Chapter XIV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading _Hammerer_, who with Midshipman Farnworth succeeded in effecting his escape from the enemy, the officer commanding H.M. Submarine "E--" succeeded in torpedoing and destroying a German _unterseeboot_ in the neighbourhood of Smyrna; and that he was in possession of information that suggested the anticipated arrival of other German submarines from their North Sea bases.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading The message was to the Admiral, to the effect that, acting upon information supplied by Sub-Lieutenant Richard Crosthwaite, of H.M.S.

the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral

From this reading The message was to the Admiral, to the effect that, acting upon information supplied by Sub-Lieutenant Richard Crosthwaite, of H.M.S.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading _Hammerer_, who with Midshipman Farnworth succeeded in effecting his escape from the enemy, the officer commanding H.M. Submarine "E--" succeeded in torpedoing and destroying a German _unterseeboot_ in the neighbourhood of Smyrna; and that he was in possession of information that suggested the anticipated arrival of other German submarines from their North Sea bases.

expected hopefully

From this reading _Hammerer_, who with Midshipman Farnworth succeeded in effecting his escape from the enemy, the officer commanding H.M. Submarine "E--" succeeded in torpedoing and destroying a German _unterseeboot_ in the neighbourhood of Smyrna; and that he was in possession of information that suggested the anticipated arrival of other German submarines from their North Sea bases.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading _Hammerer_, who with Midshipman Farnworth succeeded in effecting his escape from the enemy, the officer commanding H.M. Submarine "E--" succeeded in torpedoing and destroying a German _unterseeboot_ in the neighbourhood of Smyrna; and that he was in possession of information that suggested the anticipated arrival of other German submarines from their North Sea bases.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Back came the reply: "Admiral heartily congratulates officer commanding 'E--' on his brilliant exploit, and Sub-lieutenant Crosthwaite and Midshipman Farnworth on their escape."

plural of “base” — installation from which a military force initiates operations

From this reading _Hammerer_, who with Midshipman Farnworth succeeded in effecting his escape from the enemy, the officer commanding H.M. Submarine "E--" succeeded in torpedoing and destroying a German _unterseeboot_ in the neighbourhood of Smyrna; and that he was in possession of information that suggested the anticipated arrival of other German submarines from their North Sea bases.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Under the circumstances it was desirable, in spite of the chance of its being intercepted by the enemy.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading Back came the reply: "Admiral heartily congratulates officer commanding 'E--' on his brilliant exploit, and Sub-lieutenant Crosthwaite and Midshipman Farnworth on their escape."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Under the circumstances it was desirable, in spite of the chance of its being intercepted by the enemy.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Back came the reply: "Admiral heartily congratulates officer commanding 'E--' on his brilliant exploit, and Sub-lieutenant Crosthwaite and Midshipman Farnworth on their escape."

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Under the circumstances it was desirable, in spite of the chance of its being intercepted by the enemy.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Under the circumstances it was desirable, in spite of the chance of its being intercepted by the enemy.

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading _Hammerer_, who with Midshipman Farnworth succeeded in effecting his escape from the enemy, the officer commanding H.M. Submarine "E--" succeeded in torpedoing and destroying a German _unterseeboot_ in the neighbourhood of Smyrna; and that he was in possession of information that suggested the anticipated arrival of other German submarines from their North Sea bases.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Back came the reply: "Admiral heartily congratulates officer commanding 'E--' on his brilliant exploit, and Sub-lieutenant Crosthwaite and Midshipman Farnworth on their escape."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The message was to the Admiral, to the effect that, acting upon information supplied by Sub-Lieutenant Richard Crosthwaite, of H.M.S.

run or move very quickly or hastily

From this reading Through Unseen Perils The submarine's Lieutenant-Commander sent one wireless message prior to starting on his dash for the Sea of Marmora.

worth having or seeking or achieving

From this reading Under the circumstances it was desirable, in spite of the chance of its being intercepted by the enemy.

-ing form of “destroy” — do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of

From this reading _Hammerer_, who with Midshipman Farnworth succeeded in effecting his escape from the enemy, the officer commanding H.M. Submarine "E--" succeeded in torpedoing and destroying a German _unterseeboot_ in the neighbourhood of Smyrna; and that he was in possession of information that suggested the anticipated arrival of other German submarines from their North Sea bases.

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading _Hammerer_, who with Midshipman Farnworth succeeded in effecting his escape from the enemy, the officer commanding H.M. Submarine "E--" succeeded in torpedoing and destroying a German _unterseeboot_ in the neighbourhood of Smyrna; and that he was in possession of information that suggested the anticipated arrival of other German submarines from their North Sea bases.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The message was to the Admiral, to the effect that, acting upon information supplied by Sub-Lieutenant Richard Crosthwaite, of H.M.S.

-ing form of “effect” — produce

From this reading _Hammerer_, who with Midshipman Farnworth succeeded in effecting his escape from the enemy, the officer commanding H.M. Submarine "E--" succeeded in torpedoing and destroying a German _unterseeboot_ in the neighbourhood of Smyrna; and that he was in possession of information that suggested the anticipated arrival of other German submarines from their North Sea bases.

an opposing military force

From this reading Under the circumstances it was desirable, in spite of the chance of its being intercepted by the enemy.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading _Hammerer_, who with Midshipman Farnworth succeeded in effecting his escape from the enemy, the officer commanding H.M. Submarine "E--" succeeded in torpedoing and destroying a German _unterseeboot_ in the neighbourhood of Smyrna; and that he was in possession of information that suggested the anticipated arrival of other German submarines from their North Sea bases.

use or manipulate to one's advantage

From this reading Back came the reply: "Admiral heartily congratulates officer commanding 'E--' on his brilliant exploit, and Sub-lieutenant Crosthwaite and Midshipman Farnworth on their escape."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Hammerer_, who with Midshipman Farnworth succeeded in effecting his escape from the enemy, the officer commanding H.M. Submarine "E--" succeeded in torpedoing and destroying a German _unterseeboot_ in the neighbourhood of Smyrna; and that he was in possession of information that suggested the anticipated arrival of other German submarines from their North Sea bases.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Through Unseen Perils The submarine's Lieutenant-Commander sent one wireless message prior to starting on his dash for the Sea of Marmora.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _Hammerer_, who with Midshipman Farnworth succeeded in effecting his escape from the enemy, the officer commanding H.M. Submarine "E--" succeeded in torpedoing and destroying a German _unterseeboot_ in the neighbourhood of Smyrna; and that he was in possession of information that suggested the anticipated arrival of other German submarines from their North Sea bases.

a person of German nationality

From this reading _Hammerer_, who with Midshipman Farnworth succeeded in effecting his escape from the enemy, the officer commanding H.M. Submarine "E--" succeeded in torpedoing and destroying a German _unterseeboot_ in the neighbourhood of Smyrna; and that he was in possession of information that suggested the anticipated arrival of other German submarines from their North Sea bases.

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading The message was to the Admiral, to the effect that, acting upon information supplied by Sub-Lieutenant Richard Crosthwaite, of H.M.S.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Hammerer_, who with Midshipman Farnworth succeeded in effecting his escape from the enemy, the officer commanding H.M. Submarine "E--" succeeded in torpedoing and destroying a German _unterseeboot_ in the neighbourhood of Smyrna; and that he was in possession of information that suggested the anticipated arrival of other German submarines from their North Sea bases.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading _Hammerer_, who with Midshipman Farnworth succeeded in effecting his escape from the enemy, the officer commanding H.M. Submarine "E--" succeeded in torpedoing and destroying a German _unterseeboot_ in the neighbourhood of Smyrna; and that he was in possession of information that suggested the anticipated arrival of other German submarines from their North Sea bases.

with gusto and without reservation

From this reading Back came the reply: "Admiral heartily congratulates officer commanding 'E--' on his brilliant exploit, and Sub-lieutenant Crosthwaite and Midshipman Farnworth on their escape."

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Through Unseen Perils The submarine's Lieutenant-Commander sent one wireless message prior to starting on his dash for the Sea of Marmora.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Under the circumstances it was desirable, in spite of the chance of its being intercepted by the enemy.

a message received and understood

From this reading The message was to the Admiral, to the effect that, acting upon information supplied by Sub-Lieutenant Richard Crosthwaite, of H.M.S.

past form of “intercept” — seize on its way

From this reading Under the circumstances it was desirable, in spite of the chance of its being intercepted by the enemy.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Under the circumstances it was desirable, in spite of the chance of its being intercepted by the enemy.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Under the circumstances it was desirable, in spite of the chance of its being intercepted by the enemy.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Through Unseen Perils The submarine's Lieutenant-Commander sent one wireless message prior to starting on his dash for the Sea of Marmora.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading The message was to the Admiral, to the effect that, acting upon information supplied by Sub-Lieutenant Richard Crosthwaite, of H.M.S.

an inland sea in northwestern Turkey; linked to the Black Sea by the Bosporus and linked to the Aegean by the Dardanelles

From this reading Through Unseen Perils The submarine's Lieutenant-Commander sent one wireless message prior to starting on his dash for the Sea of Marmora.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading Through Unseen Perils The submarine's Lieutenant-Commander sent one wireless message prior to starting on his dash for the Sea of Marmora.

a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training

From this reading _Hammerer_, who with Midshipman Farnworth succeeded in effecting his escape from the enemy, the officer commanding H.M. Submarine "E--" succeeded in torpedoing and destroying a German _unterseeboot_ in the neighbourhood of Smyrna; and that he was in possession of information that suggested the anticipated arrival of other German submarines from their North Sea bases.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading _Hammerer_, who with Midshipman Farnworth succeeded in effecting his escape from the enemy, the officer commanding H.M. Submarine "E--" succeeded in torpedoing and destroying a German _unterseeboot_ in the neighbourhood of Smyrna; and that he was in possession of information that suggested the anticipated arrival of other German submarines from their North Sea bases.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading _Hammerer_, who with Midshipman Farnworth succeeded in effecting his escape from the enemy, the officer commanding H.M. Submarine "E--" succeeded in torpedoing and destroying a German _unterseeboot_ in the neighbourhood of Smyrna; and that he was in possession of information that suggested the anticipated arrival of other German submarines from their North Sea bases.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Through Unseen Perils The submarine's Lieutenant-Commander sent one wireless message prior to starting on his dash for the Sea of Marmora.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading _Hammerer_, who with Midshipman Farnworth succeeded in effecting his escape from the enemy, the officer commanding H.M. Submarine "E--" succeeded in torpedoing and destroying a German _unterseeboot_ in the neighbourhood of Smyrna; and that he was in possession of information that suggested the anticipated arrival of other German submarines from their North Sea bases.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Through Unseen Perils The submarine's Lieutenant-Commander sent one wireless message prior to starting on his dash for the Sea of Marmora.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Through Unseen Perils The submarine's Lieutenant-Commander sent one wireless message prior to starting on his dash for the Sea of Marmora.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading _Hammerer_, who with Midshipman Farnworth succeeded in effecting his escape from the enemy, the officer commanding H.M. Submarine "E--" succeeded in torpedoing and destroying a German _unterseeboot_ in the neighbourhood of Smyrna; and that he was in possession of information that suggested the anticipated arrival of other German submarines from their North Sea bases.

plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading Through Unseen Perils The submarine's Lieutenant-Commander sent one wireless message prior to starting on his dash for the Sea of Marmora.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading _Hammerer_, who with Midshipman Farnworth succeeded in effecting his escape from the enemy, the officer commanding H.M. Submarine "E--" succeeded in torpedoing and destroying a German _unterseeboot_ in the neighbourhood of Smyrna; and that he was in possession of information that suggested the anticipated arrival of other German submarines from their North Sea bases.

earlier in time

From this reading Through Unseen Perils The submarine's Lieutenant-Commander sent one wireless message prior to starting on his dash for the Sea of Marmora.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading Back came the reply: "Admiral heartily congratulates officer commanding 'E--' on his brilliant exploit, and Sub-lieutenant Crosthwaite and Midshipman Farnworth on their escape."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The message was to the Admiral, to the effect that, acting upon information supplied by Sub-Lieutenant Richard Crosthwaite, of H.M.S.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The message was to the Admiral, to the effect that, acting upon information supplied by Sub-Lieutenant Richard Crosthwaite, of H.M.S.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Through Unseen Perils The submarine's Lieutenant-Commander sent one wireless message prior to starting on his dash for the Sea of Marmora.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Through Unseen Perils The submarine's Lieutenant-Commander sent one wireless message prior to starting on his dash for the Sea of Marmora.

a port city in western Turkey

From this reading _Hammerer_, who with Midshipman Farnworth succeeded in effecting his escape from the enemy, the officer commanding H.M. Submarine "E--" succeeded in torpedoing and destroying a German _unterseeboot_ in the neighbourhood of Smyrna; and that he was in possession of information that suggested the anticipated arrival of other German submarines from their North Sea bases.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading Under the circumstances it was desirable, in spite of the chance of its being intercepted by the enemy.

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading Through Unseen Perils The submarine's Lieutenant-Commander sent one wireless message prior to starting on his dash for the Sea of Marmora.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The message was to the Admiral, to the effect that, acting upon information supplied by Sub-Lieutenant Richard Crosthwaite, of H.M.S.

a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes

From this reading _Hammerer_, who with Midshipman Farnworth succeeded in effecting his escape from the enemy, the officer commanding H.M. Submarine "E--" succeeded in torpedoing and destroying a German _unterseeboot_ in the neighbourhood of Smyrna; and that he was in possession of information that suggested the anticipated arrival of other German submarines from their North Sea bases.

possessive form of “submarine” — a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes

From this reading Through Unseen Perils The submarine's Lieutenant-Commander sent one wireless message prior to starting on his dash for the Sea of Marmora.

plural of “submarine” — a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes

From this reading _Hammerer_, who with Midshipman Farnworth succeeded in effecting his escape from the enemy, the officer commanding H.M. Submarine "E--" succeeded in torpedoing and destroying a German _unterseeboot_ in the neighbourhood of Smyrna; and that he was in possession of information that suggested the anticipated arrival of other German submarines from their North Sea bases.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading _Hammerer_, who with Midshipman Farnworth succeeded in effecting his escape from the enemy, the officer commanding H.M. Submarine "E--" succeeded in torpedoing and destroying a German _unterseeboot_ in the neighbourhood of Smyrna; and that he was in possession of information that suggested the anticipated arrival of other German submarines from their North Sea bases.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading _Hammerer_, who with Midshipman Farnworth succeeded in effecting his escape from the enemy, the officer commanding H.M. Submarine "E--" succeeded in torpedoing and destroying a German _unterseeboot_ in the neighbourhood of Smyrna; and that he was in possession of information that suggested the anticipated arrival of other German submarines from their North Sea bases.

inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading The message was to the Admiral, to the effect that, acting upon information supplied by Sub-Lieutenant Richard Crosthwaite, of H.M.S.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The message was to the Admiral, to the effect that, acting upon information supplied by Sub-Lieutenant Richard Crosthwaite, of H.M.S.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Through Unseen Perils The submarine's Lieutenant-Commander sent one wireless message prior to starting on his dash for the Sea of Marmora.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _Hammerer_, who with Midshipman Farnworth succeeded in effecting his escape from the enemy, the officer commanding H.M. Submarine "E--" succeeded in torpedoing and destroying a German _unterseeboot_ in the neighbourhood of Smyrna; and that he was in possession of information that suggested the anticipated arrival of other German submarines from their North Sea bases.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Through Unseen Perils The submarine's Lieutenant-Commander sent one wireless message prior to starting on his dash for the Sea of Marmora.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Through Unseen Perils The submarine's Lieutenant-Commander sent one wireless message prior to starting on his dash for the Sea of Marmora.

-ing form of “torpedo” — attack or hit with torpedoes

From this reading _Hammerer_, who with Midshipman Farnworth succeeded in effecting his escape from the enemy, the officer commanding H.M. Submarine "E--" succeeded in torpedoing and destroying a German _unterseeboot_ in the neighbourhood of Smyrna; and that he was in possession of information that suggested the anticipated arrival of other German submarines from their North Sea bases.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Under the circumstances it was desirable, in spite of the chance of its being intercepted by the enemy.

not seen or perceived

From this reading Through Unseen Perils The submarine's Lieutenant-Commander sent one wireless message prior to starting on his dash for the Sea of Marmora.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Hammerer_, who with Midshipman Farnworth succeeded in effecting his escape from the enemy, the officer commanding H.M. Submarine "E--" succeeded in torpedoing and destroying a German _unterseeboot_ in the neighbourhood of Smyrna; and that he was in possession of information that suggested the anticipated arrival of other German submarines from their North Sea bases.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The message was to the Admiral, to the effect that, acting upon information supplied by Sub-Lieutenant Richard Crosthwaite, of H.M.S.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Under the circumstances it was desirable, in spite of the chance of its being intercepted by the enemy.

which person or people

From this reading _Hammerer_, who with Midshipman Farnworth succeeded in effecting his escape from the enemy, the officer commanding H.M. Submarine "E--" succeeded in torpedoing and destroying a German _unterseeboot_ in the neighbourhood of Smyrna; and that he was in possession of information that suggested the anticipated arrival of other German submarines from their North Sea bases.

medium for communication

From this reading Through Unseen Perils The submarine's Lieutenant-Commander sent one wireless message prior to starting on his dash for the Sea of Marmora.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Hammerer_, who with Midshipman Farnworth succeeded in effecting his escape from the enemy, the officer commanding H.M. Submarine "E--" succeeded in torpedoing and destroying a German _unterseeboot_ in the neighbourhood of Smyrna; and that he was in possession of information that suggested the anticipated arrival of other German submarines from their North Sea bases.