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Chapter XV
TWO MORE GERMAN SUBMARINES SUNK WITH ALL HANDS The Admiralty report that they received last night a message from Commander Conyers of the destroyer _Scorpion,_ announcing that he has destroyed German submarines U 22 and 27, with all hands. “Well, I’m damned!” the Admiral exclaimed, as he laid down the newspaper a few mornings later. “Ralph’s done it this time, and no mistake.” Geraldine looked over his shoulder, her cheeks aglow. “I knew at seven o’clock,” she declared.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Ralph’s done it this time, and no mistake.””
members of a ship’s crew
From this reading “TWO MORE GERMAN SUBMARINES SUNK WITH ALL HANDS The Admiralty report that they received last night a message from Commander Conyers of the destroyer _Scorpion,_ announcing that he has destroyed German submarines U 22 and 27, with all hands.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “TWO MORE GERMAN SUBMARINES SUNK WITH ALL HANDS The Admiralty report that they received last night a message from Commander Conyers of the destroyer _Scorpion,_ announcing that he has destroyed German submarines U 22 and 27, with all hands.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “TWO MORE GERMAN SUBMARINES SUNK WITH ALL HANDS The Admiralty report that they received last night a message from Commander Conyers of the destroyer _Scorpion,_ announcing that he has destroyed German submarines U 22 and 27, with all hands.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Geraldine looked over his shoulder, her cheeks aglow.”
above and across; more than
From this reading “Geraldine looked over his shoulder, her cheeks aglow.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Ralph’s done it this time, and no mistake.””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Well, I’m damned!” the Admiral exclaimed, as he laid down the newspaper a few mornings later.”
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From this reading TWO MORE GERMAN SUBMARINES SUNK WITH ALL HANDS The Admiralty report that they received last night a message from Commander Conyers of the destroyer _Scorpion,_ announcing that he has destroyed German submarines U 22 and 27, with all hands.
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From this reading TWO MORE GERMAN SUBMARINES SUNK WITH ALL HANDS The Admiralty report that they received last night a message from Commander Conyers of the destroyer _Scorpion,_ announcing that he has destroyed German submarines U 22 and 27, with all hands.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TWO MORE GERMAN SUBMARINES SUNK WITH ALL HANDS The Admiralty report that they received last night a message from Commander Conyers of the destroyer _Scorpion,_ announcing that he has destroyed German submarines U 22 and 27, with all hands.
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From this reading “Well, I’m damned!” the Admiral exclaimed, as he laid down the newspaper a few mornings later.
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From this reading TWO MORE GERMAN SUBMARINES SUNK WITH ALL HANDS The Admiralty report that they received last night a message from Commander Conyers of the destroyer _Scorpion,_ announcing that he has destroyed German submarines U 22 and 27, with all hands.
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From this reading Geraldine looked over his shoulder, her cheeks aglow.
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From this reading TWO MORE GERMAN SUBMARINES SUNK WITH ALL HANDS The Admiralty report that they received last night a message from Commander Conyers of the destroyer _Scorpion,_ announcing that he has destroyed German submarines U 22 and 27, with all hands.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TWO MORE GERMAN SUBMARINES SUNK WITH ALL HANDS The Admiralty report that they received last night a message from Commander Conyers of the destroyer _Scorpion,_ announcing that he has destroyed German submarines U 22 and 27, with all hands.
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From this reading TWO MORE GERMAN SUBMARINES SUNK WITH ALL HANDS The Admiralty report that they received last night a message from Commander Conyers of the destroyer _Scorpion,_ announcing that he has destroyed German submarines U 22 and 27, with all hands.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Well, I’m damned!” the Admiral exclaimed, as he laid down the newspaper a few mornings later.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I knew at seven o’clock,” she declared.
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From this reading Geraldine looked over his shoulder, her cheeks aglow.
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From this reading TWO MORE GERMAN SUBMARINES SUNK WITH ALL HANDS The Admiralty report that they received last night a message from Commander Conyers of the destroyer _Scorpion,_ announcing that he has destroyed German submarines U 22 and 27, with all hands.
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From this reading TWO MORE GERMAN SUBMARINES SUNK WITH ALL HANDS The Admiralty report that they received last night a message from Commander Conyers of the destroyer _Scorpion,_ announcing that he has destroyed German submarines U 22 and 27, with all hands.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Well, I’m damned!” the Admiral exclaimed, as he laid down the newspaper a few mornings later.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I knew at seven o’clock,” she declared.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TWO MORE GERMAN SUBMARINES SUNK WITH ALL HANDS The Admiralty report that they received last night a message from Commander Conyers of the destroyer _Scorpion,_ announcing that he has destroyed German submarines U 22 and 27, with all hands.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TWO MORE GERMAN SUBMARINES SUNK WITH ALL HANDS The Admiralty report that they received last night a message from Commander Conyers of the destroyer _Scorpion,_ announcing that he has destroyed German submarines U 22 and 27, with all hands.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Ralph’s done it this time, and no mistake.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Well, I’m damned!” the Admiral exclaimed, as he laid down the newspaper a few mornings later.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Well, I’m damned!” the Admiral exclaimed, as he laid down the newspaper a few mornings later.
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From this reading “Well, I’m damned!” the Admiral exclaimed, as he laid down the newspaper a few mornings later.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading TWO MORE GERMAN SUBMARINES SUNK WITH ALL HANDS The Admiralty report that they received last night a message from Commander Conyers of the destroyer _Scorpion,_ announcing that he has destroyed German submarines U 22 and 27, with all hands.
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From this reading Geraldine looked over his shoulder, her cheeks aglow.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TWO MORE GERMAN SUBMARINES SUNK WITH ALL HANDS The Admiralty report that they received last night a message from Commander Conyers of the destroyer _Scorpion,_ announcing that he has destroyed German submarines U 22 and 27, with all hands.
members of a ship’s crew
From this reading TWO MORE GERMAN SUBMARINES SUNK WITH ALL HANDS The Admiralty report that they received last night a message from Commander Conyers of the destroyer _Scorpion,_ announcing that he has destroyed German submarines U 22 and 27, with all hands.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TWO MORE GERMAN SUBMARINES SUNK WITH ALL HANDS The Admiralty report that they received last night a message from Commander Conyers of the destroyer _Scorpion,_ announcing that he has destroyed German submarines U 22 and 27, with all hands.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TWO MORE GERMAN SUBMARINES SUNK WITH ALL HANDS The Admiralty report that they received last night a message from Commander Conyers of the destroyer _Scorpion,_ announcing that he has destroyed German submarines U 22 and 27, with all hands.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Geraldine looked over his shoulder, her cheeks aglow.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Geraldine looked over his shoulder, her cheeks aglow.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I knew at seven o’clock,” she declared.
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From this reading “Well, I’m damned!” the Admiral exclaimed, as he laid down the newspaper a few mornings later.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Ralph’s done it this time, and no mistake.”
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From this reading “I knew at seven o’clock,” she declared.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Well, I’m damned!” the Admiral exclaimed, as he laid down the newspaper a few mornings later.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading TWO MORE GERMAN SUBMARINES SUNK WITH ALL HANDS The Admiralty report that they received last night a message from Commander Conyers of the destroyer _Scorpion,_ announcing that he has destroyed German submarines U 22 and 27, with all hands.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Well, I’m damned!” the Admiral exclaimed, as he laid down the newspaper a few mornings later.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Geraldine looked over his shoulder, her cheeks aglow.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TWO MORE GERMAN SUBMARINES SUNK WITH ALL HANDS The Admiralty report that they received last night a message from Commander Conyers of the destroyer _Scorpion,_ announcing that he has destroyed German submarines U 22 and 27, with all hands.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Ralph’s done it this time, and no mistake.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TWO MORE GERMAN SUBMARINES SUNK WITH ALL HANDS The Admiralty report that they received last night a message from Commander Conyers of the destroyer _Scorpion,_ announcing that he has destroyed German submarines U 22 and 27, with all hands.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Well, I’m damned!” the Admiral exclaimed, as he laid down the newspaper a few mornings later.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Well, I’m damned!” the Admiral exclaimed, as he laid down the newspaper a few mornings later.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TWO MORE GERMAN SUBMARINES SUNK WITH ALL HANDS The Admiralty report that they received last night a message from Commander Conyers of the destroyer _Scorpion,_ announcing that he has destroyed German submarines U 22 and 27, with all hands.
not any; not one
From this reading “Ralph’s done it this time, and no mistake.”
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From this reading “I knew at seven o’clock,” she declared.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TWO MORE GERMAN SUBMARINES SUNK WITH ALL HANDS The Admiralty report that they received last night a message from Commander Conyers of the destroyer _Scorpion,_ announcing that he has destroyed German submarines U 22 and 27, with all hands.
above and across; more than
From this reading Geraldine looked over his shoulder, her cheeks aglow.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Ralph’s done it this time, and no mistake.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TWO MORE GERMAN SUBMARINES SUNK WITH ALL HANDS The Admiralty report that they received last night a message from Commander Conyers of the destroyer _Scorpion,_ announcing that he has destroyed German submarines U 22 and 27, with all hands.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TWO MORE GERMAN SUBMARINES SUNK WITH ALL HANDS The Admiralty report that they received last night a message from Commander Conyers of the destroyer _Scorpion,_ announcing that he has destroyed German submarines U 22 and 27, with all hands.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TWO MORE GERMAN SUBMARINES SUNK WITH ALL HANDS The Admiralty report that they received last night a message from Commander Conyers of the destroyer _Scorpion,_ announcing that he has destroyed German submarines U 22 and 27, with all hands.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I knew at seven o’clock,” she declared.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I knew at seven o’clock,” she declared.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Geraldine looked over his shoulder, her cheeks aglow.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TWO MORE GERMAN SUBMARINES SUNK WITH ALL HANDS The Admiralty report that they received last night a message from Commander Conyers of the destroyer _Scorpion,_ announcing that he has destroyed German submarines U 22 and 27, with all hands.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TWO MORE GERMAN SUBMARINES SUNK WITH ALL HANDS The Admiralty report that they received last night a message from Commander Conyers of the destroyer _Scorpion,_ announcing that he has destroyed German submarines U 22 and 27, with all hands.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TWO MORE GERMAN SUBMARINES SUNK WITH ALL HANDS The Admiralty report that they received last night a message from Commander Conyers of the destroyer _Scorpion,_ announcing that he has destroyed German submarines U 22 and 27, with all hands.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TWO MORE GERMAN SUBMARINES SUNK WITH ALL HANDS The Admiralty report that they received last night a message from Commander Conyers of the destroyer _Scorpion,_ announcing that he has destroyed German submarines U 22 and 27, with all hands.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TWO MORE GERMAN SUBMARINES SUNK WITH ALL HANDS The Admiralty report that they received last night a message from Commander Conyers of the destroyer _Scorpion,_ announcing that he has destroyed German submarines U 22 and 27, with all hands.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Ralph’s done it this time, and no mistake.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Ralph’s done it this time, and no mistake.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TWO MORE GERMAN SUBMARINES SUNK WITH ALL HANDS The Admiralty report that they received last night a message from Commander Conyers of the destroyer _Scorpion,_ announcing that he has destroyed German submarines U 22 and 27, with all hands.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TWO MORE GERMAN SUBMARINES SUNK WITH ALL HANDS The Admiralty report that they received last night a message from Commander Conyers of the destroyer _Scorpion,_ announcing that he has destroyed German submarines U 22 and 27, with all hands.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Well, I’m damned!” the Admiral exclaimed, as he laid down the newspaper a few mornings later.
in the company of; together with
From this reading TWO MORE GERMAN SUBMARINES SUNK WITH ALL HANDS The Admiralty report that they received last night a message from Commander Conyers of the destroyer _Scorpion,_ announcing that he has destroyed German submarines U 22 and 27, with all hands.
