Speake was serving dinner, and all were in the periscope room with the exception of Gaines and Clackett, who had to be on duty below.
Smyth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a jovial crowd that the submarine carried into Smyth Channel, practically free of the strait and ready to reach out along the coast up the western edge of two continents.
Speake
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Speake was serving dinner, and all were in the periscope room with the exception of Gaines and Clackett, who had to be on duty below.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading But Gaines and Clackett were listening at their speaking tubes and hearing all that was taking place in the chamber overhead.
straitnounUS /streɪt/
a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water
From this reading It was a jovial crowd that the submarine carried into Smyth Channel, practically free of the strait and ready to reach out along the coast up the western edge of two continents.
submarinenounUS /ˈsʌbməriːn/
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading It was a jovial crowd that the submarine carried into Smyth Channel, practically free of the strait and ready to reach out along the coast up the western edge of two continents.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading But Gaines and Clackett were listening at their speaking tubes and hearing all that was taking place in the chamber overhead.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a jovial crowd that the submarine carried into Smyth Channel, practically free of the strait and ready to reach out along the coast up the western edge of two continents.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a jovial crowd that the submarine carried into Smyth Channel, practically free of the strait and ready to reach out along the coast up the western edge of two continents.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But Gaines and Clackett were listening at their speaking tubes and hearing all that was taking place in the chamber overhead.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "These experiences of ours, during the last few days," said Glennie, "prove that luck wears as many disguises as those Japs."
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "These experiences of ours, during the last few days," said Glennie, "prove that luck wears as many disguises as those Japs."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a jovial crowd that the submarine carried into Smyth Channel, practically free of the strait and ready to reach out along the coast up the western edge of two continents.
tubesnounUS /tuːbz/
plural of “tube” — conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases
From this reading But Gaines and Clackett were listening at their speaking tubes and hearing all that was taking place in the chamber overhead.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was a jovial crowd that the submarine carried into Smyth Channel, practically free of the strait and ready to reach out along the coast up the western edge of two continents.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was a jovial crowd that the submarine carried into Smyth Channel, practically free of the strait and ready to reach out along the coast up the western edge of two continents.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a jovial crowd that the submarine carried into Smyth Channel, practically free of the strait and ready to reach out along the coast up the western edge of two continents.
wearsnounUS /werz/
plural of “wear” — impairment resulting from long use
From this reading "These experiences of ours, during the last few days," said Glennie, "prove that luck wears as many disguises as those Japs."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Speake was serving dinner, and all were in the periscope room with the exception of Gaines and Clackett, who had to be on duty below.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading It was a jovial crowd that the submarine carried into Smyth Channel, practically free of the strait and ready to reach out along the coast up the western edge of two continents.
which person or people
From this reading Speake was serving dinner, and all were in the periscope room with the exception of Gaines and Clackett, who had to be on duty below.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Speake was serving dinner, and all were in the periscope room with the exception of Gaines and Clackett, who had to be on duty below.
