used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN A MINE FIELD Without any further ado the _Dewey_ got under way.
adonounUS /əˈduː/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading IN A MINE FIELD Without any further ado the _Dewey_ got under way.
anew
From this reading While the inspection of the hull had been going on the submarine's batteries had been recharged and she was ready again for further diving upon a moment's notice.
alliedadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪd/
related by common characteristics or ancestry
From this reading The wireless was snapping away exchanging messages with the allied fleet and getting a line on the pursued raiders.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While the inspection of the hull had been going on the submarine's batteries had been recharged and she was ready again for further diving upon a moment's notice.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading IN A MINE FIELD Without any further ado the _Dewey_ got under way.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading Lieutenant McClure climbed into the deck steering station---the bridge of a submarine---and assumed charge of the electric rudder control, the wheel of a submersible.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The wireless was snapping away exchanging messages with the allied fleet and getting a line on the pursued raiders.
batteriesnounUS /ˈbætəriz/
plural of “battery” — group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
From this reading While the inspection of the hull had been going on the submarine's batteries had been recharged and she was ready again for further diving upon a moment's notice.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading While the inspection of the hull had been going on the submarine's batteries had been recharged and she was ready again for further diving upon a moment's notice.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading Lieutenant McClure climbed into the deck steering station---the bridge of a submarine---and assumed charge of the electric rudder control, the wheel of a submersible.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Lieutenant McClure climbed into the deck steering station---the bridge of a submarine---and assumed charge of the electric rudder control, the wheel of a submersible.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading Lieutenant McClure climbed into the deck steering station---the bridge of a submarine---and assumed charge of the electric rudder control, the wheel of a submersible.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading Jack and Ted were ordered onto the bridge with their commander and instructed to keep a sharp lookout on the horizon with powerful glasses.
power to direct or determine
From this reading Lieutenant McClure climbed into the deck steering station---the bridge of a submarine---and assumed charge of the electric rudder control, the wheel of a submersible.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Lieutenant McClure climbed into the deck steering station---the bridge of a submarine---and assumed charge of the electric rudder control, the wheel of a submersible.
DeweynounUS /ˈduːi/
United States librarian who founded the decimal system of classification (1851-1931)
From this reading IN A MINE FIELD Without any further ado the _Dewey_ got under way.
divingnounUS /ˈdaɪvɪŋ/
an athletic competition that involves diving into water
From this reading While the inspection of the hull had been going on the submarine's batteries had been recharged and she was ready again for further diving upon a moment's notice.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading Lieutenant McClure climbed into the deck steering station---the bridge of a submarine---and assumed charge of the electric rudder control, the wheel of a submersible.
exchangingverbUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “exchange” — give to, and receive from, one another
From this reading The wireless was snapping away exchanging messages with the allied fleet and getting a line on the pursued raiders.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading IN A MINE FIELD Without any further ado the _Dewey_ got under way.
fleetnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading The wireless was snapping away exchanging messages with the allied fleet and getting a line on the pursued raiders.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While the inspection of the hull had been going on the submarine's batteries had been recharged and she was ready again for further diving upon a moment's notice.
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 IN A MINE FIELD Without any further ado the _Dewey_ got under way.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading The wireless was snapping away exchanging messages with the allied fleet and getting a line on the pursued raiders.
glassesnounUS /ˈɡlæsəz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading Jack and Ted were ordered onto the bridge with their commander and instructed to keep a sharp lookout on the horizon with powerful glasses.
the act of departing
From this reading While the inspection of the hull had been going on the submarine's batteries had been recharged and she was ready again for further diving upon a moment's notice.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading IN A MINE FIELD Without any further ado the _Dewey_ got under way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While the inspection of the hull had been going on the submarine's batteries had been recharged and she was ready again for further diving upon a moment's notice.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading Jack and Ted were ordered onto the bridge with their commander and instructed to keep a sharp lookout on the horizon with powerful glasses.
hullnounUS /hʌl/
dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
From this reading While the inspection of the hull had been going on the submarine's batteries had been recharged and she was ready again for further diving upon a moment's notice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN A MINE FIELD Without any further ado the _Dewey_ got under way.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading While the inspection of the hull had been going on the submarine's batteries had been recharged and she was ready again for further diving upon a moment's notice.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Jack and Ted were ordered onto the bridge with their commander and instructed to keep a sharp lookout on the horizon with powerful glasses.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Lieutenant McClure climbed into the deck steering station---the bridge of a submarine---and assumed charge of the electric rudder control, the wheel of a submersible.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack and Ted were ordered onto the bridge with their commander and instructed to keep a sharp lookout on the horizon with powerful glasses.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Jack and Ted were ordered onto the bridge with their commander and instructed to keep a sharp lookout on the horizon with powerful glasses.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading Lieutenant McClure climbed into the deck steering station---the bridge of a submarine---and assumed charge of the electric rudder control, the wheel of a submersible.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The wireless was snapping away exchanging messages with the allied fleet and getting a line on the pursued raiders.
lookoutnounUS /ˈlʊkaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Jack and Ted were ordered onto the bridge with their commander and instructed to keep a sharp lookout on the horizon with powerful glasses.
McClure
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From this reading Lieutenant McClure climbed into the deck steering station---the bridge of a submarine---and assumed charge of the electric rudder control, the wheel of a submersible.
messagesnounUS /ˈmesədʒəz/
plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading The wireless was snapping away exchanging messages with the allied fleet and getting a line on the pursued raiders.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading IN A MINE FIELD Without any further ado the _Dewey_ got under way.
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading While the inspection of the hull had been going on the submarine's batteries had been recharged and she was ready again for further diving upon a moment's notice.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading While the inspection of the hull had been going on the submarine's batteries had been recharged and she was ready again for further diving upon a moment's notice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While the inspection of the hull had been going on the submarine's batteries had been recharged and she was ready again for further diving upon a moment's notice.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading While the inspection of the hull had been going on the submarine's batteries had been recharged and she was ready again for further diving upon a moment's notice.
ontoprepositionUS /ˈɑːntuː/
moving to a position on a surface
From this reading Jack and Ted were ordered onto the bridge with their commander and instructed to keep a sharp lookout on the horizon with powerful glasses.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Jack and Ted were ordered onto the bridge with their commander and instructed to keep a sharp lookout on the horizon with powerful glasses.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading Jack and Ted were ordered onto the bridge with their commander and instructed to keep a sharp lookout on the horizon with powerful glasses.
a person who is being chased
From this reading The wireless was snapping away exchanging messages with the allied fleet and getting a line on the pursued raiders.
raidersnounUS /ˈreɪdərz/
plural of “raider” — someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war)
From this reading The wireless was snapping away exchanging messages with the allied fleet and getting a line on the pursued raiders.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading While the inspection of the hull had been going on the submarine's batteries had been recharged and she was ready again for further diving upon a moment's notice.
rechargedverbUS /riˈtʃɑːrdʒd/
past form of “recharge” — load anew
From this reading While the inspection of the hull had been going on the submarine's batteries had been recharged and she was ready again for further diving upon a moment's notice.
ruddernounUS /ˈrʌdər/
a hinged vertical airfoil mounted at the tail of an aircraft and used to make horizontal course changes
From this reading Lieutenant McClure climbed into the deck steering station---the bridge of a submarine---and assumed charge of the electric rudder control, the wheel of a submersible.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Jack and Ted were ordered onto the bridge with their commander and instructed to keep a sharp lookout on the horizon with powerful glasses.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While the inspection of the hull had been going on the submarine's batteries had been recharged and she was ready again for further diving upon a moment's notice.
snappingverbUS /ˈsnæpɪŋ/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading The wireless was snapping away exchanging messages with the allied fleet and getting a line on the pursued raiders.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Lieutenant McClure climbed into the deck steering station---the bridge of a submarine---and assumed charge of the electric rudder control, the wheel of a submersible.
steeringnounUS /ˈstɪrɪŋ/
the act of guiding or showing the way
From this reading Lieutenant McClure climbed into the deck steering station---the bridge of a submarine---and assumed charge of the electric rudder control, the wheel of a submersible.
submarinenounUS /ˈsʌbməriːn/
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading Lieutenant McClure climbed into the deck steering station---the bridge of a submarine---and assumed charge of the electric rudder control, the wheel of a submersible.
submarine'snounUS /ˈsʌbməriːnz/
possessive form of “submarine” — a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading While the inspection of the hull had been going on the submarine's batteries had been recharged and she was ready again for further diving upon a moment's notice.
submersiblenounUS /səbˈmɜːrsɪbəl/
an apparatus intended for use under water
From this reading Lieutenant McClure climbed into the deck steering station---the bridge of a submarine---and assumed charge of the electric rudder control, the wheel of a submersible.
TednounUS /ted/
a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
From this reading Jack and Ted were ordered onto the bridge with their commander and instructed to keep a sharp lookout on the horizon with powerful glasses.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN A MINE FIELD Without any further ado the _Dewey_ got under way.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Jack and Ted were ordered onto the bridge with their commander and instructed to keep a sharp lookout on the horizon with powerful glasses.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jack and Ted were ordered onto the bridge with their commander and instructed to keep a sharp lookout on the horizon with powerful glasses.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading IN A MINE FIELD Without any further ado the _Dewey_ got under way.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading While the inspection of the hull had been going on the submarine's batteries had been recharged and she was ready again for further diving upon a moment's notice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While the inspection of the hull had been going on the submarine's batteries had been recharged and she was ready again for further diving upon a moment's notice.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading IN A MINE FIELD Without any further ado the _Dewey_ got under way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Jack and Ted were ordered onto the bridge with their commander and instructed to keep a sharp lookout on the horizon with powerful glasses.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading Lieutenant McClure climbed into the deck steering station---the bridge of a submarine---and assumed charge of the electric rudder control, the wheel of a submersible.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the inspection of the hull had been going on the submarine's batteries had been recharged and she was ready again for further diving upon a moment's notice.
wirelessnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading The wireless was snapping away exchanging messages with the allied fleet and getting a line on the pursued raiders.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jack and Ted were ordered onto the bridge with their commander and instructed to keep a sharp lookout on the horizon with powerful glasses.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading IN A MINE FIELD Without any further ado the _Dewey_ got under way.
