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From this reading One of their military writers had recommended that they should try to reduce our Navy to the strength of their own by means of submarine[174] and destroyer[175] attacks before coming out to fight.
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From this reading One of their military writers had recommended that they should try to reduce our Navy to the strength of their own by means of submarine[174] and destroyer[175] attacks before coming out to fight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Meanwhile our Grand Fleet was watching and waiting for the German Navy to come out and fight.
attacksnounUS /əˈtæks/
plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading One of their military writers had recommended that they should try to reduce our Navy to the strength of their own by means of submarine[174] and destroyer[175] attacks before coming out to fight.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading We soon began to understand that the Germans did not propose to risk their ships in battle for some time to come.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading One of their military writers had recommended that they should try to reduce our Navy to the strength of their own by means of submarine[174] and destroyer[175] attacks before coming out to fight.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading We soon began to understand that the Germans did not propose to risk their ships in battle for some time to come.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Our sailors seized many German merchant vessels on the seas, and those that were in our ports were captured; but the warships of the enemy were nowhere visible.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One of their military writers had recommended that they should try to reduce our Navy to the strength of their own by means of submarine[174] and destroyer[175] attacks before coming out to fight.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading Our sailors seized many German merchant vessels on the seas, and those that were in our ports were captured; but the warships of the enemy were nowhere visible.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Meanwhile our Grand Fleet was watching and waiting for the German Navy to come out and fight.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading One of their military writers had recommended that they should try to reduce our Navy to the strength of their own by means of submarine[174] and destroyer[175] attacks before coming out to fight.
destroyernounUS /dɪˈstrɔɪər/
a small fast lightly armored but heavily armed warship
From this reading One of their military writers had recommended that they should try to reduce our Navy to the strength of their own by means of submarine[174] and destroyer[175] attacks before coming out to fight.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading We soon began to understand that the Germans did not propose to risk their ships in battle for some time to come.
an opposing military force
From this reading Our sailors seized many German merchant vessels on the seas, and those that were in our ports were captured; but the warships of the enemy were nowhere visible.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading THE SUBMARINE THAT FAILED.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Meanwhile our Grand Fleet was watching and waiting for the German Navy to come out and fight.
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading Meanwhile our Grand Fleet was watching and waiting for the German Navy to come out and fight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Meanwhile our Grand Fleet was watching and waiting for the German Navy to come out and fight.
a person of German nationality
From this reading Meanwhile our Grand Fleet was watching and waiting for the German Navy to come out and fight.
GermansnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmənz/
plural of “german” — a person of German nationality
From this reading We soon began to understand that the Germans did not propose to risk their ships in battle for some time to come.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Meanwhile our Grand Fleet was watching and waiting for the German Navy to come out and fight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One of their military writers had recommended that they should try to reduce our Navy to the strength of their own by means of submarine[174] and destroyer[175] attacks before coming out to fight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Our sailors seized many German merchant vessels on the seas, and those that were in our ports were captured; but the warships of the enemy were nowhere visible.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Our sailors seized many German merchant vessels on the seas, and those that were in our ports were captured; but the warships of the enemy were nowhere visible.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading One of their military writers had recommended that they should try to reduce our Navy to the strength of their own by means of submarine[174] and destroyer[175] attacks before coming out to fight.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile our Grand Fleet was watching and waiting for the German Navy to come out and fight.
merchantnounUS /ˈmɜːr.tʃənt/
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading Our sailors seized many German merchant vessels on the seas, and those that were in our ports were captured; but the warships of the enemy were nowhere visible.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading One of their military writers had recommended that they should try to reduce our Navy to the strength of their own by means of submarine[174] and destroyer[175] attacks before coming out to fight.
NavynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading Meanwhile our Grand Fleet was watching and waiting for the German Navy to come out and fight.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We soon began to understand that the Germans did not propose to risk their ships in battle for some time to come.
nowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/
an insignificant place
From this reading Our sailors seized many German merchant vessels on the seas, and those that were in our ports were captured; but the warships of the enemy were nowhere visible.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Our sailors seized many German merchant vessels on the seas, and those that were in our ports were captured; but the warships of the enemy were nowhere visible.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Our sailors seized many German merchant vessels on the seas, and those that were in our ports were captured; but the warships of the enemy were nowhere visible.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of their military writers had recommended that they should try to reduce our Navy to the strength of their own by means of submarine[174] and destroyer[175] attacks before coming out to fight.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Meanwhile our Grand Fleet was watching and waiting for the German Navy to come out and fight.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Meanwhile our Grand Fleet was watching and waiting for the German Navy to come out and fight.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading One of their military writers had recommended that they should try to reduce our Navy to the strength of their own by means of submarine[174] and destroyer[175] attacks before coming out to fight.
portsnounUS /pɔːrts/
plural of “port” — a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Our sailors seized many German merchant vessels on the seas, and those that were in our ports were captured; but the warships of the enemy were nowhere visible.
proposeverbUS /prəˈpoʊz/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading We soon began to understand that the Germans did not propose to risk their ships in battle for some time to come.
recommendedverbUS /ˌrekəˈmendɪd/
past form of “recommend” — push for something
From this reading One of their military writers had recommended that they should try to reduce our Navy to the strength of their own by means of submarine[174] and destroyer[175] attacks before coming out to fight.
reduceverbUS /rəˈduːs/
cut down on; make a reduction in
From this reading One of their military writers had recommended that they should try to reduce our Navy to the strength of their own by means of submarine[174] and destroyer[175] attacks before coming out to fight.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading We soon began to understand that the Germans did not propose to risk their ships in battle for some time to come.
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Our sailors seized many German merchant vessels on the seas, and those that were in our ports were captured; but the warships of the enemy were nowhere visible.
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Our sailors seized many German merchant vessels on the seas, and those that were in our ports were captured; but the warships of the enemy were nowhere visible.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Our sailors seized many German merchant vessels on the seas, and those that were in our ports were captured; but the warships of the enemy were nowhere visible.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading We soon began to understand that the Germans did not propose to risk their ships in battle for some time to come.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading One of their military writers had recommended that they should try to reduce our Navy to the strength of their own by means of submarine[174] and destroyer[175] attacks before coming out to fight.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading We soon began to understand that the Germans did not propose to risk their ships in battle for some time to come.
in the near future
From this reading We soon began to understand that the Germans did not propose to risk their ships in battle for some time to come.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading One of their military writers had recommended that they should try to reduce our Navy to the strength of their own by means of submarine[174] and destroyer[175] attacks before coming out to fight.
SUBMARINEnounUS /ˈsʌbməriːn/
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading THE SUBMARINE THAT FAILED.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE SUBMARINE THAT FAILED.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SUBMARINE THAT FAILED.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading We soon began to understand that the Germans did not propose to risk their ships in battle for some time to come.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One of their military writers had recommended that they should try to reduce our Navy to the strength of their own by means of submarine[174] and destroyer[175] attacks before coming out to fight.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Our sailors seized many German merchant vessels on the seas, and those that were in our ports were captured; but the warships of the enemy were nowhere visible.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading We soon began to understand that the Germans did not propose to risk their ships in battle for some time to come.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Meanwhile our Grand Fleet was watching and waiting for the German Navy to come out and fight.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading One of their military writers had recommended that they should try to reduce our Navy to the strength of their own by means of submarine[174] and destroyer[175] attacks before coming out to fight.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading We soon began to understand that the Germans did not propose to risk their ships in battle for some time to come.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Our sailors seized many German merchant vessels on the seas, and those that were in our ports were captured; but the warships of the enemy were nowhere visible.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading Our sailors seized many German merchant vessels on the seas, and those that were in our ports were captured; but the warships of the enemy were nowhere visible.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Meanwhile our Grand Fleet was watching and waiting for the German Navy to come out and fight.
warshipsnounUS /ˈwɔːrʃɪps/
plural of “warship” — a government ship that is available for waging war
From this reading Our sailors seized many German merchant vessels on the seas, and those that were in our ports were captured; but the warships of the enemy were nowhere visible.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Meanwhile our Grand Fleet was watching and waiting for the German Navy to come out and fight.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Meanwhile our Grand Fleet was watching and waiting for the German Navy to come out and fight.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We soon began to understand that the Germans did not propose to risk their ships in battle for some time to come.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Our sailors seized many German merchant vessels on the seas, and those that were in our ports were captured; but the warships of the enemy were nowhere visible.
writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading One of their military writers had recommended that they should try to reduce our Navy to the strength of their own by means of submarine[174] and destroyer[175] attacks before coming out to fight.
