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From this reading Now, the word _munitions_ means war materials of every kind—except, of course, men and money; but on a submarine the munitions are limited to (1) the _automobile torpedo_, which we have described in the last chapter; (2) _rapid-fire machine guns_, and (3) _submarine mines_.
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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now, the word _munitions_ means war materials of every kind—except, of course, men and money; but on a submarine the munitions are limited to (1) the _automobile torpedo_, which we have described in the last chapter; (2) _rapid-fire machine guns_, and (3) _submarine mines_.
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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now, the word _munitions_ means war materials of every kind—except, of course, men and money; but on a submarine the munitions are limited to (1) the _automobile torpedo_, which we have described in the last chapter; (2) _rapid-fire machine guns_, and (3) _submarine mines_.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MAKING THE SUBMARINE DEADLIER IT would naturally be supposed that a submarine carrying eight or more torpedoes is about as destructive an engine as human ingenuity could devise; but not so, for there are other _munitions_ of warfare with which it is equipped that make it even deadlier.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading MAKING THE SUBMARINE DEADLIER IT would naturally be supposed that a submarine carrying eight or more torpedoes is about as destructive an engine as human ingenuity could devise; but not so, for there are other _munitions_ of warfare with which it is equipped that make it even deadlier.
aftadverbUS /æft/
at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane
From this reading These guns are mounted fore and aft on the deck of the submarine, and they are used to bring down small ships and also to enable the undersea craft to defend herself against _submarine chasers_, airplanes, or occasionally when she is surprised by a destroyer or other armed ship which may get within firing range and attack her before she has time to dive.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading These guns are mounted fore and aft on the deck of the submarine, and they are used to bring down small ships and also to enable the undersea craft to defend herself against _submarine chasers_, airplanes, or occasionally when she is surprised by a destroyer or other armed ship which may get within firing range and attack her before she has time to dive.
airplanesnounUS /ˈerpleɪnz/
plural of “airplane” — an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading These guns are mounted fore and aft on the deck of the submarine, and they are used to bring down small ships and also to enable the undersea craft to defend herself against _submarine chasers_, airplanes, or occasionally when she is surprised by a destroyer or other armed ship which may get within firing range and attack her before she has time to dive.
(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 In the present war Germany has undertaken the gigantic task of sinking all the merchantmen, not only of the Allies but of the neutral countries as well, and it is this U-boat policy which has brought her into a state of war with nearly every civilized country on the face of the earth.
AlliesnounUS /ˈælaɪz/
the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945
From this reading In the present war Germany has undertaken the gigantic task of sinking all the merchantmen, not only of the Allies but of the neutral countries as well, and it is this U-boat policy which has brought her into a state of war with nearly every civilized country on the face of the earth.
in addition
From this reading As the torpedo is such a costly weapon, it would not do to waste it on sinking any but the largest ships, or those carrying valuable cargoes; but the same policy of Germany, which is to starve out the Allies, also calls for sinking the smaller craft, such as trawlers and unarmed merchantmen, and this is done by means of _rapid-fire machine guns_.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading MAKING THE SUBMARINE DEADLIER IT would naturally be supposed that a submarine carrying eight or more torpedoes is about as destructive an engine as human ingenuity could devise; but not so, for there are other _munitions_ of warfare with which it is equipped that make it even deadlier.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now, the word _munitions_ means war materials of every kind—except, of course, men and money; but on a submarine the munitions are limited to (1) the _automobile torpedo_, which we have described in the last chapter; (2) _rapid-fire machine guns_, and (3) _submarine mines_.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading As the torpedo is such a costly weapon, it would not do to waste it on sinking any but the largest ships, or those carrying valuable cargoes; but the same policy of Germany, which is to starve out the Allies, also calls for sinking the smaller craft, such as trawlers and unarmed merchantmen, and this is done by means of _rapid-fire machine guns_.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading MAKING THE SUBMARINE DEADLIER IT would naturally be supposed that a submarine carrying eight or more torpedoes is about as destructive an engine as human ingenuity could devise; but not so, for there are other _munitions_ of warfare with which it is equipped that make it even deadlier.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading These guns are mounted fore and aft on the deck of the submarine, and they are used to bring down small ships and also to enable the undersea craft to defend herself against _submarine chasers_, airplanes, or occasionally when she is surprised by a destroyer or other armed ship which may get within firing range and attack her before she has time to dive.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MAKING THE SUBMARINE DEADLIER IT would naturally be supposed that a submarine carrying eight or more torpedoes is about as destructive an engine as human ingenuity could devise; but not so, for there are other _munitions_ of warfare with which it is equipped that make it even deadlier.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading These guns are mounted fore and aft on the deck of the submarine, and they are used to bring down small ships and also to enable the undersea craft to defend herself against _submarine chasers_, airplanes, or occasionally when she is surprised by a destroyer or other armed ship which may get within firing range and attack her before she has time to dive.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Now, the word _munitions_ means war materials of every kind—except, of course, men and money; but on a submarine the munitions are limited to (1) the _automobile torpedo_, which we have described in the last chapter; (2) _rapid-fire machine guns_, and (3) _submarine mines_.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading MAKING THE SUBMARINE DEADLIER IT would naturally be supposed that a submarine carrying eight or more torpedoes is about as destructive an engine as human ingenuity could devise; but not so, for there are other _munitions_ of warfare with which it is equipped that make it even deadlier.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading These guns are mounted fore and aft on the deck of the submarine, and they are used to bring down small ships and also to enable the undersea craft to defend herself against _submarine chasers_, airplanes, or occasionally when she is surprised by a destroyer or other armed ship which may get within firing range and attack her before she has time to dive.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading These guns are mounted fore and aft on the deck of the submarine, and they are used to bring down small ships and also to enable the undersea craft to defend herself against _submarine chasers_, airplanes, or occasionally when she is surprised by a destroyer or other armed ship which may get within firing range and attack her before she has time to dive.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading In the present war Germany has undertaken the gigantic task of sinking all the merchantmen, not only of the Allies but of the neutral countries as well, and it is this U-boat policy which has brought her into a state of war with nearly every civilized country on the face of the earth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading MAKING THE SUBMARINE DEADLIER IT would naturally be supposed that a submarine carrying eight or more torpedoes is about as destructive an engine as human ingenuity could devise; but not so, for there are other _munitions_ of warfare with which it is equipped that make it even deadlier.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As the torpedo is such a costly weapon, it would not do to waste it on sinking any but the largest ships, or those carrying valuable cargoes; but the same policy of Germany, which is to starve out the Allies, also calls for sinking the smaller craft, such as trawlers and unarmed merchantmen, and this is done by means of _rapid-fire machine guns_.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading As the torpedo is such a costly weapon, it would not do to waste it on sinking any but the largest ships, or those carrying valuable cargoes; but the same policy of Germany, which is to starve out the Allies, also calls for sinking the smaller craft, such as trawlers and unarmed merchantmen, and this is done by means of _rapid-fire machine guns_.
cargoesnounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊz/
plural of “cargo” — goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading As the torpedo is such a costly weapon, it would not do to waste it on sinking any but the largest ships, or those carrying valuable cargoes; but the same policy of Germany, which is to starve out the Allies, also calls for sinking the smaller craft, such as trawlers and unarmed merchantmen, and this is done by means of _rapid-fire machine guns_.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading MAKING THE SUBMARINE DEADLIER IT would naturally be supposed that a submarine carrying eight or more torpedoes is about as destructive an engine as human ingenuity could devise; but not so, for there are other _munitions_ of warfare with which it is equipped that make it even deadlier.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Now, the word _munitions_ means war materials of every kind—except, of course, men and money; but on a submarine the munitions are limited to (1) the _automobile torpedo_, which we have described in the last chapter; (2) _rapid-fire machine guns_, and (3) _submarine mines_.
chasersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪsərz/
plural of “chaser” — a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture
From this reading These guns are mounted fore and aft on the deck of the submarine, and they are used to bring down small ships and also to enable the undersea craft to defend herself against _submarine chasers_, airplanes, or occasionally when she is surprised by a destroyer or other armed ship which may get within firing range and attack her before she has time to dive.
civilizedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading In the present war Germany has undertaken the gigantic task of sinking all the merchantmen, not only of the Allies but of the neutral countries as well, and it is this U-boat policy which has brought her into a state of war with nearly every civilized country on the face of the earth.
costlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːstli/
entailing great loss or sacrifice
From this reading As the torpedo is such a costly weapon, it would not do to waste it on sinking any but the largest ships, or those carrying valuable cargoes; but the same policy of Germany, which is to starve out the Allies, also calls for sinking the smaller craft, such as trawlers and unarmed merchantmen, and this is done by means of _rapid-fire machine guns_.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading MAKING THE SUBMARINE DEADLIER IT would naturally be supposed that a submarine carrying eight or more torpedoes is about as destructive an engine as human ingenuity could devise; but not so, for there are other _munitions_ of warfare with which it is equipped that make it even deadlier.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading In the present war Germany has undertaken the gigantic task of sinking all the merchantmen, not only of the Allies but of the neutral countries as well, and it is this U-boat policy which has brought her into a state of war with nearly every civilized country on the face of the earth.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading In the present war Germany has undertaken the gigantic task of sinking all the merchantmen, not only of the Allies but of the neutral countries as well, and it is this U-boat policy which has brought her into a state of war with nearly every civilized country on the face of the earth.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Now, the word _munitions_ means war materials of every kind—except, of course, men and money; but on a submarine the munitions are limited to (1) the _automobile torpedo_, which we have described in the last chapter; (2) _rapid-fire machine guns_, and (3) _submarine mines_.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading As the torpedo is such a costly weapon, it would not do to waste it on sinking any but the largest ships, or those carrying valuable cargoes; but the same policy of Germany, which is to starve out the Allies, also calls for sinking the smaller craft, such as trawlers and unarmed merchantmen, and this is done by means of _rapid-fire machine guns_.
DEADLIERadjectiveUS /ˈdedliər/
comparative of “deadly” — causing or capable of causing death
From this reading MAKING THE SUBMARINE DEADLIER IT would naturally be supposed that a submarine carrying eight or more torpedoes is about as destructive an engine as human ingenuity could devise; but not so, for there are other _munitions_ of warfare with which it is equipped that make it even deadlier.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading These guns are mounted fore and aft on the deck of the submarine, and they are used to bring down small ships and also to enable the undersea craft to defend herself against _submarine chasers_, airplanes, or occasionally when she is surprised by a destroyer or other armed ship which may get within firing range and attack her before she has time to dive.
defendverbUS /dɪˈfend/
argue or speak in defense of
From this reading These guns are mounted fore and aft on the deck of the submarine, and they are used to bring down small ships and also to enable the undersea craft to defend herself against _submarine chasers_, airplanes, or occasionally when she is surprised by a destroyer or other armed ship which may get within firing range and attack her before she has time to dive.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Now, the word _munitions_ means war materials of every kind—except, of course, men and money; but on a submarine the munitions are limited to (1) the _automobile torpedo_, which we have described in the last chapter; (2) _rapid-fire machine guns_, and (3) _submarine mines_.
destroyernounUS /dɪˈstrɔɪər/
a small fast lightly armored but heavily armed warship
From this reading These guns are mounted fore and aft on the deck of the submarine, and they are used to bring down small ships and also to enable the undersea craft to defend herself against _submarine chasers_, airplanes, or occasionally when she is surprised by a destroyer or other armed ship which may get within firing range and attack her before she has time to dive.
destructiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrʌktɪv/
causing destruction or much damage
From this reading MAKING THE SUBMARINE DEADLIER IT would naturally be supposed that a submarine carrying eight or more torpedoes is about as destructive an engine as human ingenuity could devise; but not so, for there are other _munitions_ of warfare with which it is equipped that make it even deadlier.
deviseverbUS /dɪˈvaɪz/
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading MAKING THE SUBMARINE DEADLIER IT would naturally be supposed that a submarine carrying eight or more torpedoes is about as destructive an engine as human ingenuity could devise; but not so, for there are other _munitions_ of warfare with which it is equipped that make it even deadlier.
divenounUS /daɪv/
a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall
From this reading These guns are mounted fore and aft on the deck of the submarine, and they are used to bring down small ships and also to enable the undersea craft to defend herself against _submarine chasers_, airplanes, or occasionally when she is surprised by a destroyer or other armed ship which may get within firing range and attack her before she has time to dive.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading As the torpedo is such a costly weapon, it would not do to waste it on sinking any but the largest ships, or those carrying valuable cargoes; but the same policy of Germany, which is to starve out the Allies, also calls for sinking the smaller craft, such as trawlers and unarmed merchantmen, and this is done by means of _rapid-fire machine guns_.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading As the torpedo is such a costly weapon, it would not do to waste it on sinking any but the largest ships, or those carrying valuable cargoes; but the same policy of Germany, which is to starve out the Allies, also calls for sinking the smaller craft, such as trawlers and unarmed merchantmen, and this is done by means of _rapid-fire machine guns_.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading These guns are mounted fore and aft on the deck of the submarine, and they are used to bring down small ships and also to enable the undersea craft to defend herself against _submarine chasers_, airplanes, or occasionally when she is surprised by a destroyer or other armed ship which may get within firing range and attack her before she has time to dive.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading In the present war Germany has undertaken the gigantic task of sinking all the merchantmen, not only of the Allies but of the neutral countries as well, and it is this U-boat policy which has brought her into a state of war with nearly every civilized country on the face of the earth.
being one more than seven
From this reading MAKING THE SUBMARINE DEADLIER IT would naturally be supposed that a submarine carrying eight or more torpedoes is about as destructive an engine as human ingenuity could devise; but not so, for there are other _munitions_ of warfare with which it is equipped that make it even deadlier.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading These guns are mounted fore and aft on the deck of the submarine, and they are used to bring down small ships and also to enable the undersea craft to defend herself against _submarine chasers_, airplanes, or occasionally when she is surprised by a destroyer or other armed ship which may get within firing range and attack her before she has time to dive.
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading MAKING THE SUBMARINE DEADLIER IT would naturally be supposed that a submarine carrying eight or more torpedoes is about as destructive an engine as human ingenuity could devise; but not so, for there are other _munitions_ of warfare with which it is equipped that make it even deadlier.
equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/
provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
From this reading MAKING THE SUBMARINE DEADLIER IT would naturally be supposed that a submarine carrying eight or more torpedoes is about as destructive an engine as human ingenuity could devise; but not so, for there are other _munitions_ of warfare with which it is equipped that make it even deadlier.
divisible by two
From this reading MAKING THE SUBMARINE DEADLIER IT would naturally be supposed that a submarine carrying eight or more torpedoes is about as destructive an engine as human ingenuity could devise; but not so, for there are other _munitions_ of warfare with which it is equipped that make it even deadlier.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Now, the word _munitions_ means war materials of every kind—except, of course, men and money; but on a submarine the munitions are limited to (1) the _automobile torpedo_, which we have described in the last chapter; (2) _rapid-fire machine guns_, and (3) _submarine mines_.
apart from; not including
From this reading Now, the word _munitions_ means war materials of every kind—except, of course, men and money; but on a submarine the munitions are limited to (1) the _automobile torpedo_, which we have described in the last chapter; (2) _rapid-fire machine guns_, and (3) _submarine mines_.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading In the present war Germany has undertaken the gigantic task of sinking all the merchantmen, not only of the Allies but of the neutral countries as well, and it is this U-boat policy which has brought her into a state of war with nearly every civilized country on the face of the earth.
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading These guns are mounted fore and aft on the deck of the submarine, and they are used to bring down small ships and also to enable the undersea craft to defend herself against _submarine chasers_, airplanes, or occasionally when she is surprised by a destroyer or other armed ship which may get within firing range and attack her before she has time to dive.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MAKING THE SUBMARINE DEADLIER IT would naturally be supposed that a submarine carrying eight or more torpedoes is about as destructive an engine as human ingenuity could devise; but not so, for there are other _munitions_ of warfare with which it is equipped that make it even deadlier.
forenounUS /fɔːr/
front part of a vessel or aircraft
From this reading These guns are mounted fore and aft on the deck of the submarine, and they are used to bring down small ships and also to enable the undersea craft to defend herself against _submarine chasers_, airplanes, or occasionally when she is surprised by a destroyer or other armed ship which may get within firing range and attack her before she has time to dive.
GermanynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməni/
a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990
From this reading In the present war Germany has undertaken the gigantic task of sinking all the merchantmen, not only of the Allies but of the neutral countries as well, and it is this U-boat policy which has brought her into a state of war with nearly every civilized country on the face of the earth.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading These guns are mounted fore and aft on the deck of the submarine, and they are used to bring down small ships and also to enable the undersea craft to defend herself against _submarine chasers_, airplanes, or occasionally when she is surprised by a destroyer or other armed ship which may get within firing range and attack her before she has time to dive.
giganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading In the present war Germany has undertaken the gigantic task of sinking all the merchantmen, not only of the Allies but of the neutral countries as well, and it is this U-boat policy which has brought her into a state of war with nearly every civilized country on the face of the earth.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Now, the word _munitions_ means war materials of every kind—except, of course, men and money; but on a submarine the munitions are limited to (1) the _automobile torpedo_, which we have described in the last chapter; (2) _rapid-fire machine guns_, and (3) _submarine mines_.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the present war Germany has undertaken the gigantic task of sinking all the merchantmen, not only of the Allies but of the neutral countries as well, and it is this U-boat policy which has brought her into a state of war with nearly every civilized country on the face of the earth.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Now, the word _munitions_ means war materials of every kind—except, of course, men and money; but on a submarine the munitions are limited to (1) the _automobile torpedo_, which we have described in the last chapter; (2) _rapid-fire machine guns_, and (3) _submarine mines_.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In the present war Germany has undertaken the gigantic task of sinking all the merchantmen, not only of the Allies but of the neutral countries as well, and it is this U-boat policy which has brought her into a state of war with nearly every civilized country on the face of the earth.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading These guns are mounted fore and aft on the deck of the submarine, and they are used to bring down small ships and also to enable the undersea craft to defend herself against _submarine chasers_, airplanes, or occasionally when she is surprised by a destroyer or other armed ship which may get within firing range and attack her before she has time to dive.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading MAKING THE SUBMARINE DEADLIER IT would naturally be supposed that a submarine carrying eight or more torpedoes is about as destructive an engine as human ingenuity could devise; but not so, for there are other _munitions_ of warfare with which it is equipped that make it even deadlier.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now, the word _munitions_ means war materials of every kind—except, of course, men and money; but on a submarine the munitions are limited to (1) the _automobile torpedo_, which we have described in the last chapter; (2) _rapid-fire machine guns_, and (3) _submarine mines_.
ingenuitynounUS /ˌɪndʒəˈnuːətiː/
the power of creative imagination
From this reading MAKING THE SUBMARINE DEADLIER IT would naturally be supposed that a submarine carrying eight or more torpedoes is about as destructive an engine as human ingenuity could devise; but not so, for there are other _munitions_ of warfare with which it is equipped that make it even deadlier.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In the present war Germany has undertaken the gigantic task of sinking all the merchantmen, not only of the Allies but of the neutral countries as well, and it is this U-boat policy which has brought her into a state of war with nearly every civilized country on the face of the earth.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MAKING THE SUBMARINE DEADLIER IT would naturally be supposed that a submarine carrying eight or more torpedoes is about as destructive an engine as human ingenuity could devise; but not so, for there are other _munitions_ of warfare with which it is equipped that make it even deadlier.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MAKING THE SUBMARINE DEADLIER IT would naturally be supposed that a submarine carrying eight or more torpedoes is about as destructive an engine as human ingenuity could devise; but not so, for there are other _munitions_ of warfare with which it is equipped that make it even deadlier.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Now, the word _munitions_ means war materials of every kind—except, of course, men and money; but on a submarine the munitions are limited to (1) the _automobile torpedo_, which we have described in the last chapter; (2) _rapid-fire machine guns_, and (3) _submarine mines_.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As the torpedo is such a costly weapon, it would not do to waste it on sinking any but the largest ships, or those carrying valuable cargoes; but the same policy of Germany, which is to starve out the Allies, also calls for sinking the smaller craft, such as trawlers and unarmed merchantmen, and this is done by means of _rapid-fire machine guns_.
immediately past
From this reading Now, the word _munitions_ means war materials of every kind—except, of course, men and money; but on a submarine the munitions are limited to (1) the _automobile torpedo_, which we have described in the last chapter; (2) _rapid-fire machine guns_, and (3) _submarine mines_.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading Now, the word _munitions_ means war materials of every kind—except, of course, men and money; but on a submarine the munitions are limited to (1) the _automobile torpedo_, which we have described in the last chapter; (2) _rapid-fire machine guns_, and (3) _submarine mines_.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Now, the word _munitions_ means war materials of every kind—except, of course, men and money; but on a submarine the munitions are limited to (1) the _automobile torpedo_, which we have described in the last chapter; (2) _rapid-fire machine guns_, and (3) _submarine mines_.
engage in
From this reading MAKING THE SUBMARINE DEADLIER IT would naturally be supposed that a submarine carrying eight or more torpedoes is about as destructive an engine as human ingenuity could devise; but not so, for there are other _munitions_ of warfare with which it is equipped that make it even deadlier.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading MAKING THE SUBMARINE DEADLIER IT would naturally be supposed that a submarine carrying eight or more torpedoes is about as destructive an engine as human ingenuity could devise; but not so, for there are other _munitions_ of warfare with which it is equipped that make it even deadlier.
materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading Now, the word _munitions_ means war materials of every kind—except, of course, men and money; but on a submarine the munitions are limited to (1) the _automobile torpedo_, which we have described in the last chapter; (2) _rapid-fire machine guns_, and (3) _submarine mines_.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading These guns are mounted fore and aft on the deck of the submarine, and they are used to bring down small ships and also to enable the undersea craft to defend herself against _submarine chasers_, airplanes, or occasionally when she is surprised by a destroyer or other armed ship which may get within firing range and attack her before she has time to dive.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Now, the word _munitions_ means war materials of every kind—except, of course, men and money; but on a submarine the munitions are limited to (1) the _automobile torpedo_, which we have described in the last chapter; (2) _rapid-fire machine guns_, and (3) _submarine mines_.
the force of workers available
From this reading Now, the word _munitions_ means war materials of every kind—except, of course, men and money; but on a submarine the munitions are limited to (1) the _automobile torpedo_, which we have described in the last chapter; (2) _rapid-fire machine guns_, and (3) _submarine mines_.
merchantmennounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃəntmɪn/
plural of “merchantman” — a cargo ship
From this reading In the present war Germany has undertaken the gigantic task of sinking all the merchantmen, not only of the Allies but of the neutral countries as well, and it is this U-boat policy which has brought her into a state of war with nearly every civilized country on the face of the earth.
minesnounUS /maɪnz/
plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
From this reading Now, the word _munitions_ means war materials of every kind—except, of course, men and money; but on a submarine the munitions are limited to (1) the _automobile torpedo_, which we have described in the last chapter; (2) _rapid-fire machine guns_, and (3) _submarine mines_.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Now, the word _munitions_ means war materials of every kind—except, of course, men and money; but on a submarine the munitions are limited to (1) the _automobile torpedo_, which we have described in the last chapter; (2) _rapid-fire machine guns_, and (3) _submarine mines_.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading MAKING THE SUBMARINE DEADLIER IT would naturally be supposed that a submarine carrying eight or more torpedoes is about as destructive an engine as human ingenuity could devise; but not so, for there are other _munitions_ of warfare with which it is equipped that make it even deadlier.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading These guns are mounted fore and aft on the deck of the submarine, and they are used to bring down small ships and also to enable the undersea craft to defend herself against _submarine chasers_, airplanes, or occasionally when she is surprised by a destroyer or other armed ship which may get within firing range and attack her before she has time to dive.
munitionsnounUS /mjuːˈnɪʃənz/
plural of “munition” — weapons considered collectively
From this reading MAKING THE SUBMARINE DEADLIER IT would naturally be supposed that a submarine carrying eight or more torpedoes is about as destructive an engine as human ingenuity could devise; but not so, for there are other _munitions_ of warfare with which it is equipped that make it even deadlier.
as might be expected
From this reading MAKING THE SUBMARINE DEADLIER IT would naturally be supposed that a submarine carrying eight or more torpedoes is about as destructive an engine as human ingenuity could devise; but not so, for there are other _munitions_ of warfare with which it is equipped that make it even deadlier.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In the present war Germany has undertaken the gigantic task of sinking all the merchantmen, not only of the Allies but of the neutral countries as well, and it is this U-boat policy which has brought her into a state of war with nearly every civilized country on the face of the earth.
neutraladjectiveUS /ˈnuːtrəl/
having no personal preference
From this reading In the present war Germany has undertaken the gigantic task of sinking all the merchantmen, not only of the Allies but of the neutral countries as well, and it is this U-boat policy which has brought her into a state of war with nearly every civilized country on the face of the earth.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading MAKING THE SUBMARINE DEADLIER IT would naturally be supposed that a submarine carrying eight or more torpedoes is about as destructive an engine as human ingenuity could devise; but not so, for there are other _munitions_ of warfare with which it is equipped that make it even deadlier.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, the word _munitions_ means war materials of every kind—except, of course, men and money; but on a submarine the munitions are limited to (1) the _automobile torpedo_, which we have described in the last chapter; (2) _rapid-fire machine guns_, and (3) _submarine mines_.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading These guns are mounted fore and aft on the deck of the submarine, and they are used to bring down small ships and also to enable the undersea craft to defend herself against _submarine chasers_, airplanes, or occasionally when she is surprised by a destroyer or other armed ship which may get within firing range and attack her before she has time to dive.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MAKING THE SUBMARINE DEADLIER IT would naturally be supposed that a submarine carrying eight or more torpedoes is about as destructive an engine as human ingenuity could devise; but not so, for there are other _munitions_ of warfare with which it is equipped that make it even deadlier.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Now, the word _munitions_ means war materials of every kind—except, of course, men and money; but on a submarine the munitions are limited to (1) the _automobile torpedo_, which we have described in the last chapter; (2) _rapid-fire machine guns_, and (3) _submarine mines_.
and nothing more
From this reading In the present war Germany has undertaken the gigantic task of sinking all the merchantmen, not only of the Allies but of the neutral countries as well, and it is this U-boat policy which has brought her into a state of war with nearly every civilized country on the face of the earth.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading MAKING THE SUBMARINE DEADLIER IT would naturally be supposed that a submarine carrying eight or more torpedoes is about as destructive an engine as human ingenuity could devise; but not so, for there are other _munitions_ of warfare with which it is equipped that make it even deadlier.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading MAKING THE SUBMARINE DEADLIER IT would naturally be supposed that a submarine carrying eight or more torpedoes is about as destructive an engine as human ingenuity could devise; but not so, for there are other _munitions_ of warfare with which it is equipped that make it even deadlier.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As the torpedo is such a costly weapon, it would not do to waste it on sinking any but the largest ships, or those carrying valuable cargoes; but the same policy of Germany, which is to starve out the Allies, also calls for sinking the smaller craft, such as trawlers and unarmed merchantmen, and this is done by means of _rapid-fire machine guns_.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading In the present war Germany has undertaken the gigantic task of sinking all the merchantmen, not only of the Allies but of the neutral countries as well, and it is this U-boat policy which has brought her into a state of war with nearly every civilized country on the face of the earth.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In the present war Germany has undertaken the gigantic task of sinking all the merchantmen, not only of the Allies but of the neutral countries as well, and it is this U-boat policy which has brought her into a state of war with nearly every civilized country on the face of the earth.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading These guns are mounted fore and aft on the deck of the submarine, and they are used to bring down small ships and also to enable the undersea craft to defend herself against _submarine chasers_, airplanes, or occasionally when she is surprised by a destroyer or other armed ship which may get within firing range and attack her before she has time to dive.
rapid-fire
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From this reading Now, the word _munitions_ means war materials of every kind—except, of course, men and money; but on a submarine the munitions are limited to (1) the _automobile torpedo_, which we have described in the last chapter; (2) _rapid-fire machine guns_, and (3) _submarine mines_.
Identical; not different.
From this reading As the torpedo is such a costly weapon, it would not do to waste it on sinking any but the largest ships, or those carrying valuable cargoes; but the same policy of Germany, which is to starve out the Allies, also calls for sinking the smaller craft, such as trawlers and unarmed merchantmen, and this is done by means of _rapid-fire machine guns_.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These guns are mounted fore and aft on the deck of the submarine, and they are used to bring down small ships and also to enable the undersea craft to defend herself against _submarine chasers_, airplanes, or occasionally when she is surprised by a destroyer or other armed ship which may get within firing range and attack her before she has time to dive.
transport commercially
From this reading These guns are mounted fore and aft on the deck of the submarine, and they are used to bring down small ships and also to enable the undersea craft to defend herself against _submarine chasers_, airplanes, or occasionally when she is surprised by a destroyer or other armed ship which may get within firing range and attack her before she has time to dive.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading As the torpedo is such a costly weapon, it would not do to waste it on sinking any but the largest ships, or those carrying valuable cargoes; but the same policy of Germany, which is to starve out the Allies, also calls for sinking the smaller craft, such as trawlers and unarmed merchantmen, and this is done by means of _rapid-fire machine guns_.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading In the present war Germany has undertaken the gigantic task of sinking all the merchantmen, not only of the Allies but of the neutral countries as well, and it is this U-boat policy which has brought her into a state of war with nearly every civilized country on the face of the earth.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading These guns are mounted fore and aft on the deck of the submarine, and they are used to bring down small ships and also to enable the undersea craft to defend herself against _submarine chasers_, airplanes, or occasionally when she is surprised by a destroyer or other armed ship which may get within firing range and attack her before she has time to dive.
small or little relative to something else
From this reading As the torpedo is such a costly weapon, it would not do to waste it on sinking any but the largest ships, or those carrying valuable cargoes; but the same policy of Germany, which is to starve out the Allies, also calls for sinking the smaller craft, such as trawlers and unarmed merchantmen, and this is done by means of _rapid-fire machine guns_.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading MAKING THE SUBMARINE DEADLIER IT would naturally be supposed that a submarine carrying eight or more torpedoes is about as destructive an engine as human ingenuity could devise; but not so, for there are other _munitions_ of warfare with which it is equipped that make it even deadlier.
starveverbUS /stɑːrv/
be hungry; go without food
From this reading As the torpedo is such a costly weapon, it would not do to waste it on sinking any but the largest ships, or those carrying valuable cargoes; but the same policy of Germany, which is to starve out the Allies, also calls for sinking the smaller craft, such as trawlers and unarmed merchantmen, and this is done by means of _rapid-fire machine guns_.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading In the present war Germany has undertaken the gigantic task of sinking all the merchantmen, not only of the Allies but of the neutral countries as well, and it is this U-boat policy which has brought her into a state of war with nearly every civilized country on the face of the earth.
SUBMARINEnounUS /ˈsʌbməriːn/
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading MAKING THE SUBMARINE DEADLIER IT would naturally be supposed that a submarine carrying eight or more torpedoes is about as destructive an engine as human ingenuity could devise; but not so, for there are other _munitions_ of warfare with which it is equipped that make it even deadlier.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading As the torpedo is such a costly weapon, it would not do to waste it on sinking any but the largest ships, or those carrying valuable cargoes; but the same policy of Germany, which is to starve out the Allies, also calls for sinking the smaller craft, such as trawlers and unarmed merchantmen, and this is done by means of _rapid-fire machine guns_.
required or under orders
From this reading MAKING THE SUBMARINE DEADLIER IT would naturally be supposed that a submarine carrying eight or more torpedoes is about as destructive an engine as human ingenuity could devise; but not so, for there are other _munitions_ of warfare with which it is equipped that make it even deadlier.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading These guns are mounted fore and aft on the deck of the submarine, and they are used to bring down small ships and also to enable the undersea craft to defend herself against _submarine chasers_, airplanes, or occasionally when she is surprised by a destroyer or other armed ship which may get within firing range and attack her before she has time to dive.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading In the present war Germany has undertaken the gigantic task of sinking all the merchantmen, not only of the Allies but of the neutral countries as well, and it is this U-boat policy which has brought her into a state of war with nearly every civilized country on the face of the earth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MAKING THE SUBMARINE DEADLIER IT would naturally be supposed that a submarine carrying eight or more torpedoes is about as destructive an engine as human ingenuity could devise; but not so, for there are other _munitions_ of warfare with which it is equipped that make it even deadlier.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MAKING THE SUBMARINE DEADLIER IT would naturally be supposed that a submarine carrying eight or more torpedoes is about as destructive an engine as human ingenuity could devise; but not so, for there are other _munitions_ of warfare with which it is equipped that make it even deadlier.
in or at that place or location
From this reading MAKING THE SUBMARINE DEADLIER IT would naturally be supposed that a submarine carrying eight or more torpedoes is about as destructive an engine as human ingenuity could devise; but not so, for there are other _munitions_ of warfare with which it is equipped that make it even deadlier.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These guns are mounted fore and aft on the deck of the submarine, and they are used to bring down small ships and also to enable the undersea craft to defend herself against _submarine chasers_, airplanes, or occasionally when she is surprised by a destroyer or other armed ship which may get within firing range and attack her before she has time to dive.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These guns are mounted fore and aft on the deck of the submarine, and they are used to bring down small ships and also to enable the undersea craft to defend herself against _submarine chasers_, airplanes, or occasionally when she is surprised by a destroyer or other armed ship which may get within firing range and attack her before she has time to dive.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In the present war Germany has undertaken the gigantic task of sinking all the merchantmen, not only of the Allies but of the neutral countries as well, and it is this U-boat policy which has brought her into a state of war with nearly every civilized country on the face of the earth.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading As the torpedo is such a costly weapon, it would not do to waste it on sinking any but the largest ships, or those carrying valuable cargoes; but the same policy of Germany, which is to starve out the Allies, also calls for sinking the smaller craft, such as trawlers and unarmed merchantmen, and this is done by means of _rapid-fire machine guns_.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading These guns are mounted fore and aft on the deck of the submarine, and they are used to bring down small ships and also to enable the undersea craft to defend herself against _submarine chasers_, airplanes, or occasionally when she is surprised by a destroyer or other armed ship which may get within firing range and attack her before she has time to dive.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now, the word _munitions_ means war materials of every kind—except, of course, men and money; but on a submarine the munitions are limited to (1) the _automobile torpedo_, which we have described in the last chapter; (2) _rapid-fire machine guns_, and (3) _submarine mines_.
torpedonounUS /tɔːrˈpiːdoʊ/
a professional killer who uses a gun
From this reading Now, the word _munitions_ means war materials of every kind—except, of course, men and money; but on a submarine the munitions are limited to (1) the _automobile torpedo_, which we have described in the last chapter; (2) _rapid-fire machine guns_, and (3) _submarine mines_.
torpedoesnounUS /tɔːrˈpiːdoʊz/
plural of “torpedo” — a professional killer who uses a gun
From this reading MAKING THE SUBMARINE DEADLIER IT would naturally be supposed that a submarine carrying eight or more torpedoes is about as destructive an engine as human ingenuity could devise; but not so, for there are other _munitions_ of warfare with which it is equipped that make it even deadlier.
trawlersnounUS /ˈtrɔːlərz/
plural of “trawler” — a fisherman who use a trawl net
From this reading As the torpedo is such a costly weapon, it would not do to waste it on sinking any but the largest ships, or those carrying valuable cargoes; but the same policy of Germany, which is to starve out the Allies, also calls for sinking the smaller craft, such as trawlers and unarmed merchantmen, and this is done by means of _rapid-fire machine guns_.
U-boatnoun
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading In the present war Germany has undertaken the gigantic task of sinking all the merchantmen, not only of the Allies but of the neutral countries as well, and it is this U-boat policy which has brought her into a state of war with nearly every civilized country on the face of the earth.
unarmedadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːrmd/
(used of persons or the military) not having or using arms
From this reading As the torpedo is such a costly weapon, it would not do to waste it on sinking any but the largest ships, or those carrying valuable cargoes; but the same policy of Germany, which is to starve out the Allies, also calls for sinking the smaller craft, such as trawlers and unarmed merchantmen, and this is done by means of _rapid-fire machine guns_.
underseaadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈsiː/
beneath the surface of the sea
From this reading These guns are mounted fore and aft on the deck of the submarine, and they are used to bring down small ships and also to enable the undersea craft to defend herself against _submarine chasers_, airplanes, or occasionally when she is surprised by a destroyer or other armed ship which may get within firing range and attack her before she has time to dive.
undertakenverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪkən/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading In the present war Germany has undertaken the gigantic task of sinking all the merchantmen, not only of the Allies but of the neutral countries as well, and it is this U-boat policy which has brought her into a state of war with nearly every civilized country on the face of the earth.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading These guns are mounted fore and aft on the deck of the submarine, and they are used to bring down small ships and also to enable the undersea craft to defend herself against _submarine chasers_, airplanes, or occasionally when she is surprised by a destroyer or other armed ship which may get within firing range and attack her before she has time to dive.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading As the torpedo is such a costly weapon, it would not do to waste it on sinking any but the largest ships, or those carrying valuable cargoes; but the same policy of Germany, which is to starve out the Allies, also calls for sinking the smaller craft, such as trawlers and unarmed merchantmen, and this is done by means of _rapid-fire machine guns_.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Now, the word _munitions_ means war materials of every kind—except, of course, men and money; but on a submarine the munitions are limited to (1) the _automobile torpedo_, which we have described in the last chapter; (2) _rapid-fire machine guns_, and (3) _submarine mines_.
warfarenounUS /ˈwɔːrfer/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading MAKING THE SUBMARINE DEADLIER IT would naturally be supposed that a submarine carrying eight or more torpedoes is about as destructive an engine as human ingenuity could devise; but not so, for there are other _munitions_ of warfare with which it is equipped that make it even deadlier.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading As the torpedo is such a costly weapon, it would not do to waste it on sinking any but the largest ships, or those carrying valuable cargoes; but the same policy of Germany, which is to starve out the Allies, also calls for sinking the smaller craft, such as trawlers and unarmed merchantmen, and this is done by means of _rapid-fire machine guns_.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Now, the word _munitions_ means war materials of every kind—except, of course, men and money; but on a submarine the munitions are limited to (1) the _automobile torpedo_, which we have described in the last chapter; (2) _rapid-fire machine guns_, and (3) _submarine mines_.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading As the torpedo is such a costly weapon, it would not do to waste it on sinking any but the largest ships, or those carrying valuable cargoes; but the same policy of Germany, which is to starve out the Allies, also calls for sinking the smaller craft, such as trawlers and unarmed merchantmen, and this is done by means of _rapid-fire machine guns_.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading In the present war Germany has undertaken the gigantic task of sinking all the merchantmen, not only of the Allies but of the neutral countries as well, and it is this U-boat policy which has brought her into a state of war with nearly every civilized country on the face of the earth.
at the time that
From this reading These guns are mounted fore and aft on the deck of the submarine, and they are used to bring down small ships and also to enable the undersea craft to defend herself against _submarine chasers_, airplanes, or occasionally when she is surprised by a destroyer or other armed ship which may get within firing range and attack her before she has time to dive.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading MAKING THE SUBMARINE DEADLIER IT would naturally be supposed that a submarine carrying eight or more torpedoes is about as destructive an engine as human ingenuity could devise; but not so, for there are other _munitions_ of warfare with which it is equipped that make it even deadlier.
in the company of; together with
From this reading MAKING THE SUBMARINE DEADLIER IT would naturally be supposed that a submarine carrying eight or more torpedoes is about as destructive an engine as human ingenuity could devise; but not so, for there are other _munitions_ of warfare with which it is equipped that make it even deadlier.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading These guns are mounted fore and aft on the deck of the submarine, and they are used to bring down small ships and also to enable the undersea craft to defend herself against _submarine chasers_, airplanes, or occasionally when she is surprised by a destroyer or other armed ship which may get within firing range and attack her before she has time to dive.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Now, the word _munitions_ means war materials of every kind—except, of course, men and money; but on a submarine the munitions are limited to (1) the _automobile torpedo_, which we have described in the last chapter; (2) _rapid-fire machine guns_, and (3) _submarine mines_.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading MAKING THE SUBMARINE DEADLIER IT would naturally be supposed that a submarine carrying eight or more torpedoes is about as destructive an engine as human ingenuity could devise; but not so, for there are other _munitions_ of warfare with which it is equipped that make it even deadlier.
