used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Such a test could not be made by a civilian trial crew.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Trip after trip was made out to sea, and under the sea, in the "Pollard."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UP-TO-DATE REVENGE In the days that followed, the need of work drove away thoughts of the trick played by the Millers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Trip after trip was made out to sea, and under the sea, in the "Pollard."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The firing of torpedoes at sea belonged to the Navy exclusively.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading AN UP-TO-DATE REVENGE In the days that followed, the need of work drove away thoughts of the trick played by the Millers.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That fine little craft was tested under every condition that could be imagined, except that, of course, no torpedoes were fired through her business-like bow tube.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading The firing of torpedoes at sea belonged to the Navy exclusively.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading That fine little craft was tested under every condition that could be imagined, except that, of course, no torpedoes were fired through her business-like bow tube.
business-like
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From this reading That fine little craft was tested under every condition that could be imagined, except that, of course, no torpedoes were fired through her business-like bow tube.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading AN UP-TO-DATE REVENGE In the days that followed, the need of work drove away thoughts of the trick played by the Millers.
civiliannounUS /səˈvɪljən/
a nonmilitary citizen
From this reading Such a test could not be made by a civilian trial crew.
a state at a particular time
From this reading That fine little craft was tested under every condition that could be imagined, except that, of course, no torpedoes were fired through her business-like bow tube.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading That fine little craft was tested under every condition that could be imagined, except that, of course, no torpedoes were fired through her business-like bow tube.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading That fine little craft was tested under every condition that could be imagined, except that, of course, no torpedoes were fired through her business-like bow tube.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading That fine little craft was tested under every condition that could be imagined, except that, of course, no torpedoes were fired through her business-like bow tube.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Such a test could not be made by a civilian trial crew.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading AN UP-TO-DATE REVENGE In the days that followed, the need of work drove away thoughts of the trick played by the Millers.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading AN UP-TO-DATE REVENGE In the days that followed, the need of work drove away thoughts of the trick played by the Millers.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading That fine little craft was tested under every condition that could be imagined, except that, of course, no torpedoes were fired through her business-like bow tube.
apart from; not including
From this reading That fine little craft was tested under every condition that could be imagined, except that, of course, no torpedoes were fired through her business-like bow tube.
exclusivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading The firing of torpedoes at sea belonged to the Navy exclusively.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading That fine little craft was tested under every condition that could be imagined, except that, of course, no torpedoes were fired through her business-like bow tube.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading That fine little craft was tested under every condition that could be imagined, except that, of course, no torpedoes were fired through her business-like bow tube.
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading The firing of torpedoes at sea belonged to the Navy exclusively.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading AN UP-TO-DATE REVENGE In the days that followed, the need of work drove away thoughts of the trick played by the Millers.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading That fine little craft was tested under every condition that could be imagined, except that, of course, no torpedoes were fired through her business-like bow tube.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading That fine little craft was tested under every condition that could be imagined, except that, of course, no torpedoes were fired through her business-like bow tube.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN UP-TO-DATE REVENGE In the days that followed, the need of work drove away thoughts of the trick played by the Millers.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading That fine little craft was tested under every condition that could be imagined, except that, of course, no torpedoes were fired through her business-like bow tube.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Trip after trip was made out to sea, and under the sea, in the "Pollard."
MillersnounUS /ˈmɪlərz/
plural of “miller” — United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading AN UP-TO-DATE REVENGE In the days that followed, the need of work drove away thoughts of the trick played by the Millers.
NavynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading The firing of torpedoes at sea belonged to the Navy exclusively.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading AN UP-TO-DATE REVENGE In the days that followed, the need of work drove away thoughts of the trick played by the Millers.
not any; not one
From this reading That fine little craft was tested under every condition that could be imagined, except that, of course, no torpedoes were fired through her business-like bow tube.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Such a test could not be made by a civilian trial crew.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN UP-TO-DATE REVENGE In the days that followed, the need of work drove away thoughts of the trick played by the Millers.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Trip after trip was made out to sea, and under the sea, in the "Pollard."
(of games) engaged in
From this reading AN UP-TO-DATE REVENGE In the days that followed, the need of work drove away thoughts of the trick played by the Millers.
PollardnounUS /ˈpɑːlərd/
a tree with limbs cut back to promote a more bushy growth of foliage
From this reading Trip after trip was made out to sea, and under the sea, in the "Pollard."
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading AN UP-TO-DATE REVENGE In the days that followed, the need of work drove away thoughts of the trick played by the Millers.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Trip after trip was made out to sea, and under the sea, in the "Pollard."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such a test could not be made by a civilian trial crew.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading Such a test could not be made by a civilian trial crew.
testedadjectiveUS /ˈtestɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading That fine little craft was tested under every condition that could be imagined, except that, of course, no torpedoes were fired through her business-like bow tube.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AN UP-TO-DATE REVENGE In the days that followed, the need of work drove away thoughts of the trick played by the Millers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN UP-TO-DATE REVENGE In the days that followed, the need of work drove away thoughts of the trick played by the Millers.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading AN UP-TO-DATE REVENGE In the days that followed, the need of work drove away thoughts of the trick played by the Millers.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading That fine little craft was tested under every condition that could be imagined, except that, of course, no torpedoes were fired through her business-like bow tube.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Trip after trip was made out to sea, and under the sea, in the "Pollard."
torpedoesnounUS /tɔːrˈpiːdoʊz/
plural of “torpedo” — a professional killer who uses a gun
From this reading That fine little craft was tested under every condition that could be imagined, except that, of course, no torpedoes were fired through her business-like bow tube.
the act of testing something
From this reading Such a test could not be made by a civilian trial crew.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading AN UP-TO-DATE REVENGE In the days that followed, the need of work drove away thoughts of the trick played by the Millers.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Trip after trip was made out to sea, and under the sea, in the "Pollard."
tubenounUS /tuːb/
conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases
From this reading That fine little craft was tested under every condition that could be imagined, except that, of course, no torpedoes were fired through her business-like bow tube.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Trip after trip was made out to sea, and under the sea, in the "Pollard."
UP-TO-DATEadjective
reflecting the latest information or changes
From this reading AN UP-TO-DATE REVENGE In the days that followed, the need of work drove away thoughts of the trick played by the Millers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Trip after trip was made out to sea, and under the sea, in the "Pollard."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading That fine little craft was tested under every condition that could be imagined, except that, of course, no torpedoes were fired through her business-like bow tube.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading AN UP-TO-DATE REVENGE In the days that followed, the need of work drove away thoughts of the trick played by the Millers.
