used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A raid by an enemy has been deemed as impossible by strategists."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A raid by an enemy has been deemed as impossible by strategists."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Off there," said Lord Hastings, pointing over his shoulder, "lies Heligoland, one of the strongest harbors in the world, and regarded by the Kaiser and his subjects as impregnable.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Off there," said Lord Hastings, pointing over his shoulder, "lies Heligoland, one of the strongest harbors in the world, and regarded by the Kaiser and his subjects as impregnable.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A raid by an enemy has been deemed as impossible by strategists."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Off there," said Lord Hastings, pointing over his shoulder, "lies Heligoland, one of the strongest harbors in the world, and regarded by the Kaiser and his subjects as impregnable.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading A raid by an enemy has been deemed as impossible by strategists."
drilyadverb
in a dry laconic manner
From this reading "Nevertheless," said Frank drily, "it is not impossible, as the Kaiser and his subjects will find out."
an opposing military force
From this reading A raid by an enemy has been deemed as impossible by strategists."
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Nevertheless," said Frank drily, "it is not impossible, as the Kaiser and his subjects will find out."
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "Nevertheless," said Frank drily, "it is not impossible, as the Kaiser and his subjects will find out."
harborsnounUS /ˈhɑːrbərz/
plural of “harbor” — a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
From this reading "Off there," said Lord Hastings, pointing over his shoulder, "lies Heligoland, one of the strongest harbors in the world, and regarded by the Kaiser and his subjects as impregnable.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A raid by an enemy has been deemed as impossible by strategists."
HastingsnounUS /ˈheɪstɪŋz/
United States architect who formed and important architectural firm with John Merven Carrere (1860-1929)
From this reading "Off there," said Lord Hastings, pointing over his shoulder, "lies Heligoland, one of the strongest harbors in the world, and regarded by the Kaiser and his subjects as impregnable.
HELIGOLAND
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From this reading HELIGOLAND.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Off there," said Lord Hastings, pointing over his shoulder, "lies Heligoland, one of the strongest harbors in the world, and regarded by the Kaiser and his subjects as impregnable.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "As I understand it," said Jack, "Heligoland is a natural stronghold."
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading A raid by an enemy has been deemed as impossible by strategists."
impregnableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpreɡnəbəl/
immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with
From this reading "Off there," said Lord Hastings, pointing over his shoulder, "lies Heligoland, one of the strongest harbors in the world, and regarded by the Kaiser and his subjects as impregnable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Off there," said Lord Hastings, pointing over his shoulder, "lies Heligoland, one of the strongest harbors in the world, and regarded by the Kaiser and his subjects as impregnable.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Nevertheless," said Frank drily, "it is not impossible, as the Kaiser and his subjects will find out."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Nevertheless," said Frank drily, "it is not impossible, as the Kaiser and his subjects will find out."
a small worthless amount
From this reading "As I understand it," said Jack, "Heligoland is a natural stronghold."
KaisernounUS /ˈkaɪzər/
the title of the Holy Roman Emperors or the emperors of Austria or of Germany until 1918
From this reading "Off there," said Lord Hastings, pointing over his shoulder, "lies Heligoland, one of the strongest harbors in the world, and regarded by the Kaiser and his subjects as impregnable.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading "Off there," said Lord Hastings, pointing over his shoulder, "lies Heligoland, one of the strongest harbors in the world, and regarded by the Kaiser and his subjects as impregnable.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "Off there," said Lord Hastings, pointing over his shoulder, "lies Heligoland, one of the strongest harbors in the world, and regarded by the Kaiser and his subjects as impregnable.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading "As I understand it," said Jack, "Heligoland is a natural stronghold."
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading "Nevertheless," said Frank drily, "it is not impossible, as the Kaiser and his subjects will find out."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Nevertheless," said Frank drily, "it is not impossible, as the Kaiser and his subjects will find out."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Off there," said Lord Hastings, pointing over his shoulder, "lies Heligoland, one of the strongest harbors in the world, and regarded by the Kaiser and his subjects as impregnable.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Off there," said Lord Hastings, pointing over his shoulder, "lies Heligoland, one of the strongest harbors in the world, and regarded by the Kaiser and his subjects as impregnable.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Off there," said Lord Hastings, pointing over his shoulder, "lies Heligoland, one of the strongest harbors in the world, and regarded by the Kaiser and his subjects as impregnable.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Nevertheless," said Frank drily, "it is not impossible, as the Kaiser and his subjects will find out."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Off there," said Lord Hastings, pointing over his shoulder, "lies Heligoland, one of the strongest harbors in the world, and regarded by the Kaiser and his subjects as impregnable.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading "Off there," said Lord Hastings, pointing over his shoulder, "lies Heligoland, one of the strongest harbors in the world, and regarded by the Kaiser and his subjects as impregnable.
raidverbUS /reɪd/
search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
From this reading A raid by an enemy has been deemed as impossible by strategists."
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading "Off there," said Lord Hastings, pointing over his shoulder, "lies Heligoland, one of the strongest harbors in the world, and regarded by the Kaiser and his subjects as impregnable.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Off there," said Lord Hastings, pointing over his shoulder, "lies Heligoland, one of the strongest harbors in the world, and regarded by the Kaiser and his subjects as impregnable.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading "Off there," said Lord Hastings, pointing over his shoulder, "lies Heligoland, one of the strongest harbors in the world, and regarded by the Kaiser and his subjects as impregnable.
strategistsnounUS /ˈstrætɪdʒɪsts/
plural of “strategist” — an expert in strategy (especially in warfare)
From this reading A raid by an enemy has been deemed as impossible by strategists."
strongestadjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋɡəst/
superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading "Off there," said Lord Hastings, pointing over his shoulder, "lies Heligoland, one of the strongest harbors in the world, and regarded by the Kaiser and his subjects as impregnable.
strongholdnounUS /ˈstrɔːŋhoʊld/
a strongly fortified defensive structure
From this reading "As I understand it," said Jack, "Heligoland is a natural stronghold."
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading "Off there," said Lord Hastings, pointing over his shoulder, "lies Heligoland, one of the strongest harbors in the world, and regarded by the Kaiser and his subjects as impregnable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Off there," said Lord Hastings, pointing over his shoulder, "lies Heligoland, one of the strongest harbors in the world, and regarded by the Kaiser and his subjects as impregnable.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Off there," said Lord Hastings, pointing over his shoulder, "lies Heligoland, one of the strongest harbors in the world, and regarded by the Kaiser and his subjects as impregnable.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "As I understand it," said Jack, "Heligoland is a natural stronghold."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Nevertheless," said Frank drily, "it is not impossible, as the Kaiser and his subjects will find out."
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "Off there," said Lord Hastings, pointing over his shoulder, "lies Heligoland, one of the strongest harbors in the world, and regarded by the Kaiser and his subjects as impregnable.
