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From this reading Submarine E-16, taking an air bath off Tenedos, and floating in the shadow of the mighty "Warspite," awaited orders that would send her night-groping under the strong current of the Dardanelles channel, and with the set purpose of clipping a cable connecting the European and Asiatic shores of the straits.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CUTTING OF A CABLE.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading The enterprise was to have aviation aid, and sure-shot candidates for such participation were the veteran pair, Johnson and Freeman.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Submarine E-16, taking an air bath off Tenedos, and floating in the shadow of the mighty "Warspite," awaited orders that would send her night-groping under the strong current of the Dardanelles channel, and with the set purpose of clipping a cable connecting the European and Asiatic shores of the straits.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Submarine E-16, taking an air bath off Tenedos, and floating in the shadow of the mighty "Warspite," awaited orders that would send her night-groping under the strong current of the Dardanelles channel, and with the set purpose of clipping a cable connecting the European and Asiatic shores of the straits.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Submarine E-16, taking an air bath off Tenedos, and floating in the shadow of the mighty "Warspite," awaited orders that would send her night-groping under the strong current of the Dardanelles channel, and with the set purpose of clipping a cable connecting the European and Asiatic shores of the straits.
AsiaticnounUS /ˌeɪʒiˈætɪk/
a native or inhabitant of Asia
From this reading Submarine E-16, taking an air bath off Tenedos, and floating in the shadow of the mighty "Warspite," awaited orders that would send her night-groping under the strong current of the Dardanelles channel, and with the set purpose of clipping a cable connecting the European and Asiatic shores of the straits.
aviationnounUS /ˌeɪviˈeɪʃən/
the aggregation of a country's military aircraft
From this reading The enterprise was to have aviation aid, and sure-shot candidates for such participation were the veteran pair, Johnson and Freeman.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Submarine E-16, taking an air bath off Tenedos, and floating in the shadow of the mighty "Warspite," awaited orders that would send her night-groping under the strong current of the Dardanelles channel, and with the set purpose of clipping a cable connecting the European and Asiatic shores of the straits.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading If not detected by the Turkish searchlights, the expedition might win forward, and, perhaps, back.
bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading Submarine E-16, taking an air bath off Tenedos, and floating in the shadow of the mighty "Warspite," awaited orders that would send her night-groping under the strong current of the Dardanelles channel, and with the set purpose of clipping a cable connecting the European and Asiatic shores of the straits.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If not detected by the Turkish searchlights, the expedition might win forward, and, perhaps, back.
CABLEnounUS /ˈkeɪbəl/
a telegram sent abroad
From this reading THE CUTTING OF A CABLE.
candidatesnounUS /ˈkændədeɪts/
plural of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office
From this reading The enterprise was to have aviation aid, and sure-shot candidates for such participation were the veteran pair, Johnson and Freeman.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Montgomery, a regular fire-eater, was in command, with a picked crew, including our young friend, Jimmy Stetson.
channelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading Submarine E-16, taking an air bath off Tenedos, and floating in the shadow of the mighty "Warspite," awaited orders that would send her night-groping under the strong current of the Dardanelles channel, and with the set purpose of clipping a cable connecting the European and Asiatic shores of the straits.
clippingnounUS /ˈklɪpɪŋ/
an excerpt cut from a newspaper or magazine
From this reading Submarine E-16, taking an air bath off Tenedos, and floating in the shadow of the mighty "Warspite," awaited orders that would send her night-groping under the strong current of the Dardanelles channel, and with the set purpose of clipping a cable connecting the European and Asiatic shores of the straits.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Captain Montgomery, a regular fire-eater, was in command, with a picked crew, including our young friend, Jimmy Stetson.
connectingverbUS /kəˈnektɪŋ/
-ing form of “connect” — connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
From this reading Submarine E-16, taking an air bath off Tenedos, and floating in the shadow of the mighty "Warspite," awaited orders that would send her night-groping under the strong current of the Dardanelles channel, and with the set purpose of clipping a cable connecting the European and Asiatic shores of the straits.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Captain Montgomery, a regular fire-eater, was in command, with a picked crew, including our young friend, Jimmy Stetson.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading Submarine E-16, taking an air bath off Tenedos, and floating in the shadow of the mighty "Warspite," awaited orders that would send her night-groping under the strong current of the Dardanelles channel, and with the set purpose of clipping a cable connecting the European and Asiatic shores of the straits.
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading THE CUTTING OF A CABLE.
Dardanellesnoun
the strait between the Aegean and the Sea of Marmara that separates European Turkey from Asian Turkey
From this reading Submarine E-16, taking an air bath off Tenedos, and floating in the shadow of the mighty "Warspite," awaited orders that would send her night-groping under the strong current of the Dardanelles channel, and with the set purpose of clipping a cable connecting the European and Asiatic shores of the straits.
detectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtektəd/
perceived or discerned
From this reading If not detected by the Turkish searchlights, the expedition might win forward, and, perhaps, back.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading Submarine E-16, taking an air bath off Tenedos, and floating in the shadow of the mighty "Warspite," awaited orders that would send her night-groping under the strong current of the Dardanelles channel, and with the set purpose of clipping a cable connecting the European and Asiatic shores of the straits.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading The enterprise was to have aviation aid, and sure-shot candidates for such participation were the veteran pair, Johnson and Freeman.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading Submarine E-16, taking an air bath off Tenedos, and floating in the shadow of the mighty "Warspite," awaited orders that would send her night-groping under the strong current of the Dardanelles channel, and with the set purpose of clipping a cable connecting the European and Asiatic shores of the straits.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading If not detected by the Turkish searchlights, the expedition might win forward, and, perhaps, back.
fire-eaternoun
a member of a fire department who tries to extinguish fires
From this reading Captain Montgomery, a regular fire-eater, was in command, with a picked crew, including our young friend, Jimmy Stetson.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading Submarine E-16, taking an air bath off Tenedos, and floating in the shadow of the mighty "Warspite," awaited orders that would send her night-groping under the strong current of the Dardanelles channel, and with the set purpose of clipping a cable connecting the European and Asiatic shores of the straits.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The enterprise was to have aviation aid, and sure-shot candidates for such participation were the veteran pair, Johnson and Freeman.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading If not detected by the Turkish searchlights, the expedition might win forward, and, perhaps, back.
FreemannounUS /ˈfriːmən/
a person who is not a serf or a slave
From this reading The enterprise was to have aviation aid, and sure-shot candidates for such participation were the veteran pair, Johnson and Freeman.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Captain Montgomery, a regular fire-eater, was in command, with a picked crew, including our young friend, Jimmy Stetson.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The enterprise was to have aviation aid, and sure-shot candidates for such participation were the veteran pair, Johnson and Freeman.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Submarine E-16, taking an air bath off Tenedos, and floating in the shadow of the mighty "Warspite," awaited orders that would send her night-groping under the strong current of the Dardanelles channel, and with the set purpose of clipping a cable connecting the European and Asiatic shores of the straits.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If not detected by the Turkish searchlights, the expedition might win forward, and, perhaps, back.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Submarine E-16, taking an air bath off Tenedos, and floating in the shadow of the mighty "Warspite," awaited orders that would send her night-groping under the strong current of the Dardanelles channel, and with the set purpose of clipping a cable connecting the European and Asiatic shores of the straits.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading Captain Montgomery, a regular fire-eater, was in command, with a picked crew, including our young friend, Jimmy Stetson.
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading Captain Montgomery, a regular fire-eater, was in command, with a picked crew, including our young friend, Jimmy Stetson.
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading The enterprise was to have aviation aid, and sure-shot candidates for such participation were the veteran pair, Johnson and Freeman.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If not detected by the Turkish searchlights, the expedition might win forward, and, perhaps, back.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Submarine E-16, taking an air bath off Tenedos, and floating in the shadow of the mighty "Warspite," awaited orders that would send her night-groping under the strong current of the Dardanelles channel, and with the set purpose of clipping a cable connecting the European and Asiatic shores of the straits.
MontgomerynounUS /mɑːntˈɡʌmri/
Canadian novelist (1874-1942)
From this reading Captain Montgomery, a regular fire-eater, was in command, with a picked crew, including our young friend, Jimmy Stetson.
night-groping
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From this reading Submarine E-16, taking an air bath off Tenedos, and floating in the shadow of the mighty "Warspite," awaited orders that would send her night-groping under the strong current of the Dardanelles channel, and with the set purpose of clipping a cable connecting the European and Asiatic shores of the straits.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If not detected by the Turkish searchlights, the expedition might win forward, and, perhaps, back.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CUTTING OF A CABLE.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Submarine E-16, taking an air bath off Tenedos, and floating in the shadow of the mighty "Warspite," awaited orders that would send her night-groping under the strong current of the Dardanelles channel, and with the set purpose of clipping a cable connecting the European and Asiatic shores of the straits.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Submarine E-16, taking an air bath off Tenedos, and floating in the shadow of the mighty "Warspite," awaited orders that would send her night-groping under the strong current of the Dardanelles channel, and with the set purpose of clipping a cable connecting the European and Asiatic shores of the straits.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Captain Montgomery, a regular fire-eater, was in command, with a picked crew, including our young friend, Jimmy Stetson.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading The enterprise was to have aviation aid, and sure-shot candidates for such participation were the veteran pair, Johnson and Freeman.
participationnounUS /pɑːrˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
the act of sharing in the activities of a group
From this reading The enterprise was to have aviation aid, and sure-shot candidates for such participation were the veteran pair, Johnson and Freeman.
by chance
From this reading If not detected by the Turkish searchlights, the expedition might win forward, and, perhaps, back.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading Captain Montgomery, a regular fire-eater, was in command, with a picked crew, including our young friend, Jimmy Stetson.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Submarine E-16, taking an air bath off Tenedos, and floating in the shadow of the mighty "Warspite," awaited orders that would send her night-groping under the strong current of the Dardanelles channel, and with the set purpose of clipping a cable connecting the European and Asiatic shores of the straits.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Captain Montgomery, a regular fire-eater, was in command, with a picked crew, including our young friend, Jimmy Stetson.
searchlightsnounUS /ˈsɜːrtʃlaɪts/
plural of “searchlight” — a light source with reflectors that projects a beam of light in a particular direction
From this reading If not detected by the Turkish searchlights, the expedition might win forward, and, perhaps, back.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading Submarine E-16, taking an air bath off Tenedos, and floating in the shadow of the mighty "Warspite," awaited orders that would send her night-groping under the strong current of the Dardanelles channel, and with the set purpose of clipping a cable connecting the European and Asiatic shores of the straits.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Submarine E-16, taking an air bath off Tenedos, and floating in the shadow of the mighty "Warspite," awaited orders that would send her night-groping under the strong current of the Dardanelles channel, and with the set purpose of clipping a cable connecting the European and Asiatic shores of the straits.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Submarine E-16, taking an air bath off Tenedos, and floating in the shadow of the mighty "Warspite," awaited orders that would send her night-groping under the strong current of the Dardanelles channel, and with the set purpose of clipping a cable connecting the European and Asiatic shores of the straits.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Submarine E-16, taking an air bath off Tenedos, and floating in the shadow of the mighty "Warspite," awaited orders that would send her night-groping under the strong current of the Dardanelles channel, and with the set purpose of clipping a cable connecting the European and Asiatic shores of the straits.
StetsonnounUS /ˈstetsən/
a hat made of felt with a creased crown
From this reading Captain Montgomery, a regular fire-eater, was in command, with a picked crew, including our young friend, Jimmy Stetson.
straitsnounUS /streɪts/
a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs
From this reading Submarine E-16, taking an air bath off Tenedos, and floating in the shadow of the mighty "Warspite," awaited orders that would send her night-groping under the strong current of the Dardanelles channel, and with the set purpose of clipping a cable connecting the European and Asiatic shores of the straits.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Submarine E-16, taking an air bath off Tenedos, and floating in the shadow of the mighty "Warspite," awaited orders that would send her night-groping under the strong current of the Dardanelles channel, and with the set purpose of clipping a cable connecting the European and Asiatic shores of the straits.
SubmarinenounUS /ˈsʌbməriːn/
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading Submarine E-16, taking an air bath off Tenedos, and floating in the shadow of the mighty "Warspite," awaited orders that would send her night-groping under the strong current of the Dardanelles channel, and with the set purpose of clipping a cable connecting the European and Asiatic shores of the straits.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The enterprise was to have aviation aid, and sure-shot candidates for such participation were the veteran pair, Johnson and Freeman.
sure-shot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The enterprise was to have aviation aid, and sure-shot candidates for such participation were the veteran pair, Johnson and Freeman.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Submarine E-16, taking an air bath off Tenedos, and floating in the shadow of the mighty "Warspite," awaited orders that would send her night-groping under the strong current of the Dardanelles channel, and with the set purpose of clipping a cable connecting the European and Asiatic shores of the straits.
Tenedos
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From this reading Submarine E-16, taking an air bath off Tenedos, and floating in the shadow of the mighty "Warspite," awaited orders that would send her night-groping under the strong current of the Dardanelles channel, and with the set purpose of clipping a cable connecting the European and Asiatic shores of the straits.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Submarine E-16, taking an air bath off Tenedos, and floating in the shadow of the mighty "Warspite," awaited orders that would send her night-groping under the strong current of the Dardanelles channel, and with the set purpose of clipping a cable connecting the European and Asiatic shores of the straits.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CUTTING OF A CABLE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The enterprise was to have aviation aid, and sure-shot candidates for such participation were the veteran pair, Johnson and Freeman.
TurkishadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrkɪʃ/
of or relating to or characteristic of Turkey or its people or language
From this reading If not detected by the Turkish searchlights, the expedition might win forward, and, perhaps, back.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Submarine E-16, taking an air bath off Tenedos, and floating in the shadow of the mighty "Warspite," awaited orders that would send her night-groping under the strong current of the Dardanelles channel, and with the set purpose of clipping a cable connecting the European and Asiatic shores of the straits.
veterannounUS /ˈvetərən/
a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading The enterprise was to have aviation aid, and sure-shot candidates for such participation were the veteran pair, Johnson and Freeman.
Warspite
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Submarine E-16, taking an air bath off Tenedos, and floating in the shadow of the mighty "Warspite," awaited orders that would send her night-groping under the strong current of the Dardanelles channel, and with the set purpose of clipping a cable connecting the European and Asiatic shores of the straits.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Captain Montgomery, a regular fire-eater, was in command, with a picked crew, including our young friend, Jimmy Stetson.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The enterprise was to have aviation aid, and sure-shot candidates for such participation were the veteran pair, Johnson and Freeman.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading If not detected by the Turkish searchlights, the expedition might win forward, and, perhaps, back.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Submarine E-16, taking an air bath off Tenedos, and floating in the shadow of the mighty "Warspite," awaited orders that would send her night-groping under the strong current of the Dardanelles channel, and with the set purpose of clipping a cable connecting the European and Asiatic shores of the straits.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Submarine E-16, taking an air bath off Tenedos, and floating in the shadow of the mighty "Warspite," awaited orders that would send her night-groping under the strong current of the Dardanelles channel, and with the set purpose of clipping a cable connecting the European and Asiatic shores of the straits.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Captain Montgomery, a regular fire-eater, was in command, with a picked crew, including our young friend, Jimmy Stetson.
