used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hers was a far different part from that of the _Warrior_.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Like the rest of the flotillas, the _Calder_ had cleared for action shortly after noon.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading Her conning-tower afforded shelter only from slivers of steel and the bursting shrapnel; it was vulnerable to large projectiles.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Like the rest of the flotillas, the _Calder_ had cleared for action shortly after noon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was practically no protection for her guns’ crew and for the men serving the torpedo-tubes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Leaving Sub-lieutenant Jack Sefton on his elevated perch in the fire-control station, it will be necessary to follow the fortunes of the vessel from which he had in theory deserted--the destroyer _Calder_.
burstingverbUS /ˈbɜːrstɪŋ/
-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Her conning-tower afforded shelter only from slivers of steel and the bursting shrapnel; it was vulnerable to large projectiles.
CaldernounUS /ˈkɔːldər/
United States sculptor who first created mobiles and stabiles (1898-1976)
From this reading Leaving Sub-lieutenant Jack Sefton on his elevated perch in the fire-control station, it will be necessary to follow the fortunes of the vessel from which he had in theory deserted--the destroyer _Calder_.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading Like the rest of the flotillas, the _Calder_ had cleared for action shortly after noon.
conning-tower
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From this reading Her conning-tower afforded shelter only from slivers of steel and the bursting shrapnel; it was vulnerable to large projectiles.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading There was practically no protection for her guns’ crew and for the men serving the torpedo-tubes.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Leaving Sub-lieutenant Jack Sefton on his elevated perch in the fire-control station, it will be necessary to follow the fortunes of the vessel from which he had in theory deserted--the destroyer _Calder_.
destroyernounUS /dɪˈstrɔɪər/
a small fast lightly armored but heavily armed warship
From this reading Leaving Sub-lieutenant Jack Sefton on his elevated perch in the fire-control station, it will be necessary to follow the fortunes of the vessel from which he had in theory deserted--the destroyer _Calder_.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Hers was a far different part from that of the _Warrior_.
elevatedadjectiveUS /ˈeləveɪtɪd/
raised above the ground
From this reading Leaving Sub-lieutenant Jack Sefton on his elevated perch in the fire-control station, it will be necessary to follow the fortunes of the vessel from which he had in theory deserted--the destroyer _Calder_.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Hers was a far different part from that of the _Warrior_.
fire-control
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From this reading Leaving Sub-lieutenant Jack Sefton on his elevated perch in the fire-control station, it will be necessary to follow the fortunes of the vessel from which he had in theory deserted--the destroyer _Calder_.
flotillas
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From this reading Like the rest of the flotillas, the _Calder_ had cleared for action shortly after noon.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Leaving Sub-lieutenant Jack Sefton on his elevated perch in the fire-control station, it will be necessary to follow the fortunes of the vessel from which he had in theory deserted--the destroyer _Calder_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Like the rest of the flotillas, the _Calder_ had cleared for action shortly after noon.
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Leaving Sub-lieutenant Jack Sefton on his elevated perch in the fire-control station, it will be necessary to follow the fortunes of the vessel from which he had in theory deserted--the destroyer _Calder_.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Leaving Sub-lieutenant Jack Sefton on his elevated perch in the fire-control station, it will be necessary to follow the fortunes of the vessel from which he had in theory deserted--the destroyer _Calder_.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading There was practically no protection for her guns’ crew and for the men serving the torpedo-tubes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Leaving Sub-lieutenant Jack Sefton on his elevated perch in the fire-control station, it will be necessary to follow the fortunes of the vessel from which he had in theory deserted--the destroyer _Calder_.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Leaving Sub-lieutenant Jack Sefton on his elevated perch in the fire-control station, it will be necessary to follow the fortunes of the vessel from which he had in theory deserted--the destroyer _Calder_.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There was practically no protection for her guns’ crew and for the men serving the torpedo-tubes.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Hers was a far different part from that of the _Warrior_.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Leaving Sub-lieutenant Jack Sefton on his elevated perch in the fire-control station, it will be necessary to follow the fortunes of the vessel from which he had in theory deserted--the destroyer _Calder_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Leaving Sub-lieutenant Jack Sefton on his elevated perch in the fire-control station, it will be necessary to follow the fortunes of the vessel from which he had in theory deserted--the destroyer _Calder_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Leaving Sub-lieutenant Jack Sefton on his elevated perch in the fire-control station, it will be necessary to follow the fortunes of the vessel from which he had in theory deserted--the destroyer _Calder_.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Leaving Sub-lieutenant Jack Sefton on his elevated perch in the fire-control station, it will be necessary to follow the fortunes of the vessel from which he had in theory deserted--the destroyer _Calder_.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Her conning-tower afforded shelter only from slivers of steel and the bursting shrapnel; it was vulnerable to large projectiles.
the act of departing
From this reading Leaving Sub-lieutenant Jack Sefton on his elevated perch in the fire-control station, it will be necessary to follow the fortunes of the vessel from which he had in theory deserted--the destroyer _Calder_.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like the rest of the flotillas, the _Calder_ had cleared for action shortly after noon.
the force of workers available
From this reading There was practically no protection for her guns’ crew and for the men serving the torpedo-tubes.
absolutely essential
From this reading Leaving Sub-lieutenant Jack Sefton on his elevated perch in the fire-control station, it will be necessary to follow the fortunes of the vessel from which he had in theory deserted--the destroyer _Calder_.
not any; not one
From this reading There was practically no protection for her guns’ crew and for the men serving the torpedo-tubes.
the middle of the day
From this reading Like the rest of the flotillas, the _Calder_ had cleared for action shortly after noon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Leaving Sub-lieutenant Jack Sefton on his elevated perch in the fire-control station, it will be necessary to follow the fortunes of the vessel from which he had in theory deserted--the destroyer _Calder_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Leaving Sub-lieutenant Jack Sefton on his elevated perch in the fire-control station, it will be necessary to follow the fortunes of the vessel from which he had in theory deserted--the destroyer _Calder_.
and nothing more
From this reading Her conning-tower afforded shelter only from slivers of steel and the bursting shrapnel; it was vulnerable to large projectiles.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Hers was a far different part from that of the _Warrior_.
perchnounUS /pɜːrtʃ/
support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)
From this reading Leaving Sub-lieutenant Jack Sefton on his elevated perch in the fire-control station, it will be necessary to follow the fortunes of the vessel from which he had in theory deserted--the destroyer _Calder_.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading There was practically no protection for her guns’ crew and for the men serving the torpedo-tubes.
projectilesnounUS /prəˈdʒektəlz/
plural of “projectile” — a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled
From this reading Her conning-tower afforded shelter only from slivers of steel and the bursting shrapnel; it was vulnerable to large projectiles.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading There was practically no protection for her guns’ crew and for the men serving the torpedo-tubes.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Like the rest of the flotillas, the _Calder_ had cleared for action shortly after noon.
Sefton
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From this reading Leaving Sub-lieutenant Jack Sefton on his elevated perch in the fire-control station, it will be necessary to follow the fortunes of the vessel from which he had in theory deserted--the destroyer _Calder_.
servingnounUS /ˈsɜːrvɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading There was practically no protection for her guns’ crew and for the men serving the torpedo-tubes.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading Her conning-tower afforded shelter only from slivers of steel and the bursting shrapnel; it was vulnerable to large projectiles.
for a short time
From this reading Like the rest of the flotillas, the _Calder_ had cleared for action shortly after noon.
shrapnelnounUS /ˈʃræpnəl/
shell containing lead pellets that explodes in flight
From this reading Her conning-tower afforded shelter only from slivers of steel and the bursting shrapnel; it was vulnerable to large projectiles.
sliversnounUS /ˈslɪvərz/
plural of “sliver” — a small thin sharp bit or wood or glass or metal
From this reading Her conning-tower afforded shelter only from slivers of steel and the bursting shrapnel; it was vulnerable to large projectiles.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Leaving Sub-lieutenant Jack Sefton on his elevated perch in the fire-control station, it will be necessary to follow the fortunes of the vessel from which he had in theory deserted--the destroyer _Calder_.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading Her conning-tower afforded shelter only from slivers of steel and the bursting shrapnel; it was vulnerable to large projectiles.
Sub-lieutenant
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From this reading Leaving Sub-lieutenant Jack Sefton on his elevated perch in the fire-control station, it will be necessary to follow the fortunes of the vessel from which he had in theory deserted--the destroyer _Calder_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hers was a far different part from that of the _Warrior_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Leaving Sub-lieutenant Jack Sefton on his elevated perch in the fire-control station, it will be necessary to follow the fortunes of the vessel from which he had in theory deserted--the destroyer _Calder_.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading Leaving Sub-lieutenant Jack Sefton on his elevated perch in the fire-control station, it will be necessary to follow the fortunes of the vessel from which he had in theory deserted--the destroyer _Calder_.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was practically no protection for her guns’ crew and for the men serving the torpedo-tubes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Leaving Sub-lieutenant Jack Sefton on his elevated perch in the fire-control station, it will be necessary to follow the fortunes of the vessel from which he had in theory deserted--the destroyer _Calder_.
torpedo-tubes
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From this reading There was practically no protection for her guns’ crew and for the men serving the torpedo-tubes.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Leaving Sub-lieutenant Jack Sefton on his elevated perch in the fire-control station, it will be necessary to follow the fortunes of the vessel from which he had in theory deserted--the destroyer _Calder_.
vulnerableadjectiveUS /ˈvʌlnərəbəl/
susceptible to attack
From this reading Her conning-tower afforded shelter only from slivers of steel and the bursting shrapnel; it was vulnerable to large projectiles.
WarriornounUS /ˈwɔːriər/
someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading Hers was a far different part from that of the _Warrior_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hers was a far different part from that of the _Warrior_.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Leaving Sub-lieutenant Jack Sefton on his elevated perch in the fire-control station, it will be necessary to follow the fortunes of the vessel from which he had in theory deserted--the destroyer _Calder_.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Leaving Sub-lieutenant Jack Sefton on his elevated perch in the fire-control station, it will be necessary to follow the fortunes of the vessel from which he had in theory deserted--the destroyer _Calder_.
