13
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From this reading The propelling machinery consisted of semi-Diesel engines for surface work, 13 tons of oil being carried for that purpose.
15
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From this reading Their speed when on the surface was 15 knots; while submerged, this was reduced to nine.
420
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From this reading When employed as active units under the white ensign, these boats had a surface displacement of 420 tons; submerged, this displacement was increased to the extent of 80 tons.
67
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From this reading The conditions being favourable, R 81 was moved into the covered-in slip, while the shell of R 67 was placed in the berth vacated by her practically intact sister.
80
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From this reading When employed as active units under the white ensign, these boats had a surface displacement of 420 tons; submerged, this displacement was increased to the extent of 80 tons.
81
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From this reading The conditions being favourable, R 81 was moved into the covered-in slip, while the shell of R 67 was placed in the berth vacated by her practically intact sister.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE _ALERTE_ SAILS THAT same afternoon, there being a full moon on the previous day, the spring tide was at its highest at about six o'clock.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE _ALERTE_ SAILS THAT same afternoon, there being a full moon on the previous day, the spring tide was at its highest at about six o'clock.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading When employed as active units under the white ensign, these boats had a surface displacement of 420 tons; submerged, this displacement was increased to the extent of 80 tons.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE _ALERTE_ SAILS THAT same afternoon, there being a full moon on the previous day, the spring tide was at its highest at about six o'clock.
ALERTE
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From this reading THE _ALERTE_ SAILS THAT same afternoon, there being a full moon on the previous day, the spring tide was at its highest at about six o'clock.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When employed as active units under the white ensign, these boats had a surface displacement of 420 tons; submerged, this displacement was increased to the extent of 80 tons.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE _ALERTE_ SAILS THAT same afternoon, there being a full moon on the previous day, the spring tide was at its highest at about six o'clock.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading THE _ALERTE_ SAILS THAT same afternoon, there being a full moon on the previous day, the spring tide was at its highest at about six o'clock.
berthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
a job in an organization
From this reading The conditions being favourable, R 81 was moved into the covered-in slip, while the shell of R 67 was placed in the berth vacated by her practically intact sister.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading When employed as active units under the white ensign, these boats had a surface displacement of 420 tons; submerged, this displacement was increased to the extent of 80 tons.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The conditions being favourable, R 81 was moved into the covered-in slip, while the shell of R 67 was placed in the berth vacated by her practically intact sister.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The propelling machinery consisted of semi-Diesel engines for surface work, 13 tons of oil being carried for that purpose.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading The conditions being favourable, R 81 was moved into the covered-in slip, while the shell of R 67 was placed in the berth vacated by her practically intact sister.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading The propelling machinery consisted of semi-Diesel engines for surface work, 13 tons of oil being carried for that purpose.
covered-in
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From this reading The conditions being favourable, R 81 was moved into the covered-in slip, while the shell of R 67 was placed in the berth vacated by her practically intact sister.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE _ALERTE_ SAILS THAT same afternoon, there being a full moon on the previous day, the spring tide was at its highest at about six o'clock.
displacementnounUS /dɪˈspleɪsmənt/
act of taking the place of another especially using underhanded tactics
From this reading When employed as active units under the white ensign, these boats had a surface displacement of 420 tons; submerged, this displacement was increased to the extent of 80 tons.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading When employed as active units under the white ensign, these boats had a surface displacement of 420 tons; submerged, this displacement was increased to the extent of 80 tons.
enginesnounUS /ˈendʒənz/
plural of “engine” — motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading The propelling machinery consisted of semi-Diesel engines for surface work, 13 tons of oil being carried for that purpose.
ensignnounUS /ˈensən/
a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade
From this reading When employed as active units under the white ensign, these boats had a surface displacement of 420 tons; submerged, this displacement was increased to the extent of 80 tons.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading When employed as active units under the white ensign, these boats had a surface displacement of 420 tons; submerged, this displacement was increased to the extent of 80 tons.
favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading The conditions being favourable, R 81 was moved into the covered-in slip, while the shell of R 67 was placed in the berth vacated by her practically intact sister.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The propelling machinery consisted of semi-Diesel engines for surface work, 13 tons of oil being carried for that purpose.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading THE _ALERTE_ SAILS THAT same afternoon, there being a full moon on the previous day, the spring tide was at its highest at about six o'clock.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When employed as active units under the white ensign, these boats had a surface displacement of 420 tons; submerged, this displacement was increased to the extent of 80 tons.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The conditions being favourable, R 81 was moved into the covered-in slip, while the shell of R 67 was placed in the berth vacated by her practically intact sister.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading THE _ALERTE_ SAILS THAT same afternoon, there being a full moon on the previous day, the spring tide was at its highest at about six o'clock.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The conditions being favourable, R 81 was moved into the covered-in slip, while the shell of R 67 was placed in the berth vacated by her practically intact sister.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading When employed as active units under the white ensign, these boats had a surface displacement of 420 tons; submerged, this displacement was increased to the extent of 80 tons.
intactadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtækt/
constituting the undiminished entirety; lacking nothing essential especially not damaged
From this reading The conditions being favourable, R 81 was moved into the covered-in slip, while the shell of R 67 was placed in the berth vacated by her practically intact sister.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The conditions being favourable, R 81 was moved into the covered-in slip, while the shell of R 67 was placed in the berth vacated by her practically intact sister.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE _ALERTE_ SAILS THAT same afternoon, there being a full moon on the previous day, the spring tide was at its highest at about six o'clock.
knotsnounUS /nɑːts/
plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading Their speed when on the surface was 15 knots; while submerged, this was reduced to nine.
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading The propelling machinery consisted of semi-Diesel engines for surface work, 13 tons of oil being carried for that purpose.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading THE _ALERTE_ SAILS THAT same afternoon, there being a full moon on the previous day, the spring tide was at its highest at about six o'clock.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The conditions being favourable, R 81 was moved into the covered-in slip, while the shell of R 67 was placed in the berth vacated by her practically intact sister.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading Their speed when on the surface was 15 knots; while submerged, this was reduced to nine.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading THE _ALERTE_ SAILS THAT same afternoon, there being a full moon on the previous day, the spring tide was at its highest at about six o'clock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The conditions being favourable, R 81 was moved into the covered-in slip, while the shell of R 67 was placed in the berth vacated by her practically intact sister.
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading The propelling machinery consisted of semi-Diesel engines for surface work, 13 tons of oil being carried for that purpose.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE _ALERTE_ SAILS THAT same afternoon, there being a full moon on the previous day, the spring tide was at its highest at about six o'clock.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The conditions being favourable, R 81 was moved into the covered-in slip, while the shell of R 67 was placed in the berth vacated by her practically intact sister.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading The conditions being favourable, R 81 was moved into the covered-in slip, while the shell of R 67 was placed in the berth vacated by her practically intact sister.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading THE _ALERTE_ SAILS THAT same afternoon, there being a full moon on the previous day, the spring tide was at its highest at about six o'clock.
propellingadjectiveUS /prəˈpelɪŋ/
tending to or capable of propelling
From this reading The propelling machinery consisted of semi-Diesel engines for surface work, 13 tons of oil being carried for that purpose.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The propelling machinery consisted of semi-Diesel engines for surface work, 13 tons of oil being carried for that purpose.
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading The conditions being favourable, R 81 was moved into the covered-in slip, while the shell of R 67 was placed in the berth vacated by her practically intact sister.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading Their speed when on the surface was 15 knots; while submerged, this was reduced to nine.
SAILSnounUS /seɪlz/
plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
From this reading THE _ALERTE_ SAILS THAT same afternoon, there being a full moon on the previous day, the spring tide was at its highest at about six o'clock.
Identical; not different.
From this reading THE _ALERTE_ SAILS THAT same afternoon, there being a full moon on the previous day, the spring tide was at its highest at about six o'clock.
semi-Diesel
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From this reading The propelling machinery consisted of semi-Diesel engines for surface work, 13 tons of oil being carried for that purpose.
shellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading The conditions being favourable, R 81 was moved into the covered-in slip, while the shell of R 67 was placed in the berth vacated by her practically intact sister.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading The conditions being favourable, R 81 was moved into the covered-in slip, while the shell of R 67 was placed in the berth vacated by her practically intact sister.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading THE _ALERTE_ SAILS THAT same afternoon, there being a full moon on the previous day, the spring tide was at its highest at about six o'clock.
move stealthily
From this reading The conditions being favourable, R 81 was moved into the covered-in slip, while the shell of R 67 was placed in the berth vacated by her practically intact sister.
move hurridly
From this reading Their speed when on the surface was 15 knots; while submerged, this was reduced to nine.
the season of growth
From this reading THE _ALERTE_ SAILS THAT same afternoon, there being a full moon on the previous day, the spring tide was at its highest at about six o'clock.
submergedadjectiveUS /səbˈmɜːrdʒd/
beneath the surface of the water
From this reading When employed as active units under the white ensign, these boats had a surface displacement of 420 tons; submerged, this displacement was increased to the extent of 80 tons.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading When employed as active units under the white ensign, these boats had a surface displacement of 420 tons; submerged, this displacement was increased to the extent of 80 tons.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE _ALERTE_ SAILS THAT same afternoon, there being a full moon on the previous day, the spring tide was at its highest at about six o'clock.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE _ALERTE_ SAILS THAT same afternoon, there being a full moon on the previous day, the spring tide was at its highest at about six o'clock.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their speed when on the surface was 15 knots; while submerged, this was reduced to nine.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE _ALERTE_ SAILS THAT same afternoon, there being a full moon on the previous day, the spring tide was at its highest at about six o'clock.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading When employed as active units under the white ensign, these boats had a surface displacement of 420 tons; submerged, this displacement was increased to the extent of 80 tons.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When employed as active units under the white ensign, these boats had a surface displacement of 420 tons; submerged, this displacement was increased to the extent of 80 tons.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading THE _ALERTE_ SAILS THAT same afternoon, there being a full moon on the previous day, the spring tide was at its highest at about six o'clock.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When employed as active units under the white ensign, these boats had a surface displacement of 420 tons; submerged, this displacement was increased to the extent of 80 tons.
tonsnounUS /tʌnz/
a large number or amount
From this reading When employed as active units under the white ensign, these boats had a surface displacement of 420 tons; submerged, this displacement was increased to the extent of 80 tons.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading When employed as active units under the white ensign, these boats had a surface displacement of 420 tons; submerged, this displacement was increased to the extent of 80 tons.
unitsnounUS /ˈjuːnəts/
plural of “unit” — any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange
From this reading When employed as active units under the white ensign, these boats had a surface displacement of 420 tons; submerged, this displacement was increased to the extent of 80 tons.
vacatedverbUS /veɪˈkeɪtɪd/
past form of “vacate” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading The conditions being favourable, R 81 was moved into the covered-in slip, while the shell of R 67 was placed in the berth vacated by her practically intact sister.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE _ALERTE_ SAILS THAT same afternoon, there being a full moon on the previous day, the spring tide was at its highest at about six o'clock.
at the time that
From this reading When employed as active units under the white ensign, these boats had a surface displacement of 420 tons; submerged, this displacement was increased to the extent of 80 tons.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The conditions being favourable, R 81 was moved into the covered-in slip, while the shell of R 67 was placed in the berth vacated by her practically intact sister.
a Caucasian
From this reading When employed as active units under the white ensign, these boats had a surface displacement of 420 tons; submerged, this displacement was increased to the extent of 80 tons.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The propelling machinery consisted of semi-Diesel engines for surface work, 13 tons of oil being carried for that purpose.
