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From this reading Jack's eyes were fixed thoughtfully upon the strong if crudely constructed turret on the after deck, from which protruded the glistening nose of an 8-inch gun.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mounted on the bridge, in addition to the two naval telescopes, were four rapid-fire guns, each capable of spitting bullets at the rate of five hundred a minute, though, sheltered as they were under the tarpaulins, they looked harmless enough.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading Mounted on the bridge, in addition to the two naval telescopes, were four rapid-fire guns, each capable of spitting bullets at the rate of five hundred a minute, though, sheltered as they were under the tarpaulins, they looked harmless enough.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Jack's eyes were fixed thoughtfully upon the strong if crudely constructed turret on the after deck, from which protruded the glistening nose of an 8-inch gun.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading RECONNOITERING Jack and Frank leaned against the lifelines, gazing over the stem of the Vaterland as the vessel's triple screws drove her ahead.
at or in the front
From this reading RECONNOITERING Jack and Frank leaned against the lifelines, gazing over the stem of the Vaterland as the vessel's triple screws drove her ahead.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Jack's eyes were fixed thoughtfully upon the strong if crudely constructed turret on the after deck, from which protruded the glistening nose of an 8-inch gun.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RECONNOITERING Jack and Frank leaned against the lifelines, gazing over the stem of the Vaterland as the vessel's triple screws drove her ahead.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading RECONNOITERING Jack and Frank leaned against the lifelines, gazing over the stem of the Vaterland as the vessel's triple screws drove her ahead.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mounted on the bridge, in addition to the two naval telescopes, were four rapid-fire guns, each capable of spitting bullets at the rate of five hundred a minute, though, sheltered as they were under the tarpaulins, they looked harmless enough.
beamnounUS /biːm/
a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading His gaze wandered forward past the rakish stacks to the light bridge which spanned the Vaterland's beam.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading His gaze wandered forward past the rakish stacks to the light bridge which spanned the Vaterland's beam.
bulletsnounUS /ˈbʊləts/
plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading Mounted on the bridge, in addition to the two naval telescopes, were four rapid-fire guns, each capable of spitting bullets at the rate of five hundred a minute, though, sheltered as they were under the tarpaulins, they looked harmless enough.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading Mounted on the bridge, in addition to the two naval telescopes, were four rapid-fire guns, each capable of spitting bullets at the rate of five hundred a minute, though, sheltered as they were under the tarpaulins, they looked harmless enough.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading Jack's eyes were fixed thoughtfully upon the strong if crudely constructed turret on the after deck, from which protruded the glistening nose of an 8-inch gun.
crudelyadverbUS /ˈkruːdli/
in a crude or unrefined manner
From this reading Jack's eyes were fixed thoughtfully upon the strong if crudely constructed turret on the after deck, from which protruded the glistening nose of an 8-inch gun.
curiouslyadverbUS /ˈkjʊriəsli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading Frank regarded Jack curiously.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Jack's eyes were fixed thoughtfully upon the strong if crudely constructed turret on the after deck, from which protruded the glistening nose of an 8-inch gun.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading RECONNOITERING Jack and Frank leaned against the lifelines, gazing over the stem of the Vaterland as the vessel's triple screws drove her ahead.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Mounted on the bridge, in addition to the two naval telescopes, were four rapid-fire guns, each capable of spitting bullets at the rate of five hundred a minute, though, sheltered as they were under the tarpaulins, they looked harmless enough.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Mounted on the bridge, in addition to the two naval telescopes, were four rapid-fire guns, each capable of spitting bullets at the rate of five hundred a minute, though, sheltered as they were under the tarpaulins, they looked harmless enough.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Jack's eyes were fixed thoughtfully upon the strong if crudely constructed turret on the after deck, from which protruded the glistening nose of an 8-inch gun.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Mounted on the bridge, in addition to the two naval telescopes, were four rapid-fire guns, each capable of spitting bullets at the rate of five hundred a minute, though, sheltered as they were under the tarpaulins, they looked harmless enough.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Jack's eyes were fixed thoughtfully upon the strong if crudely constructed turret on the after deck, from which protruded the glistening nose of an 8-inch gun.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading His gaze wandered forward past the rakish stacks to the light bridge which spanned the Vaterland's beam.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Mounted on the bridge, in addition to the two naval telescopes, were four rapid-fire guns, each capable of spitting bullets at the rate of five hundred a minute, though, sheltered as they were under the tarpaulins, they looked harmless enough.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading RECONNOITERING Jack and Frank leaned against the lifelines, gazing over the stem of the Vaterland as the vessel's triple screws drove her ahead.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Jack's eyes were fixed thoughtfully upon the strong if crudely constructed turret on the after deck, from which protruded the glistening nose of an 8-inch gun.
a long fixed look
From this reading His gaze wandered forward past the rakish stacks to the light bridge which spanned the Vaterland's beam.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading RECONNOITERING Jack and Frank leaned against the lifelines, gazing over the stem of the Vaterland as the vessel's triple screws drove her ahead.
glisteningadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪsənɪŋ/
reflecting light
From this reading Jack's eyes were fixed thoughtfully upon the strong if crudely constructed turret on the after deck, from which protruded the glistening nose of an 8-inch gun.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Jack's eyes were fixed thoughtfully upon the strong if crudely constructed turret on the after deck, from which protruded the glistening nose of an 8-inch gun.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Mounted on the bridge, in addition to the two naval telescopes, were four rapid-fire guns, each capable of spitting bullets at the rate of five hundred a minute, though, sheltered as they were under the tarpaulins, they looked harmless enough.
harmlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrmləs/
not causing or capable of causing harm
From this reading Mounted on the bridge, in addition to the two naval telescopes, were four rapid-fire guns, each capable of spitting bullets at the rate of five hundred a minute, though, sheltered as they were under the tarpaulins, they looked harmless enough.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading RECONNOITERING Jack and Frank leaned against the lifelines, gazing over the stem of the Vaterland as the vessel's triple screws drove her ahead.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His gaze wandered forward past the rakish stacks to the light bridge which spanned the Vaterland's beam.
ten 10s
From this reading Mounted on the bridge, in addition to the two naval telescopes, were four rapid-fire guns, each capable of spitting bullets at the rate of five hundred a minute, though, sheltered as they were under the tarpaulins, they looked harmless enough.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Jack's eyes were fixed thoughtfully upon the strong if crudely constructed turret on the after deck, from which protruded the glistening nose of an 8-inch gun.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mounted on the bridge, in addition to the two naval telescopes, were four rapid-fire guns, each capable of spitting bullets at the rate of five hundred a minute, though, sheltered as they were under the tarpaulins, they looked harmless enough.
inchnounUS /ɪntʃ/
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading Jack's eyes were fixed thoughtfully upon the strong if crudely constructed turret on the after deck, from which protruded the glistening nose of an 8-inch gun.
a small worthless amount
From this reading RECONNOITERING Jack and Frank leaned against the lifelines, gazing over the stem of the Vaterland as the vessel's triple screws drove her ahead.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack's eyes were fixed thoughtfully upon the strong if crudely constructed turret on the after deck, from which protruded the glistening nose of an 8-inch gun.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading RECONNOITERING Jack and Frank leaned against the lifelines, gazing over the stem of the Vaterland as the vessel's triple screws drove her ahead.
lifelinesnounUS /ˈlaɪflaɪnz/
plural of “lifeline” — a crease on the palm; its length is said by palmists to indicate how long you will live
From this reading RECONNOITERING Jack and Frank leaned against the lifelines, gazing over the stem of the Vaterland as the vessel's triple screws drove her ahead.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading His gaze wandered forward past the rakish stacks to the light bridge which spanned the Vaterland's beam.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mounted on the bridge, in addition to the two naval telescopes, were four rapid-fire guns, each capable of spitting bullets at the rate of five hundred a minute, though, sheltered as they were under the tarpaulins, they looked harmless enough.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading Mounted on the bridge, in addition to the two naval telescopes, were four rapid-fire guns, each capable of spitting bullets at the rate of five hundred a minute, though, sheltered as they were under the tarpaulins, they looked harmless enough.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Mounted on the bridge, in addition to the two naval telescopes, were four rapid-fire guns, each capable of spitting bullets at the rate of five hundred a minute, though, sheltered as they were under the tarpaulins, they looked harmless enough.
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading Mounted on the bridge, in addition to the two naval telescopes, were four rapid-fire guns, each capable of spitting bullets at the rate of five hundred a minute, though, sheltered as they were under the tarpaulins, they looked harmless enough.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading Jack's eyes were fixed thoughtfully upon the strong if crudely constructed turret on the after deck, from which protruded the glistening nose of an 8-inch gun.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RECONNOITERING Jack and Frank leaned against the lifelines, gazing over the stem of the Vaterland as the vessel's triple screws drove her ahead.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Jack's eyes were fixed thoughtfully upon the strong if crudely constructed turret on the after deck, from which protruded the glistening nose of an 8-inch gun.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading RECONNOITERING Jack and Frank leaned against the lifelines, gazing over the stem of the Vaterland as the vessel's triple screws drove her ahead.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading His gaze wandered forward past the rakish stacks to the light bridge which spanned the Vaterland's beam.
protruded
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From this reading Jack's eyes were fixed thoughtfully upon the strong if crudely constructed turret on the after deck, from which protruded the glistening nose of an 8-inch gun.
rakishadjectiveUS /ˈreɪkɪʃ/
marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
From this reading His gaze wandered forward past the rakish stacks to the light bridge which spanned the Vaterland's beam.
rapid-fire
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From this reading Mounted on the bridge, in addition to the two naval telescopes, were four rapid-fire guns, each capable of spitting bullets at the rate of five hundred a minute, though, sheltered as they were under the tarpaulins, they looked harmless enough.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading Mounted on the bridge, in addition to the two naval telescopes, were four rapid-fire guns, each capable of spitting bullets at the rate of five hundred a minute, though, sheltered as they were under the tarpaulins, they looked harmless enough.
RECONNOITERINGnoun
exploring in order to gain information
From this reading RECONNOITERING Jack and Frank leaned against the lifelines, gazing over the stem of the Vaterland as the vessel's triple screws drove her ahead.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Frank regarded Jack curiously.
screwsnounUS /skruːz/
plural of “screw” — someone who guards prisoners
From this reading RECONNOITERING Jack and Frank leaned against the lifelines, gazing over the stem of the Vaterland as the vessel's triple screws drove her ahead.
shelteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃeltərd/
protected from danger or bad weather
From this reading Mounted on the bridge, in addition to the two naval telescopes, were four rapid-fire guns, each capable of spitting bullets at the rate of five hundred a minute, though, sheltered as they were under the tarpaulins, they looked harmless enough.
spannedverbUS /spænd/
inflected form of “span” — to cover or extend over an area or time period
From this reading His gaze wandered forward past the rakish stacks to the light bridge which spanned the Vaterland's beam.
spittingnounUS /ˈspɪtɪŋ/
the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva)
From this reading Mounted on the bridge, in addition to the two naval telescopes, were four rapid-fire guns, each capable of spitting bullets at the rate of five hundred a minute, though, sheltered as they were under the tarpaulins, they looked harmless enough.
stacksnounUS /stæks/
a large number or amount
From this reading His gaze wandered forward past the rakish stacks to the light bridge which spanned the Vaterland's beam.
stemnounUS /stem/
(linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed
From this reading RECONNOITERING Jack and Frank leaned against the lifelines, gazing over the stem of the Vaterland as the vessel's triple screws drove her ahead.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Jack's eyes were fixed thoughtfully upon the strong if crudely constructed turret on the after deck, from which protruded the glistening nose of an 8-inch gun.
tarpaulins
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From this reading Mounted on the bridge, in addition to the two naval telescopes, were four rapid-fire guns, each capable of spitting bullets at the rate of five hundred a minute, though, sheltered as they were under the tarpaulins, they looked harmless enough.
telescopesnounUS /ˈteləskoʊps/
plural of “telescope” — a magnifier of images of distant objects
From this reading Mounted on the bridge, in addition to the two naval telescopes, were four rapid-fire guns, each capable of spitting bullets at the rate of five hundred a minute, though, sheltered as they were under the tarpaulins, they looked harmless enough.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RECONNOITERING Jack and Frank leaned against the lifelines, gazing over the stem of the Vaterland as the vessel's triple screws drove her ahead.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mounted on the bridge, in addition to the two naval telescopes, were four rapid-fire guns, each capable of spitting bullets at the rate of five hundred a minute, though, sheltered as they were under the tarpaulins, they looked harmless enough.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Mounted on the bridge, in addition to the two naval telescopes, were four rapid-fire guns, each capable of spitting bullets at the rate of five hundred a minute, though, sheltered as they were under the tarpaulins, they looked harmless enough.
thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading Jack's eyes were fixed thoughtfully upon the strong if crudely constructed turret on the after deck, from which protruded the glistening nose of an 8-inch gun.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His gaze wandered forward past the rakish stacks to the light bridge which spanned the Vaterland's beam.
tripleverbUS /ˈtrɪpəl/
increase threefold
From this reading RECONNOITERING Jack and Frank leaned against the lifelines, gazing over the stem of the Vaterland as the vessel's triple screws drove her ahead.
turretnounUS /ˈtɜːrət/
a small tower extending above a building
From this reading Jack's eyes were fixed thoughtfully upon the strong if crudely constructed turret on the after deck, from which protruded the glistening nose of an 8-inch gun.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Mounted on the bridge, in addition to the two naval telescopes, were four rapid-fire guns, each capable of spitting bullets at the rate of five hundred a minute, though, sheltered as they were under the tarpaulins, they looked harmless enough.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Mounted on the bridge, in addition to the two naval telescopes, were four rapid-fire guns, each capable of spitting bullets at the rate of five hundred a minute, though, sheltered as they were under the tarpaulins, they looked harmless enough.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Jack's eyes were fixed thoughtfully upon the strong if crudely constructed turret on the after deck, from which protruded the glistening nose of an 8-inch gun.
Vaterland
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From this reading RECONNOITERING Jack and Frank leaned against the lifelines, gazing over the stem of the Vaterland as the vessel's triple screws drove her ahead.
Vaterland's
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From this reading His gaze wandered forward past the rakish stacks to the light bridge which spanned the Vaterland's beam.
vessel'snounUS /ˈvesəlz/
possessive form of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading RECONNOITERING Jack and Frank leaned against the lifelines, gazing over the stem of the Vaterland as the vessel's triple screws drove her ahead.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading His gaze wandered forward past the rakish stacks to the light bridge which spanned the Vaterland's beam.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Jack's eyes were fixed thoughtfully upon the strong if crudely constructed turret on the after deck, from which protruded the glistening nose of an 8-inch gun.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Jack's eyes were fixed thoughtfully upon the strong if crudely constructed turret on the after deck, from which protruded the glistening nose of an 8-inch gun.
