Chapter VII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Only a month or so before three British cruisers had been sunk in the North Sea, two of them through standing by to help the other.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Submarines are about!”

the department in charge of the navy (as in Great Britain)

From this reading The Admiralty had issued an order that in such circumstances ships were not to attempt rescue work, but, as if to make assurance doubly sure, Loxley had given his signal; he wanted no risks to be run; he and his men were willing to take their chance of life and death without bringing others into danger.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The Admiralty had issued an order that in such circumstances ships were not to attempt rescue work, but, as if to make assurance doubly sure, Loxley had given his signal; he wanted no risks to be run; he and his men were willing to take their chance of life and death without bringing others into danger.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The Admiralty had issued an order that in such circumstances ships were not to attempt rescue work, but, as if to make assurance doubly sure, Loxley had given his signal; he wanted no risks to be run; he and his men were willing to take their chance of life and death without bringing others into danger.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Submarines are about!”

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Loxley knew what might happen to that ship if she stood by, as he had no doubt her officers would be prompted to do.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading The Admiralty had issued an order that in such circumstances ships were not to attempt rescue work, but, as if to make assurance doubly sure, Loxley had given his signal; he wanted no risks to be run; he and his men were willing to take their chance of life and death without bringing others into danger.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading The Admiralty had issued an order that in such circumstances ships were not to attempt rescue work, but, as if to make assurance doubly sure, Loxley had given his signal; he wanted no risks to be run; he and his men were willing to take their chance of life and death without bringing others into danger.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Loxley knew what might happen to that ship if she stood by, as he had no doubt her officers would be prompted to do.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Only a month or so before three British cruisers had been sunk in the North Sea, two of them through standing by to help the other.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Only a month or so before three British cruisers had been sunk in the North Sea, two of them through standing by to help the other.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading The Admiralty had issued an order that in such circumstances ships were not to attempt rescue work, but, as if to make assurance doubly sure, Loxley had given his signal; he wanted no risks to be run; he and his men were willing to take their chance of life and death without bringing others into danger.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading Only a month or so before three British cruisers had been sunk in the North Sea, two of them through standing by to help the other.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Admiralty had issued an order that in such circumstances ships were not to attempt rescue work, but, as if to make assurance doubly sure, Loxley had given his signal; he wanted no risks to be run; he and his men were willing to take their chance of life and death without bringing others into danger.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Loxley knew what might happen to that ship if she stood by, as he had no doubt her officers would be prompted to do.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading The Admiralty had issued an order that in such circumstances ships were not to attempt rescue work, but, as if to make assurance doubly sure, Loxley had given his signal; he wanted no risks to be run; he and his men were willing to take their chance of life and death without bringing others into danger.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading The Admiralty had issued an order that in such circumstances ships were not to attempt rescue work, but, as if to make assurance doubly sure, Loxley had given his signal; he wanted no risks to be run; he and his men were willing to take their chance of life and death without bringing others into danger.

plural of “cruiser” — a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters

From this reading Only a month or so before three British cruisers had been sunk in the North Sea, two of them through standing by to help the other.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading The Admiralty had issued an order that in such circumstances ships were not to attempt rescue work, but, as if to make assurance doubly sure, Loxley had given his signal; he wanted no risks to be run; he and his men were willing to take their chance of life and death without bringing others into danger.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading The Admiralty had issued an order that in such circumstances ships were not to attempt rescue work, but, as if to make assurance doubly sure, Loxley had given his signal; he wanted no risks to be run; he and his men were willing to take their chance of life and death without bringing others into danger.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Loxley knew what might happen to that ship if she stood by, as he had no doubt her officers would be prompted to do.

to double the degree

From this reading The Admiralty had issued an order that in such circumstances ships were not to attempt rescue work, but, as if to make assurance doubly sure, Loxley had given his signal; he wanted no risks to be run; he and his men were willing to take their chance of life and death without bringing others into danger.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Loxley knew what might happen to that ship if she stood by, as he had no doubt her officers would be prompted to do.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The Admiralty had issued an order that in such circumstances ships were not to attempt rescue work, but, as if to make assurance doubly sure, Loxley had given his signal; he wanted no risks to be run; he and his men were willing to take their chance of life and death without bringing others into danger.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Loxley knew what might happen to that ship if she stood by, as he had no doubt her officers would be prompted to do.

come to pass

From this reading Loxley knew what might happen to that ship if she stood by, as he had no doubt her officers would be prompted to do.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Loxley knew what might happen to that ship if she stood by, as he had no doubt her officers would be prompted to do.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Only a month or so before three British cruisers had been sunk in the North Sea, two of them through standing by to help the other.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Loxley knew what might happen to that ship if she stood by, as he had no doubt her officers would be prompted to do.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The Admiralty had issued an order that in such circumstances ships were not to attempt rescue work, but, as if to make assurance doubly sure, Loxley had given his signal; he wanted no risks to be run; he and his men were willing to take their chance of life and death without bringing others into danger.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Loxley knew what might happen to that ship if she stood by, as he had no doubt her officers would be prompted to do.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Only a month or so before three British cruisers had been sunk in the North Sea, two of them through standing by to help the other.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The Admiralty had issued an order that in such circumstances ships were not to attempt rescue work, but, as if to make assurance doubly sure, Loxley had given his signal; he wanted no risks to be run; he and his men were willing to take their chance of life and death without bringing others into danger.

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading The Admiralty had issued an order that in such circumstances ships were not to attempt rescue work, but, as if to make assurance doubly sure, Loxley had given his signal; he wanted no risks to be run; he and his men were willing to take their chance of life and death without bringing others into danger.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading “Keep off!

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Loxley knew what might happen to that ship if she stood by, as he had no doubt her officers would be prompted to do.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The Admiralty had issued an order that in such circumstances ships were not to attempt rescue work, but, as if to make assurance doubly sure, Loxley had given his signal; he wanted no risks to be run; he and his men were willing to take their chance of life and death without bringing others into danger.

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From this reading Loxley knew what might happen to that ship if she stood by, as he had no doubt her officers would be prompted to do.

engage in

From this reading The Admiralty had issued an order that in such circumstances ships were not to attempt rescue work, but, as if to make assurance doubly sure, Loxley had given his signal; he wanted no risks to be run; he and his men were willing to take their chance of life and death without bringing others into danger.

the force of workers available

From this reading The Admiralty had issued an order that in such circumstances ships were not to attempt rescue work, but, as if to make assurance doubly sure, Loxley had given his signal; he wanted no risks to be run; he and his men were willing to take their chance of life and death without bringing others into danger.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Loxley knew what might happen to that ship if she stood by, as he had no doubt her officers would be prompted to do.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Only a month or so before three British cruisers had been sunk in the North Sea, two of them through standing by to help the other.

not any; not one

From this reading Loxley knew what might happen to that ship if she stood by, as he had no doubt her officers would be prompted to do.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Only a month or so before three British cruisers had been sunk in the North Sea, two of them through standing by to help the other.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Admiralty had issued an order that in such circumstances ships were not to attempt rescue work, but, as if to make assurance doubly sure, Loxley had given his signal; he wanted no risks to be run; he and his men were willing to take their chance of life and death without bringing others into danger.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Only a month or so before three British cruisers had been sunk in the North Sea, two of them through standing by to help the other.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading “Keep off!

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Loxley knew what might happen to that ship if she stood by, as he had no doubt her officers would be prompted to do.

and nothing more

From this reading Only a month or so before three British cruisers had been sunk in the North Sea, two of them through standing by to help the other.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Only a month or so before three British cruisers had been sunk in the North Sea, two of them through standing by to help the other.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The Admiralty had issued an order that in such circumstances ships were not to attempt rescue work, but, as if to make assurance doubly sure, Loxley had given his signal; he wanted no risks to be run; he and his men were willing to take their chance of life and death without bringing others into danger.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Only a month or so before three British cruisers had been sunk in the North Sea, two of them through standing by to help the other.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Admiralty had issued an order that in such circumstances ships were not to attempt rescue work, but, as if to make assurance doubly sure, Loxley had given his signal; he wanted no risks to be run; he and his men were willing to take their chance of life and death without bringing others into danger.

past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action

From this reading Loxley knew what might happen to that ship if she stood by, as he had no doubt her officers would be prompted to do.

free from harm or evil

From this reading The Admiralty had issued an order that in such circumstances ships were not to attempt rescue work, but, as if to make assurance doubly sure, Loxley had given his signal; he wanted no risks to be run; he and his men were willing to take their chance of life and death without bringing others into danger.

plural of “risk” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading The Admiralty had issued an order that in such circumstances ships were not to attempt rescue work, but, as if to make assurance doubly sure, Loxley had given his signal; he wanted no risks to be run; he and his men were willing to take their chance of life and death without bringing others into danger.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading The Admiralty had issued an order that in such circumstances ships were not to attempt rescue work, but, as if to make assurance doubly sure, Loxley had given his signal; he wanted no risks to be run; he and his men were willing to take their chance of life and death without bringing others into danger.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Only a month or so before three British cruisers had been sunk in the North Sea, two of them through standing by to help the other.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Loxley knew what might happen to that ship if she stood by, as he had no doubt her officers would be prompted to do.

transport commercially

From this reading Loxley knew what might happen to that ship if she stood by, as he had no doubt her officers would be prompted to do.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading The Admiralty had issued an order that in such circumstances ships were not to attempt rescue work, but, as if to make assurance doubly sure, Loxley had given his signal; he wanted no risks to be run; he and his men were willing to take their chance of life and death without bringing others into danger.

any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading The Admiralty had issued an order that in such circumstances ships were not to attempt rescue work, but, as if to make assurance doubly sure, Loxley had given his signal; he wanted no risks to be run; he and his men were willing to take their chance of life and death without bringing others into danger.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Only a month or so before three British cruisers had been sunk in the North Sea, two of them through standing by to help the other.

having a supporting base

From this reading Only a month or so before three British cruisers had been sunk in the North Sea, two of them through standing by to help the other.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Loxley knew what might happen to that ship if she stood by, as he had no doubt her officers would be prompted to do.

plural of “submarine” — a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes

From this reading Submarines are about!”

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The Admiralty had issued an order that in such circumstances ships were not to attempt rescue work, but, as if to make assurance doubly sure, Loxley had given his signal; he wanted no risks to be run; he and his men were willing to take their chance of life and death without bringing others into danger.

doomed to extinction

From this reading Only a month or so before three British cruisers had been sunk in the North Sea, two of them through standing by to help the other.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading The Admiralty had issued an order that in such circumstances ships were not to attempt rescue work, but, as if to make assurance doubly sure, Loxley had given his signal; he wanted no risks to be run; he and his men were willing to take their chance of life and death without bringing others into danger.

carry out

From this reading The Admiralty had issued an order that in such circumstances ships were not to attempt rescue work, but, as if to make assurance doubly sure, Loxley had given his signal; he wanted no risks to be run; he and his men were willing to take their chance of life and death without bringing others into danger.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Loxley knew what might happen to that ship if she stood by, as he had no doubt her officers would be prompted to do.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Only a month or so before three British cruisers had been sunk in the North Sea, two of them through standing by to help the other.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Admiralty had issued an order that in such circumstances ships were not to attempt rescue work, but, as if to make assurance doubly sure, Loxley had given his signal; he wanted no risks to be run; he and his men were willing to take their chance of life and death without bringing others into danger.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Only a month or so before three British cruisers had been sunk in the North Sea, two of them through standing by to help the other.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Only a month or so before three British cruisers had been sunk in the North Sea, two of them through standing by to help the other.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Only a month or so before three British cruisers had been sunk in the North Sea, two of them through standing by to help the other.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Loxley knew what might happen to that ship if she stood by, as he had no doubt her officers would be prompted to do.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Only a month or so before three British cruisers had been sunk in the North Sea, two of them through standing by to help the other.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading The Admiralty had issued an order that in such circumstances ships were not to attempt rescue work, but, as if to make assurance doubly sure, Loxley had given his signal; he wanted no risks to be run; he and his men were willing to take their chance of life and death without bringing others into danger.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The Admiralty had issued an order that in such circumstances ships were not to attempt rescue work, but, as if to make assurance doubly sure, Loxley had given his signal; he wanted no risks to be run; he and his men were willing to take their chance of life and death without bringing others into danger.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Loxley knew what might happen to that ship if she stood by, as he had no doubt her officers would be prompted to do.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading The Admiralty had issued an order that in such circumstances ships were not to attempt rescue work, but, as if to make assurance doubly sure, Loxley had given his signal; he wanted no risks to be run; he and his men were willing to take their chance of life and death without bringing others into danger.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The Admiralty had issued an order that in such circumstances ships were not to attempt rescue work, but, as if to make assurance doubly sure, Loxley had given his signal; he wanted no risks to be run; he and his men were willing to take their chance of life and death without bringing others into danger.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The Admiralty had issued an order that in such circumstances ships were not to attempt rescue work, but, as if to make assurance doubly sure, Loxley had given his signal; he wanted no risks to be run; he and his men were willing to take their chance of life and death without bringing others into danger.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Loxley knew what might happen to that ship if she stood by, as he had no doubt her officers would be prompted to do.