used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Momentous Decision AT a quarter to five in the afternoon of the same day as the salvage of the derelict Zeppelin was effected, Rex Thompson, the energetic editor of _The Westminster Daily Record_, was superintending the final setting-up of the evening edition.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading A Momentous Decision AT a quarter to five in the afternoon of the same day as the salvage of the derelict Zeppelin was effected, Rex Thompson, the energetic editor of _The Westminster Daily Record_, was superintending the final setting-up of the evening edition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The stop-press column was being delayed until the tape machine had finished the report of the strange occurrence in the North Sea--how a British destroyer had fallen in with and had towed into Harwich one of the latest type of Zeppelins.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A Momentous Decision AT a quarter to five in the afternoon of the same day as the salvage of the derelict Zeppelin was effected, Rex Thompson, the energetic editor of _The Westminster Daily Record_, was superintending the final setting-up of the evening edition.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Heard the news?" he asked breathlessly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A Momentous Decision AT a quarter to five in the afternoon of the same day as the salvage of the derelict Zeppelin was effected, Rex Thompson, the energetic editor of _The Westminster Daily Record_, was superintending the final setting-up of the evening edition.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The stop-press column was being delayed until the tape machine had finished the report of the strange occurrence in the North Sea--how a British destroyer had fallen in with and had towed into Harwich one of the latest type of Zeppelins.
breathlesslyadverbUS /ˈbreθləsli/
in a breathless manner
From this reading "Heard the news?" he asked breathlessly.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading The stop-press column was being delayed until the tape machine had finished the report of the strange occurrence in the North Sea--how a British destroyer had fallen in with and had towed into Harwich one of the latest type of Zeppelins.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Presently the door was flung wide open, and Gordon Stirling burst into the room.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading The stop-press column was being delayed until the tape machine had finished the report of the strange occurrence in the North Sea--how a British destroyer had fallen in with and had towed into Harwich one of the latest type of Zeppelins.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading A Momentous Decision AT a quarter to five in the afternoon of the same day as the salvage of the derelict Zeppelin was effected, Rex Thompson, the energetic editor of _The Westminster Daily Record_, was superintending the final setting-up of the evening edition.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A Momentous Decision AT a quarter to five in the afternoon of the same day as the salvage of the derelict Zeppelin was effected, Rex Thompson, the energetic editor of _The Westminster Daily Record_, was superintending the final setting-up of the evening edition.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading A Momentous Decision AT a quarter to five in the afternoon of the same day as the salvage of the derelict Zeppelin was effected, Rex Thompson, the energetic editor of _The Westminster Daily Record_, was superintending the final setting-up of the evening edition.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading The stop-press column was being delayed until the tape machine had finished the report of the strange occurrence in the North Sea--how a British destroyer had fallen in with and had towed into Harwich one of the latest type of Zeppelins.
derelictadjectiveUS /ˈderəlɪkt/
worn and broken down by hard use
From this reading A Momentous Decision AT a quarter to five in the afternoon of the same day as the salvage of the derelict Zeppelin was effected, Rex Thompson, the energetic editor of _The Westminster Daily Record_, was superintending the final setting-up of the evening edition.
destroyernounUS /dɪˈstrɔɪər/
a small fast lightly armored but heavily armed warship
From this reading The stop-press column was being delayed until the tape machine had finished the report of the strange occurrence in the North Sea--how a British destroyer had fallen in with and had towed into Harwich one of the latest type of Zeppelins.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Presently the door was flung wide open, and Gordon Stirling burst into the room.
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading A Momentous Decision AT a quarter to five in the afternoon of the same day as the salvage of the derelict Zeppelin was effected, Rex Thompson, the energetic editor of _The Westminster Daily Record_, was superintending the final setting-up of the evening edition.
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading A Momentous Decision AT a quarter to five in the afternoon of the same day as the salvage of the derelict Zeppelin was effected, Rex Thompson, the energetic editor of _The Westminster Daily Record_, was superintending the final setting-up of the evening edition.
effectedadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪd/
settled securely and unconditionally
From this reading A Momentous Decision AT a quarter to five in the afternoon of the same day as the salvage of the derelict Zeppelin was effected, Rex Thompson, the energetic editor of _The Westminster Daily Record_, was superintending the final setting-up of the evening edition.
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading A Momentous Decision AT a quarter to five in the afternoon of the same day as the salvage of the derelict Zeppelin was effected, Rex Thompson, the energetic editor of _The Westminster Daily Record_, was superintending the final setting-up of the evening edition.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A Momentous Decision AT a quarter to five in the afternoon of the same day as the salvage of the derelict Zeppelin was effected, Rex Thompson, the energetic editor of _The Westminster Daily Record_, was superintending the final setting-up of the evening edition.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading The stop-press column was being delayed until the tape machine had finished the report of the strange occurrence in the North Sea--how a British destroyer had fallen in with and had towed into Harwich one of the latest type of Zeppelins.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading A Momentous Decision AT a quarter to five in the afternoon of the same day as the salvage of the derelict Zeppelin was effected, Rex Thompson, the energetic editor of _The Westminster Daily Record_, was superintending the final setting-up of the evening edition.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading The stop-press column was being delayed until the tape machine had finished the report of the strange occurrence in the North Sea--how a British destroyer had fallen in with and had towed into Harwich one of the latest type of Zeppelins.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading A Momentous Decision AT a quarter to five in the afternoon of the same day as the salvage of the derelict Zeppelin was effected, Rex Thompson, the energetic editor of _The Westminster Daily Record_, was superintending the final setting-up of the evening edition.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading Presently the door was flung wide open, and Gordon Stirling burst into the room.
Gordon
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From this reading Presently the door was flung wide open, and Gordon Stirling burst into the room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The stop-press column was being delayed until the tape machine had finished the report of the strange occurrence in the North Sea--how a British destroyer had fallen in with and had towed into Harwich one of the latest type of Zeppelins.
Harwich
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From this reading The stop-press column was being delayed until the tape machine had finished the report of the strange occurrence in the North Sea--how a British destroyer had fallen in with and had towed into Harwich one of the latest type of Zeppelins.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Heard the news?" he asked breathlessly.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "Heard the news?" he asked breathlessly.
how
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From this reading The stop-press column was being delayed until the tape machine had finished the report of the strange occurrence in the North Sea--how a British destroyer had fallen in with and had towed into Harwich one of the latest type of Zeppelins.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A Momentous Decision AT a quarter to five in the afternoon of the same day as the salvage of the derelict Zeppelin was effected, Rex Thompson, the energetic editor of _The Westminster Daily Record_, was superintending the final setting-up of the evening edition.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The stop-press column was being delayed until the tape machine had finished the report of the strange occurrence in the North Sea--how a British destroyer had fallen in with and had towed into Harwich one of the latest type of Zeppelins.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading The stop-press column was being delayed until the tape machine had finished the report of the strange occurrence in the North Sea--how a British destroyer had fallen in with and had towed into Harwich one of the latest type of Zeppelins.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading The stop-press column was being delayed until the tape machine had finished the report of the strange occurrence in the North Sea--how a British destroyer had fallen in with and had towed into Harwich one of the latest type of Zeppelins.
MomentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading A Momentous Decision AT a quarter to five in the afternoon of the same day as the salvage of the derelict Zeppelin was effected, Rex Thompson, the energetic editor of _The Westminster Daily Record_, was superintending the final setting-up of the evening edition.
information about recent and important events
From this reading "Heard the news?" he asked breathlessly.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The stop-press column was being delayed until the tape machine had finished the report of the strange occurrence in the North Sea--how a British destroyer had fallen in with and had towed into Harwich one of the latest type of Zeppelins.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading The stop-press column was being delayed until the tape machine had finished the report of the strange occurrence in the North Sea--how a British destroyer had fallen in with and had towed into Harwich one of the latest type of Zeppelins.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Momentous Decision AT a quarter to five in the afternoon of the same day as the salvage of the derelict Zeppelin was effected, Rex Thompson, the energetic editor of _The Westminster Daily Record_, was superintending the final setting-up of the evening edition.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The stop-press column was being delayed until the tape machine had finished the report of the strange occurrence in the North Sea--how a British destroyer had fallen in with and had towed into Harwich one of the latest type of Zeppelins.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Presently the door was flung wide open, and Gordon Stirling burst into the room.
in the near future
From this reading Presently the door was flung wide open, and Gordon Stirling burst into the room.
one of four equal parts
From this reading A Momentous Decision AT a quarter to five in the afternoon of the same day as the salvage of the derelict Zeppelin was effected, Rex Thompson, the energetic editor of _The Westminster Daily Record_, was superintending the final setting-up of the evening edition.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading A Momentous Decision AT a quarter to five in the afternoon of the same day as the salvage of the derelict Zeppelin was effected, Rex Thompson, the energetic editor of _The Westminster Daily Record_, was superintending the final setting-up of the evening edition.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading The stop-press column was being delayed until the tape machine had finished the report of the strange occurrence in the North Sea--how a British destroyer had fallen in with and had towed into Harwich one of the latest type of Zeppelins.
RexnounUS /reks/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading A Momentous Decision AT a quarter to five in the afternoon of the same day as the salvage of the derelict Zeppelin was effected, Rex Thompson, the energetic editor of _The Westminster Daily Record_, was superintending the final setting-up of the evening edition.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Presently the door was flung wide open, and Gordon Stirling burst into the room.
salvageverbUS /ˈsælvədʒ/
save from ruin, destruction, or harm
From this reading A Momentous Decision AT a quarter to five in the afternoon of the same day as the salvage of the derelict Zeppelin was effected, Rex Thompson, the energetic editor of _The Westminster Daily Record_, was superintending the final setting-up of the evening edition.
Identical; not different.
From this reading A Momentous Decision AT a quarter to five in the afternoon of the same day as the salvage of the derelict Zeppelin was effected, Rex Thompson, the energetic editor of _The Westminster Daily Record_, was superintending the final setting-up of the evening edition.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The stop-press column was being delayed until the tape machine had finished the report of the strange occurrence in the North Sea--how a British destroyer had fallen in with and had towed into Harwich one of the latest type of Zeppelins.
setting-up
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From this reading A Momentous Decision AT a quarter to five in the afternoon of the same day as the salvage of the derelict Zeppelin was effected, Rex Thompson, the energetic editor of _The Westminster Daily Record_, was superintending the final setting-up of the evening edition.
Stirling
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From this reading Presently the door was flung wide open, and Gordon Stirling burst into the room.
stop-press
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From this reading The stop-press column was being delayed until the tape machine had finished the report of the strange occurrence in the North Sea--how a British destroyer had fallen in with and had towed into Harwich one of the latest type of Zeppelins.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The stop-press column was being delayed until the tape machine had finished the report of the strange occurrence in the North Sea--how a British destroyer had fallen in with and had towed into Harwich one of the latest type of Zeppelins.
superintending
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From this reading A Momentous Decision AT a quarter to five in the afternoon of the same day as the salvage of the derelict Zeppelin was effected, Rex Thompson, the energetic editor of _The Westminster Daily Record_, was superintending the final setting-up of the evening edition.
tapenounUS /teɪp/
a long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening
From this reading The stop-press column was being delayed until the tape machine had finished the report of the strange occurrence in the North Sea--how a British destroyer had fallen in with and had towed into Harwich one of the latest type of Zeppelins.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Momentous Decision AT a quarter to five in the afternoon of the same day as the salvage of the derelict Zeppelin was effected, Rex Thompson, the energetic editor of _The Westminster Daily Record_, was superintending the final setting-up of the evening edition.
ThompsonnounUS /ˈtɑːmpsən/
United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)
From this reading A Momentous Decision AT a quarter to five in the afternoon of the same day as the salvage of the derelict Zeppelin was effected, Rex Thompson, the energetic editor of _The Westminster Daily Record_, was superintending the final setting-up of the evening edition.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A Momentous Decision AT a quarter to five in the afternoon of the same day as the salvage of the derelict Zeppelin was effected, Rex Thompson, the energetic editor of _The Westminster Daily Record_, was superintending the final setting-up of the evening edition.
towedverbUS /toʊd/
past form of “tow” — drag behind
From this reading The stop-press column was being delayed until the tape machine had finished the report of the strange occurrence in the North Sea--how a British destroyer had fallen in with and had towed into Harwich one of the latest type of Zeppelins.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading The stop-press column was being delayed until the tape machine had finished the report of the strange occurrence in the North Sea--how a British destroyer had fallen in with and had towed into Harwich one of the latest type of Zeppelins.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The stop-press column was being delayed until the tape machine had finished the report of the strange occurrence in the North Sea--how a British destroyer had fallen in with and had towed into Harwich one of the latest type of Zeppelins.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A Momentous Decision AT a quarter to five in the afternoon of the same day as the salvage of the derelict Zeppelin was effected, Rex Thompson, the energetic editor of _The Westminster Daily Record_, was superintending the final setting-up of the evening edition.
WestminsternounUS /ˌwestˈmɪnstər/
a borough of Greater London on the Thames; contains Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey
From this reading A Momentous Decision AT a quarter to five in the afternoon of the same day as the salvage of the derelict Zeppelin was effected, Rex Thompson, the energetic editor of _The Westminster Daily Record_, was superintending the final setting-up of the evening edition.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Presently the door was flung wide open, and Gordon Stirling burst into the room.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The stop-press column was being delayed until the tape machine had finished the report of the strange occurrence in the North Sea--how a British destroyer had fallen in with and had towed into Harwich one of the latest type of Zeppelins.
ZeppelinnounUS /ˈzepɪlɪn/
German inventor who designed and built the first rigid motorized dirigible (1838-1917)
From this reading A Momentous Decision AT a quarter to five in the afternoon of the same day as the salvage of the derelict Zeppelin was effected, Rex Thompson, the energetic editor of _The Westminster Daily Record_, was superintending the final setting-up of the evening edition.
Zeppelins
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From this reading The stop-press column was being delayed until the tape machine had finished the report of the strange occurrence in the North Sea--how a British destroyer had fallen in with and had towed into Harwich one of the latest type of Zeppelins.
