used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The men obeyed with a will.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Almost in its own length the "tin" dinghy spun round and darted towards the pall of misty vapour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Almost in its own length the "tin" dinghy spun round and darted towards the pall of misty vapour.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Give way together!" ordered Lieutenant-Commander Wakefield, as the blunt bows of the U-boat appeared through the dispersing fog-bank.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Give way together!" ordered Lieutenant-Commander Wakefield, as the blunt bows of the U-boat appeared through the dispersing fog-bank.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading PICKED UP "PULL starboard; back port!...
bluntadjectiveUS /blʌnt/
having a broad or rounded end
From this reading Give way together!" ordered Lieutenant-Commander Wakefield, as the blunt bows of the U-boat appeared through the dispersing fog-bank.
bowsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Give way together!" ordered Lieutenant-Commander Wakefield, as the blunt bows of the U-boat appeared through the dispersing fog-bank.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a dog's chance, and the men realised it, but they were not going to throw up the sponge without a determined effort to escape.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It was a dog's chance, and the men realised it, but they were not going to throw up the sponge without a determined effort to escape.
dartedverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪd/
past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading Almost in its own length the "tin" dinghy spun round and darted towards the pall of misty vapour.
characterized by great determination
From this reading It was a dog's chance, and the men realised it, but they were not going to throw up the sponge without a determined effort to escape.
dinghynounUS /ˈdɪŋi/
a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
From this reading Almost in its own length the "tin" dinghy spun round and darted towards the pall of misty vapour.
dispersingverbUS /dɪˈspɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “disperse” — distribute loosely
From this reading Give way together!" ordered Lieutenant-Commander Wakefield, as the blunt bows of the U-boat appeared through the dispersing fog-bank.
dog'snounUS /dɔːɡz/
possessive form of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading It was a dog's chance, and the men realised it, but they were not going to throw up the sponge without a determined effort to escape.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It was a dog's chance, and the men realised it, but they were not going to throw up the sponge without a determined effort to escape.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading It was a dog's chance, and the men realised it, but they were not going to throw up the sponge without a determined effort to escape.
fog-bank
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From this reading Give way together!" ordered Lieutenant-Commander Wakefield, as the blunt bows of the U-boat appeared through the dispersing fog-bank.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Give way together!" ordered Lieutenant-Commander Wakefield, as the blunt bows of the U-boat appeared through the dispersing fog-bank.
the act of departing
From this reading It was a dog's chance, and the men realised it, but they were not going to throw up the sponge without a determined effort to escape.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Almost in its own length the "tin" dinghy spun round and darted towards the pall of misty vapour.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a dog's chance, and the men realised it, but they were not going to throw up the sponge without a determined effort to escape.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Almost in its own length the "tin" dinghy spun round and darted towards the pall of misty vapour.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Almost in its own length the "tin" dinghy spun round and darted towards the pall of misty vapour.
Lieutenant-Commander
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Give way together!" ordered Lieutenant-Commander Wakefield, as the blunt bows of the U-boat appeared through the dispersing fog-bank.
the force of workers available
From this reading The men obeyed with a will.
mistyadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsti/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading Almost in its own length the "tin" dinghy spun round and darted towards the pall of misty vapour.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was a dog's chance, and the men realised it, but they were not going to throw up the sponge without a determined effort to escape.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading The men obeyed with a will.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Give way together!" ordered Lieutenant-Commander Wakefield, as the blunt bows of the U-boat appeared through the dispersing fog-bank.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Give way together!" ordered Lieutenant-Commander Wakefield, as the blunt bows of the U-boat appeared through the dispersing fog-bank.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Almost in its own length the "tin" dinghy spun round and darted towards the pall of misty vapour.
pallverbUS /pɑːl/
become less interesting or attractive
From this reading Almost in its own length the "tin" dinghy spun round and darted towards the pall of misty vapour.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading PICKED UP "PULL starboard; back port!...
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading PICKED UP "PULL starboard; back port!...
cause to move by pulling
From this reading PICKED UP "PULL starboard; back port!...
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading It was a dog's chance, and the men realised it, but they were not going to throw up the sponge without a determined effort to escape.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Almost in its own length the "tin" dinghy spun round and darted towards the pall of misty vapour.
spongeverbUS /spʌndʒ/
wipe with a sponge, so as to clean or moisten
From this reading It was a dog's chance, and the men realised it, but they were not going to throw up the sponge without a determined effort to escape.
spunverbUS /spʌn/
inflected form of “spin” — revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
From this reading Almost in its own length the "tin" dinghy spun round and darted towards the pall of misty vapour.
starboardnounUS /ˈstɑːrbərd/
the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose
From this reading PICKED UP "PULL starboard; back port!...
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Give way together!" ordered Lieutenant-Commander Wakefield, as the blunt bows of the U-boat appeared through the dispersing fog-bank.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was a dog's chance, and the men realised it, but they were not going to throw up the sponge without a determined effort to escape.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Give way together!" ordered Lieutenant-Commander Wakefield, as the blunt bows of the U-boat appeared through the dispersing fog-bank.
propel through the air
From this reading It was a dog's chance, and the men realised it, but they were not going to throw up the sponge without a determined effort to escape.
tinnounUS /tɪn/
a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
From this reading Almost in its own length the "tin" dinghy spun round and darted towards the pall of misty vapour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a dog's chance, and the men realised it, but they were not going to throw up the sponge without a determined effort to escape.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Give way together!" ordered Lieutenant-Commander Wakefield, as the blunt bows of the U-boat appeared through the dispersing fog-bank.
in the direction of
From this reading Almost in its own length the "tin" dinghy spun round and darted towards the pall of misty vapour.
U-boatnoun
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading Give way together!" ordered Lieutenant-Commander Wakefield, as the blunt bows of the U-boat appeared through the dispersing fog-bank.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading PICKED UP "PULL starboard; back port!...
vapournoun
a visible suspension in the air of particles of some substance
From this reading Almost in its own length the "tin" dinghy spun round and darted towards the pall of misty vapour.
Wakefield
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Give way together!" ordered Lieutenant-Commander Wakefield, as the blunt bows of the U-boat appeared through the dispersing fog-bank.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a dog's chance, and the men realised it, but they were not going to throw up the sponge without a determined effort to escape.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Give way together!" ordered Lieutenant-Commander Wakefield, as the blunt bows of the U-boat appeared through the dispersing fog-bank.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was a dog's chance, and the men realised it, but they were not going to throw up the sponge without a determined effort to escape.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The men obeyed with a will.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The men obeyed with a will.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was a dog's chance, and the men realised it, but they were not going to throw up the sponge without a determined effort to escape.
