Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading Not a light was permitted on any of the ships, and they traveled along in the most peculiar fashion and over the most irregular course, never going at more than half speed and not more than a mile or so without a complete change of direction.

anew

From this reading For no apparent reason whatever the engines would slow down and entirely stop, and in that position they would remain for ten, fifteen, twenty minutes or even half an hour, and then start up again on another tack.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Not a light was permitted on any of the ships, and they traveled along in the most peculiar fashion and over the most irregular course, never going at more than half speed and not more than a mile or so without a complete change of direction.

more than enough in size or scope or capacity

From this reading THE PERISCOPE AT DAWN That night the boys had ample evidence that they were inside the submarine zone, where anything might happen at any minute.

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

From this reading For no apparent reason whatever the engines would slow down and entirely stop, and in that position they would remain for ten, fifteen, twenty minutes or even half an hour, and then start up again on another tack.

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

From this reading Not a light was permitted on any of the ships, and they traveled along in the most peculiar fashion and over the most irregular course, never going at more than half speed and not more than a mile or so without a complete change of direction.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading For no apparent reason whatever the engines would slow down and entirely stop, and in that position they would remain for ten, fifteen, twenty minutes or even half an hour, and then start up again on another tack.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading THE PERISCOPE AT DAWN That night the boys had ample evidence that they were inside the submarine zone, where anything might happen at any minute.

any thing at all

From this reading THE PERISCOPE AT DAWN That night the boys had ample evidence that they were inside the submarine zone, where anything might happen at any minute.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading For no apparent reason whatever the engines would slow down and entirely stop, and in that position they would remain for ten, fifteen, twenty minutes or even half an hour, and then start up again on another tack.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE PERISCOPE AT DAWN That night the boys had ample evidence that they were inside the submarine zone, where anything might happen at any minute.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading "I believe we've become separated from our convoy," said Slim, who had been upon deck, and now entered the wireless room where Joe and Jerry were watching Lieutenant Mackinson make some readjustments of the wireless mechanism.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "I believe we've become separated from our convoy," said Slim, who had been upon deck, and now entered the wireless room where Joe and Jerry were watching Lieutenant Mackinson make some readjustments of the wireless mechanism.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading "I believe we've become separated from our convoy," said Slim, who had been upon deck, and now entered the wireless room where Joe and Jerry were watching Lieutenant Mackinson make some readjustments of the wireless mechanism.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading THE PERISCOPE AT DAWN That night the boys had ample evidence that they were inside the submarine zone, where anything might happen at any minute.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Not a light was permitted on any of the ships, and they traveled along in the most peculiar fashion and over the most irregular course, never going at more than half speed and not more than a mile or so without a complete change of direction.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading Not a light was permitted on any of the ships, and they traveled along in the most peculiar fashion and over the most irregular course, never going at more than half speed and not more than a mile or so without a complete change of direction.

a procession of land vehicles traveling together

From this reading "I believe we've become separated from our convoy," said Slim, who had been upon deck, and now entered the wireless room where Joe and Jerry were watching Lieutenant Mackinson make some readjustments of the wireless mechanism.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Not a light was permitted on any of the ships, and they traveled along in the most peculiar fashion and over the most irregular course, never going at more than half speed and not more than a mile or so without a complete change of direction.

the first light of day

From this reading THE PERISCOPE AT DAWN That night the boys had ample evidence that they were inside the submarine zone, where anything might happen at any minute.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading "I believe we've become separated from our convoy," said Slim, who had been upon deck, and now entered the wireless room where Joe and Jerry were watching Lieutenant Mackinson make some readjustments of the wireless mechanism.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Not a light was permitted on any of the ships, and they traveled along in the most peculiar fashion and over the most irregular course, never going at more than half speed and not more than a mile or so without a complete change of direction.

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

From this reading "The pilot doesn't seem to know the course.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading For no apparent reason whatever the engines would slow down and entirely stop, and in that position they would remain for ten, fifteen, twenty minutes or even half an hour, and then start up again on another tack.

plural of “engine” — motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

From this reading For no apparent reason whatever the engines would slow down and entirely stop, and in that position they would remain for ten, fifteen, twenty minutes or even half an hour, and then start up again on another tack.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading "I believe we've become separated from our convoy," said Slim, who had been upon deck, and now entered the wireless room where Joe and Jerry were watching Lieutenant Mackinson make some readjustments of the wireless mechanism.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading For no apparent reason whatever the engines would slow down and entirely stop, and in that position they would remain for ten, fifteen, twenty minutes or even half an hour, and then start up again on another tack.

divisible by two

From this reading For no apparent reason whatever the engines would slow down and entirely stop, and in that position they would remain for ten, fifteen, twenty minutes or even half an hour, and then start up again on another tack.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading THE PERISCOPE AT DAWN That night the boys had ample evidence that they were inside the submarine zone, where anything might happen at any minute.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Not a light was permitted on any of the ships, and they traveled along in the most peculiar fashion and over the most irregular course, never going at more than half speed and not more than a mile or so without a complete change of direction.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading For no apparent reason whatever the engines would slow down and entirely stop, and in that position they would remain for ten, fifteen, twenty minutes or even half an hour, and then start up again on another tack.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For no apparent reason whatever the engines would slow down and entirely stop, and in that position they would remain for ten, fifteen, twenty minutes or even half an hour, and then start up again on another tack.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "I believe we've become separated from our convoy," said Slim, who had been upon deck, and now entered the wireless room where Joe and Jerry were watching Lieutenant Mackinson make some readjustments of the wireless mechanism.

the act of departing

From this reading Not a light was permitted on any of the ships, and they traveled along in the most peculiar fashion and over the most irregular course, never going at more than half speed and not more than a mile or so without a complete change of direction.

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

From this reading THE PERISCOPE AT DAWN That night the boys had ample evidence that they were inside the submarine zone, where anything might happen at any minute.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Not a light was permitted on any of the ships, and they traveled along in the most peculiar fashion and over the most irregular course, never going at more than half speed and not more than a mile or so without a complete change of direction.

come to pass

From this reading THE PERISCOPE AT DAWN That night the boys had ample evidence that they were inside the submarine zone, where anything might happen at any minute.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading For no apparent reason whatever the engines would slow down and entirely stop, and in that position they would remain for ten, fifteen, twenty minutes or even half an hour, and then start up again on another tack.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I believe we've become separated from our convoy," said Slim, who had been upon deck, and now entered the wireless room where Joe and Jerry were watching Lieutenant Mackinson make some readjustments of the wireless mechanism.

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

From this reading Not a light was permitted on any of the ships, and they traveled along in the most peculiar fashion and over the most irregular course, never going at more than half speed and not more than a mile or so without a complete change of direction.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading THE PERISCOPE AT DAWN That night the boys had ample evidence that they were inside the submarine zone, where anything might happen at any minute.

contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice

From this reading Not a light was permitted on any of the ships, and they traveled along in the most peculiar fashion and over the most irregular course, never going at more than half speed and not more than a mile or so without a complete change of direction.

offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading "I believe we've become separated from our convoy," said Slim, who had been upon deck, and now entered the wireless room where Joe and Jerry were watching Lieutenant Mackinson make some readjustments of the wireless mechanism.

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

From this reading "I believe we've become separated from our convoy," said Slim, who had been upon deck, and now entered the wireless room where Joe and Jerry were watching Lieutenant Mackinson make some readjustments of the wireless mechanism.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "The pilot doesn't seem to know the course.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading "I believe we've become separated from our convoy," said Slim, who had been upon deck, and now entered the wireless room where Joe and Jerry were watching Lieutenant Mackinson make some readjustments of the wireless mechanism.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Not a light was permitted on any of the ships, and they traveled along in the most peculiar fashion and over the most irregular course, never going at more than half speed and not more than a mile or so without a complete change of direction.

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

From this reading "I believe we've become separated from our convoy," said Slim, who had been upon deck, and now entered the wireless room where Joe and Jerry were watching Lieutenant Mackinson make some readjustments of the wireless mechanism.

engage in

From this reading "I believe we've become separated from our convoy," said Slim, who had been upon deck, and now entered the wireless room where Joe and Jerry were watching Lieutenant Mackinson make some readjustments of the wireless mechanism.

the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction

From this reading "I believe we've become separated from our convoy," said Slim, who had been upon deck, and now entered the wireless room where Joe and Jerry were watching Lieutenant Mackinson make some readjustments of the wireless mechanism.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading THE PERISCOPE AT DAWN That night the boys had ample evidence that they were inside the submarine zone, where anything might happen at any minute.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Not a light was permitted on any of the ships, and they traveled along in the most peculiar fashion and over the most irregular course, never going at more than half speed and not more than a mile or so without a complete change of direction.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading THE PERISCOPE AT DAWN That night the boys had ample evidence that they were inside the submarine zone, where anything might happen at any minute.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading For no apparent reason whatever the engines would slow down and entirely stop, and in that position they would remain for ten, fifteen, twenty minutes or even half an hour, and then start up again on another tack.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Not a light was permitted on any of the ships, and they traveled along in the most peculiar fashion and over the most irregular course, never going at more than half speed and not more than a mile or so without a complete change of direction.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Not a light was permitted on any of the ships, and they traveled along in the most peculiar fashion and over the most irregular course, never going at more than half speed and not more than a mile or so without a complete change of direction.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Not a light was permitted on any of the ships, and they traveled along in the most peculiar fashion and over the most irregular course, never going at more than half speed and not more than a mile or so without a complete change of direction.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading THE PERISCOPE AT DAWN That night the boys had ample evidence that they were inside the submarine zone, where anything might happen at any minute.

not any; not one

From this reading For no apparent reason whatever the engines would slow down and entirely stop, and in that position they would remain for ten, fifteen, twenty minutes or even half an hour, and then start up again on another tack.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not a light was permitted on any of the ships, and they traveled along in the most peculiar fashion and over the most irregular course, never going at more than half speed and not more than a mile or so without a complete change of direction.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "I believe we've become separated from our convoy," said Slim, who had been upon deck, and now entered the wireless room where Joe and Jerry were watching Lieutenant Mackinson make some readjustments of the wireless mechanism.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Not a light was permitted on any of the ships, and they traveled along in the most peculiar fashion and over the most irregular course, never going at more than half speed and not more than a mile or so without a complete change of direction.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Not a light was permitted on any of the ships, and they traveled along in the most peculiar fashion and over the most irregular course, never going at more than half speed and not more than a mile or so without a complete change of direction.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Not a light was permitted on any of the ships, and they traveled along in the most peculiar fashion and over the most irregular course, never going at more than half speed and not more than a mile or so without a complete change of direction.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "I believe we've become separated from our convoy," said Slim, who had been upon deck, and now entered the wireless room where Joe and Jerry were watching Lieutenant Mackinson make some readjustments of the wireless mechanism.

above and across; more than

From this reading Not a light was permitted on any of the ships, and they traveled along in the most peculiar fashion and over the most irregular course, never going at more than half speed and not more than a mile or so without a complete change of direction.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Not a light was permitted on any of the ships, and they traveled along in the most peculiar fashion and over the most irregular course, never going at more than half speed and not more than a mile or so without a complete change of direction.

an optical instrument that provides a view of an otherwise obstructed field

From this reading THE PERISCOPE AT DAWN That night the boys had ample evidence that they were inside the submarine zone, where anything might happen at any minute.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading Not a light was permitted on any of the ships, and they traveled along in the most peculiar fashion and over the most irregular course, never going at more than half speed and not more than a mile or so without a complete change of direction.

operate an airplane

From this reading "The pilot doesn't seem to know the course.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading For no apparent reason whatever the engines would slow down and entirely stop, and in that position they would remain for ten, fifteen, twenty minutes or even half an hour, and then start up again on another tack.

plural of “readjustment” — the act of adjusting again (to changed circumstances)

From this reading "I believe we've become separated from our convoy," said Slim, who had been upon deck, and now entered the wireless room where Joe and Jerry were watching Lieutenant Mackinson make some readjustments of the wireless mechanism.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading For no apparent reason whatever the engines would slow down and entirely stop, and in that position they would remain for ten, fifteen, twenty minutes or even half an hour, and then start up again on another tack.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading For no apparent reason whatever the engines would slow down and entirely stop, and in that position they would remain for ten, fifteen, twenty minutes or even half an hour, and then start up again on another tack.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading "I believe we've become separated from our convoy," said Slim, who had been upon deck, and now entered the wireless room where Joe and Jerry were watching Lieutenant Mackinson make some readjustments of the wireless mechanism.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I believe we've become separated from our convoy," said Slim, who had been upon deck, and now entered the wireless room where Joe and Jerry were watching Lieutenant Mackinson make some readjustments of the wireless mechanism.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "The pilot doesn't seem to know the course.

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading "I believe we've become separated from our convoy," said Slim, who had been upon deck, and now entered the wireless room where Joe and Jerry were watching Lieutenant Mackinson make some readjustments of the wireless mechanism.

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

From this reading Not a light was permitted on any of the ships, and they traveled along in the most peculiar fashion and over the most irregular course, never going at more than half speed and not more than a mile or so without a complete change of direction.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading "I believe we've become separated from our convoy," said Slim, who had been upon deck, and now entered the wireless room where Joe and Jerry were watching Lieutenant Mackinson make some readjustments of the wireless mechanism.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading For no apparent reason whatever the engines would slow down and entirely stop, and in that position they would remain for ten, fifteen, twenty minutes or even half an hour, and then start up again on another tack.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Not a light was permitted on any of the ships, and they traveled along in the most peculiar fashion and over the most irregular course, never going at more than half speed and not more than a mile or so without a complete change of direction.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "I believe we've become separated from our convoy," said Slim, who had been upon deck, and now entered the wireless room where Joe and Jerry were watching Lieutenant Mackinson make some readjustments of the wireless mechanism.

move hurridly

From this reading Not a light was permitted on any of the ships, and they traveled along in the most peculiar fashion and over the most irregular course, never going at more than half speed and not more than a mile or so without a complete change of direction.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading For no apparent reason whatever the engines would slow down and entirely stop, and in that position they would remain for ten, fifteen, twenty minutes or even half an hour, and then start up again on another tack.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading For no apparent reason whatever the engines would slow down and entirely stop, and in that position they would remain for ten, fifteen, twenty minutes or even half an hour, and then start up again on another tack.

a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes

From this reading THE PERISCOPE AT DAWN That night the boys had ample evidence that they were inside the submarine zone, where anything might happen at any minute.

fasten with tacks

From this reading For no apparent reason whatever the engines would slow down and entirely stop, and in that position they would remain for ten, fifteen, twenty minutes or even half an hour, and then start up again on another tack.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading For no apparent reason whatever the engines would slow down and entirely stop, and in that position they would remain for ten, fifteen, twenty minutes or even half an hour, and then start up again on another tack.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Not a light was permitted on any of the ships, and they traveled along in the most peculiar fashion and over the most irregular course, never going at more than half speed and not more than a mile or so without a complete change of direction.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE PERISCOPE AT DAWN That night the boys had ample evidence that they were inside the submarine zone, where anything might happen at any minute.

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

From this reading THE PERISCOPE AT DAWN That night the boys had ample evidence that they were inside the submarine zone, where anything might happen at any minute.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading For no apparent reason whatever the engines would slow down and entirely stop, and in that position they would remain for ten, fifteen, twenty minutes or even half an hour, and then start up again on another tack.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE PERISCOPE AT DAWN That night the boys had ample evidence that they were inside the submarine zone, where anything might happen at any minute.

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

From this reading "The pilot doesn't seem to know the course.

traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term

From this reading Not a light was permitted on any of the ships, and they traveled along in the most peculiar fashion and over the most irregular course, never going at more than half speed and not more than a mile or so without a complete change of direction.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading For no apparent reason whatever the engines would slow down and entirely stop, and in that position they would remain for ten, fifteen, twenty minutes or even half an hour, and then start up again on another tack.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading For no apparent reason whatever the engines would slow down and entirely stop, and in that position they would remain for ten, fifteen, twenty minutes or even half an hour, and then start up again on another tack.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "I believe we've become separated from our convoy," said Slim, who had been upon deck, and now entered the wireless room where Joe and Jerry were watching Lieutenant Mackinson make some readjustments of the wireless mechanism.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Not a light was permitted on any of the ships, and they traveled along in the most peculiar fashion and over the most irregular course, never going at more than half speed and not more than a mile or so without a complete change of direction.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading "I believe we've become separated from our convoy," said Slim, who had been upon deck, and now entered the wireless room where Joe and Jerry were watching Lieutenant Mackinson make some readjustments of the wireless mechanism.

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

From this reading "I believe we've become separated from our convoy," said Slim, who had been upon deck, and now entered the wireless room where Joe and Jerry were watching Lieutenant Mackinson make some readjustments of the wireless mechanism.

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

From this reading THE PERISCOPE AT DAWN That night the boys had ample evidence that they were inside the submarine zone, where anything might happen at any minute.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading For no apparent reason whatever the engines would slow down and entirely stop, and in that position they would remain for ten, fifteen, twenty minutes or even half an hour, and then start up again on another tack.

in or at the place that

From this reading THE PERISCOPE AT DAWN That night the boys had ample evidence that they were inside the submarine zone, where anything might happen at any minute.

which person or people

From this reading "I believe we've become separated from our convoy," said Slim, who had been upon deck, and now entered the wireless room where Joe and Jerry were watching Lieutenant Mackinson make some readjustments of the wireless mechanism.

medium for communication

From this reading "I believe we've become separated from our convoy," said Slim, who had been upon deck, and now entered the wireless room where Joe and Jerry were watching Lieutenant Mackinson make some readjustments of the wireless mechanism.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Not a light was permitted on any of the ships, and they traveled along in the most peculiar fashion and over the most irregular course, never going at more than half speed and not more than a mile or so without a complete change of direction.

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

From this reading For no apparent reason whatever the engines would slow down and entirely stop, and in that position they would remain for ten, fifteen, twenty minutes or even half an hour, and then start up again on another tack.

a locally circumscribed place characterized by some distinctive features

From this reading THE PERISCOPE AT DAWN That night the boys had ample evidence that they were inside the submarine zone, where anything might happen at any minute.