AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After finishing his lunch, the captain ordered the divers over to make an examination of the ship's bottom from the outside.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After finishing his lunch, the captain ordered the divers over to make an examination of the ship's bottom from the outside.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading No water was found in the hold forward, and there was no indication that any damage had been done to the ship.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading No water was found in the hold forward, and there was no indication that any damage had been done to the ship.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading They reported that the bottom was not even scratched by contact with the sand of the bay.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading No water was found in the hold forward, and there was no indication that any damage had been done to the ship.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading DAN BEFORE THE BOARD The reports that the commanding officer received in his cabin were very encouraging.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading DAN BEFORE THE BOARD The reports that the commanding officer received in his cabin were very encouraging.
the lower side of anything
From this reading After finishing his lunch, the captain ordered the divers over to make an examination of the ship's bottom from the outside.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They reported that the bottom was not even scratched by contact with the sand of the bay.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading DAN BEFORE THE BOARD The reports that the commanding officer received in his cabin were very encouraging.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading After finishing his lunch, the captain ordered the divers over to make an examination of the ship's bottom from the outside.
CoatesverbUS /ˈkoʊˈeɪts/
third-person singular of “coat” — put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface
From this reading "We will discontinue torpedo practice for the day, Coates.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading DAN BEFORE THE BOARD The reports that the commanding officer received in his cabin were very encouraging.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading They reported that the bottom was not even scratched by contact with the sand of the bay.
damagenounUS /ˈdæmədʒ/
the occurrence of a change for the worse
From this reading No water was found in the hold forward, and there was no indication that any damage had been done to the ship.
DAN
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From this reading DAN BEFORE THE BOARD The reports that the commanding officer received in his cabin were very encouraging.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "We will discontinue torpedo practice for the day, Coates.
discontinueverbUS /dɪskənˈtɪnjuː/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading "We will discontinue torpedo practice for the day, Coates.
diversadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪvərz/
many and different
From this reading After finishing his lunch, the captain ordered the divers over to make an examination of the ship's bottom from the outside.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading No water was found in the hold forward, and there was no indication that any damage had been done to the ship.
encouragingadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒɪŋ/
giving courage or confidence or hope
From this reading DAN BEFORE THE BOARD The reports that the commanding officer received in his cabin were very encouraging.
divisible by two
From this reading They reported that the bottom was not even scratched by contact with the sand of the bay.
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading After finishing his lunch, the captain ordered the divers over to make an examination of the ship's bottom from the outside.
finishingnounUS /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
From this reading After finishing his lunch, the captain ordered the divers over to make an examination of the ship's bottom from the outside.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "We will discontinue torpedo practice for the day, Coates.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading No water was found in the hold forward, and there was no indication that any damage had been done to the ship.
set up or found
From this reading No water was found in the hold forward, and there was no indication that any damage had been done to the ship.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading After finishing his lunch, the captain ordered the divers over to make an examination of the ship's bottom from the outside.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading No water was found in the hold forward, and there was no indication that any damage had been done to the ship.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DAN BEFORE THE BOARD The reports that the commanding officer received in his cabin were very encouraging.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading No water was found in the hold forward, and there was no indication that any damage had been done to the ship.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DAN BEFORE THE BOARD The reports that the commanding officer received in his cabin were very encouraging.
indicationnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃən/
something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading No water was found in the hold forward, and there was no indication that any damage had been done to the ship.
take the midday meal
From this reading After finishing his lunch, the captain ordered the divers over to make an examination of the ship's bottom from the outside.
engage in
From this reading After finishing his lunch, the captain ordered the divers over to make an examination of the ship's bottom from the outside.
not any; not one
From this reading No water was found in the hold forward, and there was no indication that any damage had been done to the ship.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They reported that the bottom was not even scratched by contact with the sand of the bay.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After finishing his lunch, the captain ordered the divers over to make an examination of the ship's bottom from the outside.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading DAN BEFORE THE BOARD The reports that the commanding officer received in his cabin were very encouraging.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading After finishing his lunch, the captain ordered the divers over to make an examination of the ship's bottom from the outside.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading After finishing his lunch, the captain ordered the divers over to make an examination of the ship's bottom from the outside.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading After finishing his lunch, the captain ordered the divers over to make an examination of the ship's bottom from the outside.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading "We will discontinue torpedo practice for the day, Coates.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading DAN BEFORE THE BOARD The reports that the commanding officer received in his cabin were very encouraging.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading They reported that the bottom was not even scratched by contact with the sand of the bay.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading DAN BEFORE THE BOARD The reports that the commanding officer received in his cabin were very encouraging.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading They reported that the bottom was not even scratched by contact with the sand of the bay.
scratchedverbUS /skrætʃt/
past form of “scratch” — cause friction
From this reading They reported that the bottom was not even scratched by contact with the sand of the bay.
transport commercially
From this reading No water was found in the hold forward, and there was no indication that any damage had been done to the ship.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading After finishing his lunch, the captain ordered the divers over to make an examination of the ship's bottom from the outside.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DAN BEFORE THE BOARD The reports that the commanding officer received in his cabin were very encouraging.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DAN BEFORE THE BOARD The reports that the commanding officer received in his cabin were very encouraging.
in or at that place or location
From this reading No water was found in the hold forward, and there was no indication that any damage had been done to the ship.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They reported that the bottom was not even scratched by contact with the sand of the bay.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No water was found in the hold forward, and there was no indication that any damage had been done to the ship.
torpedonounUS /tɔːrˈpiːdoʊ/
a professional killer who uses a gun
From this reading "We will discontinue torpedo practice for the day, Coates.
precisely as stated
From this reading DAN BEFORE THE BOARD The reports that the commanding officer received in his cabin were very encouraging.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No water was found in the hold forward, and there was no indication that any damage had been done to the ship.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading No water was found in the hold forward, and there was no indication that any damage had been done to the ship.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We will discontinue torpedo practice for the day, Coates.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading DAN BEFORE THE BOARD The reports that the commanding officer received in his cabin were very encouraging.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "We will discontinue torpedo practice for the day, Coates.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They reported that the bottom was not even scratched by contact with the sand of the bay.
