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From this reading But as the size, range, and speed of the submarine was increased she gradually took her place along with the _auxiliary[32] craft of the fleet_, or _squadron_,[33] and began to take part in the maneuvers with it.
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From this reading But as the size, range, and speed of the submarine was increased she gradually took her place along with the _auxiliary[32] craft of the fleet_, or _squadron_,[33] and began to take part in the maneuvers with it.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOW THE SUBMARINE ATTACKS WHEN the naval powers were waking up to the fact that the submarine was worthy of some consideration, undersea tactics was a thing that was yet to be invented.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading These early craft had a very short range of travel and because of their poor construction and lack of power they were not at all adapted for ocean-going, hence they could not accompany the fleet of warships on their maneuvers.
adaptedadjectiveUS /əˈdæptɪd/
changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose
From this reading These early craft had a very short range of travel and because of their poor construction and lack of power they were not at all adapted for ocean-going, hence they could not accompany the fleet of warships on their maneuvers.
(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 These early craft had a very short range of travel and because of their poor construction and lack of power they were not at all adapted for ocean-going, hence they could not accompany the fleet of warships on their maneuvers.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading But as the size, range, and speed of the submarine was increased she gradually took her place along with the _auxiliary[32] craft of the fleet_, or _squadron_,[33] and began to take part in the maneuvers with it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Even when it was expected an attack might be made, the only thing that was required of them was to be on the lookout, signal the forts on shore, dive and get out of harm’s way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading These early craft had a very short range of travel and because of their poor construction and lack of power they were not at all adapted for ocean-going, hence they could not accompany the fleet of warships on their maneuvers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as the size, range, and speed of the submarine was increased she gradually took her place along with the _auxiliary[32] craft of the fleet_, or _squadron_,[33] and began to take part in the maneuvers with it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading These early craft had a very short range of travel and because of their poor construction and lack of power they were not at all adapted for ocean-going, hence they could not accompany the fleet of warships on their maneuvers.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Even when it was expected an attack might be made, the only thing that was required of them was to be on the lookout, signal the forts on shore, dive and get out of harm’s way.
ATTACKSnounUS /əˈtæks/
plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading HOW THE SUBMARINE ATTACKS WHEN the naval powers were waking up to the fact that the submarine was worthy of some consideration, undersea tactics was a thing that was yet to be invented.
auxiliaryadjectiveUS /ɑːɡˈzɪljəri/
functioning in a supporting capacity
From this reading But as the size, range, and speed of the submarine was increased she gradually took her place along with the _auxiliary[32] craft of the fleet_, or _squadron_,[33] and began to take part in the maneuvers with it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading HOW THE SUBMARINE ATTACKS WHEN the naval powers were waking up to the fact that the submarine was worthy of some consideration, undersea tactics was a thing that was yet to be invented.
for the reason that
From this reading These early craft had a very short range of travel and because of their poor construction and lack of power they were not at all adapted for ocean-going, hence they could not accompany the fleet of warships on their maneuvers.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But as the size, range, and speed of the submarine was increased she gradually took her place along with the _auxiliary[32] craft of the fleet_, or _squadron_,[33] and began to take part in the maneuvers with it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as the size, range, and speed of the submarine was increased she gradually took her place along with the _auxiliary[32] craft of the fleet_, or _squadron_,[33] and began to take part in the maneuvers with it.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading They were, however, thought very well of for coast patrols, and this was the duty given them to perform; each submarine had a stretch of coast which it was to watch and tactics and maneuvering were not needed for this service.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading HOW THE SUBMARINE ATTACKS WHEN the naval powers were waking up to the fact that the submarine was worthy of some consideration, undersea tactics was a thing that was yet to be invented.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading These early craft had a very short range of travel and because of their poor construction and lack of power they were not at all adapted for ocean-going, hence they could not accompany the fleet of warships on their maneuvers.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading These early craft had a very short range of travel and because of their poor construction and lack of power they were not at all adapted for ocean-going, hence they could not accompany the fleet of warships on their maneuvers.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading These early craft had a very short range of travel and because of their poor construction and lack of power they were not at all adapted for ocean-going, hence they could not accompany the fleet of warships on their maneuvers.
divenounUS /daɪv/
a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall
From this reading Even when it was expected an attack might be made, the only thing that was required of them was to be on the lookout, signal the forts on shore, dive and get out of harm’s way.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading They were, however, thought very well of for coast patrols, and this was the duty given them to perform; each submarine had a stretch of coast which it was to watch and tactics and maneuvering were not needed for this service.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading They were, however, thought very well of for coast patrols, and this was the duty given them to perform; each submarine had a stretch of coast which it was to watch and tactics and maneuvering were not needed for this service.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading These early craft had a very short range of travel and because of their poor construction and lack of power they were not at all adapted for ocean-going, hence they could not accompany the fleet of warships on their maneuvers.
divisible by two
From this reading Even when it was expected an attack might be made, the only thing that was required of them was to be on the lookout, signal the forts on shore, dive and get out of harm’s way.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Even when it was expected an attack might be made, the only thing that was required of them was to be on the lookout, signal the forts on shore, dive and get out of harm’s way.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading HOW THE SUBMARINE ATTACKS WHEN the naval powers were waking up to the fact that the submarine was worthy of some consideration, undersea tactics was a thing that was yet to be invented.
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading These early craft had a very short range of travel and because of their poor construction and lack of power they were not at all adapted for ocean-going, hence they could not accompany the fleet of warships on their maneuvers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading These early craft had a very short range of travel and because of their poor construction and lack of power they were not at all adapted for ocean-going, hence they could not accompany the fleet of warships on their maneuvers.
fortsnounUS /fɔːrts/
plural of “fort” — a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Even when it was expected an attack might be made, the only thing that was required of them was to be on the lookout, signal the forts on shore, dive and get out of harm’s way.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Even when it was expected an attack might be made, the only thing that was required of them was to be on the lookout, signal the forts on shore, dive and get out of harm’s way.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading They were, however, thought very well of for coast patrols, and this was the duty given them to perform; each submarine had a stretch of coast which it was to watch and tactics and maneuvering were not needed for this service.
in a gradual manner
From this reading But as the size, range, and speed of the submarine was increased she gradually took her place along with the _auxiliary[32] craft of the fleet_, or _squadron_,[33] and began to take part in the maneuvers with it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading These early craft had a very short range of travel and because of their poor construction and lack of power they were not at all adapted for ocean-going, hence they could not accompany the fleet of warships on their maneuvers.
harm'snounUS /hɑːrmz/
possessive form of “harm” — any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading Even when it was expected an attack might be made, the only thing that was required of them was to be on the lookout, signal the forts on shore, dive and get out of harm’s way.
for this reason
From this reading These early craft had a very short range of travel and because of their poor construction and lack of power they were not at all adapted for ocean-going, hence they could not accompany the fleet of warships on their maneuvers.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But as the size, range, and speed of the submarine was increased she gradually took her place along with the _auxiliary[32] craft of the fleet_, or _squadron_,[33] and began to take part in the maneuvers with it.
HOW
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From this reading HOW THE SUBMARINE ATTACKS WHEN the naval powers were waking up to the fact that the submarine was worthy of some consideration, undersea tactics was a thing that was yet to be invented.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading They were, however, thought very well of for coast patrols, and this was the duty given them to perform; each submarine had a stretch of coast which it was to watch and tactics and maneuvering were not needed for this service.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But as the size, range, and speed of the submarine was increased she gradually took her place along with the _auxiliary[32] craft of the fleet_, or _squadron_,[33] and began to take part in the maneuvers with it.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading But as the size, range, and speed of the submarine was increased she gradually took her place along with the _auxiliary[32] craft of the fleet_, or _squadron_,[33] and began to take part in the maneuvers with it.
inventedverbUS /ˌɪnˈventəd/
past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading HOW THE SUBMARINE ATTACKS WHEN the naval powers were waking up to the fact that the submarine was worthy of some consideration, undersea tactics was a thing that was yet to be invented.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They were, however, thought very well of for coast patrols, and this was the duty given them to perform; each submarine had a stretch of coast which it was to watch and tactics and maneuvering were not needed for this service.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading These early craft had a very short range of travel and because of their poor construction and lack of power they were not at all adapted for ocean-going, hence they could not accompany the fleet of warships on their maneuvers.
lookoutnounUS /ˈlʊkaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Even when it was expected an attack might be made, the only thing that was required of them was to be on the lookout, signal the forts on shore, dive and get out of harm’s way.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Even when it was expected an attack might be made, the only thing that was required of them was to be on the lookout, signal the forts on shore, dive and get out of harm’s way.
maneuveringverbUS /məˈnuːvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “maneuver” — direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading They were, however, thought very well of for coast patrols, and this was the duty given them to perform; each submarine had a stretch of coast which it was to watch and tactics and maneuvering were not needed for this service.
maneuversnounUS /məˈnuːvərz/
plural of “maneuver” — a military training exercise
From this reading These early craft had a very short range of travel and because of their poor construction and lack of power they were not at all adapted for ocean-going, hence they could not accompany the fleet of warships on their maneuvers.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Even when it was expected an attack might be made, the only thing that was required of them was to be on the lookout, signal the forts on shore, dive and get out of harm’s way.
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading HOW THE SUBMARINE ATTACKS WHEN the naval powers were waking up to the fact that the submarine was worthy of some consideration, undersea tactics was a thing that was yet to be invented.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading They were, however, thought very well of for coast patrols, and this was the duty given them to perform; each submarine had a stretch of coast which it was to watch and tactics and maneuvering were not needed for this service.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading These early craft had a very short range of travel and because of their poor construction and lack of power they were not at all adapted for ocean-going, hence they could not accompany the fleet of warships on their maneuvers.
ocean-going
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From this reading These early craft had a very short range of travel and because of their poor construction and lack of power they were not at all adapted for ocean-going, hence they could not accompany the fleet of warships on their maneuvers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW THE SUBMARINE ATTACKS WHEN the naval powers were waking up to the fact that the submarine was worthy of some consideration, undersea tactics was a thing that was yet to be invented.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading These early craft had a very short range of travel and because of their poor construction and lack of power they were not at all adapted for ocean-going, hence they could not accompany the fleet of warships on their maneuvers.
and nothing more
From this reading Even when it was expected an attack might be made, the only thing that was required of them was to be on the lookout, signal the forts on shore, dive and get out of harm’s way.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But as the size, range, and speed of the submarine was increased she gradually took her place along with the _auxiliary[32] craft of the fleet_, or _squadron_,[33] and began to take part in the maneuvers with it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Even when it was expected an attack might be made, the only thing that was required of them was to be on the lookout, signal the forts on shore, dive and get out of harm’s way.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading But as the size, range, and speed of the submarine was increased she gradually took her place along with the _auxiliary[32] craft of the fleet_, or _squadron_,[33] and began to take part in the maneuvers with it.
patrolsnounUS /pəˈtroʊlz/
plural of “patrol” — a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading They were, however, thought very well of for coast patrols, and this was the duty given them to perform; each submarine had a stretch of coast which it was to watch and tactics and maneuvering were not needed for this service.
performverbUS /pərˈfɔːrm/
carry out or perform an action
From this reading They were, however, thought very well of for coast patrols, and this was the duty given them to perform; each submarine had a stretch of coast which it was to watch and tactics and maneuvering were not needed for this service.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But as the size, range, and speed of the submarine was increased she gradually took her place along with the _auxiliary[32] craft of the fleet_, or _squadron_,[33] and began to take part in the maneuvers with it.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading These early craft had a very short range of travel and because of their poor construction and lack of power they were not at all adapted for ocean-going, hence they could not accompany the fleet of warships on their maneuvers.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading These early craft had a very short range of travel and because of their poor construction and lack of power they were not at all adapted for ocean-going, hence they could not accompany the fleet of warships on their maneuvers.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading HOW THE SUBMARINE ATTACKS WHEN the naval powers were waking up to the fact that the submarine was worthy of some consideration, undersea tactics was a thing that was yet to be invented.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading These early craft had a very short range of travel and because of their poor construction and lack of power they were not at all adapted for ocean-going, hence they could not accompany the fleet of warships on their maneuvers.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Even when it was expected an attack might be made, the only thing that was required of them was to be on the lookout, signal the forts on shore, dive and get out of harm’s way.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading They were, however, thought very well of for coast patrols, and this was the duty given them to perform; each submarine had a stretch of coast which it was to watch and tactics and maneuvering were not needed for this service.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But as the size, range, and speed of the submarine was increased she gradually took her place along with the _auxiliary[32] craft of the fleet_, or _squadron_,[33] and began to take part in the maneuvers with it.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Even when it was expected an attack might be made, the only thing that was required of them was to be on the lookout, signal the forts on shore, dive and get out of harm’s way.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading These early craft had a very short range of travel and because of their poor construction and lack of power they were not at all adapted for ocean-going, hence they could not accompany the fleet of warships on their maneuvers.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading Even when it was expected an attack might be made, the only thing that was required of them was to be on the lookout, signal the forts on shore, dive and get out of harm’s way.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading But as the size, range, and speed of the submarine was increased she gradually took her place along with the _auxiliary[32] craft of the fleet_, or _squadron_,[33] and began to take part in the maneuvers with it.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading HOW THE SUBMARINE ATTACKS WHEN the naval powers were waking up to the fact that the submarine was worthy of some consideration, undersea tactics was a thing that was yet to be invented.
move hurridly
From this reading But as the size, range, and speed of the submarine was increased she gradually took her place along with the _auxiliary[32] craft of the fleet_, or _squadron_,[33] and began to take part in the maneuvers with it.
squadronnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading But as the size, range, and speed of the submarine was increased she gradually took her place along with the _auxiliary[32] craft of the fleet_, or _squadron_,[33] and began to take part in the maneuvers with it.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading They were, however, thought very well of for coast patrols, and this was the duty given them to perform; each submarine had a stretch of coast which it was to watch and tactics and maneuvering were not needed for this service.
SUBMARINEnounUS /ˈsʌbməriːn/
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading HOW THE SUBMARINE ATTACKS WHEN the naval powers were waking up to the fact that the submarine was worthy of some consideration, undersea tactics was a thing that was yet to be invented.
tacticsnounUS /ˈtæktɪks/
the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy
From this reading HOW THE SUBMARINE ATTACKS WHEN the naval powers were waking up to the fact that the submarine was worthy of some consideration, undersea tactics was a thing that was yet to be invented.
carry out
From this reading But as the size, range, and speed of the submarine was increased she gradually took her place along with the _auxiliary[32] craft of the fleet_, or _squadron_,[33] and began to take part in the maneuvers with it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HOW THE SUBMARINE ATTACKS WHEN the naval powers were waking up to the fact that the submarine was worthy of some consideration, undersea tactics was a thing that was yet to be invented.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW THE SUBMARINE ATTACKS WHEN the naval powers were waking up to the fact that the submarine was worthy of some consideration, undersea tactics was a thing that was yet to be invented.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading These early craft had a very short range of travel and because of their poor construction and lack of power they were not at all adapted for ocean-going, hence they could not accompany the fleet of warships on their maneuvers.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They were, however, thought very well of for coast patrols, and this was the duty given them to perform; each submarine had a stretch of coast which it was to watch and tactics and maneuvering were not needed for this service.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These early craft had a very short range of travel and because of their poor construction and lack of power they were not at all adapted for ocean-going, hence they could not accompany the fleet of warships on their maneuvers.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These early craft had a very short range of travel and because of their poor construction and lack of power they were not at all adapted for ocean-going, hence they could not accompany the fleet of warships on their maneuvers.
a special situation
From this reading HOW THE SUBMARINE ATTACKS WHEN the naval powers were waking up to the fact that the submarine was worthy of some consideration, undersea tactics was a thing that was yet to be invented.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading They were, however, thought very well of for coast patrols, and this was the duty given them to perform; each submarine had a stretch of coast which it was to watch and tactics and maneuvering were not needed for this service.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading They were, however, thought very well of for coast patrols, and this was the duty given them to perform; each submarine had a stretch of coast which it was to watch and tactics and maneuvering were not needed for this service.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW THE SUBMARINE ATTACKS WHEN the naval powers were waking up to the fact that the submarine was worthy of some consideration, undersea tactics was a thing that was yet to be invented.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading But as the size, range, and speed of the submarine was increased she gradually took her place along with the _auxiliary[32] craft of the fleet_, or _squadron_,[33] and began to take part in the maneuvers with it.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading These early craft had a very short range of travel and because of their poor construction and lack of power they were not at all adapted for ocean-going, hence they could not accompany the fleet of warships on their maneuvers.
underseaadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈsiː/
beneath the surface of the sea
From this reading HOW THE SUBMARINE ATTACKS WHEN the naval powers were waking up to the fact that the submarine was worthy of some consideration, undersea tactics was a thing that was yet to be invented.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading HOW THE SUBMARINE ATTACKS WHEN the naval powers were waking up to the fact that the submarine was worthy of some consideration, undersea tactics was a thing that was yet to be invented.
precisely as stated
From this reading These early craft had a very short range of travel and because of their poor construction and lack of power they were not at all adapted for ocean-going, hence they could not accompany the fleet of warships on their maneuvers.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading HOW THE SUBMARINE ATTACKS WHEN the naval powers were waking up to the fact that the submarine was worthy of some consideration, undersea tactics was a thing that was yet to be invented.
warshipsnounUS /ˈwɔːrʃɪps/
plural of “warship” — a government ship that is available for waging war
From this reading These early craft had a very short range of travel and because of their poor construction and lack of power they were not at all adapted for ocean-going, hence they could not accompany the fleet of warships on their maneuvers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOW THE SUBMARINE ATTACKS WHEN the naval powers were waking up to the fact that the submarine was worthy of some consideration, undersea tactics was a thing that was yet to be invented.
look attentively
From this reading They were, however, thought very well of for coast patrols, and this was the duty given them to perform; each submarine had a stretch of coast which it was to watch and tactics and maneuvering were not needed for this service.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Even when it was expected an attack might be made, the only thing that was required of them was to be on the lookout, signal the forts on shore, dive and get out of harm’s way.
(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 They were, however, thought very well of for coast patrols, and this was the duty given them to perform; each submarine had a stretch of coast which it was to watch and tactics and maneuvering were not needed for this service.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading HOW THE SUBMARINE ATTACKS WHEN the naval powers were waking up to the fact that the submarine was worthy of some consideration, undersea tactics was a thing that was yet to be invented.
at the time that
From this reading HOW THE SUBMARINE ATTACKS WHEN the naval powers were waking up to the fact that the submarine was worthy of some consideration, undersea tactics was a thing that was yet to be invented.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They were, however, thought very well of for coast patrols, and this was the duty given them to perform; each submarine had a stretch of coast which it was to watch and tactics and maneuvering were not needed for this service.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But as the size, range, and speed of the submarine was increased she gradually took her place along with the _auxiliary[32] craft of the fleet_, or _squadron_,[33] and began to take part in the maneuvers with it.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading HOW THE SUBMARINE ATTACKS WHEN the naval powers were waking up to the fact that the submarine was worthy of some consideration, undersea tactics was a thing that was yet to be invented.
but in spite of that
From this reading HOW THE SUBMARINE ATTACKS WHEN the naval powers were waking up to the fact that the submarine was worthy of some consideration, undersea tactics was a thing that was yet to be invented.
