used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "If we go much deeper, I'll sure let out a yell," Eph gritted, between his teeth.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Confidence in the boat, sir," Jack answered coolly.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Up in the conning tower, where he could observe the duplicate gauge, Eph Somers, though not easily frightened, was beginning to feel more than curious.
Benson
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From this reading "Jove, but you've really your nerve with you, Captain Benson," he declared, simply.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading FOOLING THE NAVY, BUT ONLY ONCE Commander Ennerling bent forward to read the submergence gauge.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "If we go much deeper, I'll sure let out a yell," Eph gritted, between his teeth.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading "Confidence in the boat, sir," Jack answered coolly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading FOOLING THE NAVY, BUT ONLY ONCE Commander Ennerling bent forward to read the submergence gauge.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Jove, but you've really your nerve with you, Captain Benson," he declared, simply.
CommandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading FOOLING THE NAVY, BUT ONLY ONCE Commander Ennerling bent forward to read the submergence gauge.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading "Confidence in the boat, sir," Jack answered coolly.
conningverbUS /ˈkɑːnɪŋ/
inflected form of “con” — deprive of by deceit
From this reading Up in the conning tower, where he could observe the duplicate gauge, Eph Somers, though not easily frightened, was beginning to feel more than curious.
coollyadverbUS /ˈkuːli/
in a composed and unconcerned manner
From this reading "Confidence in the boat, sir," Jack answered coolly.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Up in the conning tower, where he could observe the duplicate gauge, Eph Somers, though not easily frightened, was beginning to feel more than curious.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Up in the conning tower, where he could observe the duplicate gauge, Eph Somers, though not easily frightened, was beginning to feel more than curious.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "Jove, but you've really your nerve with you, Captain Benson," he declared, simply.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading "If we go much deeper, I'll sure let out a yell," Eph gritted, between his teeth.
duplicateverbUS /ˈduːpləkət/
make or do or perform again
From this reading Up in the conning tower, where he could observe the duplicate gauge, Eph Somers, though not easily frightened, was beginning to feel more than curious.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Up in the conning tower, where he could observe the duplicate gauge, Eph Somers, though not easily frightened, was beginning to feel more than curious.
Ennerling
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From this reading FOOLING THE NAVY, BUT ONLY ONCE Commander Ennerling bent forward to read the submergence gauge.
Eph
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From this reading Up in the conning tower, where he could observe the duplicate gauge, Eph Somers, though not easily frightened, was beginning to feel more than curious.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Up in the conning tower, where he could observe the duplicate gauge, Eph Somers, though not easily frightened, was beginning to feel more than curious.
FOOLINGadjectiveUS /ˈfuːlɪŋ/
characterized by a feeling of irresponsibility
From this reading FOOLING THE NAVY, BUT ONLY ONCE Commander Ennerling bent forward to read the submergence gauge.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading FOOLING THE NAVY, BUT ONLY ONCE Commander Ennerling bent forward to read the submergence gauge.
made afraid
From this reading Up in the conning tower, where he could observe the duplicate gauge, Eph Somers, though not easily frightened, was beginning to feel more than curious.
gaugeverbUS /ɡeɪdʒ/
judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
From this reading FOOLING THE NAVY, BUT ONLY ONCE Commander Ennerling bent forward to read the submergence gauge.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "If we go much deeper, I'll sure let out a yell," Eph gritted, between his teeth.
gritted
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From this reading "If we go much deeper, I'll sure let out a yell," Eph gritted, between his teeth.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Jove, but you've really your nerve with you, Captain Benson," he declared, simply.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "If we go much deeper, I'll sure let out a yell," Eph gritted, between his teeth.
I'll
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From this reading "If we go much deeper, I'll sure let out a yell," Eph gritted, between his teeth.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If we go much deeper, I'll sure let out a yell," Eph gritted, between his teeth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Confidence in the boat, sir," Jack answered coolly.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "Confidence in the boat, sir," Jack answered coolly.
Jovenoun
(Roman mythology) supreme god of Romans; counterpart of Greek Zeus
From this reading "Jove, but you've really your nerve with you, Captain Benson," he declared, simply.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "If we go much deeper, I'll sure let out a yell," Eph gritted, between his teeth.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Up in the conning tower, where he could observe the duplicate gauge, Eph Somers, though not easily frightened, was beginning to feel more than curious.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "If we go much deeper, I'll sure let out a yell," Eph gritted, between his teeth.
NAVYnounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading FOOLING THE NAVY, BUT ONLY ONCE Commander Ennerling bent forward to read the submergence gauge.
nervenounUS /nɜːrv/
any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
From this reading "Jove, but you've really your nerve with you, Captain Benson," he declared, simply.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Up in the conning tower, where he could observe the duplicate gauge, Eph Somers, though not easily frightened, was beginning to feel more than curious.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Up in the conning tower, where he could observe the duplicate gauge, Eph Somers, though not easily frightened, was beginning to feel more than curious.
on one occasion
From this reading FOOLING THE NAVY, BUT ONLY ONCE Commander Ennerling bent forward to read the submergence gauge.
and nothing more
From this reading FOOLING THE NAVY, BUT ONLY ONCE Commander Ennerling bent forward to read the submergence gauge.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "If we go much deeper, I'll sure let out a yell," Eph gritted, between his teeth.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading FOOLING THE NAVY, BUT ONLY ONCE Commander Ennerling bent forward to read the submergence gauge.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "Jove, but you've really your nerve with you, Captain Benson," he declared, simply.
and nothing more
From this reading "Jove, but you've really your nerve with you, Captain Benson," he declared, simply.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Confidence in the boat, sir," Jack answered coolly.
Somers
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From this reading Up in the conning tower, where he could observe the duplicate gauge, Eph Somers, though not easily frightened, was beginning to feel more than curious.
submergencenounUS /səbˈmɜːrdʒəns/
sinking until covered completely with water
From this reading FOOLING THE NAVY, BUT ONLY ONCE Commander Ennerling bent forward to read the submergence gauge.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "If we go much deeper, I'll sure let out a yell," Eph gritted, between his teeth.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading "If we go much deeper, I'll sure let out a yell," Eph gritted, between his teeth.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Up in the conning tower, where he could observe the duplicate gauge, Eph Somers, though not easily frightened, was beginning to feel more than curious.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FOOLING THE NAVY, BUT ONLY ONCE Commander Ennerling bent forward to read the submergence gauge.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Up in the conning tower, where he could observe the duplicate gauge, Eph Somers, though not easily frightened, was beginning to feel more than curious.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FOOLING THE NAVY, BUT ONLY ONCE Commander Ennerling bent forward to read the submergence gauge.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Up in the conning tower, where he could observe the duplicate gauge, Eph Somers, though not easily frightened, was beginning to feel more than curious.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Up in the conning tower, where he could observe the duplicate gauge, Eph Somers, though not easily frightened, was beginning to feel more than curious.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Up in the conning tower, where he could observe the duplicate gauge, Eph Somers, though not easily frightened, was beginning to feel more than curious.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "If we go much deeper, I'll sure let out a yell," Eph gritted, between his teeth.
in or at the place that
From this reading Up in the conning tower, where he could observe the duplicate gauge, Eph Somers, though not easily frightened, was beginning to feel more than curious.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Jove, but you've really your nerve with you, Captain Benson," he declared, simply.
yellnounUS /jel/
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading "If we go much deeper, I'll sure let out a yell," Eph gritted, between his teeth.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Jove, but you've really your nerve with you, Captain Benson," he declared, simply.
you've
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From this reading "Jove, but you've really your nerve with you, Captain Benson," he declared, simply.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Jove, but you've really your nerve with you, Captain Benson," he declared, simply.
