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From this reading The vessel was the _Bersagliere_, a 28-knot boat armed with four twelve-pounders.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Misunderstandings WE left Sub-lieutenant Tom Webb and the whaler's crew in the act of being rescued by a destroyer flying the Italian ensign.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Misunderstandings WE left Sub-lieutenant Tom Webb and the whaler's crew in the act of being rescued by a destroyer flying the Italian ensign.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although she dared not stop to investigate the cause of the shouting, fearing the presence of a hostile submarine, she had sent out a wireless message in the International Code, reporting on the circumstance, giving the approximate position, and suggesting the possibility of a U-boat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Misunderstandings WE left Sub-lieutenant Tom Webb and the whaler's crew in the act of being rescued by a destroyer flying the Italian ensign.
approximateverbUS /əˈprɑːksəmət/
be close or similar
From this reading Although she dared not stop to investigate the cause of the shouting, fearing the presence of a hostile submarine, she had sent out a wireless message in the International Code, reporting on the circumstance, giving the approximate position, and suggesting the possibility of a U-boat.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading The vessel was the _Bersagliere_, a 28-knot boat armed with four twelve-pounders.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The liner that had passed them in the night was not so callous as they had supposed.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Misunderstandings WE left Sub-lieutenant Tom Webb and the whaler's crew in the act of being rescued by a destroyer flying the Italian ensign.
Bersagliere
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The vessel was the _Bersagliere_, a 28-knot boat armed with four twelve-pounders.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The vessel was the _Bersagliere_, a 28-knot boat armed with four twelve-pounders.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It was not sheer luck that brought it to the rescue of the Sub and his companions.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Misunderstandings WE left Sub-lieutenant Tom Webb and the whaler's crew in the act of being rescued by a destroyer flying the Italian ensign.
callousadjectiveUS /ˈkæləs/
emotionally hardened
From this reading The liner that had passed them in the night was not so callous as they had supposed.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Although she dared not stop to investigate the cause of the shouting, fearing the presence of a hostile submarine, she had sent out a wireless message in the International Code, reporting on the circumstance, giving the approximate position, and suggesting the possibility of a U-boat.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading Although she dared not stop to investigate the cause of the shouting, fearing the presence of a hostile submarine, she had sent out a wireless message in the International Code, reporting on the circumstance, giving the approximate position, and suggesting the possibility of a U-boat.
CodenounUS /koʊd/
a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)
From this reading Although she dared not stop to investigate the cause of the shouting, fearing the presence of a hostile submarine, she had sent out a wireless message in the International Code, reporting on the circumstance, giving the approximate position, and suggesting the possibility of a U-boat.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading It was not sheer luck that brought it to the rescue of the Sub and his companions.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Misunderstandings WE left Sub-lieutenant Tom Webb and the whaler's crew in the act of being rescued by a destroyer flying the Italian ensign.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Although she dared not stop to investigate the cause of the shouting, fearing the presence of a hostile submarine, she had sent out a wireless message in the International Code, reporting on the circumstance, giving the approximate position, and suggesting the possibility of a U-boat.
destroyernounUS /dɪˈstrɔɪər/
a small fast lightly armored but heavily armed warship
From this reading Misunderstandings WE left Sub-lieutenant Tom Webb and the whaler's crew in the act of being rescued by a destroyer flying the Italian ensign.
ensignnounUS /ˈensən/
a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade
From this reading Misunderstandings WE left Sub-lieutenant Tom Webb and the whaler's crew in the act of being rescued by a destroyer flying the Italian ensign.
fearingverbUS /ˈfɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Although she dared not stop to investigate the cause of the shouting, fearing the presence of a hostile submarine, she had sent out a wireless message in the International Code, reporting on the circumstance, giving the approximate position, and suggesting the possibility of a U-boat.
moving swiftly
From this reading Misunderstandings WE left Sub-lieutenant Tom Webb and the whaler's crew in the act of being rescued by a destroyer flying the Italian ensign.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The vessel was the _Bersagliere_, a 28-knot boat armed with four twelve-pounders.
the act of giving
From this reading Although she dared not stop to investigate the cause of the shouting, fearing the presence of a hostile submarine, she had sent out a wireless message in the International Code, reporting on the circumstance, giving the approximate position, and suggesting the possibility of a U-boat.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The liner that had passed them in the night was not so callous as they had supposed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was not sheer luck that brought it to the rescue of the Sub and his companions.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading Although she dared not stop to investigate the cause of the shouting, fearing the presence of a hostile submarine, she had sent out a wireless message in the International Code, reporting on the circumstance, giving the approximate position, and suggesting the possibility of a U-boat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Misunderstandings WE left Sub-lieutenant Tom Webb and the whaler's crew in the act of being rescued by a destroyer flying the Italian ensign.
InternationaladjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl/
concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations
From this reading Although she dared not stop to investigate the cause of the shouting, fearing the presence of a hostile submarine, she had sent out a wireless message in the International Code, reporting on the circumstance, giving the approximate position, and suggesting the possibility of a U-boat.
investigateverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪt/
investigate scientifically
From this reading Although she dared not stop to investigate the cause of the shouting, fearing the presence of a hostile submarine, she had sent out a wireless message in the International Code, reporting on the circumstance, giving the approximate position, and suggesting the possibility of a U-boat.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not sheer luck that brought it to the rescue of the Sub and his companions.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading Misunderstandings WE left Sub-lieutenant Tom Webb and the whaler's crew in the act of being rescued by a destroyer flying the Italian ensign.
knotnounUS /nɑːt/
a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading The vessel was the _Bersagliere_, a 28-knot boat armed with four twelve-pounders.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Misunderstandings WE left Sub-lieutenant Tom Webb and the whaler's crew in the act of being rescued by a destroyer flying the Italian ensign.
linernounUS /ˈlaɪnər/
(baseball) a hit that flies straight out from the batter
From this reading The liner that had passed them in the night was not so callous as they had supposed.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading It was not sheer luck that brought it to the rescue of the Sub and his companions.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Although she dared not stop to investigate the cause of the shouting, fearing the presence of a hostile submarine, she had sent out a wireless message in the International Code, reporting on the circumstance, giving the approximate position, and suggesting the possibility of a U-boat.
MisunderstandingsnounUS /ˌmɪsəndərˈstændɪŋz/
plural of “misunderstanding” — putting the wrong interpretation on
From this reading Misunderstandings WE left Sub-lieutenant Tom Webb and the whaler's crew in the act of being rescued by a destroyer flying the Italian ensign.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The liner that had passed them in the night was not so callous as they had supposed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not sheer luck that brought it to the rescue of the Sub and his companions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Misunderstandings WE left Sub-lieutenant Tom Webb and the whaler's crew in the act of being rescued by a destroyer flying the Italian ensign.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Although she dared not stop to investigate the cause of the shouting, fearing the presence of a hostile submarine, she had sent out a wireless message in the International Code, reporting on the circumstance, giving the approximate position, and suggesting the possibility of a U-boat.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Although she dared not stop to investigate the cause of the shouting, fearing the presence of a hostile submarine, she had sent out a wireless message in the International Code, reporting on the circumstance, giving the approximate position, and suggesting the possibility of a U-boat.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The liner that had passed them in the night was not so callous as they had supposed.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Although she dared not stop to investigate the cause of the shouting, fearing the presence of a hostile submarine, she had sent out a wireless message in the International Code, reporting on the circumstance, giving the approximate position, and suggesting the possibility of a U-boat.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading Although she dared not stop to investigate the cause of the shouting, fearing the presence of a hostile submarine, she had sent out a wireless message in the International Code, reporting on the circumstance, giving the approximate position, and suggesting the possibility of a U-boat.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Although she dared not stop to investigate the cause of the shouting, fearing the presence of a hostile submarine, she had sent out a wireless message in the International Code, reporting on the circumstance, giving the approximate position, and suggesting the possibility of a U-boat.
reportingnounUS /riˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
the news as presented by reporters for newspapers or radio or television
From this reading Although she dared not stop to investigate the cause of the shouting, fearing the presence of a hostile submarine, she had sent out a wireless message in the International Code, reporting on the circumstance, giving the approximate position, and suggesting the possibility of a U-boat.
free from harm or evil
From this reading It was not sheer luck that brought it to the rescue of the Sub and his companions.
rescuedadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading Misunderstandings WE left Sub-lieutenant Tom Webb and the whaler's crew in the act of being rescued by a destroyer flying the Italian ensign.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Although she dared not stop to investigate the cause of the shouting, fearing the presence of a hostile submarine, she had sent out a wireless message in the International Code, reporting on the circumstance, giving the approximate position, and suggesting the possibility of a U-boat.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although she dared not stop to investigate the cause of the shouting, fearing the presence of a hostile submarine, she had sent out a wireless message in the International Code, reporting on the circumstance, giving the approximate position, and suggesting the possibility of a U-boat.
sheeradjectiveUS /ʃɪr/
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
From this reading It was not sheer luck that brought it to the rescue of the Sub and his companions.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading Although she dared not stop to investigate the cause of the shouting, fearing the presence of a hostile submarine, she had sent out a wireless message in the International Code, reporting on the circumstance, giving the approximate position, and suggesting the possibility of a U-boat.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The liner that had passed them in the night was not so callous as they had supposed.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Although she dared not stop to investigate the cause of the shouting, fearing the presence of a hostile submarine, she had sent out a wireless message in the International Code, reporting on the circumstance, giving the approximate position, and suggesting the possibility of a U-boat.
SubverbUS /sʌb/
be a substitute
From this reading It was not sheer luck that brought it to the rescue of the Sub and his companions.
Sub-lieutenant
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From this reading Misunderstandings WE left Sub-lieutenant Tom Webb and the whaler's crew in the act of being rescued by a destroyer flying the Italian ensign.
submarinenounUS /ˈsʌbməriːn/
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading Although she dared not stop to investigate the cause of the shouting, fearing the presence of a hostile submarine, she had sent out a wireless message in the International Code, reporting on the circumstance, giving the approximate position, and suggesting the possibility of a U-boat.
suggestingverbUS /səˈdʒestɪŋ/
-ing form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Although she dared not stop to investigate the cause of the shouting, fearing the presence of a hostile submarine, she had sent out a wireless message in the International Code, reporting on the circumstance, giving the approximate position, and suggesting the possibility of a U-boat.
required or under orders
From this reading The liner that had passed them in the night was not so callous as they had supposed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not sheer luck that brought it to the rescue of the Sub and his companions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Misunderstandings WE left Sub-lieutenant Tom Webb and the whaler's crew in the act of being rescued by a destroyer flying the Italian ensign.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The liner that had passed them in the night was not so callous as they had supposed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The liner that had passed them in the night was not so callous as they had supposed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was not sheer luck that brought it to the rescue of the Sub and his companions.
male cat
From this reading Misunderstandings WE left Sub-lieutenant Tom Webb and the whaler's crew in the act of being rescued by a destroyer flying the Italian ensign.
twelve-pounders
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From this reading The vessel was the _Bersagliere_, a 28-knot boat armed with four twelve-pounders.
U-boatnoun
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading Although she dared not stop to investigate the cause of the shouting, fearing the presence of a hostile submarine, she had sent out a wireless message in the International Code, reporting on the circumstance, giving the approximate position, and suggesting the possibility of a U-boat.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The vessel was the _Bersagliere_, a 28-knot boat armed with four twelve-pounders.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The vessel was the _Bersagliere_, a 28-knot boat armed with four twelve-pounders.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Misunderstandings WE left Sub-lieutenant Tom Webb and the whaler's crew in the act of being rescued by a destroyer flying the Italian ensign.
WebbnounUS /web/
English writer and a central member of the Fabian Society (1858-1943)
From this reading Misunderstandings WE left Sub-lieutenant Tom Webb and the whaler's crew in the act of being rescued by a destroyer flying the Italian ensign.
whaler's
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From this reading Misunderstandings WE left Sub-lieutenant Tom Webb and the whaler's crew in the act of being rescued by a destroyer flying the Italian ensign.
wirelessnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading Although she dared not stop to investigate the cause of the shouting, fearing the presence of a hostile submarine, she had sent out a wireless message in the International Code, reporting on the circumstance, giving the approximate position, and suggesting the possibility of a U-boat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The vessel was the _Bersagliere_, a 28-knot boat armed with four twelve-pounders.
