70
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From this reading Starting with their first trip the day they reclaimed a binnacle lamp from the deck of the lost submarine chaser E-70, they showed a ready aptitude for the work at hand and soon proved themselves adepts.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Starting with their first trip the day they reclaimed a binnacle lamp from the deck of the lost submarine chaser E-70, they showed a ready aptitude for the work at hand and soon proved themselves adepts.
accomplishmentsnounUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃmənts/
plural of “accomplishment” — the action of accomplishing something
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adepts
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From this reading Starting with their first trip the day they reclaimed a binnacle lamp from the deck of the lost submarine chaser E-70, they showed a ready aptitude for the work at hand and soon proved themselves adepts.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Many of them came to inquire into her merits and were well pleased after an inspection of the twin craft.
(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 News of the _Jules Verne's_ accomplishments had been flashed to all corners of the world and maritime engineers were much interested.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Many of them came to inquire into her merits and were well pleased after an inspection of the twin craft.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TRAPPED IN THE DIVING BELL Jay Thacker and Dick Monaghan, together with their friend Larry Seymour, took to the new diving ship of the Bridgeford Salvage Company like the proverbial ducks to water.
aptitudenounUS /ˈæptətuːd/
inherent ability
From this reading Starting with their first trip the day they reclaimed a binnacle lamp from the deck of the lost submarine chaser E-70, they showed a ready aptitude for the work at hand and soon proved themselves adepts.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Starting with their first trip the day they reclaimed a binnacle lamp from the deck of the lost submarine chaser E-70, they showed a ready aptitude for the work at hand and soon proved themselves adepts.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading News of the _Jules Verne's_ accomplishments had been flashed to all corners of the world and maritime engineers were much interested.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading TRAPPED IN THE DIVING BELL Jay Thacker and Dick Monaghan, together with their friend Larry Seymour, took to the new diving ship of the Bridgeford Salvage Company like the proverbial ducks to water.
binnaclenoun
a nonmagnetic housing for a ship's compass (usually in front of the helm)
From this reading Starting with their first trip the day they reclaimed a binnacle lamp from the deck of the lost submarine chaser E-70, they showed a ready aptitude for the work at hand and soon proved themselves adepts.
Bridgeford
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inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Many of them came to inquire into her merits and were well pleased after an inspection of the twin craft.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Usually Jay and Dick worked together in the diving chamber.
chasernounUS /ˈtʃeɪsər/
a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture
From this reading Starting with their first trip the day they reclaimed a binnacle lamp from the deck of the lost submarine chaser E-70, they showed a ready aptitude for the work at hand and soon proved themselves adepts.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading TRAPPED IN THE DIVING BELL Jay Thacker and Dick Monaghan, together with their friend Larry Seymour, took to the new diving ship of the Bridgeford Salvage Company like the proverbial ducks to water.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading News of the _Jules Verne's_ accomplishments had been flashed to all corners of the world and maritime engineers were much interested.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Many of them came to inquire into her merits and were well pleased after an inspection of the twin craft.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Starting with their first trip the day they reclaimed a binnacle lamp from the deck of the lost submarine chaser E-70, they showed a ready aptitude for the work at hand and soon proved themselves adepts.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Starting with their first trip the day they reclaimed a binnacle lamp from the deck of the lost submarine chaser E-70, they showed a ready aptitude for the work at hand and soon proved themselves adepts.
someone who is a detective
From this reading TRAPPED IN THE DIVING BELL Jay Thacker and Dick Monaghan, together with their friend Larry Seymour, took to the new diving ship of the Bridgeford Salvage Company like the proverbial ducks to water.
DIVINGnounUS /ˈdaɪvɪŋ/
an athletic competition that involves diving into water
From this reading TRAPPED IN THE DIVING BELL Jay Thacker and Dick Monaghan, together with their friend Larry Seymour, took to the new diving ship of the Bridgeford Salvage Company like the proverbial ducks to water.
ducksnounUS /dʌks/
plural of “duck” — small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs
From this reading TRAPPED IN THE DIVING BELL Jay Thacker and Dick Monaghan, together with their friend Larry Seymour, took to the new diving ship of the Bridgeford Salvage Company like the proverbial ducks to water.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading Starting with their first trip the day they reclaimed a binnacle lamp from the deck of the lost submarine chaser E-70, they showed a ready aptitude for the work at hand and soon proved themselves adepts.
engineersnounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪrz/
plural of “engineer” — a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading News of the _Jules Verne's_ accomplishments had been flashed to all corners of the world and maritime engineers were much interested.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Starting with their first trip the day they reclaimed a binnacle lamp from the deck of the lost submarine chaser E-70, they showed a ready aptitude for the work at hand and soon proved themselves adepts.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading News of the _Jules Verne's_ accomplishments had been flashed to all corners of the world and maritime engineers were much interested.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Starting with their first trip the day they reclaimed a binnacle lamp from the deck of the lost submarine chaser E-70, they showed a ready aptitude for the work at hand and soon proved themselves adepts.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading TRAPPED IN THE DIVING BELL Jay Thacker and Dick Monaghan, together with their friend Larry Seymour, took to the new diving ship of the Bridgeford Salvage Company like the proverbial ducks to water.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Starting with their first trip the day they reclaimed a binnacle lamp from the deck of the lost submarine chaser E-70, they showed a ready aptitude for the work at hand and soon proved themselves adepts.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading News of the _Jules Verne's_ accomplishments had been flashed to all corners of the world and maritime engineers were much interested.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Starting with their first trip the day they reclaimed a binnacle lamp from the deck of the lost submarine chaser E-70, they showed a ready aptitude for the work at hand and soon proved themselves adepts.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Many of them came to inquire into her merits and were well pleased after an inspection of the twin craft.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TRAPPED IN THE DIVING BELL Jay Thacker and Dick Monaghan, together with their friend Larry Seymour, took to the new diving ship of the Bridgeford Salvage Company like the proverbial ducks to water.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Many of them came to inquire into her merits and were well pleased after an inspection of the twin craft.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading Many of them came to inquire into her merits and were well pleased after an inspection of the twin craft.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading News of the _Jules Verne's_ accomplishments had been flashed to all corners of the world and maritime engineers were much interested.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Many of them came to inquire into her merits and were well pleased after an inspection of the twin craft.
JaynounUS /dʒeɪ/
United States diplomat and jurist who negotiated peace treaties with Britain and served as the first chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1745-1829)
From this reading TRAPPED IN THE DIVING BELL Jay Thacker and Dick Monaghan, together with their friend Larry Seymour, took to the new diving ship of the Bridgeford Salvage Company like the proverbial ducks to water.
Jules
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an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading Starting with their first trip the day they reclaimed a binnacle lamp from the deck of the lost submarine chaser E-70, they showed a ready aptitude for the work at hand and soon proved themselves adepts.
Larry
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From this reading TRAPPED IN THE DIVING BELL Jay Thacker and Dick Monaghan, together with their friend Larry Seymour, took to the new diving ship of the Bridgeford Salvage Company like the proverbial ducks to water.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading TRAPPED IN THE DIVING BELL Jay Thacker and Dick Monaghan, together with their friend Larry Seymour, took to the new diving ship of the Bridgeford Salvage Company like the proverbial ducks to water.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Starting with their first trip the day they reclaimed a binnacle lamp from the deck of the lost submarine chaser E-70, they showed a ready aptitude for the work at hand and soon proved themselves adepts.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many of them came to inquire into her merits and were well pleased after an inspection of the twin craft.
maritimeadjectiveUS /ˈmerətaɪm/
relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen
From this reading News of the _Jules Verne's_ accomplishments had been flashed to all corners of the world and maritime engineers were much interested.
meritsnounUS /ˈmerəts/
plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading Many of them came to inquire into her merits and were well pleased after an inspection of the twin craft.
Monaghan
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From this reading TRAPPED IN THE DIVING BELL Jay Thacker and Dick Monaghan, together with their friend Larry Seymour, took to the new diving ship of the Bridgeford Salvage Company like the proverbial ducks to water.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading News of the _Jules Verne's_ accomplishments had been flashed to all corners of the world and maritime engineers were much interested.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading TRAPPED IN THE DIVING BELL Jay Thacker and Dick Monaghan, together with their friend Larry Seymour, took to the new diving ship of the Bridgeford Salvage Company like the proverbial ducks to water.
information about recent and important events
From this reading News of the _Jules Verne's_ accomplishments had been flashed to all corners of the world and maritime engineers were much interested.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TRAPPED IN THE DIVING BELL Jay Thacker and Dick Monaghan, together with their friend Larry Seymour, took to the new diving ship of the Bridgeford Salvage Company like the proverbial ducks to water.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Many of them came to inquire into her merits and were well pleased after an inspection of the twin craft.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Starting with their first trip the day they reclaimed a binnacle lamp from the deck of the lost submarine chaser E-70, they showed a ready aptitude for the work at hand and soon proved themselves adepts.
proverbialadjectiveUS /prəˈvɜːrbiəl/
of or relating to or resembling or expressed in a proverb
From this reading TRAPPED IN THE DIVING BELL Jay Thacker and Dick Monaghan, together with their friend Larry Seymour, took to the new diving ship of the Bridgeford Salvage Company like the proverbial ducks to water.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Starting with their first trip the day they reclaimed a binnacle lamp from the deck of the lost submarine chaser E-70, they showed a ready aptitude for the work at hand and soon proved themselves adepts.
reclaimedadjectiveUS /riˈkleɪmd/
delivered from danger
From this reading Starting with their first trip the day they reclaimed a binnacle lamp from the deck of the lost submarine chaser E-70, they showed a ready aptitude for the work at hand and soon proved themselves adepts.
SalvageverbUS /ˈsælvədʒ/
save from ruin, destruction, or harm
From this reading TRAPPED IN THE DIVING BELL Jay Thacker and Dick Monaghan, together with their friend Larry Seymour, took to the new diving ship of the Bridgeford Salvage Company like the proverbial ducks to water.
SeymournounUS /ˈsiːmɔːr/
Queen of England as the third wife of Henry VIII and mother of Edward VI (1509-1537)
From this reading TRAPPED IN THE DIVING BELL Jay Thacker and Dick Monaghan, together with their friend Larry Seymour, took to the new diving ship of the Bridgeford Salvage Company like the proverbial ducks to water.
transport commercially
From this reading TRAPPED IN THE DIVING BELL Jay Thacker and Dick Monaghan, together with their friend Larry Seymour, took to the new diving ship of the Bridgeford Salvage Company like the proverbial ducks to water.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Starting with their first trip the day they reclaimed a binnacle lamp from the deck of the lost submarine chaser E-70, they showed a ready aptitude for the work at hand and soon proved themselves adepts.
in the near future
From this reading Starting with their first trip the day they reclaimed a binnacle lamp from the deck of the lost submarine chaser E-70, they showed a ready aptitude for the work at hand and soon proved themselves adepts.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading Starting with their first trip the day they reclaimed a binnacle lamp from the deck of the lost submarine chaser E-70, they showed a ready aptitude for the work at hand and soon proved themselves adepts.
submarinenounUS /ˈsʌbməriːn/
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading Starting with their first trip the day they reclaimed a binnacle lamp from the deck of the lost submarine chaser E-70, they showed a ready aptitude for the work at hand and soon proved themselves adepts.
Thacker
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From this reading TRAPPED IN THE DIVING BELL Jay Thacker and Dick Monaghan, together with their friend Larry Seymour, took to the new diving ship of the Bridgeford Salvage Company like the proverbial ducks to water.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TRAPPED IN THE DIVING BELL Jay Thacker and Dick Monaghan, together with their friend Larry Seymour, took to the new diving ship of the Bridgeford Salvage Company like the proverbial ducks to water.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading TRAPPED IN THE DIVING BELL Jay Thacker and Dick Monaghan, together with their friend Larry Seymour, took to the new diving ship of the Bridgeford Salvage Company like the proverbial ducks to water.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Many of them came to inquire into her merits and were well pleased after an inspection of the twin craft.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Starting with their first trip the day they reclaimed a binnacle lamp from the deck of the lost submarine chaser E-70, they showed a ready aptitude for the work at hand and soon proved themselves adepts.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Starting with their first trip the day they reclaimed a binnacle lamp from the deck of the lost submarine chaser E-70, they showed a ready aptitude for the work at hand and soon proved themselves adepts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TRAPPED IN THE DIVING BELL Jay Thacker and Dick Monaghan, together with their friend Larry Seymour, took to the new diving ship of the Bridgeford Salvage Company like the proverbial ducks to water.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading TRAPPED IN THE DIVING BELL Jay Thacker and Dick Monaghan, together with their friend Larry Seymour, took to the new diving ship of the Bridgeford Salvage Company like the proverbial ducks to water.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading TRAPPED IN THE DIVING BELL Jay Thacker and Dick Monaghan, together with their friend Larry Seymour, took to the new diving ship of the Bridgeford Salvage Company like the proverbial ducks to water.
TRAPPEDadjectiveUS /træpt/
forced to turn and face attackers
From this reading TRAPPED IN THE DIVING BELL Jay Thacker and Dick Monaghan, together with their friend Larry Seymour, took to the new diving ship of the Bridgeford Salvage Company like the proverbial ducks to water.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Starting with their first trip the day they reclaimed a binnacle lamp from the deck of the lost submarine chaser E-70, they showed a ready aptitude for the work at hand and soon proved themselves adepts.
twinnounUS /twɪn/
either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy
From this reading Many of them came to inquire into her merits and were well pleased after an inspection of the twin craft.
under normal conditions
From this reading Usually Jay and Dick worked together in the diving chamber.
Verne's
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binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading TRAPPED IN THE DIVING BELL Jay Thacker and Dick Monaghan, together with their friend Larry Seymour, took to the new diving ship of the Bridgeford Salvage Company like the proverbial ducks to water.
(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 Many of them came to inquire into her merits and were well pleased after an inspection of the twin craft.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading News of the _Jules Verne's_ accomplishments had been flashed to all corners of the world and maritime engineers were much interested.
in the company of; together with
From this reading TRAPPED IN THE DIVING BELL Jay Thacker and Dick Monaghan, together with their friend Larry Seymour, took to the new diving ship of the Bridgeford Salvage Company like the proverbial ducks to water.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Starting with their first trip the day they reclaimed a binnacle lamp from the deck of the lost submarine chaser E-70, they showed a ready aptitude for the work at hand and soon proved themselves adepts.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Usually Jay and Dick worked together in the diving chamber.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading News of the _Jules Verne's_ accomplishments had been flashed to all corners of the world and maritime engineers were much interested.
