used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The cruiser was making for a broad and comparatively shallow bay, now distant about two miles.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The cruiser was making for a broad and comparatively shallow bay, now distant about two miles.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE END OF THE "TANTALUS" "SHE'LL do it, I fancy," remarked the officer of the watch as the sorely stricken "Tantalus" drew closer and closer to the shore.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The remaining destroyers were patrolling at about two miles off, keeping a sharp look out in case another hostile submarine attempted to precipitate matters.
artificers
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From this reading With two destroyers in close attendance there was little fear of loss of life unless the final catastrophe occurred so suddenly that the heroic engine-room officers and artificers and the stokers were trapped before they could make their way on deck.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE END OF THE "TANTALUS" "SHE'LL do it, I fancy," remarked the officer of the watch as the sorely stricken "Tantalus" drew closer and closer to the shore.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The remaining destroyers were patrolling at about two miles off, keeping a sharp look out in case another hostile submarine attempted to precipitate matters.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading The remaining destroyers were patrolling at about two miles off, keeping a sharp look out in case another hostile submarine attempted to precipitate matters.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading With two destroyers in close attendance there was little fear of loss of life unless the final catastrophe occurred so suddenly that the heroic engine-room officers and artificers and the stokers were trapped before they could make their way on deck.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading The cruiser was making for a broad and comparatively shallow bay, now distant about two miles.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading With two destroyers in close attendance there was little fear of loss of life unless the final catastrophe occurred so suddenly that the heroic engine-room officers and artificers and the stokers were trapped before they could make their way on deck.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The cruiser was making for a broad and comparatively shallow bay, now distant about two miles.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The remaining destroyers were patrolling at about two miles off, keeping a sharp look out in case another hostile submarine attempted to precipitate matters.
catastrophenounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading With two destroyers in close attendance there was little fear of loss of life unless the final catastrophe occurred so suddenly that the heroic engine-room officers and artificers and the stokers were trapped before they could make their way on deck.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading With two destroyers in close attendance there was little fear of loss of life unless the final catastrophe occurred so suddenly that the heroic engine-room officers and artificers and the stokers were trapped before they could make their way on deck.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading THE END OF THE "TANTALUS" "SHE'LL do it, I fancy," remarked the officer of the watch as the sorely stricken "Tantalus" drew closer and closer to the shore.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading The cruiser was making for a broad and comparatively shallow bay, now distant about two miles.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading With two destroyers in close attendance there was little fear of loss of life unless the final catastrophe occurred so suddenly that the heroic engine-room officers and artificers and the stokers were trapped before they could make their way on deck.
cruisernounUS /ˈkruːzər/
a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters
From this reading The cruiser was making for a broad and comparatively shallow bay, now distant about two miles.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading With two destroyers in close attendance there was little fear of loss of life unless the final catastrophe occurred so suddenly that the heroic engine-room officers and artificers and the stokers were trapped before they could make their way on deck.
destroyersnounUS /dɪˈstrɔɪərz/
plural of “destroyer” — a small fast lightly armored but heavily armed warship
From this reading With two destroyers in close attendance there was little fear of loss of life unless the final catastrophe occurred so suddenly that the heroic engine-room officers and artificers and the stokers were trapped before they could make their way on deck.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading The cruiser was making for a broad and comparatively shallow bay, now distant about two miles.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading THE END OF THE "TANTALUS" "SHE'LL do it, I fancy," remarked the officer of the watch as the sorely stricken "Tantalus" drew closer and closer to the shore.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading THE END OF THE "TANTALUS" "SHE'LL do it, I fancy," remarked the officer of the watch as the sorely stricken "Tantalus" drew closer and closer to the shore.
being one more than seven
From this reading Eight hours had elapsed since the torpedo had "got home," and the sun was sinking low in the west.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading Eight hours had elapsed since the torpedo had "got home," and the sun was sinking low in the west.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE END OF THE "TANTALUS" "SHE'LL do it, I fancy," remarked the officer of the watch as the sorely stricken "Tantalus" drew closer and closer to the shore.
engine-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With two destroyers in close attendance there was little fear of loss of life unless the final catastrophe occurred so suddenly that the heroic engine-room officers and artificers and the stokers were trapped before they could make their way on deck.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading THE END OF THE "TANTALUS" "SHE'LL do it, I fancy," remarked the officer of the watch as the sorely stricken "Tantalus" drew closer and closer to the shore.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading With two destroyers in close attendance there was little fear of loss of life unless the final catastrophe occurred so suddenly that the heroic engine-room officers and artificers and the stokers were trapped before they could make their way on deck.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading With two destroyers in close attendance there was little fear of loss of life unless the final catastrophe occurred so suddenly that the heroic engine-room officers and artificers and the stokers were trapped before they could make their way on deck.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The cruiser was making for a broad and comparatively shallow bay, now distant about two miles.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Eight hours had elapsed since the torpedo had "got home," and the sun was sinking low in the west.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Eight hours had elapsed since the torpedo had "got home," and the sun was sinking low in the west.
heroicadjectiveUS /hɪˈroʊɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading With two destroyers in close attendance there was little fear of loss of life unless the final catastrophe occurred so suddenly that the heroic engine-room officers and artificers and the stokers were trapped before they could make their way on deck.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Eight hours had elapsed since the torpedo had "got home," and the sun was sinking low in the west.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading The remaining destroyers were patrolling at about two miles off, keeping a sharp look out in case another hostile submarine attempted to precipitate matters.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Eight hours had elapsed since the torpedo had "got home," and the sun was sinking low in the west.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE END OF THE "TANTALUS" "SHE'LL do it, I fancy," remarked the officer of the watch as the sorely stricken "Tantalus" drew closer and closer to the shore.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Eight hours had elapsed since the torpedo had "got home," and the sun was sinking low in the west.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE END OF THE "TANTALUS" "SHE'LL do it, I fancy," remarked the officer of the watch as the sorely stricken "Tantalus" drew closer and closer to the shore.
conformity or harmony
From this reading The remaining destroyers were patrolling at about two miles off, keeping a sharp look out in case another hostile submarine attempted to precipitate matters.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading With two destroyers in close attendance there was little fear of loss of life unless the final catastrophe occurred so suddenly that the heroic engine-room officers and artificers and the stokers were trapped before they could make their way on deck.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading With two destroyers in close attendance there was little fear of loss of life unless the final catastrophe occurred so suddenly that the heroic engine-room officers and artificers and the stokers were trapped before they could make their way on deck.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The remaining destroyers were patrolling at about two miles off, keeping a sharp look out in case another hostile submarine attempted to precipitate matters.
something that is lost
From this reading With two destroyers in close attendance there was little fear of loss of life unless the final catastrophe occurred so suddenly that the heroic engine-room officers and artificers and the stokers were trapped before they could make their way on deck.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Eight hours had elapsed since the torpedo had "got home," and the sun was sinking low in the west.
engage in
From this reading With two destroyers in close attendance there was little fear of loss of life unless the final catastrophe occurred so suddenly that the heroic engine-room officers and artificers and the stokers were trapped before they could make their way on deck.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The cruiser was making for a broad and comparatively shallow bay, now distant about two miles.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The remaining destroyers were patrolling at about two miles off, keeping a sharp look out in case another hostile submarine attempted to precipitate matters.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The cruiser was making for a broad and comparatively shallow bay, now distant about two miles.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The cruiser was making for a broad and comparatively shallow bay, now distant about two miles.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading With two destroyers in close attendance there was little fear of loss of life unless the final catastrophe occurred so suddenly that the heroic engine-room officers and artificers and the stokers were trapped before they could make their way on deck.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE END OF THE "TANTALUS" "SHE'LL do it, I fancy," remarked the officer of the watch as the sorely stricken "Tantalus" drew closer and closer to the shore.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The remaining destroyers were patrolling at about two miles off, keeping a sharp look out in case another hostile submarine attempted to precipitate matters.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading THE END OF THE "TANTALUS" "SHE'LL do it, I fancy," remarked the officer of the watch as the sorely stricken "Tantalus" drew closer and closer to the shore.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading With two destroyers in close attendance there was little fear of loss of life unless the final catastrophe occurred so suddenly that the heroic engine-room officers and artificers and the stokers were trapped before they could make their way on deck.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading With two destroyers in close attendance there was little fear of loss of life unless the final catastrophe occurred so suddenly that the heroic engine-room officers and artificers and the stokers were trapped before they could make their way on deck.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The remaining destroyers were patrolling at about two miles off, keeping a sharp look out in case another hostile submarine attempted to precipitate matters.
patrollingverbUS /pəˈtroʊlɪŋ/
inflected form of “patrol” — maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol
From this reading The remaining destroyers were patrolling at about two miles off, keeping a sharp look out in case another hostile submarine attempted to precipitate matters.
precipitateverbUS /prɪˈsɪpɪteɪt/
bring about abruptly
From this reading The remaining destroyers were patrolling at about two miles off, keeping a sharp look out in case another hostile submarine attempted to precipitate matters.
not used up
From this reading The remaining destroyers were patrolling at about two miles off, keeping a sharp look out in case another hostile submarine attempted to precipitate matters.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading THE END OF THE "TANTALUS" "SHE'LL do it, I fancy," remarked the officer of the watch as the sorely stricken "Tantalus" drew closer and closer to the shore.
shallowadjectiveUS /ˈʃæloʊ/
lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center
From this reading The cruiser was making for a broad and comparatively shallow bay, now distant about two miles.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading The remaining destroyers were patrolling at about two miles off, keeping a sharp look out in case another hostile submarine attempted to precipitate matters.
SHE'LL
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE END OF THE "TANTALUS" "SHE'LL do it, I fancy," remarked the officer of the watch as the sorely stricken "Tantalus" drew closer and closer to the shore.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading THE END OF THE "TANTALUS" "SHE'LL do it, I fancy," remarked the officer of the watch as the sorely stricken "Tantalus" drew closer and closer to the shore.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Eight hours had elapsed since the torpedo had "got home," and the sun was sinking low in the west.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading Eight hours had elapsed since the torpedo had "got home," and the sun was sinking low in the west.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading With two destroyers in close attendance there was little fear of loss of life unless the final catastrophe occurred so suddenly that the heroic engine-room officers and artificers and the stokers were trapped before they could make their way on deck.
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading THE END OF THE "TANTALUS" "SHE'LL do it, I fancy," remarked the officer of the watch as the sorely stricken "Tantalus" drew closer and closer to the shore.
stokersnounUS /ˈstoʊkərz/
plural of “stoker” — Irish writer of the horror novel about Dracula (1847-1912)
From this reading With two destroyers in close attendance there was little fear of loss of life unless the final catastrophe occurred so suddenly that the heroic engine-room officers and artificers and the stokers were trapped before they could make their way on deck.
strickenadjectiveUS /ˈstrɪkən/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading THE END OF THE "TANTALUS" "SHE'LL do it, I fancy," remarked the officer of the watch as the sorely stricken "Tantalus" drew closer and closer to the shore.
submarinenounUS /ˈsʌbməriːn/
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading The remaining destroyers were patrolling at about two miles off, keeping a sharp look out in case another hostile submarine attempted to precipitate matters.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading With two destroyers in close attendance there was little fear of loss of life unless the final catastrophe occurred so suddenly that the heroic engine-room officers and artificers and the stokers were trapped before they could make their way on deck.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Eight hours had elapsed since the torpedo had "got home," and the sun was sinking low in the west.
TANTALUSnounUS /ˈtæntələs/
(Greek mythology) a wicked king and son of Zeus; condemned in Hades to stand in water that receded when he tried to drink and beneath fruit that receded when he reached for it
From this reading THE END OF THE "TANTALUS" "SHE'LL do it, I fancy," remarked the officer of the watch as the sorely stricken "Tantalus" drew closer and closer to the shore.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With two destroyers in close attendance there was little fear of loss of life unless the final catastrophe occurred so suddenly that the heroic engine-room officers and artificers and the stokers were trapped before they could make their way on deck.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE END OF THE "TANTALUS" "SHE'LL do it, I fancy," remarked the officer of the watch as the sorely stricken "Tantalus" drew closer and closer to the shore.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading With two destroyers in close attendance there was little fear of loss of life unless the final catastrophe occurred so suddenly that the heroic engine-room officers and artificers and the stokers were trapped before they could make their way on deck.
in or at that place or location
From this reading With two destroyers in close attendance there was little fear of loss of life unless the final catastrophe occurred so suddenly that the heroic engine-room officers and artificers and the stokers were trapped before they could make their way on deck.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With two destroyers in close attendance there was little fear of loss of life unless the final catastrophe occurred so suddenly that the heroic engine-room officers and artificers and the stokers were trapped before they could make their way on deck.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE END OF THE "TANTALUS" "SHE'LL do it, I fancy," remarked the officer of the watch as the sorely stricken "Tantalus" drew closer and closer to the shore.
torpedonounUS /tɔːrˈpiːdoʊ/
a professional killer who uses a gun
From this reading Eight hours had elapsed since the torpedo had "got home," and the sun was sinking low in the west.
trappedadjectiveUS /træpt/
forced to turn and face attackers
From this reading With two destroyers in close attendance there was little fear of loss of life unless the final catastrophe occurred so suddenly that the heroic engine-room officers and artificers and the stokers were trapped before they could make their way on deck.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The cruiser was making for a broad and comparatively shallow bay, now distant about two miles.
except if; if not
From this reading With two destroyers in close attendance there was little fear of loss of life unless the final catastrophe occurred so suddenly that the heroic engine-room officers and artificers and the stokers were trapped before they could make their way on deck.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The cruiser was making for a broad and comparatively shallow bay, now distant about two miles.
look attentively
From this reading THE END OF THE "TANTALUS" "SHE'LL do it, I fancy," remarked the officer of the watch as the sorely stricken "Tantalus" drew closer and closer to the shore.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading With two destroyers in close attendance there was little fear of loss of life unless the final catastrophe occurred so suddenly that the heroic engine-room officers and artificers and the stokers were trapped before they could make their way on deck.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading With two destroyers in close attendance there was little fear of loss of life unless the final catastrophe occurred so suddenly that the heroic engine-room officers and artificers and the stokers were trapped before they could make their way on deck.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Eight hours had elapsed since the torpedo had "got home," and the sun was sinking low in the west.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With two destroyers in close attendance there was little fear of loss of life unless the final catastrophe occurred so suddenly that the heroic engine-room officers and artificers and the stokers were trapped before they could make their way on deck.
