used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PILOT UNDER COMPULSION.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading His means of offence were now reduced, for the power of being able to deliver his antagonist a smashing blow below the surface was no longer possible: he could only ram.
antagonistnounUS /ænˈtæɡənəst/
someone who offers opposition
From this reading His means of offence were now reduced, for the power of being able to deliver his antagonist a smashing blow below the surface was no longer possible: he could only ram.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Dawn was just breaking as the "Pique" arrived on the scene of the disaster.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dawn was just breaking as the "Pique" arrived on the scene of the disaster.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her escape, of which her crew were totally in ignorance, was owing solely to the fact that Karl von Harburg had fired his last torpedo at the ill-fated "Topaze."
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Yet the captain of the "Vorwartz" hesitated to attempt to deal thus with the "Pique."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading His means of offence were now reduced, for the power of being able to deliver his antagonist a smashing blow below the surface was no longer possible: he could only ram.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading His means of offence were now reduced, for the power of being able to deliver his antagonist a smashing blow below the surface was no longer possible: he could only ram.
exhale hard
From this reading His means of offence were now reduced, for the power of being able to deliver his antagonist a smashing blow below the surface was no longer possible: he could only ram.
the act of breaking something
From this reading Dawn was just breaking as the "Pique" arrived on the scene of the disaster.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Yet the captain of the "Vorwartz" hesitated to attempt to deal thus with the "Pique."
COMPULSIONnounUS /kəmˈpʌlʃən/
an urge to do or say something that might be better left undone or unsaid
From this reading A PILOT UNDER COMPULSION.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His means of offence were now reduced, for the power of being able to deliver his antagonist a smashing blow below the surface was no longer possible: he could only ram.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Her escape, of which her crew were totally in ignorance, was owing solely to the fact that Karl von Harburg had fired his last torpedo at the ill-fated "Topaze."
the first light of day
From this reading Dawn was just breaking as the "Pique" arrived on the scene of the disaster.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Yet the captain of the "Vorwartz" hesitated to attempt to deal thus with the "Pique."
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading His means of offence were now reduced, for the power of being able to deliver his antagonist a smashing blow below the surface was no longer possible: he could only ram.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading Dawn was just breaking as the "Pique" arrived on the scene of the disaster.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Her escape, of which her crew were totally in ignorance, was owing solely to the fact that Karl von Harburg had fired his last torpedo at the ill-fated "Topaze."
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Her escape, of which her crew were totally in ignorance, was owing solely to the fact that Karl von Harburg had fired his last torpedo at the ill-fated "Topaze."
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading Her escape, of which her crew were totally in ignorance, was owing solely to the fact that Karl von Harburg had fired his last torpedo at the ill-fated "Topaze."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His means of offence were now reduced, for the power of being able to deliver his antagonist a smashing blow below the surface was no longer possible: he could only ram.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her escape, of which her crew were totally in ignorance, was owing solely to the fact that Karl von Harburg had fired his last torpedo at the ill-fated "Topaze."
Harburg
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From this reading Her escape, of which her crew were totally in ignorance, was owing solely to the fact that Karl von Harburg had fired his last torpedo at the ill-fated "Topaze."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His means of offence were now reduced, for the power of being able to deliver his antagonist a smashing blow below the surface was no longer possible: he could only ram.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her escape, of which her crew were totally in ignorance, was owing solely to the fact that Karl von Harburg had fired his last torpedo at the ill-fated "Topaze."
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Yet the captain of the "Vorwartz" hesitated to attempt to deal thus with the "Pique."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Her escape, of which her crew were totally in ignorance, was owing solely to the fact that Karl von Harburg had fired his last torpedo at the ill-fated "Topaze."
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading Her escape, of which her crew were totally in ignorance, was owing solely to the fact that Karl von Harburg had fired his last torpedo at the ill-fated "Topaze."
ill-fatedadjective
marked by or promising bad fortune
From this reading Her escape, of which her crew were totally in ignorance, was owing solely to the fact that Karl von Harburg had fired his last torpedo at the ill-fated "Topaze."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her escape, of which her crew were totally in ignorance, was owing solely to the fact that Karl von Harburg had fired his last torpedo at the ill-fated "Topaze."
and nothing more
From this reading Dawn was just breaking as the "Pique" arrived on the scene of the disaster.
Karl
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From this reading Her escape, of which her crew were totally in ignorance, was owing solely to the fact that Karl von Harburg had fired his last torpedo at the ill-fated "Topaze."
immediately past
From this reading Her escape, of which her crew were totally in ignorance, was owing solely to the fact that Karl von Harburg had fired his last torpedo at the ill-fated "Topaze."
for more time
From this reading His means of offence were now reduced, for the power of being able to deliver his antagonist a smashing blow below the surface was no longer possible: he could only ram.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading His means of offence were now reduced, for the power of being able to deliver his antagonist a smashing blow below the surface was no longer possible: he could only ram.
not any; not one
From this reading His means of offence were now reduced, for the power of being able to deliver his antagonist a smashing blow below the surface was no longer possible: he could only ram.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading His means of offence were now reduced, for the power of being able to deliver his antagonist a smashing blow below the surface was no longer possible: he could only ram.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dawn was just breaking as the "Pique" arrived on the scene of the disaster.
offencenoun
the action of attacking an enemy
From this reading His means of offence were now reduced, for the power of being able to deliver his antagonist a smashing blow below the surface was no longer possible: he could only ram.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dawn was just breaking as the "Pique" arrived on the scene of the disaster.
and nothing more
From this reading His means of offence were now reduced, for the power of being able to deliver his antagonist a smashing blow below the surface was no longer possible: he could only ram.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading Her escape, of which her crew were totally in ignorance, was owing solely to the fact that Karl von Harburg had fired his last torpedo at the ill-fated "Topaze."
PILOTverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading A PILOT UNDER COMPULSION.
PiquenounUS /piːk/
tightly woven fabric with raised cords
From this reading Dawn was just breaking as the "Pique" arrived on the scene of the disaster.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading His means of offence were now reduced, for the power of being able to deliver his antagonist a smashing blow below the surface was no longer possible: he could only ram.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading His means of offence were now reduced, for the power of being able to deliver his antagonist a smashing blow below the surface was no longer possible: he could only ram.
ramverbUS /ræm/
strike or drive against with a heavy impact
From this reading His means of offence were now reduced, for the power of being able to deliver his antagonist a smashing blow below the surface was no longer possible: he could only ram.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading His means of offence were now reduced, for the power of being able to deliver his antagonist a smashing blow below the surface was no longer possible: he could only ram.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Dawn was just breaking as the "Pique" arrived on the scene of the disaster.
smashingnounUS /ˈsmæʃɪŋ/
the act of breaking something into small pieces
From this reading His means of offence were now reduced, for the power of being able to deliver his antagonist a smashing blow below the surface was no longer possible: he could only ram.
solelyadverbUS /ˈsoʊəli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading Her escape, of which her crew were totally in ignorance, was owing solely to the fact that Karl von Harburg had fired his last torpedo at the ill-fated "Topaze."
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading His means of offence were now reduced, for the power of being able to deliver his antagonist a smashing blow below the surface was no longer possible: he could only ram.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her escape, of which her crew were totally in ignorance, was owing solely to the fact that Karl von Harburg had fired his last torpedo at the ill-fated "Topaze."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dawn was just breaking as the "Pique" arrived on the scene of the disaster.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Yet the captain of the "Vorwartz" hesitated to attempt to deal thus with the "Pique."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her escape, of which her crew were totally in ignorance, was owing solely to the fact that Karl von Harburg had fired his last torpedo at the ill-fated "Topaze."
Topaze
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From this reading Her escape, of which her crew were totally in ignorance, was owing solely to the fact that Karl von Harburg had fired his last torpedo at the ill-fated "Topaze."
torpedonounUS /tɔːrˈpiːdoʊ/
a professional killer who uses a gun
From this reading Her escape, of which her crew were totally in ignorance, was owing solely to the fact that Karl von Harburg had fired his last torpedo at the ill-fated "Topaze."
totallyadverbUS /ˈtoʊtəli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Her escape, of which her crew were totally in ignorance, was owing solely to the fact that Karl von Harburg had fired his last torpedo at the ill-fated "Topaze."
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading A PILOT UNDER COMPULSION.
von
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From this reading Her escape, of which her crew were totally in ignorance, was owing solely to the fact that Karl von Harburg had fired his last torpedo at the ill-fated "Topaze."
Vorwartz
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From this reading Yet the captain of the "Vorwartz" hesitated to attempt to deal thus with the "Pique."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dawn was just breaking as the "Pique" arrived on the scene of the disaster.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her escape, of which her crew were totally in ignorance, was owing solely to the fact that Karl von Harburg had fired his last torpedo at the ill-fated "Topaze."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Her escape, of which her crew were totally in ignorance, was owing solely to the fact that Karl von Harburg had fired his last torpedo at the ill-fated "Topaze."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Yet the captain of the "Vorwartz" hesitated to attempt to deal thus with the "Pique."
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet the captain of the "Vorwartz" hesitated to attempt to deal thus with the "Pique."
