(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading The sun was now shining brightly, although the wind was still strong--"Force Six," according to the warrant officer's report.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Already Mr. Gripper had called the men to action stations.
alertlyadverbUS /əˈlɜːrtli/
in mentally perceptive and responsive way
From this reading Prone on the deck lay the uniformed crew, alertly awaiting orders to man the quick-firers and strafe the lurking foe.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Already Mr. Gripper had called the men to action stations.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The sun was now shining brightly, although the wind was still strong--"Force Six," according to the warrant officer's report.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SINKING TRANSPORT HIS utter weariness deserting him on the receipt of this disconcerting intelligence, Sub-Lieutenant Farrar leapt from his bunk, pulled on his boots, and ran up the companion ladder.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Prone on the deck lay the uniformed crew, alertly awaiting orders to man the quick-firers and strafe the lurking foe.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The for'ard disappearing gun had been raised, its presence being hidden from outside observation by the foot of the reefed foresail.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The for'ard disappearing gun had been raised, its presence being hidden from outside observation by the foot of the reefed foresail.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading THE SINKING TRANSPORT HIS utter weariness deserting him on the receipt of this disconcerting intelligence, Sub-Lieutenant Farrar leapt from his bunk, pulled on his boots, and ran up the companion ladder.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading The sun was now shining brightly, although the wind was still strong--"Force Six," according to the warrant officer's report.
bunknounUS /bʌŋk/
a long trough for feeding cattle
From this reading THE SINKING TRANSPORT HIS utter weariness deserting him on the receipt of this disconcerting intelligence, Sub-Lieutenant Farrar leapt from his bunk, pulled on his boots, and ran up the companion ladder.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The for'ard disappearing gun had been raised, its presence being hidden from outside observation by the foot of the reefed foresail.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Already Mr. Gripper had called the men to action stations.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading THE SINKING TRANSPORT HIS utter weariness deserting him on the receipt of this disconcerting intelligence, Sub-Lieutenant Farrar leapt from his bunk, pulled on his boots, and ran up the companion ladder.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Prone on the deck lay the uniformed crew, alertly awaiting orders to man the quick-firers and strafe the lurking foe.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Prone on the deck lay the uniformed crew, alertly awaiting orders to man the quick-firers and strafe the lurking foe.
desertingverbUS /ˈdezərtɪŋ/
-ing form of “desert” — leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading THE SINKING TRANSPORT HIS utter weariness deserting him on the receipt of this disconcerting intelligence, Sub-Lieutenant Farrar leapt from his bunk, pulled on his boots, and ran up the companion ladder.
disappearingnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrɪŋ/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading The for'ard disappearing gun had been raised, its presence being hidden from outside observation by the foot of the reefed foresail.
disconcertingadjectiveUS /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːrtɪŋ/
causing an emotional disturbance
From this reading THE SINKING TRANSPORT HIS utter weariness deserting him on the receipt of this disconcerting intelligence, Sub-Lieutenant Farrar leapt from his bunk, pulled on his boots, and ran up the companion ladder.
Farrar
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From this reading THE SINKING TRANSPORT HIS utter weariness deserting him on the receipt of this disconcerting intelligence, Sub-Lieutenant Farrar leapt from his bunk, pulled on his boots, and ran up the companion ladder.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading Prone on the deck lay the uniformed crew, alertly awaiting orders to man the quick-firers and strafe the lurking foe.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The for'ard disappearing gun had been raised, its presence being hidden from outside observation by the foot of the reefed foresail.
for'ard
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From this reading The for'ard disappearing gun had been raised, its presence being hidden from outside observation by the foot of the reefed foresail.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The sun was now shining brightly, although the wind was still strong--"Force Six," according to the warrant officer's report.
foresailnoun
the lowest sail on the foremast of a square-rigged vessel
From this reading The for'ard disappearing gun had been raised, its presence being hidden from outside observation by the foot of the reefed foresail.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE SINKING TRANSPORT HIS utter weariness deserting him on the receipt of this disconcerting intelligence, Sub-Lieutenant Farrar leapt from his bunk, pulled on his boots, and ran up the companion ladder.
Gripper
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From this reading Already Mr. Gripper had called the men to action stations.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading The for'ard disappearing gun had been raised, its presence being hidden from outside observation by the foot of the reefed foresail.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Already Mr. Gripper had called the men to action stations.
not accessible to view
From this reading The for'ard disappearing gun had been raised, its presence being hidden from outside observation by the foot of the reefed foresail.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE SINKING TRANSPORT HIS utter weariness deserting him on the receipt of this disconcerting intelligence, Sub-Lieutenant Farrar leapt from his bunk, pulled on his boots, and ran up the companion ladder.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SINKING TRANSPORT HIS utter weariness deserting him on the receipt of this disconcerting intelligence, Sub-Lieutenant Farrar leapt from his bunk, pulled on his boots, and ran up the companion ladder.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading THE SINKING TRANSPORT HIS utter weariness deserting him on the receipt of this disconcerting intelligence, Sub-Lieutenant Farrar leapt from his bunk, pulled on his boots, and ran up the companion ladder.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The for'ard disappearing gun had been raised, its presence being hidden from outside observation by the foot of the reefed foresail.
laddernounUS /ˈlædər/
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading THE SINKING TRANSPORT HIS utter weariness deserting him on the receipt of this disconcerting intelligence, Sub-Lieutenant Farrar leapt from his bunk, pulled on his boots, and ran up the companion ladder.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Prone on the deck lay the uniformed crew, alertly awaiting orders to man the quick-firers and strafe the lurking foe.
leaptverbUS /lept/
inflected form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading THE SINKING TRANSPORT HIS utter weariness deserting him on the receipt of this disconcerting intelligence, Sub-Lieutenant Farrar leapt from his bunk, pulled on his boots, and ran up the companion ladder.
lurkingverbUS /ˈlɜːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading Prone on the deck lay the uniformed crew, alertly awaiting orders to man the quick-firers and strafe the lurking foe.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Prone on the deck lay the uniformed crew, alertly awaiting orders to man the quick-firers and strafe the lurking foe.
the force of workers available
From this reading Already Mr. Gripper had called the men to action stations.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Already Mr. Gripper had called the men to action stations.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The sun was now shining brightly, although the wind was still strong--"Force Six," according to the warrant officer's report.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading The for'ard disappearing gun had been raised, its presence being hidden from outside observation by the foot of the reefed foresail.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SINKING TRANSPORT HIS utter weariness deserting him on the receipt of this disconcerting intelligence, Sub-Lieutenant Farrar leapt from his bunk, pulled on his boots, and ran up the companion ladder.
officer'snounUS /ˈɔːfɪsərz/
possessive form of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The sun was now shining brightly, although the wind was still strong--"Force Six," according to the warrant officer's report.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE SINKING TRANSPORT HIS utter weariness deserting him on the receipt of this disconcerting intelligence, Sub-Lieutenant Farrar leapt from his bunk, pulled on his boots, and ran up the companion ladder.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Prone on the deck lay the uniformed crew, alertly awaiting orders to man the quick-firers and strafe the lurking foe.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The for'ard disappearing gun had been raised, its presence being hidden from outside observation by the foot of the reefed foresail.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The for'ard disappearing gun had been raised, its presence being hidden from outside observation by the foot of the reefed foresail.
ProneadjectiveUS /proʊn/
having a tendency (to); often used in combination
From this reading Prone on the deck lay the uniformed crew, alertly awaiting orders to man the quick-firers and strafe the lurking foe.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading THE SINKING TRANSPORT HIS utter weariness deserting him on the receipt of this disconcerting intelligence, Sub-Lieutenant Farrar leapt from his bunk, pulled on his boots, and ran up the companion ladder.
quick-firers
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From this reading Prone on the deck lay the uniformed crew, alertly awaiting orders to man the quick-firers and strafe the lurking foe.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading The for'ard disappearing gun had been raised, its presence being hidden from outside observation by the foot of the reefed foresail.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading THE SINKING TRANSPORT HIS utter weariness deserting him on the receipt of this disconcerting intelligence, Sub-Lieutenant Farrar leapt from his bunk, pulled on his boots, and ran up the companion ladder.
receiptnounUS /rɪˈsiːt/
the act of receiving
From this reading THE SINKING TRANSPORT HIS utter weariness deserting him on the receipt of this disconcerting intelligence, Sub-Lieutenant Farrar leapt from his bunk, pulled on his boots, and ran up the companion ladder.
reefed
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From this reading The for'ard disappearing gun had been raised, its presence being hidden from outside observation by the foot of the reefed foresail.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading The sun was now shining brightly, although the wind was still strong--"Force Six," according to the warrant officer's report.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading The sun was now shining brightly, although the wind was still strong--"Force Six," according to the warrant officer's report.
SINKINGnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading THE SINKING TRANSPORT HIS utter weariness deserting him on the receipt of this disconcerting intelligence, Sub-Lieutenant Farrar leapt from his bunk, pulled on his boots, and ran up the companion ladder.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading The sun was now shining brightly, although the wind was still strong--"Force Six," according to the warrant officer's report.
stationsnounUS /ˈsteɪʃənz/
(Roman Catholic Church) a devotion consisting of fourteen prayers said before a series of fourteen pictures or carvings representing successive incidents during Jesus' passage from Pilate's house to his crucifixion at Calvary
From this reading Already Mr. Gripper had called the men to action stations.
not in physical motion
From this reading The sun was now shining brightly, although the wind was still strong--"Force Six," according to the warrant officer's report.
strafeverbUS /streɪf/
attack with machine guns or cannon fire from a low-flying plane
From this reading Prone on the deck lay the uniformed crew, alertly awaiting orders to man the quick-firers and strafe the lurking foe.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The sun was now shining brightly, although the wind was still strong--"Force Six," according to the warrant officer's report.
Sub-Lieutenant
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From this reading THE SINKING TRANSPORT HIS utter weariness deserting him on the receipt of this disconcerting intelligence, Sub-Lieutenant Farrar leapt from his bunk, pulled on his boots, and ran up the companion ladder.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun was now shining brightly, although the wind was still strong--"Force Six," according to the warrant officer's report.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SINKING TRANSPORT HIS utter weariness deserting him on the receipt of this disconcerting intelligence, Sub-Lieutenant Farrar leapt from his bunk, pulled on his boots, and ran up the companion ladder.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE SINKING TRANSPORT HIS utter weariness deserting him on the receipt of this disconcerting intelligence, Sub-Lieutenant Farrar leapt from his bunk, pulled on his boots, and ran up the companion ladder.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Already Mr. Gripper had called the men to action stations.
TRANSPORTnounUS /trænˈspɔːrt/
something that serves as a means of transportation
From this reading THE SINKING TRANSPORT HIS utter weariness deserting him on the receipt of this disconcerting intelligence, Sub-Lieutenant Farrar leapt from his bunk, pulled on his boots, and ran up the companion ladder.
uniformedadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrmd/
dressed in a uniform
From this reading Prone on the deck lay the uniformed crew, alertly awaiting orders to man the quick-firers and strafe the lurking foe.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE SINKING TRANSPORT HIS utter weariness deserting him on the receipt of this disconcerting intelligence, Sub-Lieutenant Farrar leapt from his bunk, pulled on his boots, and ran up the companion ladder.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading THE SINKING TRANSPORT HIS utter weariness deserting him on the receipt of this disconcerting intelligence, Sub-Lieutenant Farrar leapt from his bunk, pulled on his boots, and ran up the companion ladder.
warrantnounUS /ˈwɔːrənt/
a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts
From this reading The sun was now shining brightly, although the wind was still strong--"Force Six," according to the warrant officer's report.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sun was now shining brightly, although the wind was still strong--"Force Six," according to the warrant officer's report.
wearinessnounUS /ˈwɪrinəs/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading THE SINKING TRANSPORT HIS utter weariness deserting him on the receipt of this disconcerting intelligence, Sub-Lieutenant Farrar leapt from his bunk, pulled on his boots, and ran up the companion ladder.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The sun was now shining brightly, although the wind was still strong--"Force Six," according to the warrant officer's report.
