used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading INTRIGUE AND MISCHIEF Throughout these days Evans maintained vigilant and nerve-racking watch over the personnel with a view to detecting any leakage of information by radio which might give the enemy a hint about the code.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading INTRIGUE AND MISCHIEF Throughout these days Evans maintained vigilant and nerve-racking watch over the personnel with a view to detecting any leakage of information by radio which might give the enemy a hint about the code.
in actual fact
From this reading In the course of his explanation White had quoted Captain Brigham’s remark about his conversation with Rich, which revealed the fact that this high official had actually encouraged the dismantling of apparatus whose value, though unknown to Brigham, was well understood by Elkins.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading When Captain Brigham had told Commander White, the preceding August, about Commander Rich’s advice to him on the subject of the radio equipment on the flagship, White had, of course, carefully refrained from repeating the remarks of his chief to Evans.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading INTRIGUE AND MISCHIEF Throughout these days Evans maintained vigilant and nerve-racking watch over the personnel with a view to detecting any leakage of information by radio which might give the enemy a hint about the code.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading INTRIGUE AND MISCHIEF Throughout these days Evans maintained vigilant and nerve-racking watch over the personnel with a view to detecting any leakage of information by radio which might give the enemy a hint about the code.
apparatusnounUS /ˌæpərˈætəs/
equipment designed to serve a specific function
From this reading In the course of his explanation White had quoted Captain Brigham’s remark about his conversation with Rich, which revealed the fact that this high official had actually encouraged the dismantling of apparatus whose value, though unknown to Brigham, was well understood by Elkins.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For more than one reason he now began to contemplate with increasing uneasiness the incumbency of Commander Rich as head of the Radio Division of the Bureau of Engineering in Washington.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading But when in the autumn he was relieved by Commander Elkins, White had explained the situation to his successor and told him how Brigham’s attitude had been responsible for virtually putting the most important part of the radio equipment out of commission.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading When Captain Brigham had told Commander White, the preceding August, about Commander Rich’s advice to him on the subject of the radio equipment on the flagship, White had, of course, carefully refrained from repeating the remarks of his chief to Evans.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading But when in the autumn he was relieved by Commander Elkins, White had explained the situation to his successor and told him how Brigham’s attitude had been responsible for virtually putting the most important part of the radio equipment out of commission.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But when in the autumn he was relieved by Commander Elkins, White had explained the situation to his successor and told him how Brigham’s attitude had been responsible for virtually putting the most important part of the radio equipment out of commission.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading For more than one reason he now began to contemplate with increasing uneasiness the incumbency of Commander Rich as head of the Radio Division of the Bureau of Engineering in Washington.
Brigham
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From this reading When Captain Brigham had told Commander White, the preceding August, about Commander Rich’s advice to him on the subject of the radio equipment on the flagship, White had, of course, carefully refrained from repeating the remarks of his chief to Evans.
Brigham's
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From this reading But when in the autumn he was relieved by Commander Elkins, White had explained the situation to his successor and told him how Brigham’s attitude had been responsible for virtually putting the most important part of the radio equipment out of commission.
BureaunounUS /ˈbjʊroʊ/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading For more than one reason he now began to contemplate with increasing uneasiness the incumbency of Commander Rich as head of the Radio Division of the Bureau of Engineering in Washington.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when in the autumn he was relieved by Commander Elkins, White had explained the situation to his successor and told him how Brigham’s attitude had been responsible for virtually putting the most important part of the radio equipment out of commission.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading INTRIGUE AND MISCHIEF Throughout these days Evans maintained vigilant and nerve-racking watch over the personnel with a view to detecting any leakage of information by radio which might give the enemy a hint about the code.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading When Captain Brigham had told Commander White, the preceding August, about Commander Rich’s advice to him on the subject of the radio equipment on the flagship, White had, of course, carefully refrained from repeating the remarks of his chief to Evans.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading When Captain Brigham had told Commander White, the preceding August, about Commander Rich’s advice to him on the subject of the radio equipment on the flagship, White had, of course, carefully refrained from repeating the remarks of his chief to Evans.
a person who is in charge
From this reading When Captain Brigham had told Commander White, the preceding August, about Commander Rich’s advice to him on the subject of the radio equipment on the flagship, White had, of course, carefully refrained from repeating the remarks of his chief to Evans.
codenounUS /koʊd/
a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)
From this reading INTRIGUE AND MISCHIEF Throughout these days Evans maintained vigilant and nerve-racking watch over the personnel with a view to detecting any leakage of information by radio which might give the enemy a hint about the code.
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading For more than one reason he now began to contemplate with increasing uneasiness the incumbency of Commander Rich as head of the Radio Division of the Bureau of Engineering in Washington.
commissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading But when in the autumn he was relieved by Commander Elkins, White had explained the situation to his successor and told him how Brigham’s attitude had been responsible for virtually putting the most important part of the radio equipment out of commission.
contemplateverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪt/
look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading For more than one reason he now began to contemplate with increasing uneasiness the incumbency of Commander Rich as head of the Radio Division of the Bureau of Engineering in Washington.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading In the course of his explanation White had quoted Captain Brigham’s remark about his conversation with Rich, which revealed the fact that this high official had actually encouraged the dismantling of apparatus whose value, though unknown to Brigham, was well understood by Elkins.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading When Captain Brigham had told Commander White, the preceding August, about Commander Rich’s advice to him on the subject of the radio equipment on the flagship, White had, of course, carefully refrained from repeating the remarks of his chief to Evans.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading INTRIGUE AND MISCHIEF Throughout these days Evans maintained vigilant and nerve-racking watch over the personnel with a view to detecting any leakage of information by radio which might give the enemy a hint about the code.
detectingnounUS /dɪˈtektɪŋ/
a police investigation to determine the perpetrator
From this reading INTRIGUE AND MISCHIEF Throughout these days Evans maintained vigilant and nerve-racking watch over the personnel with a view to detecting any leakage of information by radio which might give the enemy a hint about the code.
dismantlingnounUS /dɪˈsmæntəlɪŋ/
the act of taking something apart (as a piece of machinery)
From this reading In the course of his explanation White had quoted Captain Brigham’s remark about his conversation with Rich, which revealed the fact that this high official had actually encouraged the dismantling of apparatus whose value, though unknown to Brigham, was well understood by Elkins.
DivisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading For more than one reason he now began to contemplate with increasing uneasiness the incumbency of Commander Rich as head of the Radio Division of the Bureau of Engineering in Washington.
Elkins
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From this reading But when in the autumn he was relieved by Commander Elkins, White had explained the situation to his successor and told him how Brigham’s attitude had been responsible for virtually putting the most important part of the radio equipment out of commission.
encouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/
inspired with confidence
From this reading In the course of his explanation White had quoted Captain Brigham’s remark about his conversation with Rich, which revealed the fact that this high official had actually encouraged the dismantling of apparatus whose value, though unknown to Brigham, was well understood by Elkins.
an opposing military force
From this reading INTRIGUE AND MISCHIEF Throughout these days Evans maintained vigilant and nerve-racking watch over the personnel with a view to detecting any leakage of information by radio which might give the enemy a hint about the code.
EngineeringnounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪrɪŋ/
the practical application of technical and scientific knowledge to commerce or industry
From this reading For more than one reason he now began to contemplate with increasing uneasiness the incumbency of Commander Rich as head of the Radio Division of the Bureau of Engineering in Washington.
equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading When Captain Brigham had told Commander White, the preceding August, about Commander Rich’s advice to him on the subject of the radio equipment on the flagship, White had, of course, carefully refrained from repeating the remarks of his chief to Evans.
EvansnounUS /ˈevənz/
United States anatomist who identified four pituitary hormones and discovered vitamin E (1882-1971)
From this reading INTRIGUE AND MISCHIEF Throughout these days Evans maintained vigilant and nerve-racking watch over the personnel with a view to detecting any leakage of information by radio which might give the enemy a hint about the code.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading But when in the autumn he was relieved by Commander Elkins, White had explained the situation to his successor and told him how Brigham’s attitude had been responsible for virtually putting the most important part of the radio equipment out of commission.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading In the course of his explanation White had quoted Captain Brigham’s remark about his conversation with Rich, which revealed the fact that this high official had actually encouraged the dismantling of apparatus whose value, though unknown to Brigham, was well understood by Elkins.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In the course of his explanation White had quoted Captain Brigham’s remark about his conversation with Rich, which revealed the fact that this high official had actually encouraged the dismantling of apparatus whose value, though unknown to Brigham, was well understood by Elkins.
flagshipnounUS /ˈflæɡʃɪp/
the chief one of a related group
From this reading When Captain Brigham had told Commander White, the preceding August, about Commander Rich’s advice to him on the subject of the radio equipment on the flagship, White had, of course, carefully refrained from repeating the remarks of his chief to Evans.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For more than one reason he now began to contemplate with increasing uneasiness the incumbency of Commander Rich as head of the Radio Division of the Bureau of Engineering in Washington.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When Captain Brigham had told Commander White, the preceding August, about Commander Rich’s advice to him on the subject of the radio equipment on the flagship, White had, of course, carefully refrained from repeating the remarks of his chief to Evans.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading INTRIGUE AND MISCHIEF Throughout these days Evans maintained vigilant and nerve-racking watch over the personnel with a view to detecting any leakage of information by radio which might give the enemy a hint about the code.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Captain Brigham had told Commander White, the preceding August, about Commander Rich’s advice to him on the subject of the radio equipment on the flagship, White had, of course, carefully refrained from repeating the remarks of his chief to Evans.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For more than one reason he now began to contemplate with increasing uneasiness the incumbency of Commander Rich as head of the Radio Division of the Bureau of Engineering in Washington.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading For more than one reason he now began to contemplate with increasing uneasiness the incumbency of Commander Rich as head of the Radio Division of the Bureau of Engineering in Washington.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading In the course of his explanation White had quoted Captain Brigham’s remark about his conversation with Rich, which revealed the fact that this high official had actually encouraged the dismantling of apparatus whose value, though unknown to Brigham, was well understood by Elkins.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Captain Brigham had told Commander White, the preceding August, about Commander Rich’s advice to him on the subject of the radio equipment on the flagship, White had, of course, carefully refrained from repeating the remarks of his chief to Evans.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading INTRIGUE AND MISCHIEF Throughout these days Evans maintained vigilant and nerve-racking watch over the personnel with a view to detecting any leakage of information by radio which might give the enemy a hint about the code.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Captain Brigham had told Commander White, the preceding August, about Commander Rich’s advice to him on the subject of the radio equipment on the flagship, White had, of course, carefully refrained from repeating the remarks of his chief to Evans.
how
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From this reading But when in the autumn he was relieved by Commander Elkins, White had explained the situation to his successor and told him how Brigham’s attitude had been responsible for virtually putting the most important part of the radio equipment out of commission.
of great significance or value
From this reading But when in the autumn he was relieved by Commander Elkins, White had explained the situation to his successor and told him how Brigham’s attitude had been responsible for virtually putting the most important part of the radio equipment out of commission.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For more than one reason he now began to contemplate with increasing uneasiness the incumbency of Commander Rich as head of the Radio Division of the Bureau of Engineering in Washington.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading For more than one reason he now began to contemplate with increasing uneasiness the incumbency of Commander Rich as head of the Radio Division of the Bureau of Engineering in Washington.
incumbencynounUS /ˌɪnˈkʌmbənsi/
the term during which some position is held
From this reading For more than one reason he now began to contemplate with increasing uneasiness the incumbency of Commander Rich as head of the Radio Division of the Bureau of Engineering in Washington.
a message received and understood
From this reading INTRIGUE AND MISCHIEF Throughout these days Evans maintained vigilant and nerve-racking watch over the personnel with a view to detecting any leakage of information by radio which might give the enemy a hint about the code.
INTRIGUEnounUS /ˌɪnˈtriːɡ/
a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
From this reading INTRIGUE AND MISCHIEF Throughout these days Evans maintained vigilant and nerve-racking watch over the personnel with a view to detecting any leakage of information by radio which might give the enemy a hint about the code.
leakagenounUS /ˈliːkədʒ/
the discharge of a fluid from some container
From this reading INTRIGUE AND MISCHIEF Throughout these days Evans maintained vigilant and nerve-racking watch over the personnel with a view to detecting any leakage of information by radio which might give the enemy a hint about the code.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading INTRIGUE AND MISCHIEF Throughout these days Evans maintained vigilant and nerve-racking watch over the personnel with a view to detecting any leakage of information by radio which might give the enemy a hint about the code.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading INTRIGUE AND MISCHIEF Throughout these days Evans maintained vigilant and nerve-racking watch over the personnel with a view to detecting any leakage of information by radio which might give the enemy a hint about the code.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading INTRIGUE AND MISCHIEF Throughout these days Evans maintained vigilant and nerve-racking watch over the personnel with a view to detecting any leakage of information by radio which might give the enemy a hint about the code.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For more than one reason he now began to contemplate with increasing uneasiness the incumbency of Commander Rich as head of the Radio Division of the Bureau of Engineering in Washington.
used to form the superlative
From this reading But when in the autumn he was relieved by Commander Elkins, White had explained the situation to his successor and told him how Brigham’s attitude had been responsible for virtually putting the most important part of the radio equipment out of commission.
nerve-rackingadjectiveUS /ˌnɜːrˈvrækɪŋ/
extremely irritating to the nerves
From this reading INTRIGUE AND MISCHIEF Throughout these days Evans maintained vigilant and nerve-racking watch over the personnel with a view to detecting any leakage of information by radio which might give the enemy a hint about the code.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading For more than one reason he now began to contemplate with increasing uneasiness the incumbency of Commander Rich as head of the Radio Division of the Bureau of Engineering in Washington.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading INTRIGUE AND MISCHIEF Throughout these days Evans maintained vigilant and nerve-racking watch over the personnel with a view to detecting any leakage of information by radio which might give the enemy a hint about the code.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading In the course of his explanation White had quoted Captain Brigham’s remark about his conversation with Rich, which revealed the fact that this high official had actually encouraged the dismantling of apparatus whose value, though unknown to Brigham, was well understood by Elkins.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Captain Brigham had told Commander White, the preceding August, about Commander Rich’s advice to him on the subject of the radio equipment on the flagship, White had, of course, carefully refrained from repeating the remarks of his chief to Evans.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For more than one reason he now began to contemplate with increasing uneasiness the incumbency of Commander Rich as head of the Radio Division of the Bureau of Engineering in Washington.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But when in the autumn he was relieved by Commander Elkins, White had explained the situation to his successor and told him how Brigham’s attitude had been responsible for virtually putting the most important part of the radio equipment out of commission.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading INTRIGUE AND MISCHIEF Throughout these days Evans maintained vigilant and nerve-racking watch over the personnel with a view to detecting any leakage of information by radio which might give the enemy a hint about the code.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading But when in the autumn he was relieved by Commander Elkins, White had explained the situation to his successor and told him how Brigham’s attitude had been responsible for virtually putting the most important part of the radio equipment out of commission.
personnelnounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnel/
group of people willing to obey orders
From this reading INTRIGUE AND MISCHIEF Throughout these days Evans maintained vigilant and nerve-racking watch over the personnel with a view to detecting any leakage of information by radio which might give the enemy a hint about the code.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading When Captain Brigham had told Commander White, the preceding August, about Commander Rich’s advice to him on the subject of the radio equipment on the flagship, White had, of course, carefully refrained from repeating the remarks of his chief to Evans.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading But when in the autumn he was relieved by Commander Elkins, White had explained the situation to his successor and told him how Brigham’s attitude had been responsible for virtually putting the most important part of the radio equipment out of commission.
quotedverbUS /ˈkwoʊtɪd/
past form of “quote” — repeat a passage from
From this reading In the course of his explanation White had quoted Captain Brigham’s remark about his conversation with Rich, which revealed the fact that this high official had actually encouraged the dismantling of apparatus whose value, though unknown to Brigham, was well understood by Elkins.
radionounUS /ˈreɪdioʊ/
medium for communication
From this reading INTRIGUE AND MISCHIEF Throughout these days Evans maintained vigilant and nerve-racking watch over the personnel with a view to detecting any leakage of information by radio which might give the enemy a hint about the code.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading For more than one reason he now began to contemplate with increasing uneasiness the incumbency of Commander Rich as head of the Radio Division of the Bureau of Engineering in Washington.
refrainedverbUS /rɪˈfreɪnd/
past form of “refrain” — resist doing something
From this reading When Captain Brigham had told Commander White, the preceding August, about Commander Rich’s advice to him on the subject of the radio equipment on the flagship, White had, of course, carefully refrained from repeating the remarks of his chief to Evans.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading But when in the autumn he was relieved by Commander Elkins, White had explained the situation to his successor and told him how Brigham’s attitude had been responsible for virtually putting the most important part of the radio equipment out of commission.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading In the course of his explanation White had quoted Captain Brigham’s remark about his conversation with Rich, which revealed the fact that this high official had actually encouraged the dismantling of apparatus whose value, though unknown to Brigham, was well understood by Elkins.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading When Captain Brigham had told Commander White, the preceding August, about Commander Rich’s advice to him on the subject of the radio equipment on the flagship, White had, of course, carefully refrained from repeating the remarks of his chief to Evans.
repeatingnounUS /rɪˈpiːtɪŋ/
the act of doing or performing again
From this reading When Captain Brigham had told Commander White, the preceding August, about Commander Rich’s advice to him on the subject of the radio equipment on the flagship, White had, of course, carefully refrained from repeating the remarks of his chief to Evans.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading But when in the autumn he was relieved by Commander Elkins, White had explained the situation to his successor and told him how Brigham’s attitude had been responsible for virtually putting the most important part of the radio equipment out of commission.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading In the course of his explanation White had quoted Captain Brigham’s remark about his conversation with Rich, which revealed the fact that this high official had actually encouraged the dismantling of apparatus whose value, though unknown to Brigham, was well understood by Elkins.
possessing material wealth
From this reading For more than one reason he now began to contemplate with increasing uneasiness the incumbency of Commander Rich as head of the Radio Division of the Bureau of Engineering in Washington.
Rich'snounUS /ˈrɪtʃɪz/
possessive form of “rich” — people who have possessions and wealth (considered as a group)
From this reading When Captain Brigham had told Commander White, the preceding August, about Commander Rich’s advice to him on the subject of the radio equipment on the flagship, White had, of course, carefully refrained from repeating the remarks of his chief to Evans.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading But when in the autumn he was relieved by Commander Elkins, White had explained the situation to his successor and told him how Brigham’s attitude had been responsible for virtually putting the most important part of the radio equipment out of commission.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading When Captain Brigham had told Commander White, the preceding August, about Commander Rich’s advice to him on the subject of the radio equipment on the flagship, White had, of course, carefully refrained from repeating the remarks of his chief to Evans.
successornounUS /səkˈsesər/
a person who follows next in order
From this reading But when in the autumn he was relieved by Commander Elkins, White had explained the situation to his successor and told him how Brigham’s attitude had been responsible for virtually putting the most important part of the radio equipment out of commission.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading For more than one reason he now began to contemplate with increasing uneasiness the incumbency of Commander Rich as head of the Radio Division of the Bureau of Engineering in Washington.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the course of his explanation White had quoted Captain Brigham’s remark about his conversation with Rich, which revealed the fact that this high official had actually encouraged the dismantling of apparatus whose value, though unknown to Brigham, was well understood by Elkins.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading INTRIGUE AND MISCHIEF Throughout these days Evans maintained vigilant and nerve-racking watch over the personnel with a view to detecting any leakage of information by radio which might give the enemy a hint about the code.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading INTRIGUE AND MISCHIEF Throughout these days Evans maintained vigilant and nerve-racking watch over the personnel with a view to detecting any leakage of information by radio which might give the enemy a hint about the code.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In the course of his explanation White had quoted Captain Brigham’s remark about his conversation with Rich, which revealed the fact that this high official had actually encouraged the dismantling of apparatus whose value, though unknown to Brigham, was well understood by Elkins.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading In the course of his explanation White had quoted Captain Brigham’s remark about his conversation with Rich, which revealed the fact that this high official had actually encouraged the dismantling of apparatus whose value, though unknown to Brigham, was well understood by Elkins.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading INTRIGUE AND MISCHIEF Throughout these days Evans maintained vigilant and nerve-racking watch over the personnel with a view to detecting any leakage of information by radio which might give the enemy a hint about the code.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading INTRIGUE AND MISCHIEF Throughout these days Evans maintained vigilant and nerve-racking watch over the personnel with a view to detecting any leakage of information by radio which might give the enemy a hint about the code.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading When Captain Brigham had told Commander White, the preceding August, about Commander Rich’s advice to him on the subject of the radio equipment on the flagship, White had, of course, carefully refrained from repeating the remarks of his chief to Evans.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading In the course of his explanation White had quoted Captain Brigham’s remark about his conversation with Rich, which revealed the fact that this high official had actually encouraged the dismantling of apparatus whose value, though unknown to Brigham, was well understood by Elkins.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading For more than one reason he now began to contemplate with increasing uneasiness the incumbency of Commander Rich as head of the Radio Division of the Bureau of Engineering in Washington.
not known
From this reading In the course of his explanation White had quoted Captain Brigham’s remark about his conversation with Rich, which revealed the fact that this high official had actually encouraged the dismantling of apparatus whose value, though unknown to Brigham, was well understood by Elkins.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading In the course of his explanation White had quoted Captain Brigham’s remark about his conversation with Rich, which revealed the fact that this high official had actually encouraged the dismantling of apparatus whose value, though unknown to Brigham, was well understood by Elkins.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading INTRIGUE AND MISCHIEF Throughout these days Evans maintained vigilant and nerve-racking watch over the personnel with a view to detecting any leakage of information by radio which might give the enemy a hint about the code.
vigilantadjectiveUS /ˈvɪdʒələnt/
carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger
From this reading INTRIGUE AND MISCHIEF Throughout these days Evans maintained vigilant and nerve-racking watch over the personnel with a view to detecting any leakage of information by radio which might give the enemy a hint about the code.
virtuallyadverbUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːəli/
in essence or effect but not in fact
From this reading But when in the autumn he was relieved by Commander Elkins, White had explained the situation to his successor and told him how Brigham’s attitude had been responsible for virtually putting the most important part of the radio equipment out of commission.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But when in the autumn he was relieved by Commander Elkins, White had explained the situation to his successor and told him how Brigham’s attitude had been responsible for virtually putting the most important part of the radio equipment out of commission.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading For more than one reason he now began to contemplate with increasing uneasiness the incumbency of Commander Rich as head of the Radio Division of the Bureau of Engineering in Washington.
look attentively
From this reading INTRIGUE AND MISCHIEF Throughout these days Evans maintained vigilant and nerve-racking watch over the personnel with a view to detecting any leakage of information by radio which might give the enemy a hint about the code.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading In the course of his explanation White had quoted Captain Brigham’s remark about his conversation with Rich, which revealed the fact that this high official had actually encouraged the dismantling of apparatus whose value, though unknown to Brigham, was well understood by Elkins.
at the time that
From this reading When Captain Brigham had told Commander White, the preceding August, about Commander Rich’s advice to him on the subject of the radio equipment on the flagship, White had, of course, carefully refrained from repeating the remarks of his chief to Evans.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading INTRIGUE AND MISCHIEF Throughout these days Evans maintained vigilant and nerve-racking watch over the personnel with a view to detecting any leakage of information by radio which might give the enemy a hint about the code.
a Caucasian
From this reading When Captain Brigham had told Commander White, the preceding August, about Commander Rich’s advice to him on the subject of the radio equipment on the flagship, White had, of course, carefully refrained from repeating the remarks of his chief to Evans.
belonging to which person
From this reading In the course of his explanation White had quoted Captain Brigham’s remark about his conversation with Rich, which revealed the fact that this high official had actually encouraged the dismantling of apparatus whose value, though unknown to Brigham, was well understood by Elkins.
in the company of; together with
From this reading INTRIGUE AND MISCHIEF Throughout these days Evans maintained vigilant and nerve-racking watch over the personnel with a view to detecting any leakage of information by radio which might give the enemy a hint about the code.
