used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was ten and a half hours after the light-cruiser squadron had left Auldhaig.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was ten and a half hours after the light-cruiser squadron had left Auldhaig.
at or in the front
From this reading On either side of the cruisers, which were steaming in double column line ahead, were the destroyers--long, lean, and eager to be released from the leash that held them to that comparatively modest thirty knots.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was ten and a half hours after the light-cruiser squadron had left Auldhaig.
any thing at all
From this reading Anything to report?"
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading At thirty knots the light cruisers were approaching the rendezvous mentioned in their sealed orders--orders that were no longer secret, since they were opened and communicated within one hour of clearing harbour.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At thirty knots the light cruisers were approaching the rendezvous mentioned in their sealed orders--orders that were no longer secret, since they were opened and communicated within one hour of clearing harbour.
Auldhaig
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From this reading It was ten and a half hours after the light-cruiser squadron had left Auldhaig.
BATTEREDadjectiveUS /ˈbætərd/
damaged by blows or hard usage
From this reading BATTERED BUT UNDAUNTED "FORE-CONTROL, there!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading On either side of the cruisers, which were steaming in double column line ahead, were the destroyers--long, lean, and eager to be released from the leash that held them to that comparatively modest thirty knots.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading BATTERED BUT UNDAUNTED "FORE-CONTROL, there!
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading At thirty knots the light cruisers were approaching the rendezvous mentioned in their sealed orders--orders that were no longer secret, since they were opened and communicated within one hour of clearing harbour.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading On either side of the cruisers, which were steaming in double column line ahead, were the destroyers--long, lean, and eager to be released from the leash that held them to that comparatively modest thirty knots.
communicatedverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “communicate” — transmit information
From this reading At thirty knots the light cruisers were approaching the rendezvous mentioned in their sealed orders--orders that were no longer secret, since they were opened and communicated within one hour of clearing harbour.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading On either side of the cruisers, which were steaming in double column line ahead, were the destroyers--long, lean, and eager to be released from the leash that held them to that comparatively modest thirty knots.
cruisersnounUS /ˈkruːzərz/
plural of “cruiser” — a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters
From this reading At thirty knots the light cruisers were approaching the rendezvous mentioned in their sealed orders--orders that were no longer secret, since they were opened and communicated within one hour of clearing harbour.
destroyersnounUS /dɪˈstrɔɪərz/
plural of “destroyer” — a small fast lightly armored but heavily armed warship
From this reading On either side of the cruisers, which were steaming in double column line ahead, were the destroyers--long, lean, and eager to be released from the leash that held them to that comparatively modest thirty knots.
increase twofold
From this reading On either side of the cruisers, which were steaming in double column line ahead, were the destroyers--long, lean, and eager to be released from the leash that held them to that comparatively modest thirty knots.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading On either side of the cruisers, which were steaming in double column line ahead, were the destroyers--long, lean, and eager to be released from the leash that held them to that comparatively modest thirty knots.
one or the other of two
From this reading On either side of the cruisers, which were steaming in double column line ahead, were the destroyers--long, lean, and eager to be released from the leash that held them to that comparatively modest thirty knots.
FORE-CONTROL
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From this reading BATTERED BUT UNDAUNTED "FORE-CONTROL, there!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On either side of the cruisers, which were steaming in double column line ahead, were the destroyers--long, lean, and eager to be released from the leash that held them to that comparatively modest thirty knots.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was ten and a half hours after the light-cruiser squadron had left Auldhaig.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading It was ten and a half hours after the light-cruiser squadron had left Auldhaig.
harbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading At thirty knots the light cruisers were approaching the rendezvous mentioned in their sealed orders--orders that were no longer secret, since they were opened and communicated within one hour of clearing harbour.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading On either side of the cruisers, which were steaming in double column line ahead, were the destroyers--long, lean, and eager to be released from the leash that held them to that comparatively modest thirty knots.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading At thirty knots the light cruisers were approaching the rendezvous mentioned in their sealed orders--orders that were no longer secret, since they were opened and communicated within one hour of clearing harbour.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading It was ten and a half hours after the light-cruiser squadron had left Auldhaig.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At thirty knots the light cruisers were approaching the rendezvous mentioned in their sealed orders--orders that were no longer secret, since they were opened and communicated within one hour of clearing harbour.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was ten and a half hours after the light-cruiser squadron had left Auldhaig.
knotsnounUS /nɑːts/
plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading At thirty knots the light cruisers were approaching the rendezvous mentioned in their sealed orders--orders that were no longer secret, since they were opened and communicated within one hour of clearing harbour.
leanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading On either side of the cruisers, which were steaming in double column line ahead, were the destroyers--long, lean, and eager to be released from the leash that held them to that comparatively modest thirty knots.
leashnounUS /liːʃ/
restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal
From this reading On either side of the cruisers, which were steaming in double column line ahead, were the destroyers--long, lean, and eager to be released from the leash that held them to that comparatively modest thirty knots.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading It was ten and a half hours after the light-cruiser squadron had left Auldhaig.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading At thirty knots the light cruisers were approaching the rendezvous mentioned in their sealed orders--orders that were no longer secret, since they were opened and communicated within one hour of clearing harbour.
light-cruiser
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From this reading It was ten and a half hours after the light-cruiser squadron had left Auldhaig.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading On either side of the cruisers, which were steaming in double column line ahead, were the destroyers--long, lean, and eager to be released from the leash that held them to that comparatively modest thirty knots.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading On either side of the cruisers, which were steaming in double column line ahead, were the destroyers--long, lean, and eager to be released from the leash that held them to that comparatively modest thirty knots.
for more time
From this reading At thirty knots the light cruisers were approaching the rendezvous mentioned in their sealed orders--orders that were no longer secret, since they were opened and communicated within one hour of clearing harbour.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading At thirty knots the light cruisers were approaching the rendezvous mentioned in their sealed orders--orders that were no longer secret, since they were opened and communicated within one hour of clearing harbour.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading On either side of the cruisers, which were steaming in double column line ahead, were the destroyers--long, lean, and eager to be released from the leash that held them to that comparatively modest thirty knots.
not any; not one
From this reading At thirty knots the light cruisers were approaching the rendezvous mentioned in their sealed orders--orders that were no longer secret, since they were opened and communicated within one hour of clearing harbour.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At thirty knots the light cruisers were approaching the rendezvous mentioned in their sealed orders--orders that were no longer secret, since they were opened and communicated within one hour of clearing harbour.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On either side of the cruisers, which were steaming in double column line ahead, were the destroyers--long, lean, and eager to be released from the leash that held them to that comparatively modest thirty knots.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At thirty knots the light cruisers were approaching the rendezvous mentioned in their sealed orders--orders that were no longer secret, since they were opened and communicated within one hour of clearing harbour.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading At thirty knots the light cruisers were approaching the rendezvous mentioned in their sealed orders--orders that were no longer secret, since they were opened and communicated within one hour of clearing harbour.
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 At thirty knots the light cruisers were approaching the rendezvous mentioned in their sealed orders--orders that were no longer secret, since they were opened and communicated within one hour of clearing harbour.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading On either side of the cruisers, which were steaming in double column line ahead, were the destroyers--long, lean, and eager to be released from the leash that held them to that comparatively modest thirty knots.
rendezvousnounUS /ˈrɑːndɪvuː/
a meeting planned at a certain time and place
From this reading At thirty knots the light cruisers were approaching the rendezvous mentioned in their sealed orders--orders that were no longer secret, since they were opened and communicated within one hour of clearing harbour.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Anything to report?"
sealedadjectiveUS /siːld/
established irrevocably
From this reading At thirty knots the light cruisers were approaching the rendezvous mentioned in their sealed orders--orders that were no longer secret, since they were opened and communicated within one hour of clearing harbour.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading At thirty knots the light cruisers were approaching the rendezvous mentioned in their sealed orders--orders that were no longer secret, since they were opened and communicated within one hour of clearing harbour.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On either side of the cruisers, which were steaming in double column line ahead, were the destroyers--long, lean, and eager to be released from the leash that held them to that comparatively modest thirty knots.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading At thirty knots the light cruisers were approaching the rendezvous mentioned in their sealed orders--orders that were no longer secret, since they were opened and communicated within one hour of clearing harbour.
squadronnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading It was ten and a half hours after the light-cruiser squadron had left Auldhaig.
steamingadjectiveUS /ˈstiːmɪŋ/
filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist
From this reading On either side of the cruisers, which were steaming in double column line ahead, were the destroyers--long, lean, and eager to be released from the leash that held them to that comparatively modest thirty knots.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading It was ten and a half hours after the light-cruiser squadron had left Auldhaig.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At thirty knots the light cruisers were approaching the rendezvous mentioned in their sealed orders--orders that were no longer secret, since they were opened and communicated within one hour of clearing harbour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was ten and a half hours after the light-cruiser squadron had left Auldhaig.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At thirty knots the light cruisers were approaching the rendezvous mentioned in their sealed orders--orders that were no longer secret, since they were opened and communicated within one hour of clearing harbour.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading On either side of the cruisers, which were steaming in double column line ahead, were the destroyers--long, lean, and eager to be released from the leash that held them to that comparatively modest thirty knots.
in or at that place or location
From this reading BATTERED BUT UNDAUNTED "FORE-CONTROL, there!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At thirty knots the light cruisers were approaching the rendezvous mentioned in their sealed orders--orders that were no longer secret, since they were opened and communicated within one hour of clearing harbour.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading At thirty knots the light cruisers were approaching the rendezvous mentioned in their sealed orders--orders that were no longer secret, since they were opened and communicated within one hour of clearing harbour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Anything to report?"
UNDAUNTEDadjectiveUS /ənˈdɔːntɪd/
unshaken in purpose
From this reading BATTERED BUT UNDAUNTED "FORE-CONTROL, there!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was ten and a half hours after the light-cruiser squadron had left Auldhaig.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At thirty knots the light cruisers were approaching the rendezvous mentioned in their sealed orders--orders that were no longer secret, since they were opened and communicated within one hour of clearing harbour.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On either side of the cruisers, which were steaming in double column line ahead, were the destroyers--long, lean, and eager to be released from the leash that held them to that comparatively modest thirty knots.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading At thirty knots the light cruisers were approaching the rendezvous mentioned in their sealed orders--orders that were no longer secret, since they were opened and communicated within one hour of clearing harbour.
