used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Underneath the caption ran a detailed statement setting forth the desire of the United States Government to recruit at once a great force of young Americans to man the undersea ships that were to be sent abroad for service against Germany.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading Underneath the caption ran a detailed statement setting forth the desire of the United States Government to recruit at once a great force of young Americans to man the undersea ships that were to be sent abroad for service against Germany.
advertisementnounUS /ædˈvɜːrtəzmənt/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading Stirred by the appeal, Jack snatched the paper closer and read every word of the advertisement, his eyes dancing with interest.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Underneath the caption ran a detailed statement setting forth the desire of the United States Government to recruit at once a great force of young Americans to man the undersea ships that were to be sent abroad for service against Germany.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Underneath the caption ran a detailed statement setting forth the desire of the United States Government to recruit at once a great force of young Americans to man the undersea ships that were to be sent abroad for service against Germany.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Stirred by the appeal, Jack snatched the paper closer and read every word of the advertisement, his eyes dancing with interest.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading Stirred by the appeal, Jack snatched the paper closer and read every word of the advertisement, his eyes dancing with interest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Underneath the caption ran a detailed statement setting forth the desire of the United States Government to recruit at once a great force of young Americans to man the undersea ships that were to be sent abroad for service against Germany.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Underneath the caption ran a detailed statement setting forth the desire of the United States Government to recruit at once a great force of young Americans to man the undersea ships that were to be sent abroad for service against Germany.
fearless and daring
From this reading The magic words stood out in bold type from the newspaper that Jack Hammond held spread out over his knees.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Stirred by the appeal, Jack snatched the paper closer and read every word of the advertisement, his eyes dancing with interest.
captionnounUS /ˈkæpʃən/
taking exception; especially a quibble based on a captious argument
From this reading Underneath the caption ran a detailed statement setting forth the desire of the United States Government to recruit at once a great force of young Americans to man the undersea ships that were to be sent abroad for service against Germany.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading "Your country needs you _now_!" it ran; and further on: "The only way to win the war is to carry it right home to the foe!"
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Stirred by the appeal, Jack snatched the paper closer and read every word of the advertisement, his eyes dancing with interest.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "Your country needs you _now_!" it ran; and further on: "The only way to win the war is to carry it right home to the foe!"
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading Stirred by the appeal, Jack snatched the paper closer and read every word of the advertisement, his eyes dancing with interest.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Underneath the caption ran a detailed statement setting forth the desire of the United States Government to recruit at once a great force of young Americans to man the undersea ships that were to be sent abroad for service against Germany.
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading Underneath the caption ran a detailed statement setting forth the desire of the United States Government to recruit at once a great force of young Americans to man the undersea ships that were to be sent abroad for service against Germany.
enlistverbUS /ˌenˈlɪst/
join the military
From this reading "Wanted: young men to enlist in Uncle Sam's submarine fleet for service in European waters."
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading "Wanted: young men to enlist in Uncle Sam's submarine fleet for service in European waters."
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Stirred by the appeal, Jack snatched the paper closer and read every word of the advertisement, his eyes dancing with interest.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Stirred by the appeal, Jack snatched the paper closer and read every word of the advertisement, his eyes dancing with interest.
fleetnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading "Wanted: young men to enlist in Uncle Sam's submarine fleet for service in European waters."
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading "Your country needs you _now_!" it ran; and further on: "The only way to win the war is to carry it right home to the foe!"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Wanted: young men to enlist in Uncle Sam's submarine fleet for service in European waters."
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Underneath the caption ran a detailed statement setting forth the desire of the United States Government to recruit at once a great force of young Americans to man the undersea ships that were to be sent abroad for service against Germany.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Underneath the caption ran a detailed statement setting forth the desire of the United States Government to recruit at once a great force of young Americans to man the undersea ships that were to be sent abroad for service against Germany.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The magic words stood out in bold type from the newspaper that Jack Hammond held spread out over his knees.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading "Your country needs you _now_!" it ran; and further on: "The only way to win the war is to carry it right home to the foe!"
GermanynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməni/
a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990
From this reading Underneath the caption ran a detailed statement setting forth the desire of the United States Government to recruit at once a great force of young Americans to man the undersea ships that were to be sent abroad for service against Germany.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Underneath the caption ran a detailed statement setting forth the desire of the United States Government to recruit at once a great force of young Americans to man the undersea ships that were to be sent abroad for service against Germany.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Underneath the caption ran a detailed statement setting forth the desire of the United States Government to recruit at once a great force of young Americans to man the undersea ships that were to be sent abroad for service against Germany.
Hammond
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From this reading The magic words stood out in bold type from the newspaper that Jack Hammond held spread out over his knees.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The magic words stood out in bold type from the newspaper that Jack Hammond held spread out over his knees.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The magic words stood out in bold type from the newspaper that Jack Hammond held spread out over his knees.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Your country needs you _now_!" it ran; and further on: "The only way to win the war is to carry it right home to the foe!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Wanted: young men to enlist in Uncle Sam's submarine fleet for service in European waters."
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Stirred by the appeal, Jack snatched the paper closer and read every word of the advertisement, his eyes dancing with interest.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Your country needs you _now_!" it ran; and further on: "The only way to win the war is to carry it right home to the foe!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Your country needs you _now_!" it ran; and further on: "The only way to win the war is to carry it right home to the foe!"
a small worthless amount
From this reading The magic words stood out in bold type from the newspaper that Jack Hammond held spread out over his knees.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading The magic words stood out in bold type from the newspaper that Jack Hammond held spread out over his knees.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading The magic words stood out in bold type from the newspaper that Jack Hammond held spread out over his knees.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Underneath the caption ran a detailed statement setting forth the desire of the United States Government to recruit at once a great force of young Americans to man the undersea ships that were to be sent abroad for service against Germany.
the force of workers available
From this reading "Wanted: young men to enlist in Uncle Sam's submarine fleet for service in European waters."
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading "Your country needs you _now_!" it ran; and further on: "The only way to win the war is to carry it right home to the foe!"
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading The magic words stood out in bold type from the newspaper that Jack Hammond held spread out over his knees.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Your country needs you _now_!" it ran; and further on: "The only way to win the war is to carry it right home to the foe!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Underneath the caption ran a detailed statement setting forth the desire of the United States Government to recruit at once a great force of young Americans to man the undersea ships that were to be sent abroad for service against Germany.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Your country needs you _now_!" it ran; and further on: "The only way to win the war is to carry it right home to the foe!"
on one occasion
From this reading Underneath the caption ran a detailed statement setting forth the desire of the United States Government to recruit at once a great force of young Americans to man the undersea ships that were to be sent abroad for service against Germany.
and nothing more
From this reading "Your country needs you _now_!" it ran; and further on: "The only way to win the war is to carry it right home to the foe!"
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The magic words stood out in bold type from the newspaper that Jack Hammond held spread out over his knees.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The magic words stood out in bold type from the newspaper that Jack Hammond held spread out over his knees.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Stirred by the appeal, Jack snatched the paper closer and read every word of the advertisement, his eyes dancing with interest.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Underneath the caption ran a detailed statement setting forth the desire of the United States Government to recruit at once a great force of young Americans to man the undersea ships that were to be sent abroad for service against Germany.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Stirred by the appeal, Jack snatched the paper closer and read every word of the advertisement, his eyes dancing with interest.
recruitverbUS /rəˈkruːt/
register formally as a participant or member
From this reading Underneath the caption ran a detailed statement setting forth the desire of the United States Government to recruit at once a great force of young Americans to man the undersea ships that were to be sent abroad for service against Germany.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Your country needs you _now_!" it ran; and further on: "The only way to win the war is to carry it right home to the foe!"
Sam'snounUS /sæmz/
possessive form of “sam” — a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading "Wanted: young men to enlist in Uncle Sam's submarine fleet for service in European waters."
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Underneath the caption ran a detailed statement setting forth the desire of the United States Government to recruit at once a great force of young Americans to man the undersea ships that were to be sent abroad for service against Germany.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading "Wanted: young men to enlist in Uncle Sam's submarine fleet for service in European waters."
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading Underneath the caption ran a detailed statement setting forth the desire of the United States Government to recruit at once a great force of young Americans to man the undersea ships that were to be sent abroad for service against Germany.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading Underneath the caption ran a detailed statement setting forth the desire of the United States Government to recruit at once a great force of young Americans to man the undersea ships that were to be sent abroad for service against Germany.
snatchedverbUS /snætʃt/
past form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading Stirred by the appeal, Jack snatched the paper closer and read every word of the advertisement, his eyes dancing with interest.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading The magic words stood out in bold type from the newspaper that Jack Hammond held spread out over his knees.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Underneath the caption ran a detailed statement setting forth the desire of the United States Government to recruit at once a great force of young Americans to man the undersea ships that were to be sent abroad for service against Germany.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Underneath the caption ran a detailed statement setting forth the desire of the United States Government to recruit at once a great force of young Americans to man the undersea ships that were to be sent abroad for service against Germany.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Stirred by the appeal, Jack snatched the paper closer and read every word of the advertisement, his eyes dancing with interest.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The magic words stood out in bold type from the newspaper that Jack Hammond held spread out over his knees.
submarinenounUS /ˈsʌbməriːn/
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading "Wanted: young men to enlist in Uncle Sam's submarine fleet for service in European waters."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The magic words stood out in bold type from the newspaper that Jack Hammond held spread out over his knees.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The magic words stood out in bold type from the newspaper that Jack Hammond held spread out over his knees.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Wanted: young men to enlist in Uncle Sam's submarine fleet for service in European waters."
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading The magic words stood out in bold type from the newspaper that Jack Hammond held spread out over his knees.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "Wanted: young men to enlist in Uncle Sam's submarine fleet for service in European waters."
UnderneathprepositionUS /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/
directly under, often hidden by what is above
From this reading Underneath the caption ran a detailed statement setting forth the desire of the United States Government to recruit at once a great force of young Americans to man the undersea ships that were to be sent abroad for service against Germany.
underseaadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈsiː/
beneath the surface of the sea
From this reading Underneath the caption ran a detailed statement setting forth the desire of the United States Government to recruit at once a great force of young Americans to man the undersea ships that were to be sent abroad for service against Germany.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Underneath the caption ran a detailed statement setting forth the desire of the United States Government to recruit at once a great force of young Americans to man the undersea ships that were to be sent abroad for service against Germany.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading "Wanted: young men to enlist in Uncle Sam's submarine fleet for service in European waters."
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading "Your country needs you _now_!" it ran; and further on: "The only way to win the war is to carry it right home to the foe!"
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading "Wanted: young men to enlist in Uncle Sam's submarine fleet for service in European waters."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Your country needs you _now_!" it ran; and further on: "The only way to win the war is to carry it right home to the foe!"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Underneath the caption ran a detailed statement setting forth the desire of the United States Government to recruit at once a great force of young Americans to man the undersea ships that were to be sent abroad for service against Germany.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading "Your country needs you _now_!" it ran; and further on: "The only way to win the war is to carry it right home to the foe!"
in the company of; together with
From this reading Stirred by the appeal, Jack snatched the paper closer and read every word of the advertisement, his eyes dancing with interest.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Stirred by the appeal, Jack snatched the paper closer and read every word of the advertisement, his eyes dancing with interest.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The magic words stood out in bold type from the newspaper that Jack Hammond held spread out over his knees.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your country needs you _now_!" it ran; and further on: "The only way to win the war is to carry it right home to the foe!"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Wanted: young men to enlist in Uncle Sam's submarine fleet for service in European waters."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your country needs you _now_!" it ran; and further on: "The only way to win the war is to carry it right home to the foe!"
