used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DESTROYER'S QUEST WITHIN a quarter of an hour of the termination of the match Fielding and Cardyke were on board the destroyer, Drake having gone post-haste to the commander-in-chief to receive definite instructions as to the course of action.
absenteesnounUS /ˌæbsənˈtiːz/
plural of “absentee” — one that is absent or not in residence
From this reading Already the water police were busily engaged in hunting up the absentees of the crew.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading THE DESTROYER'S QUEST WITHIN a quarter of an hour of the termination of the match Fielding and Cardyke were on board the destroyer, Drake having gone post-haste to the commander-in-chief to receive definite instructions as to the course of action.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Already the water police were busily engaged in hunting up the absentees of the crew.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE DESTROYER'S QUEST WITHIN a quarter of an hour of the termination of the match Fielding and Cardyke were on board the destroyer, Drake having gone post-haste to the commander-in-chief to receive definite instructions as to the course of action.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DESTROYER'S QUEST WITHIN a quarter of an hour of the termination of the match Fielding and Cardyke were on board the destroyer, Drake having gone post-haste to the commander-in-chief to receive definite instructions as to the course of action.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Fresh water was being supplied to the tanks by one set of hoses, while another pipe was in use filling up the double bottom petrol tanks with liquid fuel.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE DESTROYER'S QUEST WITHIN a quarter of an hour of the termination of the match Fielding and Cardyke were on board the destroyer, Drake having gone post-haste to the commander-in-chief to receive definite instructions as to the course of action.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Those who were gone away from the port on leave could not conveniently be recalled, and other men were drafted in to fill up the complement.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Those who were gone away from the port on leave could not conveniently be recalled, and other men were drafted in to fill up the complement.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Stores were being hastily dumped on board, the usual "red tape" formalities having perforce to be dispensed with.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading THE DESTROYER'S QUEST WITHIN a quarter of an hour of the termination of the match Fielding and Cardyke were on board the destroyer, Drake having gone post-haste to the commander-in-chief to receive definite instructions as to the course of action.
the lower side of anything
From this reading Fresh water was being supplied to the tanks by one set of hoses, while another pipe was in use filling up the double bottom petrol tanks with liquid fuel.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading Already the water police were busily engaged in hunting up the absentees of the crew.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Fresh water was being supplied to the tanks by one set of hoses, while another pipe was in use filling up the double bottom petrol tanks with liquid fuel.
Cardyke
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE DESTROYER'S QUEST WITHIN a quarter of an hour of the termination of the match Fielding and Cardyke were on board the destroyer, Drake having gone post-haste to the commander-in-chief to receive definite instructions as to the course of action.
commander-in-chiefnoun
the officer who holds the supreme command
From this reading THE DESTROYER'S QUEST WITHIN a quarter of an hour of the termination of the match Fielding and Cardyke were on board the destroyer, Drake having gone post-haste to the commander-in-chief to receive definite instructions as to the course of action.
complementnounUS /ˈkɑːmpləmənt/
a word or phrase used to complete a grammatical construction
From this reading Those who were gone away from the port on leave could not conveniently be recalled, and other men were drafted in to fill up the complement.
convenientlyadverbUS /kənˈviːnjəntli/
in a convenient manner
From this reading Those who were gone away from the port on leave could not conveniently be recalled, and other men were drafted in to fill up the complement.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Those who were gone away from the port on leave could not conveniently be recalled, and other men were drafted in to fill up the complement.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading THE DESTROYER'S QUEST WITHIN a quarter of an hour of the termination of the match Fielding and Cardyke were on board the destroyer, Drake having gone post-haste to the commander-in-chief to receive definite instructions as to the course of action.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Already the water police were busily engaged in hunting up the absentees of the crew.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading THE DESTROYER'S QUEST WITHIN a quarter of an hour of the termination of the match Fielding and Cardyke were on board the destroyer, Drake having gone post-haste to the commander-in-chief to receive definite instructions as to the course of action.
destroyernounUS /dɪˈstrɔɪər/
a small fast lightly armored but heavily armed warship
From this reading THE DESTROYER'S QUEST WITHIN a quarter of an hour of the termination of the match Fielding and Cardyke were on board the destroyer, Drake having gone post-haste to the commander-in-chief to receive definite instructions as to the course of action.
DESTROYER'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE DESTROYER'S QUEST WITHIN a quarter of an hour of the termination of the match Fielding and Cardyke were on board the destroyer, Drake having gone post-haste to the commander-in-chief to receive definite instructions as to the course of action.
dispensedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspenst/
distributed or weighted out in carefully determined portions
From this reading Stores were being hastily dumped on board, the usual "red tape" formalities having perforce to be dispensed with.
increase twofold
From this reading Fresh water was being supplied to the tanks by one set of hoses, while another pipe was in use filling up the double bottom petrol tanks with liquid fuel.
draftedverbUS /ˈdræftɪd/
past form of “draft” — draw up an outline or sketch for something
From this reading Those who were gone away from the port on leave could not conveniently be recalled, and other men were drafted in to fill up the complement.
DrakenounUS /dreɪk/
English explorer and admiral who was the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe and who helped to defeat the Spanish Armada (1540-1596)
From this reading THE DESTROYER'S QUEST WITHIN a quarter of an hour of the termination of the match Fielding and Cardyke were on board the destroyer, Drake having gone post-haste to the commander-in-chief to receive definite instructions as to the course of action.
dumpedverbUS /dʌmpt/
past form of “dump” — throw away as refuse
From this reading Stores were being hastily dumped on board, the usual "red tape" formalities having perforce to be dispensed with.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Already the water police were busily engaged in hunting up the absentees of the crew.
FieldingnounUS /ˈfiːldɪŋ/
(baseball) handling the ball while playing in the field
From this reading THE DESTROYER'S QUEST WITHIN a quarter of an hour of the termination of the match Fielding and Cardyke were on board the destroyer, Drake having gone post-haste to the commander-in-chief to receive definite instructions as to the course of action.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading Those who were gone away from the port on leave could not conveniently be recalled, and other men were drafted in to fill up the complement.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading Fresh water was being supplied to the tanks by one set of hoses, while another pipe was in use filling up the double bottom petrol tanks with liquid fuel.
formalitiesnounUS /fɔːrˈmælətiz/
a requirement of etiquette or custom
From this reading Stores were being hastily dumped on board, the usual "red tape" formalities having perforce to be dispensed with.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Fresh water was being supplied to the tanks by one set of hoses, while another pipe was in use filling up the double bottom petrol tanks with liquid fuel.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Those who were gone away from the port on leave could not conveniently be recalled, and other men were drafted in to fill up the complement.
fuelverbUS /ˈfjuːəl/
provide with a combustible substance that provides energy
From this reading Fresh water was being supplied to the tanks by one set of hoses, while another pipe was in use filling up the double bottom petrol tanks with liquid fuel.
destroyed or killed
From this reading THE DESTROYER'S QUEST WITHIN a quarter of an hour of the termination of the match Fielding and Cardyke were on board the destroyer, Drake having gone post-haste to the commander-in-chief to receive definite instructions as to the course of action.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Stores were being hastily dumped on board, the usual "red tape" formalities having perforce to be dispensed with.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading THE DESTROYER'S QUEST WITHIN a quarter of an hour of the termination of the match Fielding and Cardyke were on board the destroyer, Drake having gone post-haste to the commander-in-chief to receive definite instructions as to the course of action.
hosesnounUS /ˈhoʊzɪz/
plural of “hose” — socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear)
From this reading Fresh water was being supplied to the tanks by one set of hoses, while another pipe was in use filling up the double bottom petrol tanks with liquid fuel.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading THE DESTROYER'S QUEST WITHIN a quarter of an hour of the termination of the match Fielding and Cardyke were on board the destroyer, Drake having gone post-haste to the commander-in-chief to receive definite instructions as to the course of action.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading Already the water police were busily engaged in hunting up the absentees of the crew.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Already the water police were busily engaged in hunting up the absentees of the crew.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading THE DESTROYER'S QUEST WITHIN a quarter of an hour of the termination of the match Fielding and Cardyke were on board the destroyer, Drake having gone post-haste to the commander-in-chief to receive definite instructions as to the course of action.
go away from a place
From this reading Those who were gone away from the port on leave could not conveniently be recalled, and other men were drafted in to fill up the complement.
liquidadjectiveUS /ˈlɪkwəd/
existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow
From this reading Fresh water was being supplied to the tanks by one set of hoses, while another pipe was in use filling up the double bottom petrol tanks with liquid fuel.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading THE DESTROYER'S QUEST WITHIN a quarter of an hour of the termination of the match Fielding and Cardyke were on board the destroyer, Drake having gone post-haste to the commander-in-chief to receive definite instructions as to the course of action.
the force of workers available
From this reading Those who were gone away from the port on leave could not conveniently be recalled, and other men were drafted in to fill up the complement.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Those who were gone away from the port on leave could not conveniently be recalled, and other men were drafted in to fill up the complement.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DESTROYER'S QUEST WITHIN a quarter of an hour of the termination of the match Fielding and Cardyke were on board the destroyer, Drake having gone post-haste to the commander-in-chief to receive definite instructions as to the course of action.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE DESTROYER'S QUEST WITHIN a quarter of an hour of the termination of the match Fielding and Cardyke were on board the destroyer, Drake having gone post-haste to the commander-in-chief to receive definite instructions as to the course of action.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Fresh water was being supplied to the tanks by one set of hoses, while another pipe was in use filling up the double bottom petrol tanks with liquid fuel.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Those who were gone away from the port on leave could not conveniently be recalled, and other men were drafted in to fill up the complement.
perforceadverbUS /pərˈfɔːrs/
by necessity; by force of circumstance
From this reading Stores were being hastily dumped on board, the usual "red tape" formalities having perforce to be dispensed with.
petrolnounUS /ˈpetroʊl/
a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines
From this reading Fresh water was being supplied to the tanks by one set of hoses, while another pipe was in use filling up the double bottom petrol tanks with liquid fuel.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading Fresh water was being supplied to the tanks by one set of hoses, while another pipe was in use filling up the double bottom petrol tanks with liquid fuel.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Already the water police were busily engaged in hunting up the absentees of the crew.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Those who were gone away from the port on leave could not conveniently be recalled, and other men were drafted in to fill up the complement.
post-hasteadverb
as fast as possible; with all possible haste
From this reading THE DESTROYER'S QUEST WITHIN a quarter of an hour of the termination of the match Fielding and Cardyke were on board the destroyer, Drake having gone post-haste to the commander-in-chief to receive definite instructions as to the course of action.
one of four equal parts
From this reading THE DESTROYER'S QUEST WITHIN a quarter of an hour of the termination of the match Fielding and Cardyke were on board the destroyer, Drake having gone post-haste to the commander-in-chief to receive definite instructions as to the course of action.
QUESTnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading THE DESTROYER'S QUEST WITHIN a quarter of an hour of the termination of the match Fielding and Cardyke were on board the destroyer, Drake having gone post-haste to the commander-in-chief to receive definite instructions as to the course of action.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Those who were gone away from the port on leave could not conveniently be recalled, and other men were drafted in to fill up the complement.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading THE DESTROYER'S QUEST WITHIN a quarter of an hour of the termination of the match Fielding and Cardyke were on board the destroyer, Drake having gone post-haste to the commander-in-chief to receive definite instructions as to the course of action.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Stores were being hastily dumped on board, the usual "red tape" formalities having perforce to be dispensed with.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Fresh water was being supplied to the tanks by one set of hoses, while another pipe was in use filling up the double bottom petrol tanks with liquid fuel.
StoresnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Stores were being hastily dumped on board, the usual "red tape" formalities having perforce to be dispensed with.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Fresh water was being supplied to the tanks by one set of hoses, while another pipe was in use filling up the double bottom petrol tanks with liquid fuel.
tanksnounUS /tæŋks/
plural of “tank” — an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads
From this reading Fresh water was being supplied to the tanks by one set of hoses, while another pipe was in use filling up the double bottom petrol tanks with liquid fuel.
tapenounUS /teɪp/
a long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening
From this reading Stores were being hastily dumped on board, the usual "red tape" formalities having perforce to be dispensed with.
terminationnounUS /tərməˈneɪʃən/
a coming to an end of a contract period
From this reading THE DESTROYER'S QUEST WITHIN a quarter of an hour of the termination of the match Fielding and Cardyke were on board the destroyer, Drake having gone post-haste to the commander-in-chief to receive definite instructions as to the course of action.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DESTROYER'S QUEST WITHIN a quarter of an hour of the termination of the match Fielding and Cardyke were on board the destroyer, Drake having gone post-haste to the commander-in-chief to receive definite instructions as to the course of action.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those who were gone away from the port on leave could not conveniently be recalled, and other men were drafted in to fill up the complement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DESTROYER'S QUEST WITHIN a quarter of an hour of the termination of the match Fielding and Cardyke were on board the destroyer, Drake having gone post-haste to the commander-in-chief to receive definite instructions as to the course of action.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Already the water police were busily engaged in hunting up the absentees of the crew.
the act of using
From this reading Fresh water was being supplied to the tanks by one set of hoses, while another pipe was in use filling up the double bottom petrol tanks with liquid fuel.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Stores were being hastily dumped on board, the usual "red tape" formalities having perforce to be dispensed with.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fresh water was being supplied to the tanks by one set of hoses, while another pipe was in use filling up the double bottom petrol tanks with liquid fuel.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Already the water police were busily engaged in hunting up the absentees of the crew.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE DESTROYER'S QUEST WITHIN a quarter of an hour of the termination of the match Fielding and Cardyke were on board the destroyer, Drake having gone post-haste to the commander-in-chief to receive definite instructions as to the course of action.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Fresh water was being supplied to the tanks by one set of hoses, while another pipe was in use filling up the double bottom petrol tanks with liquid fuel.
which person or people
From this reading Those who were gone away from the port on leave could not conveniently be recalled, and other men were drafted in to fill up the complement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Stores were being hastily dumped on board, the usual "red tape" formalities having perforce to be dispensed with.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading THE DESTROYER'S QUEST WITHIN a quarter of an hour of the termination of the match Fielding and Cardyke were on board the destroyer, Drake having gone post-haste to the commander-in-chief to receive definite instructions as to the course of action.
