used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Up in the conning-tower Lockyer clutched a hand-rail, holding on till his nails dug into his flesh.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Every sense within him was singing an anthem of praise.
anthemnounUS /ˈænθəm/
a song of devotion or loyalty (as to a nation or school)
From this reading Every sense within him was singing an anthem of praise.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading With her company silent as graven images at the sheer wonder of it, the submarine continued her plunge into the depths.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading With her company silent as graven images at the sheer wonder of it, the submarine continued her plunge into the depths.
(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 “Better set her on an even keel now!” he reminded Lieutenant Parry, presently.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading His diving torpedo boat was, indeed, proving herself worthy of the confidence he had placed in her.
clutchedverbUS /klʌtʃt/
past form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Up in the conning-tower Lockyer clutched a hand-rail, holding on till his nails dug into his flesh.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading With her company silent as graven images at the sheer wonder of it, the submarine continued her plunge into the depths.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading His diving torpedo boat was, indeed, proving herself worthy of the confidence he had placed in her.
conning-tower
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From this reading Up in the conning-tower Lockyer clutched a hand-rail, holding on till his nails dug into his flesh.
without stop or interruption
From this reading With her company silent as graven images at the sheer wonder of it, the submarine continued her plunge into the depths.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading With her company silent as graven images at the sheer wonder of it, the submarine continued her plunge into the depths.
divingnounUS /ˈdaɪvɪŋ/
an athletic competition that involves diving into water
From this reading His diving torpedo boat was, indeed, proving herself worthy of the confidence he had placed in her.
dugnounUS /dʌɡ/
an udder or breast or teat
From this reading Up in the conning-tower Lockyer clutched a hand-rail, holding on till his nails dug into his flesh.
divisible by two
From this reading “Better set her on an even keel now!” he reminded Lieutenant Parry, presently.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every sense within him was singing an anthem of praise.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading Up in the conning-tower Lockyer clutched a hand-rail, holding on till his nails dug into his flesh.
gravenadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪvən/
cut into a desired shape
From this reading With her company silent as graven images at the sheer wonder of it, the submarine continued her plunge into the depths.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His diving torpedo boat was, indeed, proving herself worthy of the confidence he had placed in her.
hand-rail
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From this reading Up in the conning-tower Lockyer clutched a hand-rail, holding on till his nails dug into his flesh.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His diving torpedo boat was, indeed, proving herself worthy of the confidence he had placed in her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading With her company silent as graven images at the sheer wonder of it, the submarine continued her plunge into the depths.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading His diving torpedo boat was, indeed, proving herself worthy of the confidence he had placed in her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Every sense within him was singing an anthem of praise.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Up in the conning-tower Lockyer clutched a hand-rail, holding on till his nails dug into his flesh.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Up in the conning-tower Lockyer clutched a hand-rail, holding on till his nails dug into his flesh.
imagesnounUS /ˈɪmədʒəz/
plural of “image” — an iconic mental representation
From this reading With her company silent as graven images at the sheer wonder of it, the submarine continued her plunge into the depths.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Up in the conning-tower Lockyer clutched a hand-rail, holding on till his nails dug into his flesh.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading His diving torpedo boat was, indeed, proving herself worthy of the confidence he had placed in her.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading With her company silent as graven images at the sheer wonder of it, the submarine continued her plunge into the depths.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading With her company silent as graven images at the sheer wonder of it, the submarine continued her plunge into the depths.
keelnounUS /kiːl/
a projection or ridge that suggests a keel
From this reading “Better set her on an even keel now!” he reminded Lieutenant Parry, presently.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading “Better set her on an even keel now!” he reminded Lieutenant Parry, presently.
Lockyer
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From this reading Up in the conning-tower Lockyer clutched a hand-rail, holding on till his nails dug into his flesh.
nailsnounUS /neɪlz/
plural of “nail” — horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits
From this reading Up in the conning-tower Lockyer clutched a hand-rail, holding on till his nails dug into his flesh.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Better set her on an even keel now!” he reminded Lieutenant Parry, presently.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With her company silent as graven images at the sheer wonder of it, the submarine continued her plunge into the depths.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Up in the conning-tower Lockyer clutched a hand-rail, holding on till his nails dug into his flesh.
ParryverbUS /ˈperi/
impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
From this reading “Better set her on an even keel now!” he reminded Lieutenant Parry, presently.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading His diving torpedo boat was, indeed, proving herself worthy of the confidence he had placed in her.
plungeverbUS /plʌndʒ/
thrust or throw into
From this reading With her company silent as graven images at the sheer wonder of it, the submarine continued her plunge into the depths.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Every sense within him was singing an anthem of praise.
in the near future
From this reading “Better set her on an even keel now!” he reminded Lieutenant Parry, presently.
provingverbUS /ˈpruːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading His diving torpedo boat was, indeed, proving herself worthy of the confidence he had placed in her.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading “Better set her on an even keel now!” he reminded Lieutenant Parry, presently.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Every sense within him was singing an anthem of praise.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “Better set her on an even keel now!” he reminded Lieutenant Parry, presently.
sheeradjectiveUS /ʃɪr/
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
From this reading With her company silent as graven images at the sheer wonder of it, the submarine continued her plunge into the depths.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading With her company silent as graven images at the sheer wonder of it, the submarine continued her plunge into the depths.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading Every sense within him was singing an anthem of praise.
submarinenounUS /ˈsʌbməriːn/
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading With her company silent as graven images at the sheer wonder of it, the submarine continued her plunge into the depths.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With her company silent as graven images at the sheer wonder of it, the submarine continued her plunge into the depths.
up to a particular time
From this reading Up in the conning-tower Lockyer clutched a hand-rail, holding on till his nails dug into his flesh.
torpedonounUS /tɔːrˈpiːdoʊ/
a professional killer who uses a gun
From this reading His diving torpedo boat was, indeed, proving herself worthy of the confidence he had placed in her.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Up in the conning-tower Lockyer clutched a hand-rail, holding on till his nails dug into his flesh.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every sense within him was singing an anthem of praise.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With her company silent as graven images at the sheer wonder of it, the submarine continued her plunge into the depths.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Every sense within him was singing an anthem of praise.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading With her company silent as graven images at the sheer wonder of it, the submarine continued her plunge into the depths.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading His diving torpedo boat was, indeed, proving herself worthy of the confidence he had placed in her.
