used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He did not doubt that her duralite hull could withstand the explosive bullets of even the heaviest caliber gas-guns, nor that her three-inch ray-tubes could blast a way into these underground dungeons in a few minutes.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Gerry had now lost all hope of rescue by the _Viking_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was now no way for Brent to learn where the prisoners were being held, and he could not search all the land of Giri-Vaaka.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading There was now no way for Brent to learn where the prisoners were being held, and he could not search all the land of Giri-Vaaka.
blastverbUS /blæst/
make a strident sound
From this reading He did not doubt that her duralite hull could withstand the explosive bullets of even the heaviest caliber gas-guns, nor that her three-inch ray-tubes could blast a way into these underground dungeons in a few minutes.
BrentnounUS /brent/
small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward
From this reading If only Steve Brent knew where to come!
bulletsnounUS /ˈbʊləts/
plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading He did not doubt that her duralite hull could withstand the explosive bullets of even the heaviest caliber gas-guns, nor that her three-inch ray-tubes could blast a way into these underground dungeons in a few minutes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Gerry had now lost all hope of rescue by the _Viking_.
calibernounUS /ˈkæləbər/
a degree or grade of excellence or worth
From this reading He did not doubt that her duralite hull could withstand the explosive bullets of even the heaviest caliber gas-guns, nor that her three-inch ray-tubes could blast a way into these underground dungeons in a few minutes.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading If only Steve Brent knew where to come!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He did not doubt that her duralite hull could withstand the explosive bullets of even the heaviest caliber gas-guns, nor that her three-inch ray-tubes could blast a way into these underground dungeons in a few minutes.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not doubt that her duralite hull could withstand the explosive bullets of even the heaviest caliber gas-guns, nor that her three-inch ray-tubes could blast a way into these underground dungeons in a few minutes.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading He did not doubt that her duralite hull could withstand the explosive bullets of even the heaviest caliber gas-guns, nor that her three-inch ray-tubes could blast a way into these underground dungeons in a few minutes.
dungeonsnounUS /ˈdʌndʒənz/
plural of “dungeon” — the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
From this reading He did not doubt that her duralite hull could withstand the explosive bullets of even the heaviest caliber gas-guns, nor that her three-inch ray-tubes could blast a way into these underground dungeons in a few minutes.
duralite
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From this reading He did not doubt that her duralite hull could withstand the explosive bullets of even the heaviest caliber gas-guns, nor that her three-inch ray-tubes could blast a way into these underground dungeons in a few minutes.
divisible by two
From this reading He did not doubt that her duralite hull could withstand the explosive bullets of even the heaviest caliber gas-guns, nor that her three-inch ray-tubes could blast a way into these underground dungeons in a few minutes.
explosiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/
serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst
From this reading He did not doubt that her duralite hull could withstand the explosive bullets of even the heaviest caliber gas-guns, nor that her three-inch ray-tubes could blast a way into these underground dungeons in a few minutes.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He did not doubt that her duralite hull could withstand the explosive bullets of even the heaviest caliber gas-guns, nor that her three-inch ray-tubes could blast a way into these underground dungeons in a few minutes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was now no way for Brent to learn where the prisoners were being held, and he could not search all the land of Giri-Vaaka.
gas-guns
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From this reading He did not doubt that her duralite hull could withstand the explosive bullets of even the heaviest caliber gas-guns, nor that her three-inch ray-tubes could blast a way into these underground dungeons in a few minutes.
Gerry
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From this reading Gerry had now lost all hope of rescue by the _Viking_.
Giri-Vaaka
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From this reading There was now no way for Brent to learn where the prisoners were being held, and he could not search all the land of Giri-Vaaka.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Gerry had now lost all hope of rescue by the _Viking_.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not doubt that her duralite hull could withstand the explosive bullets of even the heaviest caliber gas-guns, nor that her three-inch ray-tubes could blast a way into these underground dungeons in a few minutes.
heaviestadjectiveUS /ˈheviəst/
superlative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading He did not doubt that her duralite hull could withstand the explosive bullets of even the heaviest caliber gas-guns, nor that her three-inch ray-tubes could blast a way into these underground dungeons in a few minutes.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading There was now no way for Brent to learn where the prisoners were being held, and he could not search all the land of Giri-Vaaka.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He did not doubt that her duralite hull could withstand the explosive bullets of even the heaviest caliber gas-guns, nor that her three-inch ray-tubes could blast a way into these underground dungeons in a few minutes.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Gerry had now lost all hope of rescue by the _Viking_.
hullnounUS /hʌl/
dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
From this reading He did not doubt that her duralite hull could withstand the explosive bullets of even the heaviest caliber gas-guns, nor that her three-inch ray-tubes could blast a way into these underground dungeons in a few minutes.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If only Steve Brent knew where to come!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He did not doubt that her duralite hull could withstand the explosive bullets of even the heaviest caliber gas-guns, nor that her three-inch ray-tubes could blast a way into these underground dungeons in a few minutes.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He did not doubt that her duralite hull could withstand the explosive bullets of even the heaviest caliber gas-guns, nor that her three-inch ray-tubes could blast a way into these underground dungeons in a few minutes.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading If only Steve Brent knew where to come!
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading There was now no way for Brent to learn where the prisoners were being held, and he could not search all the land of Giri-Vaaka.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading There was now no way for Brent to learn where the prisoners were being held, and he could not search all the land of Giri-Vaaka.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Gerry had now lost all hope of rescue by the _Viking_.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading He did not doubt that her duralite hull could withstand the explosive bullets of even the heaviest caliber gas-guns, nor that her three-inch ray-tubes could blast a way into these underground dungeons in a few minutes.
not any; not one
From this reading There was now no way for Brent to learn where the prisoners were being held, and he could not search all the land of Giri-Vaaka.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He did not doubt that her duralite hull could withstand the explosive bullets of even the heaviest caliber gas-guns, nor that her three-inch ray-tubes could blast a way into these underground dungeons in a few minutes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not doubt that her duralite hull could withstand the explosive bullets of even the heaviest caliber gas-guns, nor that her three-inch ray-tubes could blast a way into these underground dungeons in a few minutes.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Gerry had now lost all hope of rescue by the _Viking_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gerry had now lost all hope of rescue by the _Viking_.
and nothing more
From this reading If only Steve Brent knew where to come!
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading There was now no way for Brent to learn where the prisoners were being held, and he could not search all the land of Giri-Vaaka.
ray-tubes
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From this reading He did not doubt that her duralite hull could withstand the explosive bullets of even the heaviest caliber gas-guns, nor that her three-inch ray-tubes could blast a way into these underground dungeons in a few minutes.
rescueverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading Gerry had now lost all hope of rescue by the _Viking_.
rubverbUS /rʌb/
move over something with pressure
From this reading That was the rub.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading There was now no way for Brent to learn where the prisoners were being held, and he could not search all the land of Giri-Vaaka.
Steve
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From this reading If only Steve Brent knew where to come!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He did not doubt that her duralite hull could withstand the explosive bullets of even the heaviest caliber gas-guns, nor that her three-inch ray-tubes could blast a way into these underground dungeons in a few minutes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gerry had now lost all hope of rescue by the _Viking_.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was now no way for Brent to learn where the prisoners were being held, and he could not search all the land of Giri-Vaaka.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He did not doubt that her duralite hull could withstand the explosive bullets of even the heaviest caliber gas-guns, nor that her three-inch ray-tubes could blast a way into these underground dungeons in a few minutes.
three-inch
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From this reading He did not doubt that her duralite hull could withstand the explosive bullets of even the heaviest caliber gas-guns, nor that her three-inch ray-tubes could blast a way into these underground dungeons in a few minutes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If only Steve Brent knew where to come!
undergroundadjectiveUS /ˈʌndərɡraʊnd/
under the level of the ground
From this reading He did not doubt that her duralite hull could withstand the explosive bullets of even the heaviest caliber gas-guns, nor that her three-inch ray-tubes could blast a way into these underground dungeons in a few minutes.
VikingnounUS /ˈvaɪkɪŋ/
any of the Scandinavian people who raided the coasts of Europe from the 8th to the 11th centuries
From this reading Gerry had now lost all hope of rescue by the _Viking_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That was the rub.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He did not doubt that her duralite hull could withstand the explosive bullets of even the heaviest caliber gas-guns, nor that her three-inch ray-tubes could blast a way into these underground dungeons in a few minutes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There was now no way for Brent to learn where the prisoners were being held, and he could not search all the land of Giri-Vaaka.
in or at the place that
From this reading If only Steve Brent knew where to come!
withstandverbUS /wɪθˈstænd/
resist or confront with resistance
From this reading He did not doubt that her duralite hull could withstand the explosive bullets of even the heaviest caliber gas-guns, nor that her three-inch ray-tubes could blast a way into these underground dungeons in a few minutes.
