used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A heavy vibration was noticeable though as the powerful engines forced the cigar-shaped craft through the tremendous pressure of the lower waters.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading They were still running under water, but the air, which had just been changed, was as fresh as if they were on the surface.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They were still running under water, but the air, which had just been changed, was as fresh as if they were on the surface.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Captain McGill, standing by the side of the young middy, asked the question.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They were still running under water, but the air, which had just been changed, was as fresh as if they were on the surface.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They were still running under water, but the air, which had just been changed, was as fresh as if they were on the surface.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Captain McGill, standing by the side of the young middy, asked the question.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain McGill, standing by the side of the young middy, asked the question.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading They were still running under water, but the air, which had just been changed, was as fresh as if they were on the surface.
cigar-shapedadjective
tapering at each end
From this reading A heavy vibration was noticeable though as the powerful engines forced the cigar-shaped craft through the tremendous pressure of the lower waters.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading A heavy vibration was noticeable though as the powerful engines forced the cigar-shaped craft through the tremendous pressure of the lower waters.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading “What depth, Mr. Stark?”
enginesnounUS /ˈendʒənz/
plural of “engine” — motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading A heavy vibration was noticeable though as the powerful engines forced the cigar-shaped craft through the tremendous pressure of the lower waters.
fathomsnounUS /ˈfæðəmz/
plural of “fathom” — a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth
From this reading “Hundred fathoms, sir,” was the rejoinder.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading A heavy vibration was noticeable though as the powerful engines forced the cigar-shaped craft through the tremendous pressure of the lower waters.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading They were still running under water, but the air, which had just been changed, was as fresh as if they were on the surface.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They were still running under water, but the air, which had just been changed, was as fresh as if they were on the surface.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading A heavy vibration was noticeable though as the powerful engines forced the cigar-shaped craft through the tremendous pressure of the lower waters.
ten 10s
From this reading “Hundred fathoms, sir,” was the rejoinder.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading They were still running under water, but the air, which had just been changed, was as fresh as if they were on the surface.
and nothing more
From this reading They were still running under water, but the air, which had just been changed, was as fresh as if they were on the surface.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading A heavy vibration was noticeable though as the powerful engines forced the cigar-shaped craft through the tremendous pressure of the lower waters.
McGill
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From this reading Captain McGill, standing by the side of the young middy, asked the question.
middynoun
blouse with a sailor collar
From this reading Captain McGill, standing by the side of the young middy, asked the question.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “What depth, Mr. Stark?”
noticeableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəsəbəl/
capable or worthy of being noticed
From this reading A heavy vibration was noticeable though as the powerful engines forced the cigar-shaped craft through the tremendous pressure of the lower waters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Captain McGill, standing by the side of the young middy, asked the question.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They were still running under water, but the air, which had just been changed, was as fresh as if they were on the surface.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading A heavy vibration was noticeable though as the powerful engines forced the cigar-shaped craft through the tremendous pressure of the lower waters.
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading A heavy vibration was noticeable though as the powerful engines forced the cigar-shaped craft through the tremendous pressure of the lower waters.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Captain McGill, standing by the side of the young middy, asked the question.
rejoindernounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪndər/
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
From this reading “Hundred fathoms, sir,” was the rejoinder.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading They were still running under water, but the air, which had just been changed, was as fresh as if they were on the surface.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Captain McGill, standing by the side of the young middy, asked the question.
term of address for a man
From this reading “Hundred fathoms, sir,” was the rejoinder.
having a supporting base
From this reading Captain McGill, standing by the side of the young middy, asked the question.
StarkadjectiveUS /stɑːrk/
devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment
From this reading “What depth, Mr. Stark?”
not in physical motion
From this reading They were still running under water, but the air, which had just been changed, was as fresh as if they were on the surface.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading They were still running under water, but the air, which had just been changed, was as fresh as if they were on the surface.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Captain McGill, standing by the side of the young middy, asked the question.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were still running under water, but the air, which had just been changed, was as fresh as if they were on the surface.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A heavy vibration was noticeable though as the powerful engines forced the cigar-shaped craft through the tremendous pressure of the lower waters.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A heavy vibration was noticeable though as the powerful engines forced the cigar-shaped craft through the tremendous pressure of the lower waters.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading A heavy vibration was noticeable though as the powerful engines forced the cigar-shaped craft through the tremendous pressure of the lower waters.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading They were still running under water, but the air, which had just been changed, was as fresh as if they were on the surface.
vibrationnounUS /vaɪˈbreɪʃən/
the act of vibrating
From this reading A heavy vibration was noticeable though as the powerful engines forced the cigar-shaped craft through the tremendous pressure of the lower waters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They were still running under water, but the air, which had just been changed, was as fresh as if they were on the surface.
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 They were still running under water, but the air, which had just been changed, was as fresh as if they were on the surface.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading A heavy vibration was noticeable though as the powerful engines forced the cigar-shaped craft through the tremendous pressure of the lower waters.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were still running under water, but the air, which had just been changed, was as fresh as if they were on the surface.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What depth, Mr. Stark?”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They were still running under water, but the air, which had just been changed, was as fresh as if they were on the surface.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Captain McGill, standing by the side of the young middy, asked the question.
