used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE TERRORS IN THE DARK ROOM OF AN UNDERSEA BOAT Imagine yourself locked in a compartment, barely large enough to stretch yourself out straight, in a ship under the sea, in total darkness, knowing that should any one of the hundreds of things within that ship go wrong, it would mean a plunge to the bottom of the sea, beyond the help of all human aid.
afloatadjectiveUS /əˈfloʊt/
aimlessly drifting
From this reading It must, in that case, remain afloat, subject to the hail of shot which must follow, their only salvation in that event would be to hoist the white flag.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading THE TERRORS IN THE DARK ROOM OF AN UNDERSEA BOAT Imagine yourself locked in a compartment, barely large enough to stretch yourself out straight, in a ship under the sea, in total darkness, knowing that should any one of the hundreds of things within that ship go wrong, it would mean a plunge to the bottom of the sea, beyond the help of all human aid.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading THE TERRORS IN THE DARK ROOM OF AN UNDERSEA BOAT Imagine yourself locked in a compartment, barely large enough to stretch yourself out straight, in a ship under the sea, in total darkness, knowing that should any one of the hundreds of things within that ship go wrong, it would mean a plunge to the bottom of the sea, beyond the help of all human aid.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE TERRORS IN THE DARK ROOM OF AN UNDERSEA BOAT Imagine yourself locked in a compartment, barely large enough to stretch yourself out straight, in a ship under the sea, in total darkness, knowing that should any one of the hundreds of things within that ship go wrong, it would mean a plunge to the bottom of the sea, beyond the help of all human aid.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE TERRORS IN THE DARK ROOM OF AN UNDERSEA BOAT Imagine yourself locked in a compartment, barely large enough to stretch yourself out straight, in a ship under the sea, in total darkness, knowing that should any one of the hundreds of things within that ship go wrong, it would mean a plunge to the bottom of the sea, beyond the help of all human aid.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The danger to them was just as great while on the surface of the water, for the guns mounted on most vessels at this time, would make the submarine a legitimate prey.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The danger to them was just as great while on the surface of the water, for the guns mounted on most vessels at this time, would make the submarine a legitimate prey.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading THE TERRORS IN THE DARK ROOM OF AN UNDERSEA BOAT Imagine yourself locked in a compartment, barely large enough to stretch yourself out straight, in a ship under the sea, in total darkness, knowing that should any one of the hundreds of things within that ship go wrong, it would mean a plunge to the bottom of the sea, beyond the help of all human aid.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading One shot would be sufficient, for ingenuity has not yet found a way to quickly stop a leak in a submarine.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading THE TERRORS IN THE DARK ROOM OF AN UNDERSEA BOAT Imagine yourself locked in a compartment, barely large enough to stretch yourself out straight, in a ship under the sea, in total darkness, knowing that should any one of the hundreds of things within that ship go wrong, it would mean a plunge to the bottom of the sea, beyond the help of all human aid.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading THE TERRORS IN THE DARK ROOM OF AN UNDERSEA BOAT Imagine yourself locked in a compartment, barely large enough to stretch yourself out straight, in a ship under the sea, in total darkness, knowing that should any one of the hundreds of things within that ship go wrong, it would mean a plunge to the bottom of the sea, beyond the help of all human aid.
the lower side of anything
From this reading THE TERRORS IN THE DARK ROOM OF AN UNDERSEA BOAT Imagine yourself locked in a compartment, barely large enough to stretch yourself out straight, in a ship under the sea, in total darkness, knowing that should any one of the hundreds of things within that ship go wrong, it would mean a plunge to the bottom of the sea, beyond the help of all human aid.
an occurrence of something
From this reading It must, in that case, remain afloat, subject to the hail of shot which must follow, their only salvation in that event would be to hoist the white flag.
compartmentnounUS /kəmˈpɑːrtmənt/
a space into which an area is subdivided
From this reading THE TERRORS IN THE DARK ROOM OF AN UNDERSEA BOAT Imagine yourself locked in a compartment, barely large enough to stretch yourself out straight, in a ship under the sea, in total darkness, knowing that should any one of the hundreds of things within that ship go wrong, it would mean a plunge to the bottom of the sea, beyond the help of all human aid.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The danger to them was just as great while on the surface of the water, for the guns mounted on most vessels at this time, would make the submarine a legitimate prey.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Such a vessel, when once struck, dare not dive, for that would quickly fill the interior of the vessel with water.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading THE TERRORS IN THE DARK ROOM OF AN UNDERSEA BOAT Imagine yourself locked in a compartment, barely large enough to stretch yourself out straight, in a ship under the sea, in total darkness, knowing that should any one of the hundreds of things within that ship go wrong, it would mean a plunge to the bottom of the sea, beyond the help of all human aid.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading THE TERRORS IN THE DARK ROOM OF AN UNDERSEA BOAT Imagine yourself locked in a compartment, barely large enough to stretch yourself out straight, in a ship under the sea, in total darkness, knowing that should any one of the hundreds of things within that ship go wrong, it would mean a plunge to the bottom of the sea, beyond the help of all human aid.
divenounUS /daɪv/
a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall
From this reading Such a vessel, when once struck, dare not dive, for that would quickly fill the interior of the vessel with water.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading THE TERRORS IN THE DARK ROOM OF AN UNDERSEA BOAT Imagine yourself locked in a compartment, barely large enough to stretch yourself out straight, in a ship under the sea, in total darkness, knowing that should any one of the hundreds of things within that ship go wrong, it would mean a plunge to the bottom of the sea, beyond the help of all human aid.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading It must, in that case, remain afloat, subject to the hail of shot which must follow, their only salvation in that event would be to hoist the white flag.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading Such a vessel, when once struck, dare not dive, for that would quickly fill the interior of the vessel with water.
flagnounUS /flæɡ/
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading It must, in that case, remain afloat, subject to the hail of shot which must follow, their only salvation in that event would be to hoist the white flag.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It must, in that case, remain afloat, subject to the hail of shot which must follow, their only salvation in that event would be to hoist the white flag.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The danger to them was just as great while on the surface of the water, for the guns mounted on most vessels at this time, would make the submarine a legitimate prey.
set up or found
From this reading One shot would be sufficient, for ingenuity has not yet found a way to quickly stop a leak in a submarine.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE TERRORS IN THE DARK ROOM OF AN UNDERSEA BOAT Imagine yourself locked in a compartment, barely large enough to stretch yourself out straight, in a ship under the sea, in total darkness, knowing that should any one of the hundreds of things within that ship go wrong, it would mean a plunge to the bottom of the sea, beyond the help of all human aid.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The danger to them was just as great while on the surface of the water, for the guns mounted on most vessels at this time, would make the submarine a legitimate prey.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading The danger to them was just as great while on the surface of the water, for the guns mounted on most vessels at this time, would make the submarine a legitimate prey.
hailverbUS /heɪl/
praise vociferously
From this reading It must, in that case, remain afloat, subject to the hail of shot which must follow, their only salvation in that event would be to hoist the white flag.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One shot would be sufficient, for ingenuity has not yet found a way to quickly stop a leak in a submarine.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading THE TERRORS IN THE DARK ROOM OF AN UNDERSEA BOAT Imagine yourself locked in a compartment, barely large enough to stretch yourself out straight, in a ship under the sea, in total darkness, knowing that should any one of the hundreds of things within that ship go wrong, it would mean a plunge to the bottom of the sea, beyond the help of all human aid.
hoistverbUS /hɔɪst/
raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
From this reading It must, in that case, remain afloat, subject to the hail of shot which must follow, their only salvation in that event would be to hoist the white flag.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading THE TERRORS IN THE DARK ROOM OF AN UNDERSEA BOAT Imagine yourself locked in a compartment, barely large enough to stretch yourself out straight, in a ship under the sea, in total darkness, knowing that should any one of the hundreds of things within that ship go wrong, it would mean a plunge to the bottom of the sea, beyond the help of all human aid.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading THE TERRORS IN THE DARK ROOM OF AN UNDERSEA BOAT Imagine yourself locked in a compartment, barely large enough to stretch yourself out straight, in a ship under the sea, in total darkness, knowing that should any one of the hundreds of things within that ship go wrong, it would mean a plunge to the bottom of the sea, beyond the help of all human aid.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading THE TERRORS IN THE DARK ROOM OF AN UNDERSEA BOAT Imagine yourself locked in a compartment, barely large enough to stretch yourself out straight, in a ship under the sea, in total darkness, knowing that should any one of the hundreds of things within that ship go wrong, it would mean a plunge to the bottom of the sea, beyond the help of all human aid.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE TERRORS IN THE DARK ROOM OF AN UNDERSEA BOAT Imagine yourself locked in a compartment, barely large enough to stretch yourself out straight, in a ship under the sea, in total darkness, knowing that should any one of the hundreds of things within that ship go wrong, it would mean a plunge to the bottom of the sea, beyond the help of all human aid.
ingenuitynounUS /ˌɪndʒəˈnuːətiː/
the power of creative imagination
From this reading One shot would be sufficient, for ingenuity has not yet found a way to quickly stop a leak in a submarine.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading Such a vessel, when once struck, dare not dive, for that would quickly fill the interior of the vessel with water.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE TERRORS IN THE DARK ROOM OF AN UNDERSEA BOAT Imagine yourself locked in a compartment, barely large enough to stretch yourself out straight, in a ship under the sea, in total darkness, knowing that should any one of the hundreds of things within that ship go wrong, it would mean a plunge to the bottom of the sea, beyond the help of all human aid.
and nothing more
From this reading The danger to them was just as great while on the surface of the water, for the guns mounted on most vessels at this time, would make the submarine a legitimate prey.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading THE TERRORS IN THE DARK ROOM OF AN UNDERSEA BOAT Imagine yourself locked in a compartment, barely large enough to stretch yourself out straight, in a ship under the sea, in total darkness, knowing that should any one of the hundreds of things within that ship go wrong, it would mean a plunge to the bottom of the sea, beyond the help of all human aid.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE TERRORS IN THE DARK ROOM OF AN UNDERSEA BOAT Imagine yourself locked in a compartment, barely large enough to stretch yourself out straight, in a ship under the sea, in total darkness, knowing that should any one of the hundreds of things within that ship go wrong, it would mean a plunge to the bottom of the sea, beyond the help of all human aid.
leaknounUS /liːk/
an accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape
From this reading One shot would be sufficient, for ingenuity has not yet found a way to quickly stop a leak in a submarine.
legitimateadjectiveUS /ləˈdʒɪtəmət/
of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful
From this reading The danger to them was just as great while on the surface of the water, for the guns mounted on most vessels at this time, would make the submarine a legitimate prey.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading THE TERRORS IN THE DARK ROOM OF AN UNDERSEA BOAT Imagine yourself locked in a compartment, barely large enough to stretch yourself out straight, in a ship under the sea, in total darkness, knowing that should any one of the hundreds of things within that ship go wrong, it would mean a plunge to the bottom of the sea, beyond the help of all human aid.
engage in
From this reading The danger to them was just as great while on the surface of the water, for the guns mounted on most vessels at this time, would make the submarine a legitimate prey.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading THE TERRORS IN THE DARK ROOM OF AN UNDERSEA BOAT Imagine yourself locked in a compartment, barely large enough to stretch yourself out straight, in a ship under the sea, in total darkness, knowing that should any one of the hundreds of things within that ship go wrong, it would mean a plunge to the bottom of the sea, beyond the help of all human aid.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The danger to them was just as great while on the surface of the water, for the guns mounted on most vessels at this time, would make the submarine a legitimate prey.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading The danger to them was just as great while on the surface of the water, for the guns mounted on most vessels at this time, would make the submarine a legitimate prey.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It must, in that case, remain afloat, subject to the hail of shot which must follow, their only salvation in that event would be to hoist the white flag.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading One shot would be sufficient, for ingenuity has not yet found a way to quickly stop a leak in a submarine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TERRORS IN THE DARK ROOM OF AN UNDERSEA BOAT Imagine yourself locked in a compartment, barely large enough to stretch yourself out straight, in a ship under the sea, in total darkness, knowing that should any one of the hundreds of things within that ship go wrong, it would mean a plunge to the bottom of the sea, beyond the help of all human aid.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The danger to them was just as great while on the surface of the water, for the guns mounted on most vessels at this time, would make the submarine a legitimate prey.
on one occasion
From this reading Such a vessel, when once struck, dare not dive, for that would quickly fill the interior of the vessel with water.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE TERRORS IN THE DARK ROOM OF AN UNDERSEA BOAT Imagine yourself locked in a compartment, barely large enough to stretch yourself out straight, in a ship under the sea, in total darkness, knowing that should any one of the hundreds of things within that ship go wrong, it would mean a plunge to the bottom of the sea, beyond the help of all human aid.
and nothing more
From this reading It must, in that case, remain afloat, subject to the hail of shot which must follow, their only salvation in that event would be to hoist the white flag.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE TERRORS IN THE DARK ROOM OF AN UNDERSEA BOAT Imagine yourself locked in a compartment, barely large enough to stretch yourself out straight, in a ship under the sea, in total darkness, knowing that should any one of the hundreds of things within that ship go wrong, it would mean a plunge to the bottom of the sea, beyond the help of all human aid.
plungeverbUS /plʌndʒ/
thrust or throw into
From this reading THE TERRORS IN THE DARK ROOM OF AN UNDERSEA BOAT Imagine yourself locked in a compartment, barely large enough to stretch yourself out straight, in a ship under the sea, in total darkness, knowing that should any one of the hundreds of things within that ship go wrong, it would mean a plunge to the bottom of the sea, beyond the help of all human aid.
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading The danger to them was just as great while on the surface of the water, for the guns mounted on most vessels at this time, would make the submarine a legitimate prey.
with speed
From this reading One shot would be sufficient, for ingenuity has not yet found a way to quickly stop a leak in a submarine.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading It must, in that case, remain afloat, subject to the hail of shot which must follow, their only salvation in that event would be to hoist the white flag.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE TERRORS IN THE DARK ROOM OF AN UNDERSEA BOAT Imagine yourself locked in a compartment, barely large enough to stretch yourself out straight, in a ship under the sea, in total darkness, knowing that should any one of the hundreds of things within that ship go wrong, it would mean a plunge to the bottom of the sea, beyond the help of all human aid.
salvationnounUS /sælˈveɪʃən/
(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
From this reading It must, in that case, remain afloat, subject to the hail of shot which must follow, their only salvation in that event would be to hoist the white flag.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading THE TERRORS IN THE DARK ROOM OF AN UNDERSEA BOAT Imagine yourself locked in a compartment, barely large enough to stretch yourself out straight, in a ship under the sea, in total darkness, knowing that should any one of the hundreds of things within that ship go wrong, it would mean a plunge to the bottom of the sea, beyond the help of all human aid.
transport commercially
From this reading THE TERRORS IN THE DARK ROOM OF AN UNDERSEA BOAT Imagine yourself locked in a compartment, barely large enough to stretch yourself out straight, in a ship under the sea, in total darkness, knowing that should any one of the hundreds of things within that ship go wrong, it would mean a plunge to the bottom of the sea, beyond the help of all human aid.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading One shot would be sufficient, for ingenuity has not yet found a way to quickly stop a leak in a submarine.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading THE TERRORS IN THE DARK ROOM OF AN UNDERSEA BOAT Imagine yourself locked in a compartment, barely large enough to stretch yourself out straight, in a ship under the sea, in total darkness, knowing that should any one of the hundreds of things within that ship go wrong, it would mean a plunge to the bottom of the sea, beyond the help of all human aid.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading One shot would be sufficient, for ingenuity has not yet found a way to quickly stop a leak in a submarine.
successive (without a break)
From this reading THE TERRORS IN THE DARK ROOM OF AN UNDERSEA BOAT Imagine yourself locked in a compartment, barely large enough to stretch yourself out straight, in a ship under the sea, in total darkness, knowing that should any one of the hundreds of things within that ship go wrong, it would mean a plunge to the bottom of the sea, beyond the help of all human aid.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading THE TERRORS IN THE DARK ROOM OF AN UNDERSEA BOAT Imagine yourself locked in a compartment, barely large enough to stretch yourself out straight, in a ship under the sea, in total darkness, knowing that should any one of the hundreds of things within that ship go wrong, it would mean a plunge to the bottom of the sea, beyond the help of all human aid.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Such a vessel, when once struck, dare not dive, for that would quickly fill the interior of the vessel with water.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading It must, in that case, remain afloat, subject to the hail of shot which must follow, their only salvation in that event would be to hoist the white flag.
submarinenounUS /ˈsʌbməriːn/
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading The danger to them was just as great while on the surface of the water, for the guns mounted on most vessels at this time, would make the submarine a legitimate prey.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such a vessel, when once struck, dare not dive, for that would quickly fill the interior of the vessel with water.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading One shot would be sufficient, for ingenuity has not yet found a way to quickly stop a leak in a submarine.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading The danger to them was just as great while on the surface of the water, for the guns mounted on most vessels at this time, would make the submarine a legitimate prey.
TERRORSnounUS /ˈterərz/
plural of “terror” — an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading THE TERRORS IN THE DARK ROOM OF AN UNDERSEA BOAT Imagine yourself locked in a compartment, barely large enough to stretch yourself out straight, in a ship under the sea, in total darkness, knowing that should any one of the hundreds of things within that ship go wrong, it would mean a plunge to the bottom of the sea, beyond the help of all human aid.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE TERRORS IN THE DARK ROOM OF AN UNDERSEA BOAT Imagine yourself locked in a compartment, barely large enough to stretch yourself out straight, in a ship under the sea, in total darkness, knowing that should any one of the hundreds of things within that ship go wrong, it would mean a plunge to the bottom of the sea, beyond the help of all human aid.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TERRORS IN THE DARK ROOM OF AN UNDERSEA BOAT Imagine yourself locked in a compartment, barely large enough to stretch yourself out straight, in a ship under the sea, in total darkness, knowing that should any one of the hundreds of things within that ship go wrong, it would mean a plunge to the bottom of the sea, beyond the help of all human aid.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It must, in that case, remain afloat, subject to the hail of shot which must follow, their only salvation in that event would be to hoist the white flag.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The danger to them was just as great while on the surface of the water, for the guns mounted on most vessels at this time, would make the submarine a legitimate prey.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THE TERRORS IN THE DARK ROOM OF AN UNDERSEA BOAT Imagine yourself locked in a compartment, barely large enough to stretch yourself out straight, in a ship under the sea, in total darkness, knowing that should any one of the hundreds of things within that ship go wrong, it would mean a plunge to the bottom of the sea, beyond the help of all human aid.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The danger to them was just as great while on the surface of the water, for the guns mounted on most vessels at this time, would make the submarine a legitimate prey.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The danger to them was just as great while on the surface of the water, for the guns mounted on most vessels at this time, would make the submarine a legitimate prey.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE TERRORS IN THE DARK ROOM OF AN UNDERSEA BOAT Imagine yourself locked in a compartment, barely large enough to stretch yourself out straight, in a ship under the sea, in total darkness, knowing that should any one of the hundreds of things within that ship go wrong, it would mean a plunge to the bottom of the sea, beyond the help of all human aid.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading THE TERRORS IN THE DARK ROOM OF AN UNDERSEA BOAT Imagine yourself locked in a compartment, barely large enough to stretch yourself out straight, in a ship under the sea, in total darkness, knowing that should any one of the hundreds of things within that ship go wrong, it would mean a plunge to the bottom of the sea, beyond the help of all human aid.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading THE TERRORS IN THE DARK ROOM OF AN UNDERSEA BOAT Imagine yourself locked in a compartment, barely large enough to stretch yourself out straight, in a ship under the sea, in total darkness, knowing that should any one of the hundreds of things within that ship go wrong, it would mean a plunge to the bottom of the sea, beyond the help of all human aid.
UNDERSEAadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈsiː/
beneath the surface of the sea
From this reading THE TERRORS IN THE DARK ROOM OF AN UNDERSEA BOAT Imagine yourself locked in a compartment, barely large enough to stretch yourself out straight, in a ship under the sea, in total darkness, knowing that should any one of the hundreds of things within that ship go wrong, it would mean a plunge to the bottom of the sea, beyond the help of all human aid.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Such a vessel, when once struck, dare not dive, for that would quickly fill the interior of the vessel with water.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The danger to them was just as great while on the surface of the water, for the guns mounted on most vessels at this time, would make the submarine a legitimate prey.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The danger to them was just as great while on the surface of the water, for the guns mounted on most vessels at this time, would make the submarine a legitimate prey.
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 The danger to them was just as great while on the surface of the water, for the guns mounted on most vessels at this time, would make the submarine a legitimate prey.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading One shot would be sufficient, for ingenuity has not yet found a way to quickly stop a leak in a submarine.
at the time that
From this reading Such a vessel, when once struck, dare not dive, for that would quickly fill the interior of the vessel with water.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It must, in that case, remain afloat, subject to the hail of shot which must follow, their only salvation in that event would be to hoist the white flag.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The danger to them was just as great while on the surface of the water, for the guns mounted on most vessels at this time, would make the submarine a legitimate prey.
a Caucasian
From this reading It must, in that case, remain afloat, subject to the hail of shot which must follow, their only salvation in that event would be to hoist the white flag.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Such a vessel, when once struck, dare not dive, for that would quickly fill the interior of the vessel with water.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading THE TERRORS IN THE DARK ROOM OF AN UNDERSEA BOAT Imagine yourself locked in a compartment, barely large enough to stretch yourself out straight, in a ship under the sea, in total darkness, knowing that should any one of the hundreds of things within that ship go wrong, it would mean a plunge to the bottom of the sea, beyond the help of all human aid.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE TERRORS IN THE DARK ROOM OF AN UNDERSEA BOAT Imagine yourself locked in a compartment, barely large enough to stretch yourself out straight, in a ship under the sea, in total darkness, knowing that should any one of the hundreds of things within that ship go wrong, it would mean a plunge to the bottom of the sea, beyond the help of all human aid.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading THE TERRORS IN THE DARK ROOM OF AN UNDERSEA BOAT Imagine yourself locked in a compartment, barely large enough to stretch yourself out straight, in a ship under the sea, in total darkness, knowing that should any one of the hundreds of things within that ship go wrong, it would mean a plunge to the bottom of the sea, beyond the help of all human aid.
but in spite of that
From this reading One shot would be sufficient, for ingenuity has not yet found a way to quickly stop a leak in a submarine.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading THE TERRORS IN THE DARK ROOM OF AN UNDERSEA BOAT Imagine yourself locked in a compartment, barely large enough to stretch yourself out straight, in a ship under the sea, in total darkness, knowing that should any one of the hundreds of things within that ship go wrong, it would mean a plunge to the bottom of the sea, beyond the help of all human aid.
