used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Leaving one man on board to attend to the helm, he steered the patrol-boat ahead, with a hawser made fast to the bitts of the prize.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a brief interval the sea-plane carrier replied:
at or in the front
From this reading Leaving one man on board to attend to the helm, he steered the patrol-boat ahead, with a hawser made fast to the bitts of the prize.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An Unknown Antagonist LIEUTENANT OSBORNE'S first step was to take the captured felucca in tow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A wireless message was then sent to the _Fleetwing_ announcing the successful issue of the enterprise, and requesting further instructions.
announcingverbUS /əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/
-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement
From this reading A wireless message was then sent to the _Fleetwing_ announcing the successful issue of the enterprise, and requesting further instructions.
AntagonistnounUS /ænˈtæɡənəst/
someone who offers opposition
From this reading An Unknown Antagonist LIEUTENANT OSBORNE'S first step was to take the captured felucca in tow.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Leaving one man on board to attend to the helm, he steered the patrol-boat ahead, with a hawser made fast to the bitts of the prize.
bitts
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Leaving one man on board to attend to the helm, he steered the patrol-boat ahead, with a hawser made fast to the bitts of the prize.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Leaving one man on board to attend to the helm, he steered the patrol-boat ahead, with a hawser made fast to the bitts of the prize.
of short duration or distance
From this reading After a brief interval the sea-plane carrier replied:
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading An Unknown Antagonist LIEUTENANT OSBORNE'S first step was to take the captured felucca in tow.
carriernounUS /ˈkæriər/
someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading After a brief interval the sea-plane carrier replied:
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading A wireless message was then sent to the _Fleetwing_ announcing the successful issue of the enterprise, and requesting further instructions.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Leaving one man on board to attend to the helm, he steered the patrol-boat ahead, with a hawser made fast to the bitts of the prize.
feluccanounUS /fɪˈlʌkə/
a fast narrow sailing ship of the Mediterranean
From this reading An Unknown Antagonist LIEUTENANT OSBORNE'S first step was to take the captured felucca in tow.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading An Unknown Antagonist LIEUTENANT OSBORNE'S first step was to take the captured felucca in tow.
Fleetwing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A wireless message was then sent to the _Fleetwing_ announcing the successful issue of the enterprise, and requesting further instructions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Under urgent orders for Salonika.
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 A wireless message was then sent to the _Fleetwing_ announcing the successful issue of the enterprise, and requesting further instructions.
hawsernoun
large heavy rope for nautical use
From this reading Leaving one man on board to attend to the helm, he steered the patrol-boat ahead, with a hawser made fast to the bitts of the prize.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Leaving one man on board to attend to the helm, he steered the patrol-boat ahead, with a hawser made fast to the bitts of the prize.
helmnounUS /helm/
steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
From this reading Leaving one man on board to attend to the helm, he steered the patrol-boat ahead, with a hawser made fast to the bitts of the prize.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading An Unknown Antagonist LIEUTENANT OSBORNE'S first step was to take the captured felucca in tow.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading A wireless message was then sent to the _Fleetwing_ announcing the successful issue of the enterprise, and requesting further instructions.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading After a brief interval the sea-plane carrier replied:
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading A wireless message was then sent to the _Fleetwing_ announcing the successful issue of the enterprise, and requesting further instructions.
the act of departing
From this reading Leaving one man on board to attend to the helm, he steered the patrol-boat ahead, with a hawser made fast to the bitts of the prize.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading An Unknown Antagonist LIEUTENANT OSBORNE'S first step was to take the captured felucca in tow.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Leaving one man on board to attend to the helm, he steered the patrol-boat ahead, with a hawser made fast to the bitts of the prize.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Leaving one man on board to attend to the helm, he steered the patrol-boat ahead, with a hawser made fast to the bitts of the prize.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading A wireless message was then sent to the _Fleetwing_ announcing the successful issue of the enterprise, and requesting further instructions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Leaving one man on board to attend to the helm, he steered the patrol-boat ahead, with a hawser made fast to the bitts of the prize.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Leaving one man on board to attend to the helm, he steered the patrol-boat ahead, with a hawser made fast to the bitts of the prize.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Leaving one man on board to attend to the helm, he steered the patrol-boat ahead, with a hawser made fast to the bitts of the prize.
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 "Under urgent orders for Salonika.
OSBORNE'SnounUS /ˈɔːzbɔːrnz/
possessive form of “osborne” — English playwright (1929-1994)
From this reading An Unknown Antagonist LIEUTENANT OSBORNE'S first step was to take the captured felucca in tow.
patrol-boat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Leaving one man on board to attend to the helm, he steered the patrol-boat ahead, with a hawser made fast to the bitts of the prize.
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading Leaving one man on board to attend to the helm, he steered the patrol-boat ahead, with a hawser made fast to the bitts of the prize.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading After a brief interval the sea-plane carrier replied:
requestingverbUS /rɪˈkwestɪŋ/
-ing form of “request” — express the need or desire for
From this reading A wireless message was then sent to the _Fleetwing_ announcing the successful issue of the enterprise, and requesting further instructions.
Salonikanoun
a port city in northeastern Greece on an inlet of the Aegean Sea; second largest city of Greece
From this reading "Under urgent orders for Salonika.
sea-plane
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After a brief interval the sea-plane carrier replied:
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading A wireless message was then sent to the _Fleetwing_ announcing the successful issue of the enterprise, and requesting further instructions.
steeredverbUS /stɪrd/
past form of “steer” — direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading Leaving one man on board to attend to the helm, he steered the patrol-boat ahead, with a hawser made fast to the bitts of the prize.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading An Unknown Antagonist LIEUTENANT OSBORNE'S first step was to take the captured felucca in tow.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading A wireless message was then sent to the _Fleetwing_ announcing the successful issue of the enterprise, and requesting further instructions.
carry out
From this reading An Unknown Antagonist LIEUTENANT OSBORNE'S first step was to take the captured felucca in tow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An Unknown Antagonist LIEUTENANT OSBORNE'S first step was to take the captured felucca in tow.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A wireless message was then sent to the _Fleetwing_ announcing the successful issue of the enterprise, and requesting further instructions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An Unknown Antagonist LIEUTENANT OSBORNE'S first step was to take the captured felucca in tow.
townounUS /toʊ/
the act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope
From this reading An Unknown Antagonist LIEUTENANT OSBORNE'S first step was to take the captured felucca in tow.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "Under urgent orders for Salonika.
not known
From this reading An Unknown Antagonist LIEUTENANT OSBORNE'S first step was to take the captured felucca in tow.
urgentadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrdʒənt/
compelling immediate action
From this reading "Under urgent orders for Salonika.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An Unknown Antagonist LIEUTENANT OSBORNE'S first step was to take the captured felucca in tow.
wirelessnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading A wireless message was then sent to the _Fleetwing_ announcing the successful issue of the enterprise, and requesting further instructions.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Leaving one man on board to attend to the helm, he steered the patrol-boat ahead, with a hawser made fast to the bitts of the prize.
