used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Lone Air-Raider Apart from the actual fact that he was a prisoner, Alec Seton's captivity on the Mole at Zeebrugge was far from irksome.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading The Lone Air-Raider Apart from the actual fact that he was a prisoner, Alec Seton's captivity on the Mole at Zeebrugge was far from irksome.
in actual fact
From this reading So confident were the Huns of the impossibility of Seton's escape that they allowed him to see almost everything that was going on, his gaolers actually pointing out various details, and gloating over the effects upon their prisoner.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading This was effected by lowering a heavy slab of metal, after the fashion of an old-time gun-port.
Air-Raider
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From this reading The Lone Air-Raider Apart from the actual fact that he was a prisoner, Alec Seton's captivity on the Mole at Zeebrugge was far from irksome.
Alec
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From this reading The Lone Air-Raider Apart from the actual fact that he was a prisoner, Alec Seton's captivity on the Mole at Zeebrugge was far from irksome.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading So confident were the Huns of the impossibility of Seton's escape that they allowed him to see almost everything that was going on, his gaolers actually pointing out various details, and gloating over the effects upon their prisoner.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He had an almost uninterrupted view of the interior of the harbour, and seaward his range of vision in clear weather embraced a wide arc of the horizon.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had an almost uninterrupted view of the interior of the harbour, and seaward his range of vision in clear weather embraced a wide arc of the horizon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had an almost uninterrupted view of the interior of the harbour, and seaward his range of vision in clear weather embraced a wide arc of the horizon.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading The Lone Air-Raider Apart from the actual fact that he was a prisoner, Alec Seton's captivity on the Mole at Zeebrugge was far from irksome.
aperturenounUS /ˈæpərtʃər/
a device that controls amount of light admitted
From this reading It was only when a bombardment or a raid was expected that the seaward window, or rather aperture, was closed.
arcnounUS /ɑːrk/
electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field
From this reading He had an almost uninterrupted view of the interior of the harbour, and seaward his range of vision in clear weather embraced a wide arc of the horizon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Lone Air-Raider Apart from the actual fact that he was a prisoner, Alec Seton's captivity on the Mole at Zeebrugge was far from irksome.
bombardmentnounUS /bɑːmˈbɑːrdmənt/
the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written)
From this reading It was only when a bombardment or a raid was expected that the seaward window, or rather aperture, was closed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This was effected by lowering a heavy slab of metal, after the fashion of an old-time gun-port.
captivitynounUS /kæpˈtɪvəti/
the state of being imprisoned
From this reading The Lone Air-Raider Apart from the actual fact that he was a prisoner, Alec Seton's captivity on the Mole at Zeebrugge was far from irksome.
rid of obstructions
From this reading He had an almost uninterrupted view of the interior of the harbour, and seaward his range of vision in clear weather embraced a wide arc of the horizon.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading It was only when a bombardment or a raid was expected that the seaward window, or rather aperture, was closed.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading So confident were the Huns of the impossibility of Seton's escape that they allowed him to see almost everything that was going on, his gaolers actually pointing out various details, and gloating over the effects upon their prisoner.
true confidential information
From this reading So confident were the Huns of the impossibility of Seton's escape that they allowed him to see almost everything that was going on, his gaolers actually pointing out various details, and gloating over the effects upon their prisoner.
effectedadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪd/
settled securely and unconditionally
From this reading This was effected by lowering a heavy slab of metal, after the fashion of an old-time gun-port.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading So confident were the Huns of the impossibility of Seton's escape that they allowed him to see almost everything that was going on, his gaolers actually pointing out various details, and gloating over the effects upon their prisoner.
embracedverbUS /emˈbreɪst/
past form of “embrace” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading He had an almost uninterrupted view of the interior of the harbour, and seaward his range of vision in clear weather embraced a wide arc of the horizon.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading So confident were the Huns of the impossibility of Seton's escape that they allowed him to see almost everything that was going on, his gaolers actually pointing out various details, and gloating over the effects upon their prisoner.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading So confident were the Huns of the impossibility of Seton's escape that they allowed him to see almost everything that was going on, his gaolers actually pointing out various details, and gloating over the effects upon their prisoner.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading It was only when a bombardment or a raid was expected that the seaward window, or rather aperture, was closed.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The Lone Air-Raider Apart from the actual fact that he was a prisoner, Alec Seton's captivity on the Mole at Zeebrugge was far from irksome.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The Lone Air-Raider Apart from the actual fact that he was a prisoner, Alec Seton's captivity on the Mole at Zeebrugge was far from irksome.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading This was effected by lowering a heavy slab of metal, after the fashion of an old-time gun-port.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Lone Air-Raider Apart from the actual fact that he was a prisoner, Alec Seton's captivity on the Mole at Zeebrugge was far from irksome.
gaolers
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From this reading So confident were the Huns of the impossibility of Seton's escape that they allowed him to see almost everything that was going on, his gaolers actually pointing out various details, and gloating over the effects upon their prisoner.
gloatingnounUS /ˈɡloʊtɪŋ/
malicious satisfaction
From this reading So confident were the Huns of the impossibility of Seton's escape that they allowed him to see almost everything that was going on, his gaolers actually pointing out various details, and gloating over the effects upon their prisoner.
the act of departing
From this reading So confident were the Huns of the impossibility of Seton's escape that they allowed him to see almost everything that was going on, his gaolers actually pointing out various details, and gloating over the effects upon their prisoner.
gun-port
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From this reading This was effected by lowering a heavy slab of metal, after the fashion of an old-time gun-port.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had an almost uninterrupted view of the interior of the harbour, and seaward his range of vision in clear weather embraced a wide arc of the horizon.
harbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading He had an almost uninterrupted view of the interior of the harbour, and seaward his range of vision in clear weather embraced a wide arc of the horizon.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Lone Air-Raider Apart from the actual fact that he was a prisoner, Alec Seton's captivity on the Mole at Zeebrugge was far from irksome.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading This was effected by lowering a heavy slab of metal, after the fashion of an old-time gun-port.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So confident were the Huns of the impossibility of Seton's escape that they allowed him to see almost everything that was going on, his gaolers actually pointing out various details, and gloating over the effects upon their prisoner.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had an almost uninterrupted view of the interior of the harbour, and seaward his range of vision in clear weather embraced a wide arc of the horizon.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading He had an almost uninterrupted view of the interior of the harbour, and seaward his range of vision in clear weather embraced a wide arc of the horizon.
Huns
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From this reading So confident were the Huns of the impossibility of Seton's escape that they allowed him to see almost everything that was going on, his gaolers actually pointing out various details, and gloating over the effects upon their prisoner.
impossibilitynounUS /ˌɪmpɔːsɪˈbɪlɪti/
incapability of existing or occurring
From this reading So confident were the Huns of the impossibility of Seton's escape that they allowed him to see almost everything that was going on, his gaolers actually pointing out various details, and gloating over the effects upon their prisoner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had an almost uninterrupted view of the interior of the harbour, and seaward his range of vision in clear weather embraced a wide arc of the horizon.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading He had an almost uninterrupted view of the interior of the harbour, and seaward his range of vision in clear weather embraced a wide arc of the horizon.
irksomeadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrksəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading The Lone Air-Raider Apart from the actual fact that he was a prisoner, Alec Seton's captivity on the Mole at Zeebrugge was far from irksome.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was only when a bombardment or a raid was expected that the seaward window, or rather aperture, was closed.
LoneadjectiveUS /loʊn/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading The Lone Air-Raider Apart from the actual fact that he was a prisoner, Alec Seton's captivity on the Mole at Zeebrugge was far from irksome.
loweringadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərɪŋ/
darkened by clouds
From this reading This was effected by lowering a heavy slab of metal, after the fashion of an old-time gun-port.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading This was effected by lowering a heavy slab of metal, after the fashion of an old-time gun-port.
MolenounUS /moʊl/
the molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams; the basic unit of amount of substance adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The Lone Air-Raider Apart from the actual fact that he was a prisoner, Alec Seton's captivity on the Mole at Zeebrugge was far from irksome.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had an almost uninterrupted view of the interior of the harbour, and seaward his range of vision in clear weather embraced a wide arc of the horizon.
old-timeadjective
attractively old-fashioned (but not necessarily authentic)
From this reading This was effected by lowering a heavy slab of metal, after the fashion of an old-time gun-port.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Lone Air-Raider Apart from the actual fact that he was a prisoner, Alec Seton's captivity on the Mole at Zeebrugge was far from irksome.
and nothing more
From this reading It was only when a bombardment or a raid was expected that the seaward window, or rather aperture, was closed.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was only when a bombardment or a raid was expected that the seaward window, or rather aperture, was closed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading So confident were the Huns of the impossibility of Seton's escape that they allowed him to see almost everything that was going on, his gaolers actually pointing out various details, and gloating over the effects upon their prisoner.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading So confident were the Huns of the impossibility of Seton's escape that they allowed him to see almost everything that was going on, his gaolers actually pointing out various details, and gloating over the effects upon their prisoner.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading So confident were the Huns of the impossibility of Seton's escape that they allowed him to see almost everything that was going on, his gaolers actually pointing out various details, and gloating over the effects upon their prisoner.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The Lone Air-Raider Apart from the actual fact that he was a prisoner, Alec Seton's captivity on the Mole at Zeebrugge was far from irksome.
raidverbUS /reɪd/
search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
From this reading It was only when a bombardment or a raid was expected that the seaward window, or rather aperture, was closed.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading He had an almost uninterrupted view of the interior of the harbour, and seaward his range of vision in clear weather embraced a wide arc of the horizon.
on the contrary
From this reading It was only when a bombardment or a raid was expected that the seaward window, or rather aperture, was closed.
seawardadjectiveUS /ˈsiːwərd/
(of winds) coming from the land
From this reading He had an almost uninterrupted view of the interior of the harbour, and seaward his range of vision in clear weather embraced a wide arc of the horizon.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading So confident were the Huns of the impossibility of Seton's escape that they allowed him to see almost everything that was going on, his gaolers actually pointing out various details, and gloating over the effects upon their prisoner.
Seton's
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From this reading The Lone Air-Raider Apart from the actual fact that he was a prisoner, Alec Seton's captivity on the Mole at Zeebrugge was far from irksome.
slabnounUS /slæb/
block consisting of a thick piece of something
From this reading This was effected by lowering a heavy slab of metal, after the fashion of an old-time gun-port.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So confident were the Huns of the impossibility of Seton's escape that they allowed him to see almost everything that was going on, his gaolers actually pointing out various details, and gloating over the effects upon their prisoner.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Lone Air-Raider Apart from the actual fact that he was a prisoner, Alec Seton's captivity on the Mole at Zeebrugge was far from irksome.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Lone Air-Raider Apart from the actual fact that he was a prisoner, Alec Seton's captivity on the Mole at Zeebrugge was far from irksome.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading So confident were the Huns of the impossibility of Seton's escape that they allowed him to see almost everything that was going on, his gaolers actually pointing out various details, and gloating over the effects upon their prisoner.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So confident were the Huns of the impossibility of Seton's escape that they allowed him to see almost everything that was going on, his gaolers actually pointing out various details, and gloating over the effects upon their prisoner.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was effected by lowering a heavy slab of metal, after the fashion of an old-time gun-port.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So confident were the Huns of the impossibility of Seton's escape that they allowed him to see almost everything that was going on, his gaolers actually pointing out various details, and gloating over the effects upon their prisoner.
uninterruptedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪntərˈʌptɪd/
having undisturbed continuity
From this reading He had an almost uninterrupted view of the interior of the harbour, and seaward his range of vision in clear weather embraced a wide arc of the horizon.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading So confident were the Huns of the impossibility of Seton's escape that they allowed him to see almost everything that was going on, his gaolers actually pointing out various details, and gloating over the effects upon their prisoner.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading So confident were the Huns of the impossibility of Seton's escape that they allowed him to see almost everything that was going on, his gaolers actually pointing out various details, and gloating over the effects upon their prisoner.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading He had an almost uninterrupted view of the interior of the harbour, and seaward his range of vision in clear weather embraced a wide arc of the horizon.
a vivid mental image
From this reading He had an almost uninterrupted view of the interior of the harbour, and seaward his range of vision in clear weather embraced a wide arc of the horizon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Lone Air-Raider Apart from the actual fact that he was a prisoner, Alec Seton's captivity on the Mole at Zeebrugge was far from irksome.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading He had an almost uninterrupted view of the interior of the harbour, and seaward his range of vision in clear weather embraced a wide arc of the horizon.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So confident were the Huns of the impossibility of Seton's escape that they allowed him to see almost everything that was going on, his gaolers actually pointing out various details, and gloating over the effects upon their prisoner.
at the time that
From this reading It was only when a bombardment or a raid was expected that the seaward window, or rather aperture, was closed.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading He had an almost uninterrupted view of the interior of the harbour, and seaward his range of vision in clear weather embraced a wide arc of the horizon.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading It was only when a bombardment or a raid was expected that the seaward window, or rather aperture, was closed.
Zeebrugge
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From this reading The Lone Air-Raider Apart from the actual fact that he was a prisoner, Alec Seton's captivity on the Mole at Zeebrugge was far from irksome.
