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From this reading Quite as thrilling as the experience of the men who went down in the K.13 was the adventure which befell the crew of an American submarine, the S.5, and it is doubtful if any popular novelist, with all his imagination and powers of invention, ever thought out a more remarkable situation than that in which these American sailors found themselves.
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From this reading Quite as thrilling as the experience of the men who went down in the K.13 was the adventure which befell the crew of an American submarine, the S.5, and it is doubtful if any popular novelist, with all his imagination and powers of invention, ever thought out a more remarkable situation than that in which these American sailors found themselves.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Quite as thrilling as the experience of the men who went down in the K.13 was the adventure which befell the crew of an American submarine, the S.5, and it is doubtful if any popular novelist, with all his imagination and powers of invention, ever thought out a more remarkable situation than that in which these American sailors found themselves.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Quite as thrilling as the experience of the men who went down in the K.13 was the adventure which befell the crew of an American submarine, the S.5, and it is doubtful if any popular novelist, with all his imagination and powers of invention, ever thought out a more remarkable situation than that in which these American sailors found themselves.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Quite as thrilling as the experience of the men who went down in the K.13 was the adventure which befell the crew of an American submarine, the S.5, and it is doubtful if any popular novelist, with all his imagination and powers of invention, ever thought out a more remarkable situation than that in which these American sailors found themselves.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Quite as thrilling as the experience of the men who went down in the K.13 was the adventure which befell the crew of an American submarine, the S.5, and it is doubtful if any popular novelist, with all his imagination and powers of invention, ever thought out a more remarkable situation than that in which these American sailors found themselves.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Quite as thrilling as the experience of the men who went down in the K.13 was the adventure which befell the crew of an American submarine, the S.5, and it is doubtful if any popular novelist, with all his imagination and powers of invention, ever thought out a more remarkable situation than that in which these American sailors found themselves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Quite as thrilling as the experience of the men who went down in the K.13 was the adventure which befell the crew of an American submarine, the S.5, and it is doubtful if any popular novelist, with all his imagination and powers of invention, ever thought out a more remarkable situation than that in which these American sailors found themselves.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Quite as thrilling as the experience of the men who went down in the K.13 was the adventure which befell the crew of an American submarine, the S.5, and it is doubtful if any popular novelist, with all his imagination and powers of invention, ever thought out a more remarkable situation than that in which these American sailors found themselves.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Quite as thrilling as the experience of the men who went down in the K.13 was the adventure which befell the crew of an American submarine, the S.5, and it is doubtful if any popular novelist, with all his imagination and powers of invention, ever thought out a more remarkable situation than that in which these American sailors found themselves.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The American submarine concerned had been travelling on the surface, when the commander gave the order to prepare to dive.
befellverbUS /bɪˈfel/
inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to
From this reading Quite as thrilling as the experience of the men who went down in the K.13 was the adventure which befell the crew of an American submarine, the S.5, and it is doubtful if any popular novelist, with all his imagination and powers of invention, ever thought out a more remarkable situation than that in which these American sailors found themselves.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Then her commander got ready to bring her up once more.
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading The American submarine concerned had been travelling on the surface, when the commander gave the order to prepare to dive.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading The American submarine concerned had been travelling on the surface, when the commander gave the order to prepare to dive.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Quite as thrilling as the experience of the men who went down in the K.13 was the adventure which befell the crew of an American submarine, the S.5, and it is doubtful if any popular novelist, with all his imagination and powers of invention, ever thought out a more remarkable situation than that in which these American sailors found themselves.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading Down she went, and for a time glided unseen in the depths.
divenounUS /daɪv/
a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall
From this reading The American submarine concerned had been travelling on the surface, when the commander gave the order to prepare to dive.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading Quite as thrilling as the experience of the men who went down in the K.13 was the adventure which befell the crew of an American submarine, the S.5, and it is doubtful if any popular novelist, with all his imagination and powers of invention, ever thought out a more remarkable situation than that in which these American sailors found themselves.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Quite as thrilling as the experience of the men who went down in the K.13 was the adventure which befell the crew of an American submarine, the S.5, and it is doubtful if any popular novelist, with all his imagination and powers of invention, ever thought out a more remarkable situation than that in which these American sailors found themselves.
at any time
From this reading Quite as thrilling as the experience of the men who went down in the K.13 was the adventure which befell the crew of an American submarine, the S.5, and it is doubtful if any popular novelist, with all his imagination and powers of invention, ever thought out a more remarkable situation than that in which these American sailors found themselves.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Quite as thrilling as the experience of the men who went down in the K.13 was the adventure which befell the crew of an American submarine, the S.5, and it is doubtful if any popular novelist, with all his imagination and powers of invention, ever thought out a more remarkable situation than that in which these American sailors found themselves.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Down she went, and for a time glided unseen in the depths.
set up or found
From this reading Quite as thrilling as the experience of the men who went down in the K.13 was the adventure which befell the crew of an American submarine, the S.5, and it is doubtful if any popular novelist, with all his imagination and powers of invention, ever thought out a more remarkable situation than that in which these American sailors found themselves.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The American submarine concerned had been travelling on the surface, when the commander gave the order to prepare to dive.
glidedverbUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪd/
past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading Down she went, and for a time glided unseen in the depths.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Then her commander got ready to bring her up once more.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The American submarine concerned had been travelling on the surface, when the commander gave the order to prepare to dive.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Then her commander got ready to bring her up once more.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Quite as thrilling as the experience of the men who went down in the K.13 was the adventure which befell the crew of an American submarine, the S.5, and it is doubtful if any popular novelist, with all his imagination and powers of invention, ever thought out a more remarkable situation than that in which these American sailors found themselves.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Quite as thrilling as the experience of the men who went down in the K.13 was the adventure which befell the crew of an American submarine, the S.5, and it is doubtful if any popular novelist, with all his imagination and powers of invention, ever thought out a more remarkable situation than that in which these American sailors found themselves.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading Quite as thrilling as the experience of the men who went down in the K.13 was the adventure which befell the crew of an American submarine, the S.5, and it is doubtful if any popular novelist, with all his imagination and powers of invention, ever thought out a more remarkable situation than that in which these American sailors found themselves.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Quite as thrilling as the experience of the men who went down in the K.13 was the adventure which befell the crew of an American submarine, the S.5, and it is doubtful if any popular novelist, with all his imagination and powers of invention, ever thought out a more remarkable situation than that in which these American sailors found themselves.
inventionnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃən/
the creation of something in the mind
From this reading Quite as thrilling as the experience of the men who went down in the K.13 was the adventure which befell the crew of an American submarine, the S.5, and it is doubtful if any popular novelist, with all his imagination and powers of invention, ever thought out a more remarkable situation than that in which these American sailors found themselves.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Quite as thrilling as the experience of the men who went down in the K.13 was the adventure which befell the crew of an American submarine, the S.5, and it is doubtful if any popular novelist, with all his imagination and powers of invention, ever thought out a more remarkable situation than that in which these American sailors found themselves.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Quite as thrilling as the experience of the men who went down in the K.13 was the adventure which befell the crew of an American submarine, the S.5, and it is doubtful if any popular novelist, with all his imagination and powers of invention, ever thought out a more remarkable situation than that in which these American sailors found themselves.
KnounUS /keɪ/
the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Quite as thrilling as the experience of the men who went down in the K.13 was the adventure which befell the crew of an American submarine, the S.5, and it is doubtful if any popular novelist, with all his imagination and powers of invention, ever thought out a more remarkable situation than that in which these American sailors found themselves.
the force of workers available
From this reading Quite as thrilling as the experience of the men who went down in the K.13 was the adventure which befell the crew of an American submarine, the S.5, and it is doubtful if any popular novelist, with all his imagination and powers of invention, ever thought out a more remarkable situation than that in which these American sailors found themselves.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Quite as thrilling as the experience of the men who went down in the K.13 was the adventure which befell the crew of an American submarine, the S.5, and it is doubtful if any popular novelist, with all his imagination and powers of invention, ever thought out a more remarkable situation than that in which these American sailors found themselves.
novelistnounUS /ˈnɑːvələst/
one who writes novels
From this reading Quite as thrilling as the experience of the men who went down in the K.13 was the adventure which befell the crew of an American submarine, the S.5, and it is doubtful if any popular novelist, with all his imagination and powers of invention, ever thought out a more remarkable situation than that in which these American sailors found themselves.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Quite as thrilling as the experience of the men who went down in the K.13 was the adventure which befell the crew of an American submarine, the S.5, and it is doubtful if any popular novelist, with all his imagination and powers of invention, ever thought out a more remarkable situation than that in which these American sailors found themselves.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The American submarine concerned had been travelling on the surface, when the commander gave the order to prepare to dive.
on one occasion
From this reading Then her commander got ready to bring her up once more.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The American submarine concerned had been travelling on the surface, when the commander gave the order to prepare to dive.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Quite as thrilling as the experience of the men who went down in the K.13 was the adventure which befell the crew of an American submarine, the S.5, and it is doubtful if any popular novelist, with all his imagination and powers of invention, ever thought out a more remarkable situation than that in which these American sailors found themselves.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading Quite as thrilling as the experience of the men who went down in the K.13 was the adventure which befell the crew of an American submarine, the S.5, and it is doubtful if any popular novelist, with all his imagination and powers of invention, ever thought out a more remarkable situation than that in which these American sailors found themselves.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading Quite as thrilling as the experience of the men who went down in the K.13 was the adventure which befell the crew of an American submarine, the S.5, and it is doubtful if any popular novelist, with all his imagination and powers of invention, ever thought out a more remarkable situation than that in which these American sailors found themselves.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading The American submarine concerned had been travelling on the surface, when the commander gave the order to prepare to dive.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Quite as thrilling as the experience of the men who went down in the K.13 was the adventure which befell the crew of an American submarine, the S.5, and it is doubtful if any popular novelist, with all his imagination and powers of invention, ever thought out a more remarkable situation than that in which these American sailors found themselves.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Then her commander got ready to bring her up once more.
unusual or striking
From this reading Quite as thrilling as the experience of the men who went down in the K.13 was the adventure which befell the crew of an American submarine, the S.5, and it is doubtful if any popular novelist, with all his imagination and powers of invention, ever thought out a more remarkable situation than that in which these American sailors found themselves.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Quite as thrilling as the experience of the men who went down in the K.13 was the adventure which befell the crew of an American submarine, the S.5, and it is doubtful if any popular novelist, with all his imagination and powers of invention, ever thought out a more remarkable situation than that in which these American sailors found themselves.
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Quite as thrilling as the experience of the men who went down in the K.13 was the adventure which befell the crew of an American submarine, the S.5, and it is doubtful if any popular novelist, with all his imagination and powers of invention, ever thought out a more remarkable situation than that in which these American sailors found themselves.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Down she went, and for a time glided unseen in the depths.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Quite as thrilling as the experience of the men who went down in the K.13 was the adventure which befell the crew of an American submarine, the S.5, and it is doubtful if any popular novelist, with all his imagination and powers of invention, ever thought out a more remarkable situation than that in which these American sailors found themselves.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Of a sudden something went wrong.
submarinenounUS /ˈsʌbməriːn/
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading Quite as thrilling as the experience of the men who went down in the K.13 was the adventure which befell the crew of an American submarine, the S.5, and it is doubtful if any popular novelist, with all his imagination and powers of invention, ever thought out a more remarkable situation than that in which these American sailors found themselves.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Of a sudden something went wrong.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading The American submarine concerned had been travelling on the surface, when the commander gave the order to prepare to dive.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Quite as thrilling as the experience of the men who went down in the K.13 was the adventure which befell the crew of an American submarine, the S.5, and it is doubtful if any popular novelist, with all his imagination and powers of invention, ever thought out a more remarkable situation than that in which these American sailors found themselves.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Quite as thrilling as the experience of the men who went down in the K.13 was the adventure which befell the crew of an American submarine, the S.5, and it is doubtful if any popular novelist, with all his imagination and powers of invention, ever thought out a more remarkable situation than that in which these American sailors found themselves.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Quite as thrilling as the experience of the men who went down in the K.13 was the adventure which befell the crew of an American submarine, the S.5, and it is doubtful if any popular novelist, with all his imagination and powers of invention, ever thought out a more remarkable situation than that in which these American sailors found themselves.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Quite as thrilling as the experience of the men who went down in the K.13 was the adventure which befell the crew of an American submarine, the S.5, and it is doubtful if any popular novelist, with all his imagination and powers of invention, ever thought out a more remarkable situation than that in which these American sailors found themselves.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then her commander got ready to bring her up once more.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Quite as thrilling as the experience of the men who went down in the K.13 was the adventure which befell the crew of an American submarine, the S.5, and it is doubtful if any popular novelist, with all his imagination and powers of invention, ever thought out a more remarkable situation than that in which these American sailors found themselves.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Quite as thrilling as the experience of the men who went down in the K.13 was the adventure which befell the crew of an American submarine, the S.5, and it is doubtful if any popular novelist, with all his imagination and powers of invention, ever thought out a more remarkable situation than that in which these American sailors found themselves.
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading Quite as thrilling as the experience of the men who went down in the K.13 was the adventure which befell the crew of an American submarine, the S.5, and it is doubtful if any popular novelist, with all his imagination and powers of invention, ever thought out a more remarkable situation than that in which these American sailors found themselves.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Down she went, and for a time glided unseen in the depths.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The American submarine concerned had been travelling on the surface, when the commander gave the order to prepare to dive.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading The American submarine concerned had been travelling on the surface, when the commander gave the order to prepare to dive.
unseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading Down she went, and for a time glided unseen in the depths.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then her commander got ready to bring her up once more.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Quite as thrilling as the experience of the men who went down in the K.13 was the adventure which befell the crew of an American submarine, the S.5, and it is doubtful if any popular novelist, with all his imagination and powers of invention, ever thought out a more remarkable situation than that in which these American sailors found themselves.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Quite as thrilling as the experience of the men who went down in the K.13 was the adventure which befell the crew of an American submarine, the S.5, and it is doubtful if any popular novelist, with all his imagination and powers of invention, ever thought out a more remarkable situation than that in which these American sailors found themselves.
at the time that
From this reading The American submarine concerned had been travelling on the surface, when the commander gave the order to prepare to dive.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Quite as thrilling as the experience of the men who went down in the K.13 was the adventure which befell the crew of an American submarine, the S.5, and it is doubtful if any popular novelist, with all his imagination and powers of invention, ever thought out a more remarkable situation than that in which these American sailors found themselves.
which person or people
From this reading Quite as thrilling as the experience of the men who went down in the K.13 was the adventure which befell the crew of an American submarine, the S.5, and it is doubtful if any popular novelist, with all his imagination and powers of invention, ever thought out a more remarkable situation than that in which these American sailors found themselves.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Quite as thrilling as the experience of the men who went down in the K.13 was the adventure which befell the crew of an American submarine, the S.5, and it is doubtful if any popular novelist, with all his imagination and powers of invention, ever thought out a more remarkable situation than that in which these American sailors found themselves.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Of a sudden something went wrong.
