Chapter V

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Possession of these bases also enabled the Allies to conduct anti-submarine operations with destroyers and submarines in a way that had hitherto been impossible for want of any base near the focus of activity.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Submarines were now based on Lisbon and Gibraltar, and while they were still able to harass the merchant ships of the Allies, the sinkings were materially reduced, and the prospect of keeping Northern Europe supplied with the sinews of war became much brighter.

any specific behavior

From this reading Possession of these bases also enabled the Allies to conduct anti-submarine operations with destroyers and submarines in a way that had hitherto been impossible for want of any base near the focus of activity.

later than; following

From this reading The first time Evans dined with Mortimer after these islands had come into the possession of the Allies, this important development naturally led them to talk over the general problem from a new angle.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading “Broadly speaking,” said Evans, “it is in a way a problem of morale and numbers against resources and wits.

the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945

From this reading Submarines were now based on Lisbon and Gibraltar, and while they were still able to harass the merchant ships of the Allies, the sinkings were materially reduced, and the prospect of keeping Northern Europe supplied with the sinews of war became much brighter.

in addition

From this reading Possession of these bases also enabled the Allies to conduct anti-submarine operations with destroyers and submarines in a way that had hitherto been impossible for want of any base near the focus of activity.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Submarines were now based on Lisbon and Gibraltar, and while they were still able to harass the merchant ships of the Allies, the sinkings were materially reduced, and the prospect of keeping Northern Europe supplied with the sinews of war became much brighter.

the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians

From this reading The first time Evans dined with Mortimer after these islands had come into the possession of the Allies, this important development naturally led them to talk over the general problem from a new angle.

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From this reading Possession of these bases also enabled the Allies to conduct anti-submarine operations with destroyers and submarines in a way that had hitherto been impossible for want of any base near the focus of activity.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Possession of these bases also enabled the Allies to conduct anti-submarine operations with destroyers and submarines in a way that had hitherto been impossible for want of any base near the focus of activity.

installation from which a military force initiates operations

From this reading Possession of these bases also enabled the Allies to conduct anti-submarine operations with destroyers and submarines in a way that had hitherto been impossible for want of any base near the focus of activity.

having a base

From this reading Submarines were now based on Lisbon and Gibraltar, and while they were still able to harass the merchant ships of the Allies, the sinkings were materially reduced, and the prospect of keeping Northern Europe supplied with the sinews of war became much brighter.

plural of “base” — installation from which a military force initiates operations

From this reading THE STORM-CENTER MOVES EASTWARD The loss of their island bases seriously hampered the enemy in their submarine warfare on the great stream of trans-Atlantic shipping.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Submarines were now based on Lisbon and Gibraltar, and while they were still able to harass the merchant ships of the Allies, the sinkings were materially reduced, and the prospect of keeping Northern Europe supplied with the sinews of war became much brighter.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Possession of these bases also enabled the Allies to conduct anti-submarine operations with destroyers and submarines in a way that had hitherto been impossible for want of any base near the focus of activity.

comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Submarines were now based on Lisbon and Gibraltar, and while they were still able to harass the merchant ships of the Allies, the sinkings were materially reduced, and the prospect of keeping Northern Europe supplied with the sinews of war became much brighter.

without regard to specific details or exceptions

From this reading “Broadly speaking,” said Evans, “it is in a way a problem of morale and numbers against resources and wits.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The first time Evans dined with Mortimer after these islands had come into the possession of the Allies, this important development naturally led them to talk over the general problem from a new angle.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading Possession of these bases also enabled the Allies to conduct anti-submarine operations with destroyers and submarines in a way that had hitherto been impossible for want of any base near the focus of activity.

plural of “destroyer” — a small fast lightly armored but heavily armed warship

From this reading Possession of these bases also enabled the Allies to conduct anti-submarine operations with destroyers and submarines in a way that had hitherto been impossible for want of any base near the focus of activity.

act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading The first time Evans dined with Mortimer after these islands had come into the possession of the Allies, this important development naturally led them to talk over the general problem from a new angle.

past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner

From this reading The first time Evans dined with Mortimer after these islands had come into the possession of the Allies, this important development naturally led them to talk over the general problem from a new angle.

moving toward the east

From this reading THE STORM-CENTER MOVES EASTWARD The loss of their island bases seriously hampered the enemy in their submarine warfare on the great stream of trans-Atlantic shipping.

past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task

From this reading Possession of these bases also enabled the Allies to conduct anti-submarine operations with destroyers and submarines in a way that had hitherto been impossible for want of any base near the focus of activity.

an opposing military force

From this reading THE STORM-CENTER MOVES EASTWARD The loss of their island bases seriously hampered the enemy in their submarine warfare on the great stream of trans-Atlantic shipping.

the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

From this reading Submarines were now based on Lisbon and Gibraltar, and while they were still able to harass the merchant ships of the Allies, the sinkings were materially reduced, and the prospect of keeping Northern Europe supplied with the sinews of war became much brighter.

United States anatomist who identified four pituitary hormones and discovered vitamin E (1882-1971)

From this reading The first time Evans dined with Mortimer after these islands had come into the possession of the Allies, this important development naturally led them to talk over the general problem from a new angle.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first time Evans dined with Mortimer after these islands had come into the possession of the Allies, this important development naturally led them to talk over the general problem from a new angle.

the concentration of attention or energy on something

From this reading Possession of these bases also enabled the Allies to conduct anti-submarine operations with destroyers and submarines in a way that had hitherto been impossible for want of any base near the focus of activity.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Possession of these bases also enabled the Allies to conduct anti-submarine operations with destroyers and submarines in a way that had hitherto been impossible for want of any base near the focus of activity.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The first time Evans dined with Mortimer after these islands had come into the possession of the Allies, this important development naturally led them to talk over the general problem from a new angle.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The first time Evans dined with Mortimer after these islands had come into the possession of the Allies, this important development naturally led them to talk over the general problem from a new angle.

location of a colony of the United Kingdom on a limestone promontory at the southern tip of Spain; strategically important because it can control the entrance of ships into the Mediterranean; one of the Pillars of Hercules

From this reading Submarines were now based on Lisbon and Gibraltar, and while they were still able to harass the merchant ships of the Allies, the sinkings were materially reduced, and the prospect of keeping Northern Europe supplied with the sinews of war became much brighter.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading THE STORM-CENTER MOVES EASTWARD The loss of their island bases seriously hampered the enemy in their submarine warfare on the great stream of trans-Atlantic shipping.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Possession of these bases also enabled the Allies to conduct anti-submarine operations with destroyers and submarines in a way that had hitherto been impossible for want of any base near the focus of activity.

past form of “hamper” — prevent the progress or free movement of

From this reading THE STORM-CENTER MOVES EASTWARD The loss of their island bases seriously hampered the enemy in their submarine warfare on the great stream of trans-Atlantic shipping.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading Submarines were now based on Lisbon and Gibraltar, and while they were still able to harass the merchant ships of the Allies, the sinkings were materially reduced, and the prospect of keeping Northern Europe supplied with the sinews of war became much brighter.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading Possession of these bases also enabled the Allies to conduct anti-submarine operations with destroyers and submarines in a way that had hitherto been impossible for want of any base near the focus of activity.

of great significance or value

From this reading The first time Evans dined with Mortimer after these islands had come into the possession of the Allies, this important development naturally led them to talk over the general problem from a new angle.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading Possession of these bases also enabled the Allies to conduct anti-submarine operations with destroyers and submarines in a way that had hitherto been impossible for want of any base near the focus of activity.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE STORM-CENTER MOVES EASTWARD The loss of their island bases seriously hampered the enemy in their submarine warfare on the great stream of trans-Atlantic shipping.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The first time Evans dined with Mortimer after these islands had come into the possession of the Allies, this important development naturally led them to talk over the general problem from a new angle.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “Broadly speaking,” said Evans, “it is in a way a problem of morale and numbers against resources and wits.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading THE STORM-CENTER MOVES EASTWARD The loss of their island bases seriously hampered the enemy in their submarine warfare on the great stream of trans-Atlantic shipping.

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading The first time Evans dined with Mortimer after these islands had come into the possession of the Allies, this important development naturally led them to talk over the general problem from a new angle.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Broadly speaking,” said Evans, “it is in a way a problem of morale and numbers against resources and wits.

conformity or harmony

From this reading Submarines were now based on Lisbon and Gibraltar, and while they were still able to harass the merchant ships of the Allies, the sinkings were materially reduced, and the prospect of keeping Northern Europe supplied with the sinews of war became much brighter.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading The first time Evans dined with Mortimer after these islands had come into the possession of the Allies, this important development naturally led them to talk over the general problem from a new angle.

capital and largest city and economic and cultural center of Portugal; a major port in western Portugal on Tagus River where it broadens and empties into the Atlantic

From this reading Submarines were now based on Lisbon and Gibraltar, and while they were still able to harass the merchant ships of the Allies, the sinkings were materially reduced, and the prospect of keeping Northern Europe supplied with the sinews of war became much brighter.

something that is lost

From this reading THE STORM-CENTER MOVES EASTWARD The loss of their island bases seriously hampered the enemy in their submarine warfare on the great stream of trans-Atlantic shipping.

with respect to material aspects

From this reading Submarines were now based on Lisbon and Gibraltar, and while they were still able to harass the merchant ships of the Allies, the sinkings were materially reduced, and the prospect of keeping Northern Europe supplied with the sinews of war became much brighter.

A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.

From this reading Submarines were now based on Lisbon and Gibraltar, and while they were still able to harass the merchant ships of the Allies, the sinkings were materially reduced, and the prospect of keeping Northern Europe supplied with the sinews of war became much brighter.

a state of individual psychological well-being based upon a sense of confidence and usefulness and purpose

From this reading “Broadly speaking,” said Evans, “it is in a way a problem of morale and numbers against resources and wits.

English nobleman who deposed Edward II and was executed by Edward III (1287-1330)

From this reading The first time Evans dined with Mortimer after these islands had come into the possession of the Allies, this important development naturally led them to talk over the general problem from a new angle.

plural of “move” — the act of deciding to do something

From this reading THE STORM-CENTER MOVES EASTWARD The loss of their island bases seriously hampered the enemy in their submarine warfare on the great stream of trans-Atlantic shipping.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Submarines were now based on Lisbon and Gibraltar, and while they were still able to harass the merchant ships of the Allies, the sinkings were materially reduced, and the prospect of keeping Northern Europe supplied with the sinews of war became much brighter.

as might be expected

From this reading The first time Evans dined with Mortimer after these islands had come into the possession of the Allies, this important development naturally led them to talk over the general problem from a new angle.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Possession of these bases also enabled the Allies to conduct anti-submarine operations with destroyers and submarines in a way that had hitherto been impossible for want of any base near the focus of activity.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The first time Evans dined with Mortimer after these islands had come into the possession of the Allies, this important development naturally led them to talk over the general problem from a new angle.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Submarines were now based on Lisbon and Gibraltar, and while they were still able to harass the merchant ships of the Allies, the sinkings were materially reduced, and the prospect of keeping Northern Europe supplied with the sinews of war became much brighter.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Submarines were now based on Lisbon and Gibraltar, and while they were still able to harass the merchant ships of the Allies, the sinkings were materially reduced, and the prospect of keeping Northern Europe supplied with the sinews of war became much brighter.

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading “Broadly speaking,” said Evans, “it is in a way a problem of morale and numbers against resources and wits.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE STORM-CENTER MOVES EASTWARD The loss of their island bases seriously hampered the enemy in their submarine warfare on the great stream of trans-Atlantic shipping.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE STORM-CENTER MOVES EASTWARD The loss of their island bases seriously hampered the enemy in their submarine warfare on the great stream of trans-Atlantic shipping.

financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records

From this reading Possession of these bases also enabled the Allies to conduct anti-submarine operations with destroyers and submarines in a way that had hitherto been impossible for want of any base near the focus of activity.

above and across; more than

From this reading The first time Evans dined with Mortimer after these islands had come into the possession of the Allies, this important development naturally led them to talk over the general problem from a new angle.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading Possession of these bases also enabled the Allies to conduct anti-submarine operations with destroyers and submarines in a way that had hitherto been impossible for want of any base near the focus of activity.

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading The first time Evans dined with Mortimer after these islands had come into the possession of the Allies, this important development naturally led them to talk over the general problem from a new angle.

the possibility of future success

From this reading Submarines were now based on Lisbon and Gibraltar, and while they were still able to harass the merchant ships of the Allies, the sinkings were materially reduced, and the prospect of keeping Northern Europe supplied with the sinews of war became much brighter.

made less in size or amount or degree

From this reading Submarines were now based on Lisbon and Gibraltar, and while they were still able to harass the merchant ships of the Allies, the sinkings were materially reduced, and the prospect of keeping Northern Europe supplied with the sinews of war became much brighter.

plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

From this reading “Broadly speaking,” said Evans, “it is in a way a problem of morale and numbers against resources and wits.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Broadly speaking,” said Evans, “it is in a way a problem of morale and numbers against resources and wits.

in a serious manner

From this reading THE STORM-CENTER MOVES EASTWARD The loss of their island bases seriously hampered the enemy in their submarine warfare on the great stream of trans-Atlantic shipping.

the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials

From this reading THE STORM-CENTER MOVES EASTWARD The loss of their island bases seriously hampered the enemy in their submarine warfare on the great stream of trans-Atlantic shipping.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading Submarines were now based on Lisbon and Gibraltar, and while they were still able to harass the merchant ships of the Allies, the sinkings were materially reduced, and the prospect of keeping Northern Europe supplied with the sinews of war became much brighter.

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From this reading Submarines were now based on Lisbon and Gibraltar, and while they were still able to harass the merchant ships of the Allies, the sinkings were materially reduced, and the prospect of keeping Northern Europe supplied with the sinews of war became much brighter.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Submarines were now based on Lisbon and Gibraltar, and while they were still able to harass the merchant ships of the Allies, the sinkings were materially reduced, and the prospect of keeping Northern Europe supplied with the sinews of war became much brighter.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading “Broadly speaking,” said Evans, “it is in a way a problem of morale and numbers against resources and wits.

not in physical motion

From this reading Submarines were now based on Lisbon and Gibraltar, and while they were still able to harass the merchant ships of the Allies, the sinkings were materially reduced, and the prospect of keeping Northern Europe supplied with the sinews of war became much brighter.

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From this reading THE STORM-CENTER MOVES EASTWARD The loss of their island bases seriously hampered the enemy in their submarine warfare on the great stream of trans-Atlantic shipping.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading THE STORM-CENTER MOVES EASTWARD The loss of their island bases seriously hampered the enemy in their submarine warfare on the great stream of trans-Atlantic shipping.

a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes

From this reading THE STORM-CENTER MOVES EASTWARD The loss of their island bases seriously hampered the enemy in their submarine warfare on the great stream of trans-Atlantic shipping.

plural of “submarine” — a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes

From this reading Submarines were now based on Lisbon and Gibraltar, and while they were still able to harass the merchant ships of the Allies, the sinkings were materially reduced, and the prospect of keeping Northern Europe supplied with the sinews of war became much brighter.

inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Submarines were now based on Lisbon and Gibraltar, and while they were still able to harass the merchant ships of the Allies, the sinkings were materially reduced, and the prospect of keeping Northern Europe supplied with the sinews of war became much brighter.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading The first time Evans dined with Mortimer after these islands had come into the possession of the Allies, this important development naturally led them to talk over the general problem from a new angle.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Possession of these bases also enabled the Allies to conduct anti-submarine operations with destroyers and submarines in a way that had hitherto been impossible for want of any base near the focus of activity.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE STORM-CENTER MOVES EASTWARD The loss of their island bases seriously hampered the enemy in their submarine warfare on the great stream of trans-Atlantic shipping.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE STORM-CENTER MOVES EASTWARD The loss of their island bases seriously hampered the enemy in their submarine warfare on the great stream of trans-Atlantic shipping.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The first time Evans dined with Mortimer after these islands had come into the possession of the Allies, this important development naturally led them to talk over the general problem from a new angle.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Possession of these bases also enabled the Allies to conduct anti-submarine operations with destroyers and submarines in a way that had hitherto been impossible for want of any base near the focus of activity.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Submarines were now based on Lisbon and Gibraltar, and while they were still able to harass the merchant ships of the Allies, the sinkings were materially reduced, and the prospect of keeping Northern Europe supplied with the sinews of war became much brighter.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The first time Evans dined with Mortimer after these islands had come into the possession of the Allies, this important development naturally led them to talk over the general problem from a new angle.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The first time Evans dined with Mortimer after these islands had come into the possession of the Allies, this important development naturally led them to talk over the general problem from a new angle.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Submarines were now based on Lisbon and Gibraltar, and while they were still able to harass the merchant ships of the Allies, the sinkings were materially reduced, and the prospect of keeping Northern Europe supplied with the sinews of war became much brighter.

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From this reading THE STORM-CENTER MOVES EASTWARD The loss of their island bases seriously hampered the enemy in their submarine warfare on the great stream of trans-Atlantic shipping.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading Possession of these bases also enabled the Allies to conduct anti-submarine operations with destroyers and submarines in a way that had hitherto been impossible for want of any base near the focus of activity.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Submarines were now based on Lisbon and Gibraltar, and while they were still able to harass the merchant ships of the Allies, the sinkings were materially reduced, and the prospect of keeping Northern Europe supplied with the sinews of war became much brighter.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading THE STORM-CENTER MOVES EASTWARD The loss of their island bases seriously hampered the enemy in their submarine warfare on the great stream of trans-Atlantic shipping.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Possession of these bases also enabled the Allies to conduct anti-submarine operations with destroyers and submarines in a way that had hitherto been impossible for want of any base near the focus of activity.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Submarines were now based on Lisbon and Gibraltar, and while they were still able to harass the merchant ships of the Allies, the sinkings were materially reduced, and the prospect of keeping Northern Europe supplied with the sinews of war became much brighter.

during the time that

From this reading Submarines were now based on Lisbon and Gibraltar, and while they were still able to harass the merchant ships of the Allies, the sinkings were materially reduced, and the prospect of keeping Northern Europe supplied with the sinews of war became much brighter.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Submarines were now based on Lisbon and Gibraltar, and while they were still able to harass the merchant ships of the Allies, the sinkings were materially reduced, and the prospect of keeping Northern Europe supplied with the sinews of war became much brighter.

the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception

From this reading “Broadly speaking,” said Evans, “it is in a way a problem of morale and numbers against resources and wits.