used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Tramp Like a startled hare the unterseeboot fled for shelter.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading At intervals a dull booming, audible above the rattle of the motors, proclaimed the unpleasant fact that her antagonist was circling around the spot marked by the phosphorescent swirl and the iridescence of escaped oil, and was firing explosive grapnels in the hope of ripping open the U-boat's hull.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At intervals a dull booming, audible above the rattle of the motors, proclaimed the unpleasant fact that her antagonist was circling around the spot marked by the phosphorescent swirl and the iridescence of escaped oil, and was firing explosive grapnels in the hope of ripping open the U-boat's hull.
antagonistnounUS /ænˈtæɡənəst/
someone who offers opposition
From this reading At intervals a dull booming, audible above the rattle of the motors, proclaimed the unpleasant fact that her antagonist was circling around the spot marked by the phosphorescent swirl and the iridescence of escaped oil, and was firing explosive grapnels in the hope of ripping open the U-boat's hull.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading His hands were clenched in momentary apprehension.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading At intervals a dull booming, audible above the rattle of the motors, proclaimed the unpleasant fact that her antagonist was circling around the spot marked by the phosphorescent swirl and the iridescence of escaped oil, and was firing explosive grapnels in the hope of ripping open the U-boat's hull.
artificialadjectiveUS /ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəl/
contrived by art rather than nature
From this reading Kapitan Schwalbe, looking very grey in the artificial light, was standing behind the quartermaster.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At intervals a dull booming, audible above the rattle of the motors, proclaimed the unpleasant fact that her antagonist was circling around the spot marked by the phosphorescent swirl and the iridescence of escaped oil, and was firing explosive grapnels in the hope of ripping open the U-boat's hull.
audibleadjectiveUS /ˈɑːdəbəl/
heard or perceptible by the ear
From this reading At intervals a dull booming, audible above the rattle of the motors, proclaimed the unpleasant fact that her antagonist was circling around the spot marked by the phosphorescent swirl and the iridescence of escaped oil, and was firing explosive grapnels in the hope of ripping open the U-boat's hull.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Kapitan Schwalbe, looking very grey in the artificial light, was standing behind the quartermaster.
boomingadjectiveUS /ˈbuːmɪŋ/
very lively and profitable
From this reading At intervals a dull booming, audible above the rattle of the motors, proclaimed the unpleasant fact that her antagonist was circling around the spot marked by the phosphorescent swirl and the iridescence of escaped oil, and was firing explosive grapnels in the hope of ripping open the U-boat's hull.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At intervals a dull booming, audible above the rattle of the motors, proclaimed the unpleasant fact that her antagonist was circling around the spot marked by the phosphorescent swirl and the iridescence of escaped oil, and was firing explosive grapnels in the hope of ripping open the U-boat's hull.
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading Not until she reached a depth of fifteen fathoms did she check her diagonally downward course.
circlingverbUS /ˈsɜːrkəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “circle” — travel around something
From this reading At intervals a dull booming, audible above the rattle of the motors, proclaimed the unpleasant fact that her antagonist was circling around the spot marked by the phosphorescent swirl and the iridescence of escaped oil, and was firing explosive grapnels in the hope of ripping open the U-boat's hull.
clenchedadjectiveUS /klentʃt/
closed or squeezed together tightly
From this reading His hands were clenched in momentary apprehension.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Not until she reached a depth of fifteen fathoms did she check her diagonally downward course.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading Not until she reached a depth of fifteen fathoms did she check her diagonally downward course.
diagonallyadverbUS /daɪˈæɡənəli/
in a diagonal manner
From this reading Not until she reached a depth of fifteen fathoms did she check her diagonally downward course.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Not until she reached a depth of fifteen fathoms did she check her diagonally downward course.
downwardadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnwərd/
extending or moving from a higher to a lower place
From this reading Not until she reached a depth of fifteen fathoms did she check her diagonally downward course.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading At intervals a dull booming, audible above the rattle of the motors, proclaimed the unpleasant fact that her antagonist was circling around the spot marked by the phosphorescent swirl and the iridescence of escaped oil, and was firing explosive grapnels in the hope of ripping open the U-boat's hull.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading At intervals a dull booming, audible above the rattle of the motors, proclaimed the unpleasant fact that her antagonist was circling around the spot marked by the phosphorescent swirl and the iridescence of escaped oil, and was firing explosive grapnels in the hope of ripping open the U-boat's hull.
explosiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/
serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst
From this reading At intervals a dull booming, audible above the rattle of the motors, proclaimed the unpleasant fact that her antagonist was circling around the spot marked by the phosphorescent swirl and the iridescence of escaped oil, and was firing explosive grapnels in the hope of ripping open the U-boat's hull.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading At intervals a dull booming, audible above the rattle of the motors, proclaimed the unpleasant fact that her antagonist was circling around the spot marked by the phosphorescent swirl and the iridescence of escaped oil, and was firing explosive grapnels in the hope of ripping open the U-boat's hull.
fathomsnounUS /ˈfæðəmz/
plural of “fathom” — a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth
From this reading Not until she reached a depth of fifteen fathoms did she check her diagonally downward course.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading Not until she reached a depth of fifteen fathoms did she check her diagonally downward course.
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading At intervals a dull booming, audible above the rattle of the motors, proclaimed the unpleasant fact that her antagonist was circling around the spot marked by the phosphorescent swirl and the iridescence of escaped oil, and was firing explosive grapnels in the hope of ripping open the U-boat's hull.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading The Tramp Like a startled hare the unterseeboot fled for shelter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Tramp Like a startled hare the unterseeboot fled for shelter.
grapnels
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At intervals a dull booming, audible above the rattle of the motors, proclaimed the unpleasant fact that her antagonist was circling around the spot marked by the phosphorescent swirl and the iridescence of escaped oil, and was firing explosive grapnels in the hope of ripping open the U-boat's hull.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading Kapitan Schwalbe, looking very grey in the artificial light, was standing behind the quartermaster.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading His hands were clenched in momentary apprehension.
harenounUS /her/
swift timid long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit having a divided upper lip and long hind legs; young born furred and with open eyes
From this reading The Tramp Like a startled hare the unterseeboot fled for shelter.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Not until she reached a depth of fifteen fathoms did she check her diagonally downward course.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His hands were clenched in momentary apprehension.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading At intervals a dull booming, audible above the rattle of the motors, proclaimed the unpleasant fact that her antagonist was circling around the spot marked by the phosphorescent swirl and the iridescence of escaped oil, and was firing explosive grapnels in the hope of ripping open the U-boat's hull.
hullnounUS /hʌl/
dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
From this reading At intervals a dull booming, audible above the rattle of the motors, proclaimed the unpleasant fact that her antagonist was circling around the spot marked by the phosphorescent swirl and the iridescence of escaped oil, and was firing explosive grapnels in the hope of ripping open the U-boat's hull.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At intervals a dull booming, audible above the rattle of the motors, proclaimed the unpleasant fact that her antagonist was circling around the spot marked by the phosphorescent swirl and the iridescence of escaped oil, and was firing explosive grapnels in the hope of ripping open the U-boat's hull.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading At intervals a dull booming, audible above the rattle of the motors, proclaimed the unpleasant fact that her antagonist was circling around the spot marked by the phosphorescent swirl and the iridescence of escaped oil, and was firing explosive grapnels in the hope of ripping open the U-boat's hull.
iridescencenoun
the visual property of something having a milky brightness and a play of colors from the surface
From this reading At intervals a dull booming, audible above the rattle of the motors, proclaimed the unpleasant fact that her antagonist was circling around the spot marked by the phosphorescent swirl and the iridescence of escaped oil, and was firing explosive grapnels in the hope of ripping open the U-boat's hull.
Kapitan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Kapitan Schwalbe, looking very grey in the artificial light, was standing behind the quartermaster.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Kapitan Schwalbe, looking very grey in the artificial light, was standing behind the quartermaster.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The Tramp Like a startled hare the unterseeboot fled for shelter.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Kapitan Schwalbe, looking very grey in the artificial light, was standing behind the quartermaster.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading At intervals a dull booming, audible above the rattle of the motors, proclaimed the unpleasant fact that her antagonist was circling around the spot marked by the phosphorescent swirl and the iridescence of escaped oil, and was firing explosive grapnels in the hope of ripping open the U-boat's hull.
momentaryadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊmənteri/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading His hands were clenched in momentary apprehension.
motorsnounUS /ˈmoʊtərz/
plural of “motor” — machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading At intervals a dull booming, audible above the rattle of the motors, proclaimed the unpleasant fact that her antagonist was circling around the spot marked by the phosphorescent swirl and the iridescence of escaped oil, and was firing explosive grapnels in the hope of ripping open the U-boat's hull.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not until she reached a depth of fifteen fathoms did she check her diagonally downward course.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not until she reached a depth of fifteen fathoms did she check her diagonally downward course.
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading At intervals a dull booming, audible above the rattle of the motors, proclaimed the unpleasant fact that her antagonist was circling around the spot marked by the phosphorescent swirl and the iridescence of escaped oil, and was firing explosive grapnels in the hope of ripping open the U-boat's hull.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading At intervals a dull booming, audible above the rattle of the motors, proclaimed the unpleasant fact that her antagonist was circling around the spot marked by the phosphorescent swirl and the iridescence of escaped oil, and was firing explosive grapnels in the hope of ripping open the U-boat's hull.
phosphorescentadjective
emitting light without appreciable heat as by slow oxidation of phosphorous
From this reading At intervals a dull booming, audible above the rattle of the motors, proclaimed the unpleasant fact that her antagonist was circling around the spot marked by the phosphorescent swirl and the iridescence of escaped oil, and was firing explosive grapnels in the hope of ripping open the U-boat's hull.
proclaimedadjectiveUS /proʊˈkleɪmd/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading At intervals a dull booming, audible above the rattle of the motors, proclaimed the unpleasant fact that her antagonist was circling around the spot marked by the phosphorescent swirl and the iridescence of escaped oil, and was firing explosive grapnels in the hope of ripping open the U-boat's hull.
quartermasternounUS /ˈkwɔːrtərmæstər/
an army officer who provides clothing and subsistence for troops
From this reading Kapitan Schwalbe, looking very grey in the artificial light, was standing behind the quartermaster.
rattleverbUS /ˈrætəl/
make short successive sounds
From this reading At intervals a dull booming, audible above the rattle of the motors, proclaimed the unpleasant fact that her antagonist was circling around the spot marked by the phosphorescent swirl and the iridescence of escaped oil, and was firing explosive grapnels in the hope of ripping open the U-boat's hull.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Not until she reached a depth of fifteen fathoms did she check her diagonally downward course.
rippingadjectiveUS /ˈrɪpɪŋ/
resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree
From this reading At intervals a dull booming, audible above the rattle of the motors, proclaimed the unpleasant fact that her antagonist was circling around the spot marked by the phosphorescent swirl and the iridescence of escaped oil, and was firing explosive grapnels in the hope of ripping open the U-boat's hull.
Schwalbe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Kapitan Schwalbe, looking very grey in the artificial light, was standing behind the quartermaster.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not until she reached a depth of fifteen fathoms did she check her diagonally downward course.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading The Tramp Like a startled hare the unterseeboot fled for shelter.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading At intervals a dull booming, audible above the rattle of the motors, proclaimed the unpleasant fact that her antagonist was circling around the spot marked by the phosphorescent swirl and the iridescence of escaped oil, and was firing explosive grapnels in the hope of ripping open the U-boat's hull.
having a supporting base
From this reading Kapitan Schwalbe, looking very grey in the artificial light, was standing behind the quartermaster.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading The Tramp Like a startled hare the unterseeboot fled for shelter.
swirlverbUS /swɜːrl/
turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading At intervals a dull booming, audible above the rattle of the motors, proclaimed the unpleasant fact that her antagonist was circling around the spot marked by the phosphorescent swirl and the iridescence of escaped oil, and was firing explosive grapnels in the hope of ripping open the U-boat's hull.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At intervals a dull booming, audible above the rattle of the motors, proclaimed the unpleasant fact that her antagonist was circling around the spot marked by the phosphorescent swirl and the iridescence of escaped oil, and was firing explosive grapnels in the hope of ripping open the U-boat's hull.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Tramp Like a startled hare the unterseeboot fled for shelter.
TrampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading The Tramp Like a startled hare the unterseeboot fled for shelter.
U-boat's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At intervals a dull booming, audible above the rattle of the motors, proclaimed the unpleasant fact that her antagonist was circling around the spot marked by the phosphorescent swirl and the iridescence of escaped oil, and was firing explosive grapnels in the hope of ripping open the U-boat's hull.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading At intervals a dull booming, audible above the rattle of the motors, proclaimed the unpleasant fact that her antagonist was circling around the spot marked by the phosphorescent swirl and the iridescence of escaped oil, and was firing explosive grapnels in the hope of ripping open the U-boat's hull.
unterseeboot
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From this reading The Tramp Like a startled hare the unterseeboot fled for shelter.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Not until she reached a depth of fifteen fathoms did she check her diagonally downward course.
precisely as stated
From this reading Kapitan Schwalbe, looking very grey in the artificial light, was standing behind the quartermaster.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At intervals a dull booming, audible above the rattle of the motors, proclaimed the unpleasant fact that her antagonist was circling around the spot marked by the phosphorescent swirl and the iridescence of escaped oil, and was firing explosive grapnels in the hope of ripping open the U-boat's hull.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His hands were clenched in momentary apprehension.
