used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TRAPPED Gain the _Monitor_ spoke the _Bergerhof_ and received in turn a summons to come alongside and take on fresh stores of fuel.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading "Little Mack" seized upon the suggestion and acted promptly.
(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 "If we do we will disclose our identity and it will be all off," said "Little Mack" in a quandary.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "Tell them we are having some trouble with our diving rudders and will be along shortly," he offered.
alongsideadverbUS /əˈlɔːŋˈsaɪd/
side by side
From this reading TRAPPED Gain the _Monitor_ spoke the _Bergerhof_ and received in turn a summons to come alongside and take on fresh stores of fuel.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Then Jack had an inspiration.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TRAPPED Gain the _Monitor_ spoke the _Bergerhof_ and received in turn a summons to come alongside and take on fresh stores of fuel.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Tell them we are having some trouble with our diving rudders and will be along shortly," he offered.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "If we do we will disclose our identity and it will be all off," said "Little Mack" in a quandary.
Bergerhof
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TRAPPED Gain the _Monitor_ spoke the _Bergerhof_ and received in turn a summons to come alongside and take on fresh stores of fuel.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading TRAPPED Gain the _Monitor_ spoke the _Bergerhof_ and received in turn a summons to come alongside and take on fresh stores of fuel.
discloseverbUS /dɪˈskloʊz/
make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
From this reading "If we do we will disclose our identity and it will be all off," said "Little Mack" in a quandary.
divingnounUS /ˈdaɪvɪŋ/
an athletic competition that involves diving into water
From this reading "Tell them we are having some trouble with our diving rudders and will be along shortly," he offered.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "If we do we will disclose our identity and it will be all off," said "Little Mack" in a quandary.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading TRAPPED Gain the _Monitor_ spoke the _Bergerhof_ and received in turn a summons to come alongside and take on fresh stores of fuel.
fuelverbUS /ˈfjuːəl/
provide with a combustible substance that provides energy
From this reading TRAPPED Gain the _Monitor_ spoke the _Bergerhof_ and received in turn a summons to come alongside and take on fresh stores of fuel.
obtain
From this reading TRAPPED Gain the _Monitor_ spoke the _Bergerhof_ and received in turn a summons to come alongside and take on fresh stores of fuel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then Jack had an inspiration.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "Tell them we are having some trouble with our diving rudders and will be along shortly," he offered.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Tell them we are having some trouble with our diving rudders and will be along shortly," he offered.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading "If we do we will disclose our identity and it will be all off," said "Little Mack" in a quandary.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If we do we will disclose our identity and it will be all off," said "Little Mack" in a quandary.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TRAPPED Gain the _Monitor_ spoke the _Bergerhof_ and received in turn a summons to come alongside and take on fresh stores of fuel.
inspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading Then Jack had an inspiration.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "If we do we will disclose our identity and it will be all off," said "Little Mack" in a quandary.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Then Jack had an inspiration.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "If we do we will disclose our identity and it will be all off," said "Little Mack" in a quandary.
MacknounUS /mæk/
a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric
From this reading "If we do we will disclose our identity and it will be all off," said "Little Mack" in a quandary.
MonitorverbUS /ˈmɑːnətər/
keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance
From this reading TRAPPED Gain the _Monitor_ spoke the _Bergerhof_ and received in turn a summons to come alongside and take on fresh stores of fuel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TRAPPED Gain the _Monitor_ spoke the _Bergerhof_ and received in turn a summons to come alongside and take on fresh stores of fuel.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "If we do we will disclose our identity and it will be all off," said "Little Mack" in a quandary.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading "Tell them we are having some trouble with our diving rudders and will be along shortly," he offered.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading TRAPPED Gain the _Monitor_ spoke the _Bergerhof_ and received in turn a summons to come alongside and take on fresh stores of fuel.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "If we do we will disclose our identity and it will be all off," said "Little Mack" in a quandary.
promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading "Little Mack" seized upon the suggestion and acted promptly.
quandarynounUS /ˈkwɑːndəri/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading "If we do we will disclose our identity and it will be all off," said "Little Mack" in a quandary.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading TRAPPED Gain the _Monitor_ spoke the _Bergerhof_ and received in turn a summons to come alongside and take on fresh stores of fuel.
rudders
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Tell them we are having some trouble with our diving rudders and will be along shortly," he offered.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "If we do we will disclose our identity and it will be all off," said "Little Mack" in a quandary.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading "Little Mack" seized upon the suggestion and acted promptly.
for a short time
From this reading "Tell them we are having some trouble with our diving rudders and will be along shortly," he offered.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Tell them we are having some trouble with our diving rudders and will be along shortly," he offered.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading TRAPPED Gain the _Monitor_ spoke the _Bergerhof_ and received in turn a summons to come alongside and take on fresh stores of fuel.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading TRAPPED Gain the _Monitor_ spoke the _Bergerhof_ and received in turn a summons to come alongside and take on fresh stores of fuel.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading "Little Mack" seized upon the suggestion and acted promptly.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading TRAPPED Gain the _Monitor_ spoke the _Bergerhof_ and received in turn a summons to come alongside and take on fresh stores of fuel.
carry out
From this reading TRAPPED Gain the _Monitor_ spoke the _Bergerhof_ and received in turn a summons to come alongside and take on fresh stores of fuel.
express in words
From this reading "Tell them we are having some trouble with our diving rudders and will be along shortly," he offered.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TRAPPED Gain the _Monitor_ spoke the _Bergerhof_ and received in turn a summons to come alongside and take on fresh stores of fuel.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Tell them we are having some trouble with our diving rudders and will be along shortly," he offered.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Jack had an inspiration.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TRAPPED Gain the _Monitor_ spoke the _Bergerhof_ and received in turn a summons to come alongside and take on fresh stores of fuel.
TRAPPEDadjectiveUS /træpt/
forced to turn and face attackers
From this reading TRAPPED Gain the _Monitor_ spoke the _Bergerhof_ and received in turn a summons to come alongside and take on fresh stores of fuel.
a source of difficulty
From this reading "Tell them we are having some trouble with our diving rudders and will be along shortly," he offered.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading TRAPPED Gain the _Monitor_ spoke the _Bergerhof_ and received in turn a summons to come alongside and take on fresh stores of fuel.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Little Mack" seized upon the suggestion and acted promptly.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "If we do we will disclose our identity and it will be all off," said "Little Mack" in a quandary.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "If we do we will disclose our identity and it will be all off," said "Little Mack" in a quandary.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Tell them we are having some trouble with our diving rudders and will be along shortly," he offered.
