used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS CASE OF THE "ZIETAN" IT was a scorching afternoon in the month of August.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS CASE OF THE "ZIETAN" IT was a scorching afternoon in the month of August.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The slanting rays of the sun beat powerfully upon the tranquil waters of Portsmouth Harbour, while the white ensigns of the numerous warships fluttered idly in the almost motionless air.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The slanting rays of the sun beat powerfully upon the tranquil waters of Portsmouth Harbour, while the white ensigns of the numerous warships fluttered idly in the almost motionless air.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Engine-room defects had occasioned her return to harbour, and as these were of a somewhat serious nature, the opportunity was taken to place the destroyer into dockyard hands for at least two months.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Swinging easily at her moorings to the first of the young flood lay the torpedo-boat destroyer _Calder_, presenting a very different appearance from its trim state of a few days before.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Engine-room defects had occasioned her return to harbour, and as these were of a somewhat serious nature, the opportunity was taken to place the destroyer into dockyard hands for at least two months.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Swinging easily at her moorings to the first of the young flood lay the torpedo-boat destroyer _Calder_, presenting a very different appearance from its trim state of a few days before.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS CASE OF THE "ZIETAN" IT was a scorching afternoon in the month of August.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The commissioned officers had obtained permission to go on leave, while the _Calder_, in the charge of a gunner, was to be put into dock the following day.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading The slanting rays of the sun beat powerfully upon the tranquil waters of Portsmouth Harbour, while the white ensigns of the numerous warships fluttered idly in the almost motionless air.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Swinging easily at her moorings to the first of the young flood lay the torpedo-boat destroyer _Calder_, presenting a very different appearance from its trim state of a few days before.
CaldernounUS /ˈkɔːldər/
United States sculptor who first created mobiles and stabiles (1898-1976)
From this reading Swinging easily at her moorings to the first of the young flood lay the torpedo-boat destroyer _Calder_, presenting a very different appearance from its trim state of a few days before.
an occurrence of something
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS CASE OF THE "ZIETAN" IT was a scorching afternoon in the month of August.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading The commissioned officers had obtained permission to go on leave, while the _Calder_, in the charge of a gunner, was to be put into dock the following day.
commissionedadjectiveUS /kəˈmɪʃənd/
(of military officers) holding by virtue of a commission a rank of second lieutenant or ensign or above
From this reading The commissioned officers had obtained permission to go on leave, while the _Calder_, in the charge of a gunner, was to be put into dock the following day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The commissioned officers had obtained permission to go on leave, while the _Calder_, in the charge of a gunner, was to be put into dock the following day.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Swinging easily at her moorings to the first of the young flood lay the torpedo-boat destroyer _Calder_, presenting a very different appearance from its trim state of a few days before.
defectsnounUS /ˈdiːfekts/
plural of “defect” — an imperfection in a bodily system
From this reading Engine-room defects had occasioned her return to harbour, and as these were of a somewhat serious nature, the opportunity was taken to place the destroyer into dockyard hands for at least two months.
destroyernounUS /dɪˈstrɔɪər/
a small fast lightly armored but heavily armed warship
From this reading Swinging easily at her moorings to the first of the young flood lay the torpedo-boat destroyer _Calder_, presenting a very different appearance from its trim state of a few days before.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Swinging easily at her moorings to the first of the young flood lay the torpedo-boat destroyer _Calder_, presenting a very different appearance from its trim state of a few days before.
docknounUS /dɑːk/
an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading The commissioned officers had obtained permission to go on leave, while the _Calder_, in the charge of a gunner, was to be put into dock the following day.
dockyardnounUS /ˈdɑːkjɑːrd/
an establishment on the waterfront where vessels are built or fitted out or repaired
From this reading Engine-room defects had occasioned her return to harbour, and as these were of a somewhat serious nature, the opportunity was taken to place the destroyer into dockyard hands for at least two months.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Swinging easily at her moorings to the first of the young flood lay the torpedo-boat destroyer _Calder_, presenting a very different appearance from its trim state of a few days before.
Engine-room
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From this reading Engine-room defects had occasioned her return to harbour, and as these were of a somewhat serious nature, the opportunity was taken to place the destroyer into dockyard hands for at least two months.
ensigns
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From this reading The slanting rays of the sun beat powerfully upon the tranquil waters of Portsmouth Harbour, while the white ensigns of the numerous warships fluttered idly in the almost motionless air.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Swinging easily at her moorings to the first of the young flood lay the torpedo-boat destroyer _Calder_, presenting a very different appearance from its trim state of a few days before.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Swinging easily at her moorings to the first of the young flood lay the torpedo-boat destroyer _Calder_, presenting a very different appearance from its trim state of a few days before.
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading Swinging easily at her moorings to the first of the young flood lay the torpedo-boat destroyer _Calder_, presenting a very different appearance from its trim state of a few days before.
flutteredverbUS /ˈflʌtərd/
past form of “flutter” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading The slanting rays of the sun beat powerfully upon the tranquil waters of Portsmouth Harbour, while the white ensigns of the numerous warships fluttered idly in the almost motionless air.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The commissioned officers had obtained permission to go on leave, while the _Calder_, in the charge of a gunner, was to be put into dock the following day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Engine-room defects had occasioned her return to harbour, and as these were of a somewhat serious nature, the opportunity was taken to place the destroyer into dockyard hands for at least two months.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Swinging easily at her moorings to the first of the young flood lay the torpedo-boat destroyer _Calder_, presenting a very different appearance from its trim state of a few days before.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The commissioned officers had obtained permission to go on leave, while the _Calder_, in the charge of a gunner, was to be put into dock the following day.
gunnernounUS /ˈɡʌnər/
a serviceman in the artillery
From this reading The commissioned officers had obtained permission to go on leave, while the _Calder_, in the charge of a gunner, was to be put into dock the following day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Engine-room defects had occasioned her return to harbour, and as these were of a somewhat serious nature, the opportunity was taken to place the destroyer into dockyard hands for at least two months.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Engine-room defects had occasioned her return to harbour, and as these were of a somewhat serious nature, the opportunity was taken to place the destroyer into dockyard hands for at least two months.
HarbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading The slanting rays of the sun beat powerfully upon the tranquil waters of Portsmouth Harbour, while the white ensigns of the numerous warships fluttered idly in the almost motionless air.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Swinging easily at her moorings to the first of the young flood lay the torpedo-boat destroyer _Calder_, presenting a very different appearance from its trim state of a few days before.
idlyadverbUS /ˈaɪdli/
in an idle manner
From this reading The slanting rays of the sun beat powerfully upon the tranquil waters of Portsmouth Harbour, while the white ensigns of the numerous warships fluttered idly in the almost motionless air.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS CASE OF THE "ZIETAN" IT was a scorching afternoon in the month of August.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Engine-room defects had occasioned her return to harbour, and as these were of a somewhat serious nature, the opportunity was taken to place the destroyer into dockyard hands for at least two months.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS CASE OF THE "ZIETAN" IT was a scorching afternoon in the month of August.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Swinging easily at her moorings to the first of the young flood lay the torpedo-boat destroyer _Calder_, presenting a very different appearance from its trim state of a few days before.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Swinging easily at her moorings to the first of the young flood lay the torpedo-boat destroyer _Calder_, presenting a very different appearance from its trim state of a few days before.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Engine-room defects had occasioned her return to harbour, and as these were of a somewhat serious nature, the opportunity was taken to place the destroyer into dockyard hands for at least two months.
go away from a place
From this reading The commissioned officers had obtained permission to go on leave, while the _Calder_, in the charge of a gunner, was to be put into dock the following day.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS CASE OF THE "ZIETAN" IT was a scorching afternoon in the month of August.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Engine-room defects had occasioned her return to harbour, and as these were of a somewhat serious nature, the opportunity was taken to place the destroyer into dockyard hands for at least two months.
mooringsnounUS /ˈmuːrɪŋz/
plural of “mooring” — a place where a craft can be made fast
From this reading Swinging easily at her moorings to the first of the young flood lay the torpedo-boat destroyer _Calder_, presenting a very different appearance from its trim state of a few days before.
not in physical motion
From this reading The slanting rays of the sun beat powerfully upon the tranquil waters of Portsmouth Harbour, while the white ensigns of the numerous warships fluttered idly in the almost motionless air.
of an obscure nature
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS CASE OF THE "ZIETAN" IT was a scorching afternoon in the month of August.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Engine-room defects had occasioned her return to harbour, and as these were of a somewhat serious nature, the opportunity was taken to place the destroyer into dockyard hands for at least two months.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading The slanting rays of the sun beat powerfully upon the tranquil waters of Portsmouth Harbour, while the white ensigns of the numerous warships fluttered idly in the almost motionless air.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading The commissioned officers had obtained permission to go on leave, while the _Calder_, in the charge of a gunner, was to be put into dock the following day.
occasionedverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənd/
past form of “occasion” — give occasion to
From this reading Engine-room defects had occasioned her return to harbour, and as these were of a somewhat serious nature, the opportunity was taken to place the destroyer into dockyard hands for at least two months.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS CASE OF THE "ZIETAN" IT was a scorching afternoon in the month of August.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The commissioned officers had obtained permission to go on leave, while the _Calder_, in the charge of a gunner, was to be put into dock the following day.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The commissioned officers had obtained permission to go on leave, while the _Calder_, in the charge of a gunner, was to be put into dock the following day.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Engine-room defects had occasioned her return to harbour, and as these were of a somewhat serious nature, the opportunity was taken to place the destroyer into dockyard hands for at least two months.
approval to do something
From this reading The commissioned officers had obtained permission to go on leave, while the _Calder_, in the charge of a gunner, was to be put into dock the following day.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Engine-room defects had occasioned her return to harbour, and as these were of a somewhat serious nature, the opportunity was taken to place the destroyer into dockyard hands for at least two months.
PortsmouthnounUS /ˈpɔːrtsməθ/
a port city in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River opposite Norfolk; naval base; shipyards
From this reading The slanting rays of the sun beat powerfully upon the tranquil waters of Portsmouth Harbour, while the white ensigns of the numerous warships fluttered idly in the almost motionless air.
powerfullyadverbUS /ˈpaʊərfli/
in a powerful manner
From this reading The slanting rays of the sun beat powerfully upon the tranquil waters of Portsmouth Harbour, while the white ensigns of the numerous warships fluttered idly in the almost motionless air.
presentingverbUS /prɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Swinging easily at her moorings to the first of the young flood lay the torpedo-boat destroyer _Calder_, presenting a very different appearance from its trim state of a few days before.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The commissioned officers had obtained permission to go on leave, while the _Calder_, in the charge of a gunner, was to be put into dock the following day.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading The slanting rays of the sun beat powerfully upon the tranquil waters of Portsmouth Harbour, while the white ensigns of the numerous warships fluttered idly in the almost motionless air.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Engine-room defects had occasioned her return to harbour, and as these were of a somewhat serious nature, the opportunity was taken to place the destroyer into dockyard hands for at least two months.
scorchingadjectiveUS /ˈskɔːrtʃɪŋ/
hot and dry enough to burn or parch a surface
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS CASE OF THE "ZIETAN" IT was a scorching afternoon in the month of August.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Engine-room defects had occasioned her return to harbour, and as these were of a somewhat serious nature, the opportunity was taken to place the destroyer into dockyard hands for at least two months.
slantingadjectiveUS /ˈslæntɪŋ/
having an oblique or slanted direction
From this reading The slanting rays of the sun beat powerfully upon the tranquil waters of Portsmouth Harbour, while the white ensigns of the numerous warships fluttered idly in the almost motionless air.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Engine-room defects had occasioned her return to harbour, and as these were of a somewhat serious nature, the opportunity was taken to place the destroyer into dockyard hands for at least two months.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Swinging easily at her moorings to the first of the young flood lay the torpedo-boat destroyer _Calder_, presenting a very different appearance from its trim state of a few days before.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The slanting rays of the sun beat powerfully upon the tranquil waters of Portsmouth Harbour, while the white ensigns of the numerous warships fluttered idly in the almost motionless air.
SwingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading Swinging easily at her moorings to the first of the young flood lay the torpedo-boat destroyer _Calder_, presenting a very different appearance from its trim state of a few days before.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Engine-room defects had occasioned her return to harbour, and as these were of a somewhat serious nature, the opportunity was taken to place the destroyer into dockyard hands for at least two months.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS CASE OF THE "ZIETAN" IT was a scorching afternoon in the month of August.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Engine-room defects had occasioned her return to harbour, and as these were of a somewhat serious nature, the opportunity was taken to place the destroyer into dockyard hands for at least two months.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Swinging easily at her moorings to the first of the young flood lay the torpedo-boat destroyer _Calder_, presenting a very different appearance from its trim state of a few days before.
torpedo-boat
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From this reading Swinging easily at her moorings to the first of the young flood lay the torpedo-boat destroyer _Calder_, presenting a very different appearance from its trim state of a few days before.
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading The slanting rays of the sun beat powerfully upon the tranquil waters of Portsmouth Harbour, while the white ensigns of the numerous warships fluttered idly in the almost motionless air.
trimverbUS /trɪm/
remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
From this reading Swinging easily at her moorings to the first of the young flood lay the torpedo-boat destroyer _Calder_, presenting a very different appearance from its trim state of a few days before.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Engine-room defects had occasioned her return to harbour, and as these were of a somewhat serious nature, the opportunity was taken to place the destroyer into dockyard hands for at least two months.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The slanting rays of the sun beat powerfully upon the tranquil waters of Portsmouth Harbour, while the white ensigns of the numerous warships fluttered idly in the almost motionless air.
precisely as stated
From this reading Swinging easily at her moorings to the first of the young flood lay the torpedo-boat destroyer _Calder_, presenting a very different appearance from its trim state of a few days before.
warshipsnounUS /ˈwɔːrʃɪps/
plural of “warship” — a government ship that is available for waging war
From this reading The slanting rays of the sun beat powerfully upon the tranquil waters of Portsmouth Harbour, while the white ensigns of the numerous warships fluttered idly in the almost motionless air.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS CASE OF THE "ZIETAN" IT was a scorching afternoon in the month of August.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading The slanting rays of the sun beat powerfully upon the tranquil waters of Portsmouth Harbour, while the white ensigns of the numerous warships fluttered idly in the almost motionless air.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Engine-room defects had occasioned her return to harbour, and as these were of a somewhat serious nature, the opportunity was taken to place the destroyer into dockyard hands for at least two months.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The slanting rays of the sun beat powerfully upon the tranquil waters of Portsmouth Harbour, while the white ensigns of the numerous warships fluttered idly in the almost motionless air.
a Caucasian
From this reading The slanting rays of the sun beat powerfully upon the tranquil waters of Portsmouth Harbour, while the white ensigns of the numerous warships fluttered idly in the almost motionless air.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Swinging easily at her moorings to the first of the young flood lay the torpedo-boat destroyer _Calder_, presenting a very different appearance from its trim state of a few days before.
ZIETAN
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From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS CASE OF THE "ZIETAN" IT was a scorching afternoon in the month of August.
