used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OUT OF THE NET In stolid silence the German "Herr Kommander" signaled for the conning tower hatch to be thrown open and turned to find that Commander McClure had taken a crouching position directly behind him in the conning tower, a huge automatic gripped in one hand.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading A thin silvery mist floated over the water, and McClure, from his position, could see the, stars twinkling above him.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Bonte had been summoned from the wireless room to overhear and translate to the American commander every word spoken by Herr Schmidt.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OUT OF THE NET In stolid silence the German "Herr Kommander" signaled for the conning tower hatch to be thrown open and turned to find that Commander McClure had taken a crouching position directly behind him in the conning tower, a huge automatic gripped in one hand.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Remember now, if you betray us, you die instantly," cautioned McClure as the lid of the conning tower flew open at the touch of a button and the German thrust his head out into the early morning atmosphere.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Remember now, if you betray us, you die instantly," cautioned McClure as the lid of the conning tower flew open at the touch of a button and the German thrust his head out into the early morning atmosphere.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading "Remember now, if you betray us, you die instantly," cautioned McClure as the lid of the conning tower flew open at the touch of a button and the German thrust his head out into the early morning atmosphere.
automaticadjectiveUS /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/
operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control
From this reading OUT OF THE NET In stolid silence the German "Herr Kommander" signaled for the conning tower hatch to be thrown open and turned to find that Commander McClure had taken a crouching position directly behind him in the conning tower, a huge automatic gripped in one hand.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading OUT OF THE NET In stolid silence the German "Herr Kommander" signaled for the conning tower hatch to be thrown open and turned to find that Commander McClure had taken a crouching position directly behind him in the conning tower, a huge automatic gripped in one hand.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Bonte had been summoned from the wireless room to overhear and translate to the American commander every word spoken by Herr Schmidt.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading OUT OF THE NET In stolid silence the German "Herr Kommander" signaled for the conning tower hatch to be thrown open and turned to find that Commander McClure had taken a crouching position directly behind him in the conning tower, a huge automatic gripped in one hand.
betrayverbUS /bɪˈtreɪ/
reveal unintentionally
From this reading "Remember now, if you betray us, you die instantly," cautioned McClure as the lid of the conning tower flew open at the touch of a button and the German thrust his head out into the early morning atmosphere.
Bonte
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bonte had been summoned from the wireless room to overhear and translate to the American commander every word spoken by Herr Schmidt.
buttonnounUS /ˈbʌtən/
a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading "Remember now, if you betray us, you die instantly," cautioned McClure as the lid of the conning tower flew open at the touch of a button and the German thrust his head out into the early morning atmosphere.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Bonte had been summoned from the wireless room to overhear and translate to the American commander every word spoken by Herr Schmidt.
cautionedverbUS /ˈkɑːʃənd/
past form of “caution” — warn strongly; put on guard
From this reading "Remember now, if you betray us, you die instantly," cautioned McClure as the lid of the conning tower flew open at the touch of a button and the German thrust his head out into the early morning atmosphere.
CommandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading OUT OF THE NET In stolid silence the German "Herr Kommander" signaled for the conning tower hatch to be thrown open and turned to find that Commander McClure had taken a crouching position directly behind him in the conning tower, a huge automatic gripped in one hand.
conningverbUS /ˈkɑːnɪŋ/
inflected form of “con” — deprive of by deceit
From this reading OUT OF THE NET In stolid silence the German "Herr Kommander" signaled for the conning tower hatch to be thrown open and turned to find that Commander McClure had taken a crouching position directly behind him in the conning tower, a huge automatic gripped in one hand.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A thin silvery mist floated over the water, and McClure, from his position, could see the, stars twinkling above him.
crouchingverbUS /ˈkraʊtʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading OUT OF THE NET In stolid silence the German "Herr Kommander" signaled for the conning tower hatch to be thrown open and turned to find that Commander McClure had taken a crouching position directly behind him in the conning tower, a huge automatic gripped in one hand.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading "Remember now, if you betray us, you die instantly," cautioned McClure as the lid of the conning tower flew open at the touch of a button and the German thrust his head out into the early morning atmosphere.
without deviation
From this reading OUT OF THE NET In stolid silence the German "Herr Kommander" signaled for the conning tower hatch to be thrown open and turned to find that Commander McClure had taken a crouching position directly behind him in the conning tower, a huge automatic gripped in one hand.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading "Remember now, if you betray us, you die instantly," cautioned McClure as the lid of the conning tower flew open at the touch of a button and the German thrust his head out into the early morning atmosphere.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Bonte had been summoned from the wireless room to overhear and translate to the American commander every word spoken by Herr Schmidt.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading OUT OF THE NET In stolid silence the German "Herr Kommander" signaled for the conning tower hatch to be thrown open and turned to find that Commander McClure had taken a crouching position directly behind him in the conning tower, a huge automatic gripped in one hand.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading "Remember now, if you betray us, you die instantly," cautioned McClure as the lid of the conning tower flew open at the touch of a button and the German thrust his head out into the early morning atmosphere.
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading A thin silvery mist floated over the water, and McClure, from his position, could see the, stars twinkling above him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading OUT OF THE NET In stolid silence the German "Herr Kommander" signaled for the conning tower hatch to be thrown open and turned to find that Commander McClure had taken a crouching position directly behind him in the conning tower, a huge automatic gripped in one hand.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Bonte had been summoned from the wireless room to overhear and translate to the American commander every word spoken by Herr Schmidt.
a person of German nationality
From this reading OUT OF THE NET In stolid silence the German "Herr Kommander" signaled for the conning tower hatch to be thrown open and turned to find that Commander McClure had taken a crouching position directly behind him in the conning tower, a huge automatic gripped in one hand.
grippedverbUS /ɡrɪpt/
inflected form of “grip” — hold fast or firmly
From this reading OUT OF THE NET In stolid silence the German "Herr Kommander" signaled for the conning tower hatch to be thrown open and turned to find that Commander McClure had taken a crouching position directly behind him in the conning tower, a huge automatic gripped in one hand.
grumbledverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəld/
past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading The latter grumbled a reply with a nod of his head.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading OUT OF THE NET In stolid silence the German "Herr Kommander" signaled for the conning tower hatch to be thrown open and turned to find that Commander McClure had taken a crouching position directly behind him in the conning tower, a huge automatic gripped in one hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading OUT OF THE NET In stolid silence the German "Herr Kommander" signaled for the conning tower hatch to be thrown open and turned to find that Commander McClure had taken a crouching position directly behind him in the conning tower, a huge automatic gripped in one hand.
hatchverbUS /hætʃ/
emerge from the eggs
From this reading OUT OF THE NET In stolid silence the German "Herr Kommander" signaled for the conning tower hatch to be thrown open and turned to find that Commander McClure had taken a crouching position directly behind him in the conning tower, a huge automatic gripped in one hand.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The latter grumbled a reply with a nod of his head.
HerrnounUS /her/
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading OUT OF THE NET In stolid silence the German "Herr Kommander" signaled for the conning tower hatch to be thrown open and turned to find that Commander McClure had taken a crouching position directly behind him in the conning tower, a huge automatic gripped in one hand.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading OUT OF THE NET In stolid silence the German "Herr Kommander" signaled for the conning tower hatch to be thrown open and turned to find that Commander McClure had taken a crouching position directly behind him in the conning tower, a huge automatic gripped in one hand.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The latter grumbled a reply with a nod of his head.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading OUT OF THE NET In stolid silence the German "Herr Kommander" signaled for the conning tower hatch to be thrown open and turned to find that Commander McClure had taken a crouching position directly behind him in the conning tower, a huge automatic gripped in one hand.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Remember now, if you betray us, you die instantly," cautioned McClure as the lid of the conning tower flew open at the touch of a button and the German thrust his head out into the early morning atmosphere.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OUT OF THE NET In stolid silence the German "Herr Kommander" signaled for the conning tower hatch to be thrown open and turned to find that Commander McClure had taken a crouching position directly behind him in the conning tower, a huge automatic gripped in one hand.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading "Remember now, if you betray us, you die instantly," cautioned McClure as the lid of the conning tower flew open at the touch of a button and the German thrust his head out into the early morning atmosphere.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Remember now, if you betray us, you die instantly," cautioned McClure as the lid of the conning tower flew open at the touch of a button and the German thrust his head out into the early morning atmosphere.
Kommander
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading OUT OF THE NET In stolid silence the German "Herr Kommander" signaled for the conning tower hatch to be thrown open and turned to find that Commander McClure had taken a crouching position directly behind him in the conning tower, a huge automatic gripped in one hand.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter grumbled a reply with a nod of his head.
lidnounUS /lɪd/
either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading "Remember now, if you betray us, you die instantly," cautioned McClure as the lid of the conning tower flew open at the touch of a button and the German thrust his head out into the early morning atmosphere.
McClure
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading OUT OF THE NET In stolid silence the German "Herr Kommander" signaled for the conning tower hatch to be thrown open and turned to find that Commander McClure had taken a crouching position directly behind him in the conning tower, a huge automatic gripped in one hand.
become covered with mist
From this reading A thin silvery mist floated over the water, and McClure, from his position, could see the, stars twinkling above him.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "Remember now, if you betray us, you die instantly," cautioned McClure as the lid of the conning tower flew open at the touch of a button and the German thrust his head out into the early morning atmosphere.
NETnounUS /net/
a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading OUT OF THE NET In stolid silence the German "Herr Kommander" signaled for the conning tower hatch to be thrown open and turned to find that Commander McClure had taken a crouching position directly behind him in the conning tower, a huge automatic gripped in one hand.
nodverbUS /nɑːd/
express or signify by nodding
From this reading The latter grumbled a reply with a nod of his head.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Remember now, if you betray us, you die instantly," cautioned McClure as the lid of the conning tower flew open at the touch of a button and the German thrust his head out into the early morning atmosphere.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OUT OF THE NET In stolid silence the German "Herr Kommander" signaled for the conning tower hatch to be thrown open and turned to find that Commander McClure had taken a crouching position directly behind him in the conning tower, a huge automatic gripped in one hand.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading OUT OF THE NET In stolid silence the German "Herr Kommander" signaled for the conning tower hatch to be thrown open and turned to find that Commander McClure had taken a crouching position directly behind him in the conning tower, a huge automatic gripped in one hand.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading OUT OF THE NET In stolid silence the German "Herr Kommander" signaled for the conning tower hatch to be thrown open and turned to find that Commander McClure had taken a crouching position directly behind him in the conning tower, a huge automatic gripped in one hand.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading OUT OF THE NET In stolid silence the German "Herr Kommander" signaled for the conning tower hatch to be thrown open and turned to find that Commander McClure had taken a crouching position directly behind him in the conning tower, a huge automatic gripped in one hand.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A thin silvery mist floated over the water, and McClure, from his position, could see the, stars twinkling above him.
overhearverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhiːr/
hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading Bonte had been summoned from the wireless room to overhear and translate to the American commander every word spoken by Herr Schmidt.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading OUT OF THE NET In stolid silence the German "Herr Kommander" signaled for the conning tower hatch to be thrown open and turned to find that Commander McClure had taken a crouching position directly behind him in the conning tower, a huge automatic gripped in one hand.
To recall to mind.
From this reading "Remember now, if you betray us, you die instantly," cautioned McClure as the lid of the conning tower flew open at the touch of a button and the German thrust his head out into the early morning atmosphere.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading The latter grumbled a reply with a nod of his head.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Bonte had been summoned from the wireless room to overhear and translate to the American commander every word spoken by Herr Schmidt.
SchmidtnounUS /ʃmɪt/
German statesman who served as chancellor of Germany (born in 1918)
From this reading Bonte had been summoned from the wireless room to overhear and translate to the American commander every word spoken by Herr Schmidt.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A thin silvery mist floated over the water, and McClure, from his position, could see the, stars twinkling above him.
signaledverbUS /ˈsɪɡnəld/
past form of “signal” — communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs
From this reading OUT OF THE NET In stolid silence the German "Herr Kommander" signaled for the conning tower hatch to be thrown open and turned to find that Commander McClure had taken a crouching position directly behind him in the conning tower, a huge automatic gripped in one hand.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading OUT OF THE NET In stolid silence the German "Herr Kommander" signaled for the conning tower hatch to be thrown open and turned to find that Commander McClure had taken a crouching position directly behind him in the conning tower, a huge automatic gripped in one hand.
silveryadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlvəri/
resembling or reminiscent of silver
From this reading A thin silvery mist floated over the water, and McClure, from his position, could see the, stars twinkling above him.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Bonte had been summoned from the wireless room to overhear and translate to the American commander every word spoken by Herr Schmidt.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading A thin silvery mist floated over the water, and McClure, from his position, could see the, stars twinkling above him.
stolidadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːləd/
having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited
From this reading OUT OF THE NET In stolid silence the German "Herr Kommander" signaled for the conning tower hatch to be thrown open and turned to find that Commander McClure had taken a crouching position directly behind him in the conning tower, a huge automatic gripped in one hand.
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading Bonte had been summoned from the wireless room to overhear and translate to the American commander every word spoken by Herr Schmidt.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading OUT OF THE NET In stolid silence the German "Herr Kommander" signaled for the conning tower hatch to be thrown open and turned to find that Commander McClure had taken a crouching position directly behind him in the conning tower, a huge automatic gripped in one hand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading OUT OF THE NET In stolid silence the German "Herr Kommander" signaled for the conning tower hatch to be thrown open and turned to find that Commander McClure had taken a crouching position directly behind him in the conning tower, a huge automatic gripped in one hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OUT OF THE NET In stolid silence the German "Herr Kommander" signaled for the conning tower hatch to be thrown open and turned to find that Commander McClure had taken a crouching position directly behind him in the conning tower, a huge automatic gripped in one hand.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading A thin silvery mist floated over the water, and McClure, from his position, could see the, stars twinkling above him.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading OUT OF THE NET In stolid silence the German "Herr Kommander" signaled for the conning tower hatch to be thrown open and turned to find that Commander McClure had taken a crouching position directly behind him in the conning tower, a huge automatic gripped in one hand.
push forcefully
From this reading "Remember now, if you betray us, you die instantly," cautioned McClure as the lid of the conning tower flew open at the touch of a button and the German thrust his head out into the early morning atmosphere.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OUT OF THE NET In stolid silence the German "Herr Kommander" signaled for the conning tower hatch to be thrown open and turned to find that Commander McClure had taken a crouching position directly behind him in the conning tower, a huge automatic gripped in one hand.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading "Remember now, if you betray us, you die instantly," cautioned McClure as the lid of the conning tower flew open at the touch of a button and the German thrust his head out into the early morning atmosphere.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading OUT OF THE NET In stolid silence the German "Herr Kommander" signaled for the conning tower hatch to be thrown open and turned to find that Commander McClure had taken a crouching position directly behind him in the conning tower, a huge automatic gripped in one hand.
translateverbUS /trænzˈleɪt/
restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading Bonte had been summoned from the wireless room to overhear and translate to the American commander every word spoken by Herr Schmidt.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading OUT OF THE NET In stolid silence the German "Herr Kommander" signaled for the conning tower hatch to be thrown open and turned to find that Commander McClure had taken a crouching position directly behind him in the conning tower, a huge automatic gripped in one hand.
twinklingnounUS /ˈtwɪŋkəlɪŋ/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading A thin silvery mist floated over the water, and McClure, from his position, could see the, stars twinkling above him.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Remember now, if you betray us, you die instantly," cautioned McClure as the lid of the conning tower flew open at the touch of a button and the German thrust his head out into the early morning atmosphere.
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 A thin silvery mist floated over the water, and McClure, from his position, could see the, stars twinkling above him.
wirelessnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading Bonte had been summoned from the wireless room to overhear and translate to the American commander every word spoken by Herr Schmidt.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The latter grumbled a reply with a nod of his head.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Bonte had been summoned from the wireless room to overhear and translate to the American commander every word spoken by Herr Schmidt.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Remember now, if you betray us, you die instantly," cautioned McClure as the lid of the conning tower flew open at the touch of a button and the German thrust his head out into the early morning atmosphere.
