used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That was doubtless accentuated by his wound, but he tried to pull himself together like a true British sailor.
accentuatedverbUS /ækˈsentʃuːeɪtɪd/
past form of “accentuate” — to stress, single out as important
From this reading That was doubtless accentuated by his wound, but he tried to pull himself together like a true British sailor.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Apart from the physical pain and exhaustion, and the unaccustomed air in the confined space making his head throb with redoubled violence, his nerves were greatly overstrung.
aircraftnounUS /ˈerkræft/
a vehicle that can fly
From this reading There was the disconcerting thought, too, that the U-boat stood a great chance of being strafed by the British destroyer, patrol-boats, and aircraft; and with a full knowledge of the terribly efficient means at submarine hunters' command the prospect was far from alluring.
alluringadjectiveUS /əˈlʊrɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading There was the disconcerting thought, too, that the U-boat stood a great chance of being strafed by the British destroyer, patrol-boats, and aircraft; and with a full knowledge of the terribly efficient means at submarine hunters' command the prospect was far from alluring.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE HUNS NIGEL FARRAR'S state of mind was far from being composed when he found himself under lock and key in the interior of the submerged U-boat.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It was one thing, he reflected grimly, to chase a Fritz and blow him out of existence with depth charges; another to be most unwillingly in his company when the deed was done.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading Apart from the physical pain and exhaustion, and the unaccustomed air in the confined space making his head throb with redoubled violence, his nerves were greatly overstrung.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was the disconcerting thought, too, that the U-boat stood a great chance of being strafed by the British destroyer, patrol-boats, and aircraft; and with a full knowledge of the terribly efficient means at submarine hunters' command the prospect was far from alluring.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was one thing, he reflected grimly, to chase a Fritz and blow him out of existence with depth charges; another to be most unwillingly in his company when the deed was done.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE HUNS NIGEL FARRAR'S state of mind was far from being composed when he found himself under lock and key in the interior of the submerged U-boat.
exhale hard
From this reading It was one thing, he reflected grimly, to chase a Fritz and blow him out of existence with depth charges; another to be most unwillingly in his company when the deed was done.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading That was doubtless accentuated by his wound, but he tried to pull himself together like a true British sailor.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading That was doubtless accentuated by his wound, but he tried to pull himself together like a true British sailor.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading That was doubtless accentuated by his wound, but he tried to pull himself together like a true British sailor.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading There was the disconcerting thought, too, that the U-boat stood a great chance of being strafed by the British destroyer, patrol-boats, and aircraft; and with a full knowledge of the terribly efficient means at submarine hunters' command the prospect was far from alluring.
chargesnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading It was one thing, he reflected grimly, to chase a Fritz and blow him out of existence with depth charges; another to be most unwillingly in his company when the deed was done.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading It was one thing, he reflected grimly, to chase a Fritz and blow him out of existence with depth charges; another to be most unwillingly in his company when the deed was done.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading There was the disconcerting thought, too, that the U-boat stood a great chance of being strafed by the British destroyer, patrol-boats, and aircraft; and with a full knowledge of the terribly efficient means at submarine hunters' command the prospect was far from alluring.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading It was one thing, he reflected grimly, to chase a Fritz and blow him out of existence with depth charges; another to be most unwillingly in his company when the deed was done.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE HUNS NIGEL FARRAR'S state of mind was far from being composed when he found himself under lock and key in the interior of the submerged U-boat.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading Apart from the physical pain and exhaustion, and the unaccustomed air in the confined space making his head throb with redoubled violence, his nerves were greatly overstrung.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading It was one thing, he reflected grimly, to chase a Fritz and blow him out of existence with depth charges; another to be most unwillingly in his company when the deed was done.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading It was one thing, he reflected grimly, to chase a Fritz and blow him out of existence with depth charges; another to be most unwillingly in his company when the deed was done.
destroyernounUS /dɪˈstrɔɪər/
a small fast lightly armored but heavily armed warship
From this reading There was the disconcerting thought, too, that the U-boat stood a great chance of being strafed by the British destroyer, patrol-boats, and aircraft; and with a full knowledge of the terribly efficient means at submarine hunters' command the prospect was far from alluring.
disconcertingadjectiveUS /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːrtɪŋ/
causing an emotional disturbance
From this reading There was the disconcerting thought, too, that the U-boat stood a great chance of being strafed by the British destroyer, patrol-boats, and aircraft; and with a full knowledge of the terribly efficient means at submarine hunters' command the prospect was far from alluring.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading It was one thing, he reflected grimly, to chase a Fritz and blow him out of existence with depth charges; another to be most unwillingly in his company when the deed was done.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading That was doubtless accentuated by his wound, but he tried to pull himself together like a true British sailor.
efficientadjectiveUS /ɪˈfɪʃənt/
being effective without wasting time or effort or expense
From this reading There was the disconcerting thought, too, that the U-boat stood a great chance of being strafed by the British destroyer, patrol-boats, and aircraft; and with a full knowledge of the terribly efficient means at submarine hunters' command the prospect was far from alluring.
exhaustionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən/
extreme fatigue
From this reading Apart from the physical pain and exhaustion, and the unaccustomed air in the confined space making his head throb with redoubled violence, his nerves were greatly overstrung.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading It was one thing, he reflected grimly, to chase a Fritz and blow him out of existence with depth charges; another to be most unwillingly in his company when the deed was done.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE HUNS NIGEL FARRAR'S state of mind was far from being composed when he found himself under lock and key in the interior of the submerged U-boat.
FARRAR'S
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From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE HUNS NIGEL FARRAR'S state of mind was far from being composed when he found himself under lock and key in the interior of the submerged U-boat.
set up or found
From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE HUNS NIGEL FARRAR'S state of mind was far from being composed when he found himself under lock and key in the interior of the submerged U-boat.
Fritz
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From this reading It was one thing, he reflected grimly, to chase a Fritz and blow him out of existence with depth charges; another to be most unwillingly in his company when the deed was done.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE HUNS NIGEL FARRAR'S state of mind was far from being composed when he found himself under lock and key in the interior of the submerged U-boat.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading There was the disconcerting thought, too, that the U-boat stood a great chance of being strafed by the British destroyer, patrol-boats, and aircraft; and with a full knowledge of the terribly efficient means at submarine hunters' command the prospect was far from alluring.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading There was the disconcerting thought, too, that the U-boat stood a great chance of being strafed by the British destroyer, patrol-boats, and aircraft; and with a full knowledge of the terribly efficient means at submarine hunters' command the prospect was far from alluring.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Apart from the physical pain and exhaustion, and the unaccustomed air in the confined space making his head throb with redoubled violence, his nerves were greatly overstrung.
grimlyadverbUS /ˈɡrɪmli/
in a grim implacable manner
From this reading It was one thing, he reflected grimly, to chase a Fritz and blow him out of existence with depth charges; another to be most unwillingly in his company when the deed was done.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE HUNS NIGEL FARRAR'S state of mind was far from being composed when he found himself under lock and key in the interior of the submerged U-boat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE HUNS NIGEL FARRAR'S state of mind was far from being composed when he found himself under lock and key in the interior of the submerged U-boat.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Apart from the physical pain and exhaustion, and the unaccustomed air in the confined space making his head throb with redoubled violence, his nerves were greatly overstrung.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was one thing, he reflected grimly, to chase a Fritz and blow him out of existence with depth charges; another to be most unwillingly in his company when the deed was done.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE HUNS NIGEL FARRAR'S state of mind was far from being composed when he found himself under lock and key in the interior of the submerged U-boat.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Apart from the physical pain and exhaustion, and the unaccustomed air in the confined space making his head throb with redoubled violence, his nerves were greatly overstrung.
HUNS
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From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE HUNS NIGEL FARRAR'S state of mind was far from being composed when he found himself under lock and key in the interior of the submerged U-boat.
huntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading There was the disconcerting thought, too, that the U-boat stood a great chance of being strafed by the British destroyer, patrol-boats, and aircraft; and with a full knowledge of the terribly efficient means at submarine hunters' command the prospect was far from alluring.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE HUNS NIGEL FARRAR'S state of mind was far from being composed when he found himself under lock and key in the interior of the submerged U-boat.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE HUNS NIGEL FARRAR'S state of mind was far from being composed when he found himself under lock and key in the interior of the submerged U-boat.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was one thing, he reflected grimly, to chase a Fritz and blow him out of existence with depth charges; another to be most unwillingly in his company when the deed was done.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE HUNS NIGEL FARRAR'S state of mind was far from being composed when he found himself under lock and key in the interior of the submerged U-boat.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading There was the disconcerting thought, too, that the U-boat stood a great chance of being strafed by the British destroyer, patrol-boats, and aircraft; and with a full knowledge of the terribly efficient means at submarine hunters' command the prospect was far from alluring.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading That was doubtless accentuated by his wound, but he tried to pull himself together like a true British sailor.
fasten with a lock
From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE HUNS NIGEL FARRAR'S state of mind was far from being composed when he found himself under lock and key in the interior of the submerged U-boat.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Apart from the physical pain and exhaustion, and the unaccustomed air in the confined space making his head throb with redoubled violence, his nerves were greatly overstrung.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading There was the disconcerting thought, too, that the U-boat stood a great chance of being strafed by the British destroyer, patrol-boats, and aircraft; and with a full knowledge of the terribly efficient means at submarine hunters' command the prospect was far from alluring.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE HUNS NIGEL FARRAR'S state of mind was far from being composed when he found himself under lock and key in the interior of the submerged U-boat.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was one thing, he reflected grimly, to chase a Fritz and blow him out of existence with depth charges; another to be most unwillingly in his company when the deed was done.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading Apart from the physical pain and exhaustion, and the unaccustomed air in the confined space making his head throb with redoubled violence, his nerves were greatly overstrung.
NIGEL
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From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE HUNS NIGEL FARRAR'S state of mind was far from being composed when he found himself under lock and key in the interior of the submerged U-boat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE HUNS NIGEL FARRAR'S state of mind was far from being composed when he found himself under lock and key in the interior of the submerged U-boat.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was one thing, he reflected grimly, to chase a Fritz and blow him out of existence with depth charges; another to be most unwillingly in his company when the deed was done.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was one thing, he reflected grimly, to chase a Fritz and blow him out of existence with depth charges; another to be most unwillingly in his company when the deed was done.
overstrungadjective
being in a tense state
From this reading Apart from the physical pain and exhaustion, and the unaccustomed air in the confined space making his head throb with redoubled violence, his nerves were greatly overstrung.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Apart from the physical pain and exhaustion, and the unaccustomed air in the confined space making his head throb with redoubled violence, his nerves were greatly overstrung.
patrol-boats
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From this reading There was the disconcerting thought, too, that the U-boat stood a great chance of being strafed by the British destroyer, patrol-boats, and aircraft; and with a full knowledge of the terribly efficient means at submarine hunters' command the prospect was far from alluring.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Apart from the physical pain and exhaustion, and the unaccustomed air in the confined space making his head throb with redoubled violence, his nerves were greatly overstrung.
the possibility of future success
From this reading There was the disconcerting thought, too, that the U-boat stood a great chance of being strafed by the British destroyer, patrol-boats, and aircraft; and with a full knowledge of the terribly efficient means at submarine hunters' command the prospect was far from alluring.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading That was doubtless accentuated by his wound, but he tried to pull himself together like a true British sailor.
redoubledadjectiveUS /riˈdʌbəld/
become much greater in intensity or size or amount
From this reading Apart from the physical pain and exhaustion, and the unaccustomed air in the confined space making his head throb with redoubled violence, his nerves were greatly overstrung.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading It was one thing, he reflected grimly, to chase a Fritz and blow him out of existence with depth charges; another to be most unwillingly in his company when the deed was done.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading That was doubtless accentuated by his wound, but he tried to pull himself together like a true British sailor.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Apart from the physical pain and exhaustion, and the unaccustomed air in the confined space making his head throb with redoubled violence, his nerves were greatly overstrung.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE HUNS NIGEL FARRAR'S state of mind was far from being composed when he found himself under lock and key in the interior of the submerged U-boat.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading There was the disconcerting thought, too, that the U-boat stood a great chance of being strafed by the British destroyer, patrol-boats, and aircraft; and with a full knowledge of the terribly efficient means at submarine hunters' command the prospect was far from alluring.
strafed
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From this reading There was the disconcerting thought, too, that the U-boat stood a great chance of being strafed by the British destroyer, patrol-boats, and aircraft; and with a full knowledge of the terribly efficient means at submarine hunters' command the prospect was far from alluring.
submarinenounUS /ˈsʌbməriːn/
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading There was the disconcerting thought, too, that the U-boat stood a great chance of being strafed by the British destroyer, patrol-boats, and aircraft; and with a full knowledge of the terribly efficient means at submarine hunters' command the prospect was far from alluring.
submergedadjectiveUS /səbˈmɜːrdʒd/
beneath the surface of the water
From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE HUNS NIGEL FARRAR'S state of mind was far from being composed when he found himself under lock and key in the interior of the submerged U-boat.
terriblyadverbUS /ˈterəbli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading There was the disconcerting thought, too, that the U-boat stood a great chance of being strafed by the British destroyer, patrol-boats, and aircraft; and with a full knowledge of the terribly efficient means at submarine hunters' command the prospect was far from alluring.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That was doubtless accentuated by his wound, but he tried to pull himself together like a true British sailor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE HUNS NIGEL FARRAR'S state of mind was far from being composed when he found himself under lock and key in the interior of the submerged U-boat.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was the disconcerting thought, too, that the U-boat stood a great chance of being strafed by the British destroyer, patrol-boats, and aircraft; and with a full knowledge of the terribly efficient means at submarine hunters' command the prospect was far from alluring.
a special situation
From this reading It was one thing, he reflected grimly, to chase a Fritz and blow him out of existence with depth charges; another to be most unwillingly in his company when the deed was done.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading There was the disconcerting thought, too, that the U-boat stood a great chance of being strafed by the British destroyer, patrol-boats, and aircraft; and with a full knowledge of the terribly efficient means at submarine hunters' command the prospect was far from alluring.
throbverbUS /θrɑːb/
pulsate or pound with abnormal force
From this reading Apart from the physical pain and exhaustion, and the unaccustomed air in the confined space making his head throb with redoubled violence, his nerves were greatly overstrung.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That was doubtless accentuated by his wound, but he tried to pull himself together like a true British sailor.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading That was doubtless accentuated by his wound, but he tried to pull himself together like a true British sailor.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading There was the disconcerting thought, too, that the U-boat stood a great chance of being strafed by the British destroyer, patrol-boats, and aircraft; and with a full knowledge of the terribly efficient means at submarine hunters' command the prospect was far from alluring.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading That was doubtless accentuated by his wound, but he tried to pull himself together like a true British sailor.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading That was doubtless accentuated by his wound, but he tried to pull himself together like a true British sailor.
U-boatnoun
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE HUNS NIGEL FARRAR'S state of mind was far from being composed when he found himself under lock and key in the interior of the submerged U-boat.
unaccustomedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkʌstəmd/
unusual or unfamiliar
From this reading Apart from the physical pain and exhaustion, and the unaccustomed air in the confined space making his head throb with redoubled violence, his nerves were greatly overstrung.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE HUNS NIGEL FARRAR'S state of mind was far from being composed when he found himself under lock and key in the interior of the submerged U-boat.
unwillinglyadverbUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋli/
in an unwilling manner
From this reading It was one thing, he reflected grimly, to chase a Fritz and blow him out of existence with depth charges; another to be most unwillingly in his company when the deed was done.
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading Apart from the physical pain and exhaustion, and the unaccustomed air in the confined space making his head throb with redoubled violence, his nerves were greatly overstrung.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE HUNS NIGEL FARRAR'S state of mind was far from being composed when he found himself under lock and key in the interior of the submerged U-boat.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Apart from the physical pain and exhaustion, and the unaccustomed air in the confined space making his head throb with redoubled violence, his nerves were greatly overstrung.
at the time that
From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE HUNS NIGEL FARRAR'S state of mind was far from being composed when he found himself under lock and key in the interior of the submerged U-boat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Apart from the physical pain and exhaustion, and the unaccustomed air in the confined space making his head throb with redoubled violence, his nerves were greatly overstrung.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading That was doubtless accentuated by his wound, but he tried to pull himself together like a true British sailor.
