used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By Jones's orders, quantities of hand grenades, a small, highly combustible, and explosive shell, about the size of a large apple, had been placed in the tops.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading By Jones's orders, quantities of hand grenades, a small, highly combustible, and explosive shell, about the size of a large apple, had been placed in the tops.
accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/
concurrence of opinion
From this reading After the battle in mid-air by which the Americans had gained possession, he shouted out that they be used in accordance with his instructions.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the battle in mid-air by which the Americans had gained possession, he shouted out that they be used in accordance with his instructions.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Wrapping his legs around the yard, he sat down, and leaning against the lift, deliberately threw his bomb-shells, one by one, down the open main hatchway of the Serapis.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading After the battle in mid-air by which the Americans had gained possession, he shouted out that they be used in accordance with his instructions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Sinking, but Triumphant_ And now happened the incident which finally decided the battle.
applenounUS /ˈæpəl/
fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading By Jones's orders, quantities of hand grenades, a small, highly combustible, and explosive shell, about the size of a large apple, had been placed in the tops.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Wrapping his legs around the yard, he sat down, and leaning against the lift, deliberately threw his bomb-shells, one by one, down the open main hatchway of the Serapis.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading _Sinking, but Triumphant_ And now happened the incident which finally decided the battle.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After the battle in mid-air by which the Americans had gained possession, he shouted out that they be used in accordance with his instructions.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading By Jones's orders, quantities of hand grenades, a small, highly combustible, and explosive shell, about the size of a large apple, had been placed in the tops.
bomb-shells
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wrapping his legs around the yard, he sat down, and leaning against the lift, deliberately threw his bomb-shells, one by one, down the open main hatchway of the Serapis.
bucketnounUS /ˈbʌkət/
a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top
From this reading Fanning sent a man with a bucket of grenades out on the extreme end of the main-yard-arm.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _Sinking, but Triumphant_ And now happened the incident which finally decided the battle.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By Jones's orders, quantities of hand grenades, a small, highly combustible, and explosive shell, about the size of a large apple, had been placed in the tops.
combustiblenoun
a substance that can be burned to provide heat or power
From this reading By Jones's orders, quantities of hand grenades, a small, highly combustible, and explosive shell, about the size of a large apple, had been placed in the tops.
recognizable; marked
From this reading _Sinking, but Triumphant_ And now happened the incident which finally decided the battle.
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading Wrapping his legs around the yard, he sat down, and leaning against the lift, deliberately threw his bomb-shells, one by one, down the open main hatchway of the Serapis.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Wrapping his legs around the yard, he sat down, and leaning against the lift, deliberately threw his bomb-shells, one by one, down the open main hatchway of the Serapis.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Fanning sent a man with a bucket of grenades out on the extreme end of the main-yard-arm.
explosiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/
serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst
From this reading By Jones's orders, quantities of hand grenades, a small, highly combustible, and explosive shell, about the size of a large apple, had been placed in the tops.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Fanning sent a man with a bucket of grenades out on the extreme end of the main-yard-arm.
FanningverbUS /ˈfænɪŋ/
inflected form of “fan” — strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)
From this reading Fanning sent a man with a bucket of grenades out on the extreme end of the main-yard-arm.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading _Sinking, but Triumphant_ And now happened the incident which finally decided the battle.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading After the battle in mid-air by which the Americans had gained possession, he shouted out that they be used in accordance with his instructions.
grenadesnounUS /ɡrəˈneɪdz/
plural of “grenade” — a small explosive bomb thrown by hand or fired from a missile
From this reading By Jones's orders, quantities of hand grenades, a small, highly combustible, and explosive shell, about the size of a large apple, had been placed in the tops.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By Jones's orders, quantities of hand grenades, a small, highly combustible, and explosive shell, about the size of a large apple, had been placed in the tops.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading By Jones's orders, quantities of hand grenades, a small, highly combustible, and explosive shell, about the size of a large apple, had been placed in the tops.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading _Sinking, but Triumphant_ And now happened the incident which finally decided the battle.
hatchwaynoun
an entrance equipped with a hatch; especially a passageway between decks of a ship
From this reading Wrapping his legs around the yard, he sat down, and leaning against the lift, deliberately threw his bomb-shells, one by one, down the open main hatchway of the Serapis.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After the battle in mid-air by which the Americans had gained possession, he shouted out that they be used in accordance with his instructions.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading By Jones's orders, quantities of hand grenades, a small, highly combustible, and explosive shell, about the size of a large apple, had been placed in the tops.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After the battle in mid-air by which the Americans had gained possession, he shouted out that they be used in accordance with his instructions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading By Jones's orders, quantities of hand grenades, a small, highly combustible, and explosive shell, about the size of a large apple, had been placed in the tops.
a single distinct event
From this reading _Sinking, but Triumphant_ And now happened the incident which finally decided the battle.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading After the battle in mid-air by which the Americans had gained possession, he shouted out that they be used in accordance with his instructions.
Jones'snounUS /ˈdʒoʊnzɪz/
possessive form of “jones” — United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading By Jones's orders, quantities of hand grenades, a small, highly combustible, and explosive shell, about the size of a large apple, had been placed in the tops.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading By Jones's orders, quantities of hand grenades, a small, highly combustible, and explosive shell, about the size of a large apple, had been placed in the tops.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading Wrapping his legs around the yard, he sat down, and leaning against the lift, deliberately threw his bomb-shells, one by one, down the open main hatchway of the Serapis.
staying power
From this reading Wrapping his legs around the yard, he sat down, and leaning against the lift, deliberately threw his bomb-shells, one by one, down the open main hatchway of the Serapis.
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading Wrapping his legs around the yard, he sat down, and leaning against the lift, deliberately threw his bomb-shells, one by one, down the open main hatchway of the Serapis.
most important element
From this reading Wrapping his legs around the yard, he sat down, and leaning against the lift, deliberately threw his bomb-shells, one by one, down the open main hatchway of the Serapis.
main-yard-arm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fanning sent a man with a bucket of grenades out on the extreme end of the main-yard-arm.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Fanning sent a man with a bucket of grenades out on the extreme end of the main-yard-arm.
mid-air
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After the battle in mid-air by which the Americans had gained possession, he shouted out that they be used in accordance with his instructions.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading _Sinking, but Triumphant_ And now happened the incident which finally decided the battle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By Jones's orders, quantities of hand grenades, a small, highly combustible, and explosive shell, about the size of a large apple, had been placed in the tops.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Fanning sent a man with a bucket of grenades out on the extreme end of the main-yard-arm.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Wrapping his legs around the yard, he sat down, and leaning against the lift, deliberately threw his bomb-shells, one by one, down the open main hatchway of the Serapis.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Wrapping his legs around the yard, he sat down, and leaning against the lift, deliberately threw his bomb-shells, one by one, down the open main hatchway of the Serapis.
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 By Jones's orders, quantities of hand grenades, a small, highly combustible, and explosive shell, about the size of a large apple, had been placed in the tops.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading After the battle in mid-air by which the Americans had gained possession, he shouted out that they be used in accordance with his instructions.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading By Jones's orders, quantities of hand grenades, a small, highly combustible, and explosive shell, about the size of a large apple, had been placed in the tops.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading After the battle in mid-air by which the Americans had gained possession, he shouted out that they be used in accordance with his instructions.
quantitiesnounUS /ˈkwɑːntətiz/
plural of “quantity” — how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading By Jones's orders, quantities of hand grenades, a small, highly combustible, and explosive shell, about the size of a large apple, had been placed in the tops.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Wrapping his legs around the yard, he sat down, and leaning against the lift, deliberately threw his bomb-shells, one by one, down the open main hatchway of the Serapis.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Fanning sent a man with a bucket of grenades out on the extreme end of the main-yard-arm.
Serapis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wrapping his legs around the yard, he sat down, and leaning against the lift, deliberately threw his bomb-shells, one by one, down the open main hatchway of the Serapis.
shellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading By Jones's orders, quantities of hand grenades, a small, highly combustible, and explosive shell, about the size of a large apple, had been placed in the tops.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading After the battle in mid-air by which the Americans had gained possession, he shouted out that they be used in accordance with his instructions.
SinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading _Sinking, but Triumphant_ And now happened the incident which finally decided the battle.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading By Jones's orders, quantities of hand grenades, a small, highly combustible, and explosive shell, about the size of a large apple, had been placed in the tops.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading By Jones's orders, quantities of hand grenades, a small, highly combustible, and explosive shell, about the size of a large apple, had been placed in the tops.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After the battle in mid-air by which the Americans had gained possession, he shouted out that they be used in accordance with his instructions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Sinking, but Triumphant_ And now happened the incident which finally decided the battle.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After the battle in mid-air by which the Americans had gained possession, he shouted out that they be used in accordance with his instructions.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Wrapping his legs around the yard, he sat down, and leaning against the lift, deliberately threw his bomb-shells, one by one, down the open main hatchway of the Serapis.
topsadjectiveUS /tɑːps/
of the highest quality
From this reading By Jones's orders, quantities of hand grenades, a small, highly combustible, and explosive shell, about the size of a large apple, had been placed in the tops.
TriumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading _Sinking, but Triumphant_ And now happened the incident which finally decided the battle.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading After the battle in mid-air by which the Americans had gained possession, he shouted out that they be used in accordance with his instructions.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Sinking, but Triumphant_ And now happened the incident which finally decided the battle.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After the battle in mid-air by which the Americans had gained possession, he shouted out that they be used in accordance with his instructions.
WrappingnounUS /ˈræpɪŋ/
the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped
From this reading Wrapping his legs around the yard, he sat down, and leaning against the lift, deliberately threw his bomb-shells, one by one, down the open main hatchway of the Serapis.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Wrapping his legs around the yard, he sat down, and leaning against the lift, deliberately threw his bomb-shells, one by one, down the open main hatchway of the Serapis.
