used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A RESCUE H.M.S. Brigadier was steaming steadily along at a speed of twenty knots.
alliedadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪd/
related by common characteristics or ancestry
From this reading Frank and Lieutenant Hetherton, who stood nearby, were discussing the sinking several days before of a large allied transport by a German submarine in the Irish sea.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading A RESCUE H.M.S. Brigadier was steaming steadily along at a speed of twenty knots.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Frank and Lieutenant Hetherton, who stood nearby, were discussing the sinking several days before of a large allied transport by a German submarine in the Irish sea.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "The Germans never give warning any more," replied Frank, "Of course, the reason is obvious enough.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "She was sunk without warning, the same as usual," said Hetherton.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A RESCUE H.M.S. Brigadier was steaming steadily along at a speed of twenty knots.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Frank and Lieutenant Hetherton, who stood nearby, were discussing the sinking several days before of a large allied transport by a German submarine in the Irish sea.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading Jack himself held the bridge.
BrigadiernounUS /ˌbrɪɡəˈdɪr/
a general officer ranking below a major general
From this reading A RESCUE H.M.S. Brigadier was steaming steadily along at a speed of twenty knots.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Frank and Lieutenant Hetherton, who stood nearby, were discussing the sinking several days before of a large allied transport by a German submarine in the Irish sea.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "The Germans never give warning any more," replied Frank, "Of course, the reason is obvious enough.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Frank and Lieutenant Hetherton, who stood nearby, were discussing the sinking several days before of a large allied transport by a German submarine in the Irish sea.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Frank and Lieutenant Hetherton, who stood nearby, were discussing the sinking several days before of a large allied transport by a German submarine in the Irish sea.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "The Germans never give warning any more," replied Frank, "Of course, the reason is obvious enough.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank and Lieutenant Hetherton, who stood nearby, were discussing the sinking several days before of a large allied transport by a German submarine in the Irish sea.
a person of German nationality
From this reading Frank and Lieutenant Hetherton, who stood nearby, were discussing the sinking several days before of a large allied transport by a German submarine in the Irish sea.
GermansnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmənz/
plural of “german” — a person of German nationality
From this reading "The Germans never give warning any more," replied Frank, "Of course, the reason is obvious enough.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "The Germans never give warning any more," replied Frank, "Of course, the reason is obvious enough.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading A RESCUE H.M.S. Brigadier was steaming steadily along at a speed of twenty knots.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Jack himself held the bridge.
Hetherton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Frank and Lieutenant Hetherton, who stood nearby, were discussing the sinking several days before of a large allied transport by a German submarine in the Irish sea.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Jack himself held the bridge.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Frank and Lieutenant Hetherton, who stood nearby, were discussing the sinking several days before of a large allied transport by a German submarine in the Irish sea.
IrishnounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃ/
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading Frank and Lieutenant Hetherton, who stood nearby, were discussing the sinking several days before of a large allied transport by a German submarine in the Irish sea.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The Germans never give warning any more," replied Frank, "Of course, the reason is obvious enough.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack himself held the bridge.
knotsnounUS /nɑːts/
plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading A RESCUE H.M.S. Brigadier was steaming steadily along at a speed of twenty knots.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Frank and Lieutenant Hetherton, who stood nearby, were discussing the sinking several days before of a large allied transport by a German submarine in the Irish sea.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading Frank and Lieutenant Hetherton, who stood nearby, were discussing the sinking several days before of a large allied transport by a German submarine in the Irish sea.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading A RESCUE H.M.S. Brigadier was steaming steadily along at a speed of twenty knots.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "The Germans never give warning any more," replied Frank, "Of course, the reason is obvious enough.
nearbyadjectiveUS /ˈnɪrˈbaɪ/
close at hand
From this reading Frank and Lieutenant Hetherton, who stood nearby, were discussing the sinking several days before of a large allied transport by a German submarine in the Irish sea.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "The Germans never give warning any more," replied Frank, "Of course, the reason is obvious enough.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading "The Germans never give warning any more," replied Frank, "Of course, the reason is obvious enough.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A RESCUE H.M.S. Brigadier was steaming steadily along at a speed of twenty knots.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "The Germans never give warning any more," replied Frank, "Of course, the reason is obvious enough.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "The Germans never give warning any more," replied Frank, "Of course, the reason is obvious enough.
RESCUEverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading A RESCUE H.M.S. Brigadier was steaming steadily along at a speed of twenty knots.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading A RESCUE H.M.S. Brigadier was steaming steadily along at a speed of twenty knots.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "She was sunk without warning, the same as usual," said Hetherton.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "She was sunk without warning, the same as usual," said Hetherton.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Frank and Lieutenant Hetherton, who stood nearby, were discussing the sinking several days before of a large allied transport by a German submarine in the Irish sea.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Frank and Lieutenant Hetherton, who stood nearby, were discussing the sinking several days before of a large allied transport by a German submarine in the Irish sea.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She was sunk without warning, the same as usual," said Hetherton.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading Frank and Lieutenant Hetherton, who stood nearby, were discussing the sinking several days before of a large allied transport by a German submarine in the Irish sea.
move hurridly
From this reading A RESCUE H.M.S. Brigadier was steaming steadily along at a speed of twenty knots.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading A RESCUE H.M.S. Brigadier was steaming steadily along at a speed of twenty knots.
steamingadjectiveUS /ˈstiːmɪŋ/
filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist
From this reading A RESCUE H.M.S. Brigadier was steaming steadily along at a speed of twenty knots.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Frank and Lieutenant Hetherton, who stood nearby, were discussing the sinking several days before of a large allied transport by a German submarine in the Irish sea.
submarinenounUS /ˈsʌbməriːn/
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading Frank and Lieutenant Hetherton, who stood nearby, were discussing the sinking several days before of a large allied transport by a German submarine in the Irish sea.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading "She was sunk without warning, the same as usual," said Hetherton.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jack himself held the bridge.
transportnounUS /trænˈspɔːrt/
something that serves as a means of transportation
From this reading Frank and Lieutenant Hetherton, who stood nearby, were discussing the sinking several days before of a large allied transport by a German submarine in the Irish sea.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading A RESCUE H.M.S. Brigadier was steaming steadily along at a speed of twenty knots.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading "She was sunk without warning, the same as usual," said Hetherton.
a message informing of danger
From this reading "She was sunk without warning, the same as usual," said Hetherton.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A RESCUE H.M.S. Brigadier was steaming steadily along at a speed of twenty knots.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Frank and Lieutenant Hetherton, who stood nearby, were discussing the sinking several days before of a large allied transport by a German submarine in the Irish sea.
which person or people
From this reading Frank and Lieutenant Hetherton, who stood nearby, were discussing the sinking several days before of a large allied transport by a German submarine in the Irish sea.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "She was sunk without warning, the same as usual," said Hetherton.
