used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Here their coming kicked up no end of a sensation, for it was immediately supposed that this must be a German submarine, intending to raid British commerce of the Caribbean; and all sorts of complications with regard to the meaning of “strict neutrality” came up to worry the port officials.
(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 Here their coming kicked up no end of a sensation, for it was immediately supposed that this must be a German submarine, intending to raid British commerce of the Caribbean; and all sorts of complications with regard to the meaning of “strict neutrality” came up to worry the port officials.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Here they were allowed to come to a dock and tie up, though closely watched lest that flag overnight change into the double eagles of Germany, and a dash be made for the open sea, there to commence the work of nautical destruction.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Some hours later and the queer looking undersea boat entered the harbor of Curacao, belonging to the Dutch, and situated off Dutch Guiana.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading They were later on stunned to learn that the _Argonaut_ was not a war vessel in any way, but a peaceful commercial venture, and really what her name signified, for she was seeking the Golden Fleece.
ArgonautnounUS /ˈɑːrɡənɔːt/
someone engaged in a dangerous but potentially rewarding adventure
From this reading They were later on stunned to learn that the _Argonaut_ was not a war vessel in any way, but a peaceful commercial venture, and really what her name signified, for she was seeking the Golden Fleece.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Here their coming kicked up no end of a sensation, for it was immediately supposed that this must be a German submarine, intending to raid British commerce of the Caribbean; and all sorts of complications with regard to the meaning of “strict neutrality” came up to worry the port officials.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But the sight of “Old Glory” being flung to the breeze from the conning tower of the unwelcome visitor reassured the officials.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading Some hours later and the queer looking undersea boat entered the harbor of Curacao, belonging to the Dutch, and situated off Dutch Guiana.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Some hours later and the queer looking undersea boat entered the harbor of Curacao, belonging to the Dutch, and situated off Dutch Guiana.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading But the sight of “Old Glory” being flung to the breeze from the conning tower of the unwelcome visitor reassured the officials.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading Here their coming kicked up no end of a sensation, for it was immediately supposed that this must be a German submarine, intending to raid British commerce of the Caribbean; and all sorts of complications with regard to the meaning of “strict neutrality” came up to worry the port officials.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the sight of “Old Glory” being flung to the breeze from the conning tower of the unwelcome visitor reassured the officials.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Here their coming kicked up no end of a sensation, for it was immediately supposed that this must be a German submarine, intending to raid British commerce of the Caribbean; and all sorts of complications with regard to the meaning of “strict neutrality” came up to worry the port officials.
CaribbeannounUS /kərˈɪbiən/
an arm of the Atlantic Ocean between North and South America; the origin of the Gulf stream
From this reading Here their coming kicked up no end of a sensation, for it was immediately supposed that this must be a German submarine, intending to raid British commerce of the Caribbean; and all sorts of complications with regard to the meaning of “strict neutrality” came up to worry the port officials.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Here they were allowed to come to a dock and tie up, though closely watched lest that flag overnight change into the double eagles of Germany, and a dash be made for the open sea, there to commence the work of nautical destruction.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Here they were allowed to come to a dock and tie up, though closely watched lest that flag overnight change into the double eagles of Germany, and a dash be made for the open sea, there to commence the work of nautical destruction.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Here they were allowed to come to a dock and tie up, though closely watched lest that flag overnight change into the double eagles of Germany, and a dash be made for the open sea, there to commence the work of nautical destruction.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Here their coming kicked up no end of a sensation, for it was immediately supposed that this must be a German submarine, intending to raid British commerce of the Caribbean; and all sorts of complications with regard to the meaning of “strict neutrality” came up to worry the port officials.
commenceverbUS /kəˈmens/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Here they were allowed to come to a dock and tie up, though closely watched lest that flag overnight change into the double eagles of Germany, and a dash be made for the open sea, there to commence the work of nautical destruction.
commercenounUS /ˈkɑːmərs/
transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)
From this reading Here their coming kicked up no end of a sensation, for it was immediately supposed that this must be a German submarine, intending to raid British commerce of the Caribbean; and all sorts of complications with regard to the meaning of “strict neutrality” came up to worry the port officials.
commercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading They were later on stunned to learn that the _Argonaut_ was not a war vessel in any way, but a peaceful commercial venture, and really what her name signified, for she was seeking the Golden Fleece.
complicationsnounUS /ˌkɑːmpləˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “complication” — the act or process of complicating
From this reading Here their coming kicked up no end of a sensation, for it was immediately supposed that this must be a German submarine, intending to raid British commerce of the Caribbean; and all sorts of complications with regard to the meaning of “strict neutrality” came up to worry the port officials.
conningverbUS /ˈkɑːnɪŋ/
inflected form of “con” — deprive of by deceit
From this reading But the sight of “Old Glory” being flung to the breeze from the conning tower of the unwelcome visitor reassured the officials.
CuracaonounUS /ˈkjʊrəsaʊ/
a popular island resort in the Netherlands Antilles
From this reading Some hours later and the queer looking undersea boat entered the harbor of Curacao, belonging to the Dutch, and situated off Dutch Guiana.
dashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading Here they were allowed to come to a dock and tie up, though closely watched lest that flag overnight change into the double eagles of Germany, and a dash be made for the open sea, there to commence the work of nautical destruction.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading Here they were allowed to come to a dock and tie up, though closely watched lest that flag overnight change into the double eagles of Germany, and a dash be made for the open sea, there to commence the work of nautical destruction.
docknounUS /dɑːk/
an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading Here they were allowed to come to a dock and tie up, though closely watched lest that flag overnight change into the double eagles of Germany, and a dash be made for the open sea, there to commence the work of nautical destruction.
increase twofold
From this reading Here they were allowed to come to a dock and tie up, though closely watched lest that flag overnight change into the double eagles of Germany, and a dash be made for the open sea, there to commence the work of nautical destruction.
DutchadjectiveUS /dʌtʃ/
of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture
From this reading Some hours later and the queer looking undersea boat entered the harbor of Curacao, belonging to the Dutch, and situated off Dutch Guiana.
eaglesnounUS /ˈiːɡəlz/
plural of “eagle” — any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading Here they were allowed to come to a dock and tie up, though closely watched lest that flag overnight change into the double eagles of Germany, and a dash be made for the open sea, there to commence the work of nautical destruction.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Here their coming kicked up no end of a sensation, for it was immediately supposed that this must be a German submarine, intending to raid British commerce of the Caribbean; and all sorts of complications with regard to the meaning of “strict neutrality” came up to worry the port officials.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Some hours later and the queer looking undersea boat entered the harbor of Curacao, belonging to the Dutch, and situated off Dutch Guiana.
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading Here they were allowed to come to a dock and tie up, though closely watched lest that flag overnight change into the double eagles of Germany, and a dash be made for the open sea, there to commence the work of nautical destruction.
FleecenounUS /fliːs/
the wool of a sheep or similar animal
From this reading They were later on stunned to learn that the _Argonaut_ was not a war vessel in any way, but a peaceful commercial venture, and really what her name signified, for she was seeking the Golden Fleece.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading But the sight of “Old Glory” being flung to the breeze from the conning tower of the unwelcome visitor reassured the officials.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Here their coming kicked up no end of a sensation, for it was immediately supposed that this must be a German submarine, intending to raid British commerce of the Caribbean; and all sorts of complications with regard to the meaning of “strict neutrality” came up to worry the port officials.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But the sight of “Old Glory” being flung to the breeze from the conning tower of the unwelcome visitor reassured the officials.
a person of German nationality
From this reading Here their coming kicked up no end of a sensation, for it was immediately supposed that this must be a German submarine, intending to raid British commerce of the Caribbean; and all sorts of complications with regard to the meaning of “strict neutrality” came up to worry the port officials.
GermanynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməni/
a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990
From this reading Here they were allowed to come to a dock and tie up, though closely watched lest that flag overnight change into the double eagles of Germany, and a dash be made for the open sea, there to commence the work of nautical destruction.
a state of high honor
From this reading But the sight of “Old Glory” being flung to the breeze from the conning tower of the unwelcome visitor reassured the officials.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading They were later on stunned to learn that the _Argonaut_ was not a war vessel in any way, but a peaceful commercial venture, and really what her name signified, for she was seeking the Golden Fleece.
GuiananounUS /ɡiˈɑːnə/
a geographical region of northeastern South America including Guyana and Surinam
From this reading Some hours later and the queer looking undersea boat entered the harbor of Curacao, belonging to the Dutch, and situated off Dutch Guiana.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading Some hours later and the queer looking undersea boat entered the harbor of Curacao, belonging to the Dutch, and situated off Dutch Guiana.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading They were later on stunned to learn that the _Argonaut_ was not a war vessel in any way, but a peaceful commercial venture, and really what her name signified, for she was seeking the Golden Fleece.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here their coming kicked up no end of a sensation, for it was immediately supposed that this must be a German submarine, intending to raid British commerce of the Caribbean; and all sorts of complications with regard to the meaning of “strict neutrality” came up to worry the port officials.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Some hours later and the queer looking undersea boat entered the harbor of Curacao, belonging to the Dutch, and situated off Dutch Guiana.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Here their coming kicked up no end of a sensation, for it was immediately supposed that this must be a German submarine, intending to raid British commerce of the Caribbean; and all sorts of complications with regard to the meaning of “strict neutrality” came up to worry the port officials.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were later on stunned to learn that the _Argonaut_ was not a war vessel in any way, but a peaceful commercial venture, and really what her name signified, for she was seeking the Golden Fleece.
intendingverbUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading Here their coming kicked up no end of a sensation, for it was immediately supposed that this must be a German submarine, intending to raid British commerce of the Caribbean; and all sorts of complications with regard to the meaning of “strict neutrality” came up to worry the port officials.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Here they were allowed to come to a dock and tie up, though closely watched lest that flag overnight change into the double eagles of Germany, and a dash be made for the open sea, there to commence the work of nautical destruction.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Here their coming kicked up no end of a sensation, for it was immediately supposed that this must be a German submarine, intending to raid British commerce of the Caribbean; and all sorts of complications with regard to the meaning of “strict neutrality” came up to worry the port officials.
kickedverbUS /kɪkt/
past form of “kick” — drive or propel with the foot
From this reading Here their coming kicked up no end of a sensation, for it was immediately supposed that this must be a German submarine, intending to raid British commerce of the Caribbean; and all sorts of complications with regard to the meaning of “strict neutrality” came up to worry the port officials.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Some hours later and the queer looking undersea boat entered the harbor of Curacao, belonging to the Dutch, and situated off Dutch Guiana.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading They were later on stunned to learn that the _Argonaut_ was not a war vessel in any way, but a peaceful commercial venture, and really what her name signified, for she was seeking the Golden Fleece.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading Here they were allowed to come to a dock and tie up, though closely watched lest that flag overnight change into the double eagles of Germany, and a dash be made for the open sea, there to commence the work of nautical destruction.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Some hours later and the queer looking undersea boat entered the harbor of Curacao, belonging to the Dutch, and situated off Dutch Guiana.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Here they were allowed to come to a dock and tie up, though closely watched lest that flag overnight change into the double eagles of Germany, and a dash be made for the open sea, there to commence the work of nautical destruction.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Here their coming kicked up no end of a sensation, for it was immediately supposed that this must be a German submarine, intending to raid British commerce of the Caribbean; and all sorts of complications with regard to the meaning of “strict neutrality” came up to worry the port officials.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Here their coming kicked up no end of a sensation, for it was immediately supposed that this must be a German submarine, intending to raid British commerce of the Caribbean; and all sorts of complications with regard to the meaning of “strict neutrality” came up to worry the port officials.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading They were later on stunned to learn that the _Argonaut_ was not a war vessel in any way, but a peaceful commercial venture, and really what her name signified, for she was seeking the Golden Fleece.
nauticaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːtəkəl/
relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen
From this reading Here they were allowed to come to a dock and tie up, though closely watched lest that flag overnight change into the double eagles of Germany, and a dash be made for the open sea, there to commence the work of nautical destruction.
neutralitynounUS /nuːˈtræləti/
nonparticipation in a dispute or war
From this reading Here their coming kicked up no end of a sensation, for it was immediately supposed that this must be a German submarine, intending to raid British commerce of the Caribbean; and all sorts of complications with regard to the meaning of “strict neutrality” came up to worry the port officials.
not any; not one
From this reading Here their coming kicked up no end of a sensation, for it was immediately supposed that this must be a German submarine, intending to raid British commerce of the Caribbean; and all sorts of complications with regard to the meaning of “strict neutrality” came up to worry the port officials.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They were later on stunned to learn that the _Argonaut_ was not a war vessel in any way, but a peaceful commercial venture, and really what her name signified, for she was seeking the Golden Fleece.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Some hours later and the queer looking undersea boat entered the harbor of Curacao, belonging to the Dutch, and situated off Dutch Guiana.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Some hours later and the queer looking undersea boat entered the harbor of Curacao, belonging to the Dutch, and situated off Dutch Guiana.
officialsnounUS /əˈfɪʃəlz/
plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office
From this reading Here their coming kicked up no end of a sensation, for it was immediately supposed that this must be a German submarine, intending to raid British commerce of the Caribbean; and all sorts of complications with regard to the meaning of “strict neutrality” came up to worry the port officials.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But the sight of “Old Glory” being flung to the breeze from the conning tower of the unwelcome visitor reassured the officials.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They were later on stunned to learn that the _Argonaut_ was not a war vessel in any way, but a peaceful commercial venture, and really what her name signified, for she was seeking the Golden Fleece.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Here they were allowed to come to a dock and tie up, though closely watched lest that flag overnight change into the double eagles of Germany, and a dash be made for the open sea, there to commence the work of nautical destruction.
overnightadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈnaɪt/
during or for the length of one night
From this reading Here they were allowed to come to a dock and tie up, though closely watched lest that flag overnight change into the double eagles of Germany, and a dash be made for the open sea, there to commence the work of nautical destruction.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading They were later on stunned to learn that the _Argonaut_ was not a war vessel in any way, but a peaceful commercial venture, and really what her name signified, for she was seeking the Golden Fleece.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Here their coming kicked up no end of a sensation, for it was immediately supposed that this must be a German submarine, intending to raid British commerce of the Caribbean; and all sorts of complications with regard to the meaning of “strict neutrality” came up to worry the port officials.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Some hours later and the queer looking undersea boat entered the harbor of Curacao, belonging to the Dutch, and situated off Dutch Guiana.
raidverbUS /reɪd/
search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
From this reading Here their coming kicked up no end of a sensation, for it was immediately supposed that this must be a German submarine, intending to raid British commerce of the Caribbean; and all sorts of complications with regard to the meaning of “strict neutrality” came up to worry the port officials.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading They were later on stunned to learn that the _Argonaut_ was not a war vessel in any way, but a peaceful commercial venture, and really what her name signified, for she was seeking the Golden Fleece.
reassuredadjectiveUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊrd/
having confidence restored; freed from anxiety
From this reading But the sight of “Old Glory” being flung to the breeze from the conning tower of the unwelcome visitor reassured the officials.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Here their coming kicked up no end of a sensation, for it was immediately supposed that this must be a German submarine, intending to raid British commerce of the Caribbean; and all sorts of complications with regard to the meaning of “strict neutrality” came up to worry the port officials.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Here they were allowed to come to a dock and tie up, though closely watched lest that flag overnight change into the double eagles of Germany, and a dash be made for the open sea, there to commence the work of nautical destruction.
the act of searching for something
From this reading They were later on stunned to learn that the _Argonaut_ was not a war vessel in any way, but a peaceful commercial venture, and really what her name signified, for she was seeking the Golden Fleece.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading Here their coming kicked up no end of a sensation, for it was immediately supposed that this must be a German submarine, intending to raid British commerce of the Caribbean; and all sorts of complications with regard to the meaning of “strict neutrality” came up to worry the port officials.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were later on stunned to learn that the _Argonaut_ was not a war vessel in any way, but a peaceful commercial venture, and really what her name signified, for she was seeking the Golden Fleece.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading But the sight of “Old Glory” being flung to the breeze from the conning tower of the unwelcome visitor reassured the officials.
signifiednounUS /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪd/
the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted
From this reading They were later on stunned to learn that the _Argonaut_ was not a war vessel in any way, but a peaceful commercial venture, and really what her name signified, for she was seeking the Golden Fleece.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Some hours later and the queer looking undersea boat entered the harbor of Curacao, belonging to the Dutch, and situated off Dutch Guiana.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some hours later and the queer looking undersea boat entered the harbor of Curacao, belonging to the Dutch, and situated off Dutch Guiana.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Here their coming kicked up no end of a sensation, for it was immediately supposed that this must be a German submarine, intending to raid British commerce of the Caribbean; and all sorts of complications with regard to the meaning of “strict neutrality” came up to worry the port officials.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading Here their coming kicked up no end of a sensation, for it was immediately supposed that this must be a German submarine, intending to raid British commerce of the Caribbean; and all sorts of complications with regard to the meaning of “strict neutrality” came up to worry the port officials.
stunnedadjectiveUS /stʌnd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading They were later on stunned to learn that the _Argonaut_ was not a war vessel in any way, but a peaceful commercial venture, and really what her name signified, for she was seeking the Golden Fleece.
submarinenounUS /ˈsʌbməriːn/
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading Here their coming kicked up no end of a sensation, for it was immediately supposed that this must be a German submarine, intending to raid British commerce of the Caribbean; and all sorts of complications with regard to the meaning of “strict neutrality” came up to worry the port officials.
required or under orders
From this reading Here their coming kicked up no end of a sensation, for it was immediately supposed that this must be a German submarine, intending to raid British commerce of the Caribbean; and all sorts of complications with regard to the meaning of “strict neutrality” came up to worry the port officials.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Here their coming kicked up no end of a sensation, for it was immediately supposed that this must be a German submarine, intending to raid British commerce of the Caribbean; and all sorts of complications with regard to the meaning of “strict neutrality” came up to worry the port officials.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Some hours later and the queer looking undersea boat entered the harbor of Curacao, belonging to the Dutch, and situated off Dutch Guiana.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Here their coming kicked up no end of a sensation, for it was immediately supposed that this must be a German submarine, intending to raid British commerce of the Caribbean; and all sorts of complications with regard to the meaning of “strict neutrality” came up to worry the port officials.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Here they were allowed to come to a dock and tie up, though closely watched lest that flag overnight change into the double eagles of Germany, and a dash be made for the open sea, there to commence the work of nautical destruction.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were later on stunned to learn that the _Argonaut_ was not a war vessel in any way, but a peaceful commercial venture, and really what her name signified, for she was seeking the Golden Fleece.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Here their coming kicked up no end of a sensation, for it was immediately supposed that this must be a German submarine, intending to raid British commerce of the Caribbean; and all sorts of complications with regard to the meaning of “strict neutrality” came up to worry the port officials.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Here they were allowed to come to a dock and tie up, though closely watched lest that flag overnight change into the double eagles of Germany, and a dash be made for the open sea, there to commence the work of nautical destruction.
tienounUS /taɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading Here they were allowed to come to a dock and tie up, though closely watched lest that flag overnight change into the double eagles of Germany, and a dash be made for the open sea, there to commence the work of nautical destruction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Some hours later and the queer looking undersea boat entered the harbor of Curacao, belonging to the Dutch, and situated off Dutch Guiana.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading But the sight of “Old Glory” being flung to the breeze from the conning tower of the unwelcome visitor reassured the officials.
underseaadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈsiː/
beneath the surface of the sea
From this reading Some hours later and the queer looking undersea boat entered the harbor of Curacao, belonging to the Dutch, and situated off Dutch Guiana.
unwelcomeadjectiveUS /ənˈwelkəm/
not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure
From this reading But the sight of “Old Glory” being flung to the breeze from the conning tower of the unwelcome visitor reassured the officials.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Here their coming kicked up no end of a sensation, for it was immediately supposed that this must be a German submarine, intending to raid British commerce of the Caribbean; and all sorts of complications with regard to the meaning of “strict neutrality” came up to worry the port officials.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading They were later on stunned to learn that the _Argonaut_ was not a war vessel in any way, but a peaceful commercial venture, and really what her name signified, for she was seeking the Golden Fleece.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading They were later on stunned to learn that the _Argonaut_ was not a war vessel in any way, but a peaceful commercial venture, and really what her name signified, for she was seeking the Golden Fleece.
someone who visits
From this reading But the sight of “Old Glory” being flung to the breeze from the conning tower of the unwelcome visitor reassured the officials.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading They were later on stunned to learn that the _Argonaut_ was not a war vessel in any way, but a peaceful commercial venture, and really what her name signified, for she was seeking the Golden Fleece.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here their coming kicked up no end of a sensation, for it was immediately supposed that this must be a German submarine, intending to raid British commerce of the Caribbean; and all sorts of complications with regard to the meaning of “strict neutrality” came up to worry the port officials.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Here they were allowed to come to a dock and tie up, though closely watched lest that flag overnight change into the double eagles of Germany, and a dash be made for the open sea, there to commence the work of nautical destruction.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They were later on stunned to learn that the _Argonaut_ was not a war vessel in any way, but a peaceful commercial venture, and really what her name signified, for she was seeking the Golden Fleece.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were later on stunned to learn that the _Argonaut_ was not a war vessel in any way, but a peaceful commercial venture, and really what her name signified, for she was seeking the Golden Fleece.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading They were later on stunned to learn that the _Argonaut_ was not a war vessel in any way, but a peaceful commercial venture, and really what her name signified, for she was seeking the Golden Fleece.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Here their coming kicked up no end of a sensation, for it was immediately supposed that this must be a German submarine, intending to raid British commerce of the Caribbean; and all sorts of complications with regard to the meaning of “strict neutrality” came up to worry the port officials.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Here they were allowed to come to a dock and tie up, though closely watched lest that flag overnight change into the double eagles of Germany, and a dash be made for the open sea, there to commence the work of nautical destruction.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading Here their coming kicked up no end of a sensation, for it was immediately supposed that this must be a German submarine, intending to raid British commerce of the Caribbean; and all sorts of complications with regard to the meaning of “strict neutrality” came up to worry the port officials.
