used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THE THICK OF THE FIGHT The methods of strategy by which the German Navy, or a large part of it, was tolled out of its impregnable hiding place the Navy boys did not learn till long afterwards.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading IN THE THICK OF THE FIGHT The methods of strategy by which the German Navy, or a large part of it, was tolled out of its impregnable hiding place the Navy boys did not learn till long afterwards.
AlliedadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪd/
related by common characteristics or ancestry
From this reading The Allied fleet moved on a certain day and at a certain hour, and with the open sea as its destination.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Allied fleet moved on a certain day and at a certain hour, and with the open sea as its destination.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Allied fleet moved on a certain day and at a certain hour, and with the open sea as its destination.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But Phil, at least, half realized that the German High Command believed that the way to shelling the British coast by her great naval guns was at last opened.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading But Phil, at least, half realized that the German High Command believed that the way to shelling the British coast by her great naval guns was at last opened.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading The high bow of the superdreadnaught crashed through the seething waters.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading IN THE THICK OF THE FIGHT The methods of strategy by which the German Navy, or a large part of it, was tolled out of its impregnable hiding place the Navy boys did not learn till long afterwards.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading But Phil, at least, half realized that the German High Command believed that the way to shelling the British coast by her great naval guns was at last opened.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Phil, at least, half realized that the German High Command believed that the way to shelling the British coast by her great naval guns was at last opened.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading IN THE THICK OF THE FIGHT The methods of strategy by which the German Navy, or a large part of it, was tolled out of its impregnable hiding place the Navy boys did not learn till long afterwards.
make calm or still
From this reading It was a calm and utterly peaceful sea through which the _Kennebunk_ sailed with her sister ships.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The Allied fleet moved on a certain day and at a certain hour, and with the open sea as its destination.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading But Phil, at least, half realized that the German High Command believed that the way to shelling the British coast by her great naval guns was at last opened.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading But Phil, at least, half realized that the German High Command believed that the way to shelling the British coast by her great naval guns was at last opened.
crashedverbUS /kræʃt/
past form of “crash” — fall or come down violently
From this reading The high bow of the superdreadnaught crashed through the seething waters.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The Allied fleet moved on a certain day and at a certain hour, and with the open sea as its destination.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading The Allied fleet moved on a certain day and at a certain hour, and with the open sea as its destination.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading IN THE THICK OF THE FIGHT The methods of strategy by which the German Navy, or a large part of it, was tolled out of its impregnable hiding place the Navy boys did not learn till long afterwards.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading IN THE THICK OF THE FIGHT The methods of strategy by which the German Navy, or a large part of it, was tolled out of its impregnable hiding place the Navy boys did not learn till long afterwards.
fleetnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading The Allied fleet moved on a certain day and at a certain hour, and with the open sea as its destination.
a person of German nationality
From this reading IN THE THICK OF THE FIGHT The methods of strategy by which the German Navy, or a large part of it, was tolled out of its impregnable hiding place the Navy boys did not learn till long afterwards.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But Phil, at least, half realized that the German High Command believed that the way to shelling the British coast by her great naval guns was at last opened.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading But Phil, at least, half realized that the German High Command believed that the way to shelling the British coast by her great naval guns was at last opened.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading But Phil, at least, half realized that the German High Command believed that the way to shelling the British coast by her great naval guns was at last opened.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But Phil, at least, half realized that the German High Command believed that the way to shelling the British coast by her great naval guns was at last opened.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading IN THE THICK OF THE FIGHT The methods of strategy by which the German Navy, or a large part of it, was tolled out of its impregnable hiding place the Navy boys did not learn till long afterwards.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading But Phil, at least, half realized that the German High Command believed that the way to shelling the British coast by her great naval guns was at last opened.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The Allied fleet moved on a certain day and at a certain hour, and with the open sea as its destination.
impregnableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpreɡnəbəl/
immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with
From this reading IN THE THICK OF THE FIGHT The methods of strategy by which the German Navy, or a large part of it, was tolled out of its impregnable hiding place the Navy boys did not learn till long afterwards.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE THICK OF THE FIGHT The methods of strategy by which the German Navy, or a large part of it, was tolled out of its impregnable hiding place the Navy boys did not learn till long afterwards.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN THE THICK OF THE FIGHT The methods of strategy by which the German Navy, or a large part of it, was tolled out of its impregnable hiding place the Navy boys did not learn till long afterwards.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading IN THE THICK OF THE FIGHT The methods of strategy by which the German Navy, or a large part of it, was tolled out of its impregnable hiding place the Navy boys did not learn till long afterwards.
Kennebunk
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From this reading It was a calm and utterly peaceful sea through which the _Kennebunk_ sailed with her sister ships.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading IN THE THICK OF THE FIGHT The methods of strategy by which the German Navy, or a large part of it, was tolled out of its impregnable hiding place the Navy boys did not learn till long afterwards.
immediately past
From this reading But Phil, at least, half realized that the German High Command believed that the way to shelling the British coast by her great naval guns was at last opened.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading IN THE THICK OF THE FIGHT The methods of strategy by which the German Navy, or a large part of it, was tolled out of its impregnable hiding place the Navy boys did not learn till long afterwards.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading But Phil, at least, half realized that the German High Command believed that the way to shelling the British coast by her great naval guns was at last opened.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading IN THE THICK OF THE FIGHT The methods of strategy by which the German Navy, or a large part of it, was tolled out of its impregnable hiding place the Navy boys did not learn till long afterwards.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading IN THE THICK OF THE FIGHT The methods of strategy by which the German Navy, or a large part of it, was tolled out of its impregnable hiding place the Navy boys did not learn till long afterwards.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The Allied fleet moved on a certain day and at a certain hour, and with the open sea as its destination.
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading But Phil, at least, half realized that the German High Command believed that the way to shelling the British coast by her great naval guns was at last opened.
NavynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading IN THE THICK OF THE FIGHT The methods of strategy by which the German Navy, or a large part of it, was tolled out of its impregnable hiding place the Navy boys did not learn till long afterwards.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading IN THE THICK OF THE FIGHT The methods of strategy by which the German Navy, or a large part of it, was tolled out of its impregnable hiding place the Navy boys did not learn till long afterwards.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE THICK OF THE FIGHT The methods of strategy by which the German Navy, or a large part of it, was tolled out of its impregnable hiding place the Navy boys did not learn till long afterwards.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Allied fleet moved on a certain day and at a certain hour, and with the open sea as its destination.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The Allied fleet moved on a certain day and at a certain hour, and with the open sea as its destination.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading But Phil, at least, half realized that the German High Command believed that the way to shelling the British coast by her great naval guns was at last opened.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading IN THE THICK OF THE FIGHT The methods of strategy by which the German Navy, or a large part of it, was tolled out of its impregnable hiding place the Navy boys did not learn till long afterwards.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading IN THE THICK OF THE FIGHT The methods of strategy by which the German Navy, or a large part of it, was tolled out of its impregnable hiding place the Navy boys did not learn till long afterwards.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading IN THE THICK OF THE FIGHT The methods of strategy by which the German Navy, or a large part of it, was tolled out of its impregnable hiding place the Navy boys did not learn till long afterwards.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading It was a calm and utterly peaceful sea through which the _Kennebunk_ sailed with her sister ships.
Phil
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From this reading But Phil, at least, half realized that the German High Command believed that the way to shelling the British coast by her great naval guns was at last opened.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading IN THE THICK OF THE FIGHT The methods of strategy by which the German Navy, or a large part of it, was tolled out of its impregnable hiding place the Navy boys did not learn till long afterwards.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading But Phil, at least, half realized that the German High Command believed that the way to shelling the British coast by her great naval guns was at last opened.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading It was a calm and utterly peaceful sea through which the _Kennebunk_ sailed with her sister ships.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The Allied fleet moved on a certain day and at a certain hour, and with the open sea as its destination.
seethingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːðɪŋ/
in constant agitation
From this reading The high bow of the superdreadnaught crashed through the seething waters.
shellingnounUS /ˈʃelɪŋ/
the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target
From this reading But Phil, at least, half realized that the German High Command believed that the way to shelling the British coast by her great naval guns was at last opened.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading It was a calm and utterly peaceful sea through which the _Kennebunk_ sailed with her sister ships.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading It was a calm and utterly peaceful sea through which the _Kennebunk_ sailed with her sister ships.
strategynounUS /ˈstrætədʒi/
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading IN THE THICK OF THE FIGHT The methods of strategy by which the German Navy, or a large part of it, was tolled out of its impregnable hiding place the Navy boys did not learn till long afterwards.
superdreadnaught
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From this reading The high bow of the superdreadnaught crashed through the seething waters.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But Phil, at least, half realized that the German High Command believed that the way to shelling the British coast by her great naval guns was at last opened.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE THICK OF THE FIGHT The methods of strategy by which the German Navy, or a large part of it, was tolled out of its impregnable hiding place the Navy boys did not learn till long afterwards.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading IN THE THICK OF THE FIGHT The methods of strategy by which the German Navy, or a large part of it, was tolled out of its impregnable hiding place the Navy boys did not learn till long afterwards.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was a calm and utterly peaceful sea through which the _Kennebunk_ sailed with her sister ships.
up to a particular time
From this reading IN THE THICK OF THE FIGHT The methods of strategy by which the German Navy, or a large part of it, was tolled out of its impregnable hiding place the Navy boys did not learn till long afterwards.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But Phil, at least, half realized that the German High Command believed that the way to shelling the British coast by her great naval guns was at last opened.
tolledverbUS /toʊld/
past form of “toll” — ring slowly
From this reading IN THE THICK OF THE FIGHT The methods of strategy by which the German Navy, or a large part of it, was tolled out of its impregnable hiding place the Navy boys did not learn till long afterwards.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading It was a calm and utterly peaceful sea through which the _Kennebunk_ sailed with her sister ships.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN THE THICK OF THE FIGHT The methods of strategy by which the German Navy, or a large part of it, was tolled out of its impregnable hiding place the Navy boys did not learn till long afterwards.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading The high bow of the superdreadnaught crashed through the seething waters.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But Phil, at least, half realized that the German High Command believed that the way to shelling the British coast by her great naval guns was at last opened.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN THE THICK OF THE FIGHT The methods of strategy by which the German Navy, or a large part of it, was tolled out of its impregnable hiding place the Navy boys did not learn till long afterwards.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Allied fleet moved on a certain day and at a certain hour, and with the open sea as its destination.
