Chapter IX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading During the days of the fateful German submarine campaign, the divers of the Admiralty Salvage Section played their part in many a drama, ferreting out clues of vital importance, acting as detectives of the deep.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading During the days of the fateful German submarine campaign, the divers of the Admiralty Salvage Section played their part in many a drama, ferreting out clues of vital importance, acting as detectives of the deep.

the department in charge of the navy (as in Great Britain)

From this reading During the days of the fateful German submarine campaign, the divers of the Admiralty Salvage Section played their part in many a drama, ferreting out clues of vital importance, acting as detectives of the deep.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading While the _Untersee_ boats of the Germans menaced our national existence and ruthlessly committed many crimes against humanity, the deep-sea detectives of the Salvage Section were always on their track, studying their habits, learning their methods, recovering from watery fastnesses those sealed orders which Tirpitz and his staff would have given anything to keep out of the hands of our alert Admiralty.

a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance

From this reading The guardians of the nets, going their rounds, marked the agitation of the buoys which told of a giant fish struggling below, and if the prize could not be brought up and captured, a depth charge soon put an end to its struggles.

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading While the _Untersee_ boats of the Germans menaced our national existence and ruthlessly committed many crimes against humanity, the deep-sea detectives of the Salvage Section were always on their track, studying their habits, learning their methods, recovering from watery fastnesses those sealed orders which Tirpitz and his staff would have given anything to keep out of the hands of our alert Admiralty.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading While the _Untersee_ boats of the Germans menaced our national existence and ruthlessly committed many crimes against humanity, the deep-sea detectives of the Salvage Section were always on their track, studying their habits, learning their methods, recovering from watery fastnesses those sealed orders which Tirpitz and his staff would have given anything to keep out of the hands of our alert Admiralty.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The guardians of the nets, going their rounds, marked the agitation of the buoys which told of a giant fish struggling below, and if the prize could not be brought up and captured, a depth charge soon put an end to its struggles.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading While the _Untersee_ boats of the Germans menaced our national existence and ruthlessly committed many crimes against humanity, the deep-sea detectives of the Salvage Section were always on their track, studying their habits, learning their methods, recovering from watery fastnesses those sealed orders which Tirpitz and his staff would have given anything to keep out of the hands of our alert Admiralty.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Sometimes a submarine was found on the bottom without any visible damage to the hull.

any thing at all

From this reading While the _Untersee_ boats of the Germans menaced our national existence and ruthlessly committed many crimes against humanity, the deep-sea detectives of the Salvage Section were always on their track, studying their habits, learning their methods, recovering from watery fastnesses those sealed orders which Tirpitz and his staff would have given anything to keep out of the hands of our alert Admiralty.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading During the days of the fateful German submarine campaign, the divers of the Admiralty Salvage Section played their part in many a drama, ferreting out clues of vital importance, acting as detectives of the deep.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The guardians of the nets, going their rounds, marked the agitation of the buoys which told of a giant fish struggling below, and if the prize could not be brought up and captured, a depth charge soon put an end to its struggles.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading More than one U-boat, struggling frantically to free herself from the mighty nets in which she had become entangled, found herself caught in a trap from which there was no escaping.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading The guardians of the nets, going their rounds, marked the agitation of the buoys which told of a giant fish struggling below, and if the prize could not be brought up and captured, a depth charge soon put an end to its struggles.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading While the _Untersee_ boats of the Germans menaced our national existence and ruthlessly committed many crimes against humanity, the deep-sea detectives of the Salvage Section were always on their track, studying their habits, learning their methods, recovering from watery fastnesses those sealed orders which Tirpitz and his staff would have given anything to keep out of the hands of our alert Admiralty.

the lower side of anything

From this reading Sometimes a submarine was found on the bottom without any visible damage to the hull.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The guardians of the nets, going their rounds, marked the agitation of the buoys which told of a giant fish struggling below, and if the prize could not be brought up and captured, a depth charge soon put an end to its struggles.

plural of “buoy” — bright-colored; a float attached by rope to the seabed to mark channels in a harbor or underwater hazards

From this reading The guardians of the nets, going their rounds, marked the agitation of the buoys which told of a giant fish struggling below, and if the prize could not be brought up and captured, a depth charge soon put an end to its struggles.

a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading During the days of the fateful German submarine campaign, the divers of the Admiralty Salvage Section played their part in many a drama, ferreting out clues of vital importance, acting as detectives of the deep.

past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading The guardians of the nets, going their rounds, marked the agitation of the buoys which told of a giant fish struggling below, and if the prize could not be brought up and captured, a depth charge soon put an end to its struggles.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading More than one U-boat, struggling frantically to free herself from the mighty nets in which she had become entangled, found herself caught in a trap from which there was no escaping.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading The guardians of the nets, going their rounds, marked the agitation of the buoys which told of a giant fish struggling below, and if the prize could not be brought up and captured, a depth charge soon put an end to its struggles.

plural of “clue” — a slight indication

From this reading During the days of the fateful German submarine campaign, the divers of the Admiralty Salvage Section played their part in many a drama, ferreting out clues of vital importance, acting as detectives of the deep.

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading While the _Untersee_ boats of the Germans menaced our national existence and ruthlessly committed many crimes against humanity, the deep-sea detectives of the Salvage Section were always on their track, studying their habits, learning their methods, recovering from watery fastnesses those sealed orders which Tirpitz and his staff would have given anything to keep out of the hands of our alert Admiralty.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The guardians of the nets, going their rounds, marked the agitation of the buoys which told of a giant fish struggling below, and if the prize could not be brought up and captured, a depth charge soon put an end to its struggles.

plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading While the _Untersee_ boats of the Germans menaced our national existence and ruthlessly committed many crimes against humanity, the deep-sea detectives of the Salvage Section were always on their track, studying their habits, learning their methods, recovering from watery fastnesses those sealed orders which Tirpitz and his staff would have given anything to keep out of the hands of our alert Admiralty.

the occurrence of a change for the worse

From this reading Sometimes a submarine was found on the bottom without any visible damage to the hull.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading During the days of the fateful German submarine campaign, the divers of the Admiralty Salvage Section played their part in many a drama, ferreting out clues of vital importance, acting as detectives of the deep.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading During the days of the fateful German submarine campaign, the divers of the Admiralty Salvage Section played their part in many a drama, ferreting out clues of vital importance, acting as detectives of the deep.

of or taking place in the deeper parts of the sea

From this reading While the _Untersee_ boats of the Germans menaced our national existence and ruthlessly committed many crimes against humanity, the deep-sea detectives of the Salvage Section were always on their track, studying their habits, learning their methods, recovering from watery fastnesses those sealed orders which Tirpitz and his staff would have given anything to keep out of the hands of our alert Admiralty.

the extent downward or backward or inward

From this reading The guardians of the nets, going their rounds, marked the agitation of the buoys which told of a giant fish struggling below, and if the prize could not be brought up and captured, a depth charge soon put an end to its struggles.

plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading During the days of the fateful German submarine campaign, the divers of the Admiralty Salvage Section played their part in many a drama, ferreting out clues of vital importance, acting as detectives of the deep.

many and different

From this reading During the days of the fateful German submarine campaign, the divers of the Admiralty Salvage Section played their part in many a drama, ferreting out clues of vital importance, acting as detectives of the deep.

a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading During the days of the fateful German submarine campaign, the divers of the Admiralty Salvage Section played their part in many a drama, ferreting out clues of vital importance, acting as detectives of the deep.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the days of the fateful German submarine campaign, the divers of the Admiralty Salvage Section played their part in many a drama, ferreting out clues of vital importance, acting as detectives of the deep.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The guardians of the nets, going their rounds, marked the agitation of the buoys which told of a giant fish struggling below, and if the prize could not be brought up and captured, a depth charge soon put an end to its struggles.

deeply involved especially in something complicated

From this reading More than one U-boat, struggling frantically to free herself from the mighty nets in which she had become entangled, found herself caught in a trap from which there was no escaping.

-ing form of “escape” — run away from confinement

From this reading More than one U-boat, struggling frantically to free herself from the mighty nets in which she had become entangled, found herself caught in a trap from which there was no escaping.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading While the _Untersee_ boats of the Germans menaced our national existence and ruthlessly committed many crimes against humanity, the deep-sea detectives of the Salvage Section were always on their track, studying their habits, learning their methods, recovering from watery fastnesses those sealed orders which Tirpitz and his staff would have given anything to keep out of the hands of our alert Admiralty.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading While the _Untersee_ boats of the Germans menaced our national existence and ruthlessly committed many crimes against humanity, the deep-sea detectives of the Salvage Section were always on their track, studying their habits, learning their methods, recovering from watery fastnesses those sealed orders which Tirpitz and his staff would have given anything to keep out of the hands of our alert Admiralty.

having momentous consequences; of decisive importance

From this reading During the days of the fateful German submarine campaign, the divers of the Admiralty Salvage Section played their part in many a drama, ferreting out clues of vital importance, acting as detectives of the deep.

-ing form of “ferret” — hound or harry relentlessly

From this reading During the days of the fateful German submarine campaign, the divers of the Admiralty Salvage Section played their part in many a drama, ferreting out clues of vital importance, acting as detectives of the deep.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading The guardians of the nets, going their rounds, marked the agitation of the buoys which told of a giant fish struggling below, and if the prize could not be brought up and captured, a depth charge soon put an end to its struggles.

set up or found

From this reading More than one U-boat, struggling frantically to free herself from the mighty nets in which she had become entangled, found herself caught in a trap from which there was no escaping.

in an uncontrolled manner

From this reading More than one U-boat, struggling frantically to free herself from the mighty nets in which she had become entangled, found herself caught in a trap from which there was no escaping.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading More than one U-boat, struggling frantically to free herself from the mighty nets in which she had become entangled, found herself caught in a trap from which there was no escaping.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading While the _Untersee_ boats of the Germans menaced our national existence and ruthlessly committed many crimes against humanity, the deep-sea detectives of the Salvage Section were always on their track, studying their habits, learning their methods, recovering from watery fastnesses those sealed orders which Tirpitz and his staff would have given anything to keep out of the hands of our alert Admiralty.

a person of German nationality

From this reading During the days of the fateful German submarine campaign, the divers of the Admiralty Salvage Section played their part in many a drama, ferreting out clues of vital importance, acting as detectives of the deep.

plural of “german” — a person of German nationality

From this reading While the _Untersee_ boats of the Germans menaced our national existence and ruthlessly committed many crimes against humanity, the deep-sea detectives of the Salvage Section were always on their track, studying their habits, learning their methods, recovering from watery fastnesses those sealed orders which Tirpitz and his staff would have given anything to keep out of the hands of our alert Admiralty.

any creature of exceptional size

From this reading The guardians of the nets, going their rounds, marked the agitation of the buoys which told of a giant fish struggling below, and if the prize could not be brought up and captured, a depth charge soon put an end to its struggles.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading While the _Untersee_ boats of the Germans menaced our national existence and ruthlessly committed many crimes against humanity, the deep-sea detectives of the Salvage Section were always on their track, studying their habits, learning their methods, recovering from watery fastnesses those sealed orders which Tirpitz and his staff would have given anything to keep out of the hands of our alert Admiralty.

the act of departing

From this reading The guardians of the nets, going their rounds, marked the agitation of the buoys which told of a giant fish struggling below, and if the prize could not be brought up and captured, a depth charge soon put an end to its struggles.

plural of “guardian” — a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading The guardians of the nets, going their rounds, marked the agitation of the buoys which told of a giant fish struggling below, and if the prize could not be brought up and captured, a depth charge soon put an end to its struggles.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading While the _Untersee_ boats of the Germans menaced our national existence and ruthlessly committed many crimes against humanity, the deep-sea detectives of the Salvage Section were always on their track, studying their habits, learning their methods, recovering from watery fastnesses those sealed orders which Tirpitz and his staff would have given anything to keep out of the hands of our alert Admiralty.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading More than one U-boat, struggling frantically to free herself from the mighty nets in which she had become entangled, found herself caught in a trap from which there was no escaping.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading While the _Untersee_ boats of the Germans menaced our national existence and ruthlessly committed many crimes against humanity, the deep-sea detectives of the Salvage Section were always on their track, studying their habits, learning their methods, recovering from watery fastnesses those sealed orders which Tirpitz and his staff would have given anything to keep out of the hands of our alert Admiralty.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading While the _Untersee_ boats of the Germans menaced our national existence and ruthlessly committed many crimes against humanity, the deep-sea detectives of the Salvage Section were always on their track, studying their habits, learning their methods, recovering from watery fastnesses those sealed orders which Tirpitz and his staff would have given anything to keep out of the hands of our alert Admiralty.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading More than one U-boat, struggling frantically to free herself from the mighty nets in which she had become entangled, found herself caught in a trap from which there was no escaping.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading While the _Untersee_ boats of the Germans menaced our national existence and ruthlessly committed many crimes against humanity, the deep-sea detectives of the Salvage Section were always on their track, studying their habits, learning their methods, recovering from watery fastnesses those sealed orders which Tirpitz and his staff would have given anything to keep out of the hands of our alert Admiralty.

dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut

From this reading Sometimes a submarine was found on the bottom without any visible damage to the hull.

the quality of being humane

From this reading While the _Untersee_ boats of the Germans menaced our national existence and ruthlessly committed many crimes against humanity, the deep-sea detectives of the Salvage Section were always on their track, studying their habits, learning their methods, recovering from watery fastnesses those sealed orders which Tirpitz and his staff would have given anything to keep out of the hands of our alert Admiralty.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The guardians of the nets, going their rounds, marked the agitation of the buoys which told of a giant fish struggling below, and if the prize could not be brought up and captured, a depth charge soon put an end to its struggles.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading During the days of the fateful German submarine campaign, the divers of the Admiralty Salvage Section played their part in many a drama, ferreting out clues of vital importance, acting as detectives of the deep.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading During the days of the fateful German submarine campaign, the divers of the Admiralty Salvage Section played their part in many a drama, ferreting out clues of vital importance, acting as detectives of the deep.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The guardians of the nets, going their rounds, marked the agitation of the buoys which told of a giant fish struggling below, and if the prize could not be brought up and captured, a depth charge soon put an end to its struggles.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading While the _Untersee_ boats of the Germans menaced our national existence and ruthlessly committed many crimes against humanity, the deep-sea detectives of the Salvage Section were always on their track, studying their habits, learning their methods, recovering from watery fastnesses those sealed orders which Tirpitz and his staff would have given anything to keep out of the hands of our alert Admiralty.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading While the _Untersee_ boats of the Germans menaced our national existence and ruthlessly committed many crimes against humanity, the deep-sea detectives of the Salvage Section were always on their track, studying their habits, learning their methods, recovering from watery fastnesses those sealed orders which Tirpitz and his staff would have given anything to keep out of the hands of our alert Admiralty.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading During the days of the fateful German submarine campaign, the divers of the Admiralty Salvage Section played their part in many a drama, ferreting out clues of vital importance, acting as detectives of the deep.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading The guardians of the nets, going their rounds, marked the agitation of the buoys which told of a giant fish struggling below, and if the prize could not be brought up and captured, a depth charge soon put an end to its struggles.

past form of “menace” — pose a threat to; present a danger to

From this reading While the _Untersee_ boats of the Germans menaced our national existence and ruthlessly committed many crimes against humanity, the deep-sea detectives of the Salvage Section were always on their track, studying their habits, learning their methods, recovering from watery fastnesses those sealed orders which Tirpitz and his staff would have given anything to keep out of the hands of our alert Admiralty.

plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading While the _Untersee_ boats of the Germans menaced our national existence and ruthlessly committed many crimes against humanity, the deep-sea detectives of the Salvage Section were always on their track, studying their habits, learning their methods, recovering from watery fastnesses those sealed orders which Tirpitz and his staff would have given anything to keep out of the hands of our alert Admiralty.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading More than one U-boat, struggling frantically to free herself from the mighty nets in which she had become entangled, found herself caught in a trap from which there was no escaping.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading More than one U-boat, struggling frantically to free herself from the mighty nets in which she had become entangled, found herself caught in a trap from which there was no escaping.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading While the _Untersee_ boats of the Germans menaced our national existence and ruthlessly committed many crimes against humanity, the deep-sea detectives of the Salvage Section were always on their track, studying their habits, learning their methods, recovering from watery fastnesses those sealed orders which Tirpitz and his staff would have given anything to keep out of the hands of our alert Admiralty.

plural of “net” — a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange

From this reading More than one U-boat, struggling frantically to free herself from the mighty nets in which she had become entangled, found herself caught in a trap from which there was no escaping.

not any; not one

From this reading More than one U-boat, struggling frantically to free herself from the mighty nets in which she had become entangled, found herself caught in a trap from which there was no escaping.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The guardians of the nets, going their rounds, marked the agitation of the buoys which told of a giant fish struggling below, and if the prize could not be brought up and captured, a depth charge soon put an end to its struggles.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading During the days of the fateful German submarine campaign, the divers of the Admiralty Salvage Section played their part in many a drama, ferreting out clues of vital importance, acting as detectives of the deep.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading While the _Untersee_ boats of the Germans menaced our national existence and ruthlessly committed many crimes against humanity, the deep-sea detectives of the Salvage Section were always on their track, studying their habits, learning their methods, recovering from watery fastnesses those sealed orders which Tirpitz and his staff would have given anything to keep out of the hands of our alert Admiralty.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading More than one U-boat, struggling frantically to free herself from the mighty nets in which she had become entangled, found herself caught in a trap from which there was no escaping.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading While the _Untersee_ boats of the Germans menaced our national existence and ruthlessly committed many crimes against humanity, the deep-sea detectives of the Salvage Section were always on their track, studying their habits, learning their methods, recovering from watery fastnesses those sealed orders which Tirpitz and his staff would have given anything to keep out of the hands of our alert Admiralty.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading While the _Untersee_ boats of the Germans menaced our national existence and ruthlessly committed many crimes against humanity, the deep-sea detectives of the Salvage Section were always on their track, studying their habits, learning their methods, recovering from watery fastnesses those sealed orders which Tirpitz and his staff would have given anything to keep out of the hands of our alert Admiralty.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading During the days of the fateful German submarine campaign, the divers of the Admiralty Salvage Section played their part in many a drama, ferreting out clues of vital importance, acting as detectives of the deep.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading During the days of the fateful German submarine campaign, the divers of the Admiralty Salvage Section played their part in many a drama, ferreting out clues of vital importance, acting as detectives of the deep.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading During the days of the fateful German submarine campaign, the divers of the Admiralty Salvage Section played their part in many a drama, ferreting out clues of vital importance, acting as detectives of the deep.

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading The guardians of the nets, going their rounds, marked the agitation of the buoys which told of a giant fish struggling below, and if the prize could not be brought up and captured, a depth charge soon put an end to its struggles.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The guardians of the nets, going their rounds, marked the agitation of the buoys which told of a giant fish struggling below, and if the prize could not be brought up and captured, a depth charge soon put an end to its struggles.

returning to health after illness or debility

From this reading While the _Untersee_ boats of the Germans menaced our national existence and ruthlessly committed many crimes against humanity, the deep-sea detectives of the Salvage Section were always on their track, studying their habits, learning their methods, recovering from watery fastnesses those sealed orders which Tirpitz and his staff would have given anything to keep out of the hands of our alert Admiralty.

plural of “round” — a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading The guardians of the nets, going their rounds, marked the agitation of the buoys which told of a giant fish struggling below, and if the prize could not be brought up and captured, a depth charge soon put an end to its struggles.

in a ruthless manner

From this reading While the _Untersee_ boats of the Germans menaced our national existence and ruthlessly committed many crimes against humanity, the deep-sea detectives of the Salvage Section were always on their track, studying their habits, learning their methods, recovering from watery fastnesses those sealed orders which Tirpitz and his staff would have given anything to keep out of the hands of our alert Admiralty.

save from ruin, destruction, or harm

From this reading During the days of the fateful German submarine campaign, the divers of the Admiralty Salvage Section played their part in many a drama, ferreting out clues of vital importance, acting as detectives of the deep.

established irrevocably

From this reading While the _Untersee_ boats of the Germans menaced our national existence and ruthlessly committed many crimes against humanity, the deep-sea detectives of the Salvage Section were always on their track, studying their habits, learning their methods, recovering from watery fastnesses those sealed orders which Tirpitz and his staff would have given anything to keep out of the hands of our alert Admiralty.

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading During the days of the fateful German submarine campaign, the divers of the Admiralty Salvage Section played their part in many a drama, ferreting out clues of vital importance, acting as detectives of the deep.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading More than one U-boat, struggling frantically to free herself from the mighty nets in which she had become entangled, found herself caught in a trap from which there was no escaping.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Sometimes a submarine was found on the bottom without any visible damage to the hull.

in the near future

From this reading The guardians of the nets, going their rounds, marked the agitation of the buoys which told of a giant fish struggling below, and if the prize could not be brought up and captured, a depth charge soon put an end to its struggles.

personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

From this reading While the _Untersee_ boats of the Germans menaced our national existence and ruthlessly committed many crimes against humanity, the deep-sea detectives of the Salvage Section were always on their track, studying their habits, learning their methods, recovering from watery fastnesses those sealed orders which Tirpitz and his staff would have given anything to keep out of the hands of our alert Admiralty.

plural of “struggle” — an energetic attempt to achieve something

From this reading The guardians of the nets, going their rounds, marked the agitation of the buoys which told of a giant fish struggling below, and if the prize could not be brought up and captured, a depth charge soon put an end to its struggles.

engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity

From this reading More than one U-boat, struggling frantically to free herself from the mighty nets in which she had become entangled, found herself caught in a trap from which there was no escaping.

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading While the _Untersee_ boats of the Germans menaced our national existence and ruthlessly committed many crimes against humanity, the deep-sea detectives of the Salvage Section were always on their track, studying their habits, learning their methods, recovering from watery fastnesses those sealed orders which Tirpitz and his staff would have given anything to keep out of the hands of our alert Admiralty.

a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes

From this reading During the days of the fateful German submarine campaign, the divers of the Admiralty Salvage Section played their part in many a drama, ferreting out clues of vital importance, acting as detectives of the deep.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading More than one U-boat, struggling frantically to free herself from the mighty nets in which she had become entangled, found herself caught in a trap from which there was no escaping.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading During the days of the fateful German submarine campaign, the divers of the Admiralty Salvage Section played their part in many a drama, ferreting out clues of vital importance, acting as detectives of the deep.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading During the days of the fateful German submarine campaign, the divers of the Admiralty Salvage Section played their part in many a drama, ferreting out clues of vital importance, acting as detectives of the deep.

in or at that place or location

From this reading More than one U-boat, struggling frantically to free herself from the mighty nets in which she had become entangled, found herself caught in a trap from which there was no escaping.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading While the _Untersee_ boats of the Germans menaced our national existence and ruthlessly committed many crimes against humanity, the deep-sea detectives of the Salvage Section were always on their track, studying their habits, learning their methods, recovering from watery fastnesses those sealed orders which Tirpitz and his staff would have given anything to keep out of the hands of our alert Admiralty.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading While the _Untersee_ boats of the Germans menaced our national existence and ruthlessly committed many crimes against humanity, the deep-sea detectives of the Salvage Section were always on their track, studying their habits, learning their methods, recovering from watery fastnesses those sealed orders which Tirpitz and his staff would have given anything to keep out of the hands of our alert Admiralty.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading While the _Untersee_ boats of the Germans menaced our national existence and ruthlessly committed many crimes against humanity, the deep-sea detectives of the Salvage Section were always on their track, studying their habits, learning their methods, recovering from watery fastnesses those sealed orders which Tirpitz and his staff would have given anything to keep out of the hands of our alert Admiralty.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading The guardians of the nets, going their rounds, marked the agitation of the buoys which told of a giant fish struggling below, and if the prize could not be brought up and captured, a depth charge soon put an end to its struggles.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading While the _Untersee_ boats of the Germans menaced our national existence and ruthlessly committed many crimes against humanity, the deep-sea detectives of the Salvage Section were always on their track, studying their habits, learning their methods, recovering from watery fastnesses those sealed orders which Tirpitz and his staff would have given anything to keep out of the hands of our alert Admiralty.

a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned

From this reading More than one U-boat, struggling frantically to free herself from the mighty nets in which she had become entangled, found herself caught in a trap from which there was no escaping.

a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes

From this reading More than one U-boat, struggling frantically to free herself from the mighty nets in which she had become entangled, found herself caught in a trap from which there was no escaping.

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From this reading While the _Untersee_ boats of the Germans menaced our national existence and ruthlessly committed many crimes against humanity, the deep-sea detectives of the Salvage Section were always on their track, studying their habits, learning their methods, recovering from watery fastnesses those sealed orders which Tirpitz and his staff would have given anything to keep out of the hands of our alert Admiralty.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The guardians of the nets, going their rounds, marked the agitation of the buoys which told of a giant fish struggling below, and if the prize could not be brought up and captured, a depth charge soon put an end to its struggles.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading Sometimes a submarine was found on the bottom without any visible damage to the hull.

urgently needed; absolutely necessary

From this reading During the days of the fateful German submarine campaign, the divers of the Admiralty Salvage Section played their part in many a drama, ferreting out clues of vital importance, acting as detectives of the deep.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading More than one U-boat, struggling frantically to free herself from the mighty nets in which she had become entangled, found herself caught in a trap from which there was no escaping.

filled with water

From this reading While the _Untersee_ boats of the Germans menaced our national existence and ruthlessly committed many crimes against humanity, the deep-sea detectives of the Salvage Section were always on their track, studying their habits, learning their methods, recovering from watery fastnesses those sealed orders which Tirpitz and his staff would have given anything to keep out of the hands of our alert Admiralty.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading While the _Untersee_ boats of the Germans menaced our national existence and ruthlessly committed many crimes against humanity, the deep-sea detectives of the Salvage Section were always on their track, studying their habits, learning their methods, recovering from watery fastnesses those sealed orders which Tirpitz and his staff would have given anything to keep out of the hands of our alert Admiralty.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading While the _Untersee_ boats of the Germans menaced our national existence and ruthlessly committed many crimes against humanity, the deep-sea detectives of the Salvage Section were always on their track, studying their habits, learning their methods, recovering from watery fastnesses those sealed orders which Tirpitz and his staff would have given anything to keep out of the hands of our alert Admiralty.

during the time that

From this reading While the _Untersee_ boats of the Germans menaced our national existence and ruthlessly committed many crimes against humanity, the deep-sea detectives of the Salvage Section were always on their track, studying their habits, learning their methods, recovering from watery fastnesses those sealed orders which Tirpitz and his staff would have given anything to keep out of the hands of our alert Admiralty.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Sometimes a submarine was found on the bottom without any visible damage to the hull.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading While the _Untersee_ boats of the Germans menaced our national existence and ruthlessly committed many crimes against humanity, the deep-sea detectives of the Salvage Section were always on their track, studying their habits, learning their methods, recovering from watery fastnesses those sealed orders which Tirpitz and his staff would have given anything to keep out of the hands of our alert Admiralty.