used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Seven other transports were keeping her company, together with a busy, bustling escort of British and American destroyers.
adventurersnounUS /ædˈventʃərərz/
plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks
From this reading For these American adventurers of to-day were nearing the coast of Ireland.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Nor was the Ninety-ninth alone.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Seven other transports were keeping her company, together with a busy, bustling escort of British and American destroyers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Seven other transports were keeping her company, together with a busy, bustling escort of British and American destroyers.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Whether these transports were to unload their cargoes of human beings and munitions at any port in Great Britain or Ireland few on the transports knew, nor did those few tell others.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Whether these transports were to unload their cargoes of human beings and munitions at any port in Great Britain or Ireland few on the transports knew, nor did those few tell others.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading IN THE WATERS OF THE SEA WOLVES Some days later the same ship steamed steadily through the waters on the further side of the Atlantic.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading Whether these transports were to unload their cargoes of human beings and munitions at any port in Great Britain or Ireland few on the transports knew, nor did those few tell others.
BritainnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
From this reading Whether these transports were to unload their cargoes of human beings and munitions at any port in Great Britain or Ireland few on the transports knew, nor did those few tell others.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading Seven other transports were keeping her company, together with a busy, bustling escort of British and American destroyers.
bustlingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌsəlɪŋ/
full of energetic and noisy activity
From this reading Seven other transports were keeping her company, together with a busy, bustling escort of British and American destroyers.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Seven other transports were keeping her company, together with a busy, bustling escort of British and American destroyers.
cargoesnounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊz/
plural of “cargo” — goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading Whether these transports were to unload their cargoes of human beings and munitions at any port in Great Britain or Ireland few on the transports knew, nor did those few tell others.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading For these American adventurers of to-day were nearing the coast of Ireland.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Seven other transports were keeping her company, together with a busy, bustling escort of British and American destroyers.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading IN THE WATERS OF THE SEA WOLVES Some days later the same ship steamed steadily through the waters on the further side of the Atlantic.
destroyersnounUS /dɪˈstrɔɪərz/
plural of “destroyer” — a small fast lightly armored but heavily armed warship
From this reading Seven other transports were keeping her company, together with a busy, bustling escort of British and American destroyers.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Whether these transports were to unload their cargoes of human beings and munitions at any port in Great Britain or Ireland few on the transports knew, nor did those few tell others.
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading Seven other transports were keeping her company, together with a busy, bustling escort of British and American destroyers.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Whether these transports were to unload their cargoes of human beings and munitions at any port in Great Britain or Ireland few on the transports knew, nor did those few tell others.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For these American adventurers of to-day were nearing the coast of Ireland.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading IN THE WATERS OF THE SEA WOLVES Some days later the same ship steamed steadily through the waters on the further side of the Atlantic.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Whether these transports were to unload their cargoes of human beings and munitions at any port in Great Britain or Ireland few on the transports knew, nor did those few tell others.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Seven other transports were keeping her company, together with a busy, bustling escort of British and American destroyers.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Whether these transports were to unload their cargoes of human beings and munitions at any port in Great Britain or Ireland few on the transports knew, nor did those few tell others.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE WATERS OF THE SEA WOLVES Some days later the same ship steamed steadily through the waters on the further side of the Atlantic.
IrelandnounUS /ˈaɪərlənd/
a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921
From this reading For these American adventurers of to-day were nearing the coast of Ireland.
conformity or harmony
From this reading Seven other transports were keeping her company, together with a busy, bustling escort of British and American destroyers.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Whether these transports were to unload their cargoes of human beings and munitions at any port in Great Britain or Ireland few on the transports knew, nor did those few tell others.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading IN THE WATERS OF THE SEA WOLVES Some days later the same ship steamed steadily through the waters on the further side of the Atlantic.
munitionsnounUS /mjuːˈnɪʃənz/
plural of “munition” — weapons considered collectively
From this reading Whether these transports were to unload their cargoes of human beings and munitions at any port in Great Britain or Ireland few on the transports knew, nor did those few tell others.
nearingverbUS /ˈnɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “near” — move towards
From this reading For these American adventurers of to-day were nearing the coast of Ireland.
Ninety-ninth
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From this reading Nor was the Ninety-ninth alone.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor was the Ninety-ninth alone.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE WATERS OF THE SEA WOLVES Some days later the same ship steamed steadily through the waters on the further side of the Atlantic.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN THE WATERS OF THE SEA WOLVES Some days later the same ship steamed steadily through the waters on the further side of the Atlantic.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whether these transports were to unload their cargoes of human beings and munitions at any port in Great Britain or Ireland few on the transports knew, nor did those few tell others.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Seven other transports were keeping her company, together with a busy, bustling escort of British and American destroyers.
others
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From this reading Whether these transports were to unload their cargoes of human beings and munitions at any port in Great Britain or Ireland few on the transports knew, nor did those few tell others.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Whether these transports were to unload their cargoes of human beings and munitions at any port in Great Britain or Ireland few on the transports knew, nor did those few tell others.
Identical; not different.
From this reading IN THE WATERS OF THE SEA WOLVES Some days later the same ship steamed steadily through the waters on the further side of the Atlantic.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading IN THE WATERS OF THE SEA WOLVES Some days later the same ship steamed steadily through the waters on the further side of the Atlantic.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Seven other transports were keeping her company, together with a busy, bustling escort of British and American destroyers.
transport commercially
From this reading IN THE WATERS OF THE SEA WOLVES Some days later the same ship steamed steadily through the waters on the further side of the Atlantic.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading IN THE WATERS OF THE SEA WOLVES Some days later the same ship steamed steadily through the waters on the further side of the Atlantic.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading IN THE WATERS OF THE SEA WOLVES Some days later the same ship steamed steadily through the waters on the further side of the Atlantic.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading IN THE WATERS OF THE SEA WOLVES Some days later the same ship steamed steadily through the waters on the further side of the Atlantic.
steamedadjectiveUS /stiːmd/
cooked in steam
From this reading IN THE WATERS OF THE SEA WOLVES Some days later the same ship steamed steadily through the waters on the further side of the Atlantic.
express in words
From this reading Whether these transports were to unload their cargoes of human beings and munitions at any port in Great Britain or Ireland few on the transports knew, nor did those few tell others.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE WATERS OF THE SEA WOLVES Some days later the same ship steamed steadily through the waters on the further side of the Atlantic.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Whether these transports were to unload their cargoes of human beings and munitions at any port in Great Britain or Ireland few on the transports knew, nor did those few tell others.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading For these American adventurers of to-day were nearing the coast of Ireland.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Whether these transports were to unload their cargoes of human beings and munitions at any port in Great Britain or Ireland few on the transports knew, nor did those few tell others.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading IN THE WATERS OF THE SEA WOLVES Some days later the same ship steamed steadily through the waters on the further side of the Atlantic.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whether these transports were to unload their cargoes of human beings and munitions at any port in Great Britain or Ireland few on the transports knew, nor did those few tell others.
to-day
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From this reading For these American adventurers of to-day were nearing the coast of Ireland.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Seven other transports were keeping her company, together with a busy, bustling escort of British and American destroyers.
transportsnounUS /trænˈspɔːrts/
plural of “transport” — something that serves as a means of transportation
From this reading Seven other transports were keeping her company, together with a busy, bustling escort of British and American destroyers.
unloadverbUS /ənˈloʊd/
remove (cargo, people, etc.) from and leave
From this reading Whether these transports were to unload their cargoes of human beings and munitions at any port in Great Britain or Ireland few on the transports knew, nor did those few tell others.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nor was the Ninety-ninth alone.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading IN THE WATERS OF THE SEA WOLVES Some days later the same ship steamed steadily through the waters on the further side of the Atlantic.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Seven other transports were keeping her company, together with a busy, bustling escort of British and American destroyers.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether these transports were to unload their cargoes of human beings and munitions at any port in Great Britain or Ireland few on the transports knew, nor did those few tell others.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Seven other transports were keeping her company, together with a busy, bustling escort of British and American destroyers.
WOLVESnounUS /wʊlvz/
plural of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading IN THE WATERS OF THE SEA WOLVES Some days later the same ship steamed steadily through the waters on the further side of the Atlantic.
