a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The approach of other air raiders made it necessary for the submarine to dive away into the depths to safety.
alternativeadjectiveUS /ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv/
serving or used in place of another
From this reading IN THE FOG Completely blinded by the fire from the wounded German birdman, the _Dewey_ now had but one alternative.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At the same time the damaged periscopes were cut off in the conning tower to prevent an inflow of water when the ship dived.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To linger longer on the surface was but to court the continued fire of the birdmen overhead who apparently were incensed over the wounding of their companion craft and out for revenge.
from appearances alone
From this reading To linger longer on the surface was but to court the continued fire of the birdmen overhead who apparently were incensed over the wounding of their companion craft and out for revenge.
move towards
From this reading The approach of other air raiders made it necessary for the submarine to dive away into the depths to safety.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the same time the damaged periscopes were cut off in the conning tower to prevent an inflow of water when the ship dived.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The approach of other air raiders made it necessary for the submarine to dive away into the depths to safety.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Reluctantly, but yielding to his better judgment, McClure gave orders to submerge.
birdman
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From this reading IN THE FOG Completely blinded by the fire from the wounded German birdman, the _Dewey_ now had but one alternative.
birdmen
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From this reading To linger longer on the surface was but to court the continued fire of the birdmen overhead who apparently were incensed over the wounding of their companion craft and out for revenge.
blindedadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪndɪd/
deprived of sight
From this reading IN THE FOG Completely blinded by the fire from the wounded German birdman, the _Dewey_ now had but one alternative.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading IN THE FOG Completely blinded by the fire from the wounded German birdman, the _Dewey_ now had but one alternative.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading IN THE FOG Completely blinded by the fire from the wounded German birdman, the _Dewey_ now had but one alternative.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading To linger longer on the surface was but to court the continued fire of the birdmen overhead who apparently were incensed over the wounding of their companion craft and out for revenge.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading IN THE FOG Completely blinded by the fire from the wounded German birdman, the _Dewey_ now had but one alternative.
conningverbUS /ˈkɑːnɪŋ/
inflected form of “con” — deprive of by deceit
From this reading At the same time the damaged periscopes were cut off in the conning tower to prevent an inflow of water when the ship dived.
without stop or interruption
From this reading To linger longer on the surface was but to court the continued fire of the birdmen overhead who apparently were incensed over the wounding of their companion craft and out for revenge.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading To linger longer on the surface was but to court the continued fire of the birdmen overhead who apparently were incensed over the wounding of their companion craft and out for revenge.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading To linger longer on the surface was but to court the continued fire of the birdmen overhead who apparently were incensed over the wounding of their companion craft and out for revenge.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading At the same time the damaged periscopes were cut off in the conning tower to prevent an inflow of water when the ship dived.
damagedadjectiveUS /ˈdæmədʒd/
harmed or injured or spoiled
From this reading At the same time the damaged periscopes were cut off in the conning tower to prevent an inflow of water when the ship dived.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading The approach of other air raiders made it necessary for the submarine to dive away into the depths to safety.
DeweynounUS /ˈduːi/
United States librarian who founded the decimal system of classification (1851-1931)
From this reading IN THE FOG Completely blinded by the fire from the wounded German birdman, the _Dewey_ now had but one alternative.
divenounUS /daɪv/
a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall
From this reading The approach of other air raiders made it necessary for the submarine to dive away into the depths to safety.
divedverbUS /daɪvd/
past form of “dive” — drop steeply
From this reading At the same time the damaged periscopes were cut off in the conning tower to prevent an inflow of water when the ship dived.
start firing a weapon
From this reading IN THE FOG Completely blinded by the fire from the wounded German birdman, the _Dewey_ now had but one alternative.
FOGnounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading IN THE FOG Completely blinded by the fire from the wounded German birdman, the _Dewey_ now had but one alternative.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The approach of other air raiders made it necessary for the submarine to dive away into the depths to safety.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading IN THE FOG Completely blinded by the fire from the wounded German birdman, the _Dewey_ now had but one alternative.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Reluctantly, but yielding to his better judgment, McClure gave orders to submerge.
a person of German nationality
From this reading IN THE FOG Completely blinded by the fire from the wounded German birdman, the _Dewey_ now had but one alternative.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN THE FOG Completely blinded by the fire from the wounded German birdman, the _Dewey_ now had but one alternative.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Reluctantly, but yielding to his better judgment, McClure gave orders to submerge.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE FOG Completely blinded by the fire from the wounded German birdman, the _Dewey_ now had but one alternative.
incensedadjectiveUS /ˈɪnsenst/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading To linger longer on the surface was but to court the continued fire of the birdmen overhead who apparently were incensed over the wounding of their companion craft and out for revenge.
inflownounUS /ˈɪnfloʊ/
the process of flowing in
From this reading At the same time the damaged periscopes were cut off in the conning tower to prevent an inflow of water when the ship dived.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The approach of other air raiders made it necessary for the submarine to dive away into the depths to safety.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The approach of other air raiders made it necessary for the submarine to dive away into the depths to safety.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading Reluctantly, but yielding to his better judgment, McClure gave orders to submerge.
lingerverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡər/
remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading To linger longer on the surface was but to court the continued fire of the birdmen overhead who apparently were incensed over the wounding of their companion craft and out for revenge.
for more time
From this reading To linger longer on the surface was but to court the continued fire of the birdmen overhead who apparently were incensed over the wounding of their companion craft and out for revenge.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The approach of other air raiders made it necessary for the submarine to dive away into the depths to safety.
McClure
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Reluctantly, but yielding to his better judgment, McClure gave orders to submerge.
absolutely essential
From this reading The approach of other air raiders made it necessary for the submarine to dive away into the depths to safety.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading IN THE FOG Completely blinded by the fire from the wounded German birdman, the _Dewey_ now had but one alternative.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The approach of other air raiders made it necessary for the submarine to dive away into the depths to safety.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading At the same time the damaged periscopes were cut off in the conning tower to prevent an inflow of water when the ship dived.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To linger longer on the surface was but to court the continued fire of the birdmen overhead who apparently were incensed over the wounding of their companion craft and out for revenge.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading IN THE FOG Completely blinded by the fire from the wounded German birdman, the _Dewey_ now had but one alternative.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Reluctantly, but yielding to his better judgment, McClure gave orders to submerge.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The approach of other air raiders made it necessary for the submarine to dive away into the depths to safety.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading To linger longer on the surface was but to court the continued fire of the birdmen overhead who apparently were incensed over the wounding of their companion craft and out for revenge.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading To linger longer on the surface was but to court the continued fire of the birdmen overhead who apparently were incensed over the wounding of their companion craft and out for revenge.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading To linger longer on the surface was but to court the continued fire of the birdmen overhead who apparently were incensed over the wounding of their companion craft and out for revenge.
periscopesnounUS /ˈperəskoʊps/
plural of “periscope” — an optical instrument that provides a view of an otherwise obstructed field
From this reading At the same time the damaged periscopes were cut off in the conning tower to prevent an inflow of water when the ship dived.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading At the same time the damaged periscopes were cut off in the conning tower to prevent an inflow of water when the ship dived.
raidersnounUS /ˈreɪdərz/
plural of “raider” — someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war)
From this reading The approach of other air raiders made it necessary for the submarine to dive away into the depths to safety.
ReluctantlyadverbUS /rɪˈlʌktəntli/
with reluctance
From this reading Reluctantly, but yielding to his better judgment, McClure gave orders to submerge.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading To linger longer on the surface was but to court the continued fire of the birdmen overhead who apparently were incensed over the wounding of their companion craft and out for revenge.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading The approach of other air raiders made it necessary for the submarine to dive away into the depths to safety.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same time the damaged periscopes were cut off in the conning tower to prevent an inflow of water when the ship dived.
transport commercially
From this reading At the same time the damaged periscopes were cut off in the conning tower to prevent an inflow of water when the ship dived.
submarinenounUS /ˈsʌbməriːn/
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading The approach of other air raiders made it necessary for the submarine to dive away into the depths to safety.
submergeverbUS /səbˈmɜːrdʒ/
sink below the surface; go under or as if under water
From this reading Reluctantly, but yielding to his better judgment, McClure gave orders to submerge.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading To linger longer on the surface was but to court the continued fire of the birdmen overhead who apparently were incensed over the wounding of their companion craft and out for revenge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE FOG Completely blinded by the fire from the wounded German birdman, the _Dewey_ now had but one alternative.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading To linger longer on the surface was but to court the continued fire of the birdmen overhead who apparently were incensed over the wounding of their companion craft and out for revenge.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the same time the damaged periscopes were cut off in the conning tower to prevent an inflow of water when the ship dived.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The approach of other air raiders made it necessary for the submarine to dive away into the depths to safety.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading At the same time the damaged periscopes were cut off in the conning tower to prevent an inflow of water when the ship dived.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To linger longer on the surface was but to court the continued fire of the birdmen overhead who apparently were incensed over the wounding of their companion craft and out for revenge.
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 At the same time the damaged periscopes were cut off in the conning tower to prevent an inflow of water when the ship dived.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To linger longer on the surface was but to court the continued fire of the birdmen overhead who apparently were incensed over the wounding of their companion craft and out for revenge.
at the time that
From this reading At the same time the damaged periscopes were cut off in the conning tower to prevent an inflow of water when the ship dived.
which person or people
From this reading To linger longer on the surface was but to court the continued fire of the birdmen overhead who apparently were incensed over the wounding of their companion craft and out for revenge.
people who are wounded
From this reading IN THE FOG Completely blinded by the fire from the wounded German birdman, the _Dewey_ now had but one alternative.
woundingnounUS /ˈwuːndɪŋ/
the act of inflicting a wound
From this reading To linger longer on the surface was but to court the continued fire of the birdmen overhead who apparently were incensed over the wounding of their companion craft and out for revenge.
yieldingadjectiveUS /ˈjiːldɪŋ/
inclined to yield to argument or influence or control
From this reading Reluctantly, but yielding to his better judgment, McClure gave orders to submerge.
