used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DUNES The escape of a prisoner of war from the American hospital ship was made the subject of a rigid inquiry by the officials and proved extremely humiliating to all on board the _Arabella_.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He was able to prove that he had been at headquarters during the evening of the escape, but that did not wholly satisfy his inquisitors.
aboardadverbUS /əˈbɔːrd/
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading Finally an order was issued forbidding the Americans to take any more wounded Germans or Austrians aboard their ship, and that seemed to end the unpleasant affair.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Finally an order was issued forbidding the Americans to take any more wounded Germans or Austrians aboard their ship, and that seemed to end the unpleasant affair.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading THE DUNES The escape of a prisoner of war from the American hospital ship was made the subject of a rigid inquiry by the officials and proved extremely humiliating to all on board the _Arabella_.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading THE DUNES The escape of a prisoner of war from the American hospital ship was made the subject of a rigid inquiry by the officials and proved extremely humiliating to all on board the _Arabella_.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Finally an order was issued forbidding the Americans to take any more wounded Germans or Austrians aboard their ship, and that seemed to end the unpleasant affair.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Finally an order was issued forbidding the Americans to take any more wounded Germans or Austrians aboard their ship, and that seemed to end the unpleasant affair.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DUNES The escape of a prisoner of war from the American hospital ship was made the subject of a rigid inquiry by the officials and proved extremely humiliating to all on board the _Arabella_.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Finally an order was issued forbidding the Americans to take any more wounded Germans or Austrians aboard their ship, and that seemed to end the unpleasant affair.
Arabella
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From this reading THE DUNES The escape of a prisoner of war from the American hospital ship was made the subject of a rigid inquiry by the officials and proved extremely humiliating to all on board the _Arabella_.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was able to prove that he had been at headquarters during the evening of the escape, but that did not wholly satisfy his inquisitors.
AustriansnounUS /ˈɔːstriənz/
plural of “austrian” — a native or inhabitant of Austria
From this reading Finally an order was issued forbidding the Americans to take any more wounded Germans or Austrians aboard their ship, and that seemed to end the unpleasant affair.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was able to prove that he had been at headquarters during the evening of the escape, but that did not wholly satisfy his inquisitors.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The commandant showed his irritation by severely reprimanding Mr. Merrick for carelessness, while Captain Carg had to endure a personal examination before a board of inquiry.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading THE DUNES The escape of a prisoner of war from the American hospital ship was made the subject of a rigid inquiry by the officials and proved extremely humiliating to all on board the _Arabella_.
the two together, not just one
From this reading However, a certain friction was engendered that was later evidenced on both sides.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was able to prove that he had been at headquarters during the evening of the escape, but that did not wholly satisfy his inquisitors.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE DUNES The escape of a prisoner of war from the American hospital ship was made the subject of a rigid inquiry by the officials and proved extremely humiliating to all on board the _Arabella_.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The commandant showed his irritation by severely reprimanding Mr. Merrick for carelessness, while Captain Carg had to endure a personal examination before a board of inquiry.
carelessnessnounUS /ˈkerləsnəs/
the quality of not being careful or taking pains
From this reading The commandant showed his irritation by severely reprimanding Mr. Merrick for carelessness, while Captain Carg had to endure a personal examination before a board of inquiry.
Carg
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From this reading The commandant showed his irritation by severely reprimanding Mr. Merrick for carelessness, while Captain Carg had to endure a personal examination before a board of inquiry.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading However, a certain friction was engendered that was later evidenced on both sides.
commandantnounUS /ˌkɑːmənˈdɑːnt/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading The commandant showed his irritation by severely reprimanding Mr. Merrick for carelessness, while Captain Carg had to endure a personal examination before a board of inquiry.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He was able to prove that he had been at headquarters during the evening of the escape, but that did not wholly satisfy his inquisitors.
DUNESnounUS /duːnz/
plural of “dune” — a ridge of sand created by the wind; found in deserts or near lakes and oceans
From this reading THE DUNES The escape of a prisoner of war from the American hospital ship was made the subject of a rigid inquiry by the officials and proved extremely humiliating to all on board the _Arabella_.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He was able to prove that he had been at headquarters during the evening of the escape, but that did not wholly satisfy his inquisitors.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Finally an order was issued forbidding the Americans to take any more wounded Germans or Austrians aboard their ship, and that seemed to end the unpleasant affair.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading The commandant showed his irritation by severely reprimanding Mr. Merrick for carelessness, while Captain Carg had to endure a personal examination before a board of inquiry.
engenderedverbUS /enˈdʒendərd/
past form of “engender” — call forth
From this reading However, a certain friction was engendered that was later evidenced on both sides.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading THE DUNES The escape of a prisoner of war from the American hospital ship was made the subject of a rigid inquiry by the officials and proved extremely humiliating to all on board the _Arabella_.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He was able to prove that he had been at headquarters during the evening of the escape, but that did not wholly satisfy his inquisitors.
evidencedadjectiveUS /ˈevɪdənst/
supported by evidence
From this reading However, a certain friction was engendered that was later evidenced on both sides.
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading The commandant showed his irritation by severely reprimanding Mr. Merrick for carelessness, while Captain Carg had to endure a personal examination before a board of inquiry.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading THE DUNES The escape of a prisoner of war from the American hospital ship was made the subject of a rigid inquiry by the officials and proved extremely humiliating to all on board the _Arabella_.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Finally an order was issued forbidding the Americans to take any more wounded Germans or Austrians aboard their ship, and that seemed to end the unpleasant affair.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The commandant showed his irritation by severely reprimanding Mr. Merrick for carelessness, while Captain Carg had to endure a personal examination before a board of inquiry.
forbiddingadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪdɪŋ/
harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance
From this reading Finally an order was issued forbidding the Americans to take any more wounded Germans or Austrians aboard their ship, and that seemed to end the unpleasant affair.
frictionnounUS /ˈfrɪkʃən/
a state of conflict between persons
From this reading However, a certain friction was engendered that was later evidenced on both sides.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE DUNES The escape of a prisoner of war from the American hospital ship was made the subject of a rigid inquiry by the officials and proved extremely humiliating to all on board the _Arabella_.
GermansnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmənz/
plural of “german” — a person of German nationality
From this reading Finally an order was issued forbidding the Americans to take any more wounded Germans or Austrians aboard their ship, and that seemed to end the unpleasant affair.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The commandant showed his irritation by severely reprimanding Mr. Merrick for carelessness, while Captain Carg had to endure a personal examination before a board of inquiry.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was able to prove that he had been at headquarters during the evening of the escape, but that did not wholly satisfy his inquisitors.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading He was able to prove that he had been at headquarters during the evening of the escape, but that did not wholly satisfy his inquisitors.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The commandant showed his irritation by severely reprimanding Mr. Merrick for carelessness, while Captain Carg had to endure a personal examination before a board of inquiry.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading THE DUNES The escape of a prisoner of war from the American hospital ship was made the subject of a rigid inquiry by the officials and proved extremely humiliating to all on board the _Arabella_.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, a certain friction was engendered that was later evidenced on both sides.
humiliatingadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmɪlieɪtɪŋ/
causing awareness of your shortcomings
From this reading THE DUNES The escape of a prisoner of war from the American hospital ship was made the subject of a rigid inquiry by the officials and proved extremely humiliating to all on board the _Arabella_.
a search for knowledge
From this reading THE DUNES The escape of a prisoner of war from the American hospital ship was made the subject of a rigid inquiry by the officials and proved extremely humiliating to all on board the _Arabella_.
inquisitorsnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwɪzətərz/
plural of “inquisitor” — a questioner who is excessively harsh
From this reading He was able to prove that he had been at headquarters during the evening of the escape, but that did not wholly satisfy his inquisitors.
irritationnounUS /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading The commandant showed his irritation by severely reprimanding Mr. Merrick for carelessness, while Captain Carg had to endure a personal examination before a board of inquiry.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading Finally an order was issued forbidding the Americans to take any more wounded Germans or Austrians aboard their ship, and that seemed to end the unpleasant affair.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading However, a certain friction was engendered that was later evidenced on both sides.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THE DUNES The escape of a prisoner of war from the American hospital ship was made the subject of a rigid inquiry by the officials and proved extremely humiliating to all on board the _Arabella_.
Merrick
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From this reading The commandant showed his irritation by severely reprimanding Mr. Merrick for carelessness, while Captain Carg had to endure a personal examination before a board of inquiry.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Finally an order was issued forbidding the Americans to take any more wounded Germans or Austrians aboard their ship, and that seemed to end the unpleasant affair.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The commandant showed his irritation by severely reprimanding Mr. Merrick for carelessness, while Captain Carg had to endure a personal examination before a board of inquiry.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was able to prove that he had been at headquarters during the evening of the escape, but that did not wholly satisfy his inquisitors.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DUNES The escape of a prisoner of war from the American hospital ship was made the subject of a rigid inquiry by the officials and proved extremely humiliating to all on board the _Arabella_.
officialsnounUS /əˈfɪʃəlz/
plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office
From this reading THE DUNES The escape of a prisoner of war from the American hospital ship was made the subject of a rigid inquiry by the officials and proved extremely humiliating to all on board the _Arabella_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE DUNES The escape of a prisoner of war from the American hospital ship was made the subject of a rigid inquiry by the officials and proved extremely humiliating to all on board the _Arabella_.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Finally an order was issued forbidding the Americans to take any more wounded Germans or Austrians aboard their ship, and that seemed to end the unpleasant affair.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Finally an order was issued forbidding the Americans to take any more wounded Germans or Austrians aboard their ship, and that seemed to end the unpleasant affair.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading The commandant showed his irritation by severely reprimanding Mr. Merrick for carelessness, while Captain Carg had to endure a personal examination before a board of inquiry.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading THE DUNES The escape of a prisoner of war from the American hospital ship was made the subject of a rigid inquiry by the officials and proved extremely humiliating to all on board the _Arabella_.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading He was able to prove that he had been at headquarters during the evening of the escape, but that did not wholly satisfy his inquisitors.
established beyond doubt
From this reading THE DUNES The escape of a prisoner of war from the American hospital ship was made the subject of a rigid inquiry by the officials and proved extremely humiliating to all on board the _Arabella_.
reprimanding
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From this reading The commandant showed his irritation by severely reprimanding Mr. Merrick for carelessness, while Captain Carg had to endure a personal examination before a board of inquiry.
rigidadjectiveUS /ˈrɪdʒəd/
incapable of or resistant to bending
From this reading THE DUNES The escape of a prisoner of war from the American hospital ship was made the subject of a rigid inquiry by the officials and proved extremely humiliating to all on board the _Arabella_.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading He was able to prove that he had been at headquarters during the evening of the escape, but that did not wholly satisfy his inquisitors.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Finally an order was issued forbidding the Americans to take any more wounded Germans or Austrians aboard their ship, and that seemed to end the unpleasant affair.
severelyadverbUS /səˈvɪrli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading The commandant showed his irritation by severely reprimanding Mr. Merrick for carelessness, while Captain Carg had to endure a personal examination before a board of inquiry.
transport commercially
From this reading THE DUNES The escape of a prisoner of war from the American hospital ship was made the subject of a rigid inquiry by the officials and proved extremely humiliating to all on board the _Arabella_.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The commandant showed his irritation by severely reprimanding Mr. Merrick for carelessness, while Captain Carg had to endure a personal examination before a board of inquiry.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading However, a certain friction was engendered that was later evidenced on both sides.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading THE DUNES The escape of a prisoner of war from the American hospital ship was made the subject of a rigid inquiry by the officials and proved extremely humiliating to all on board the _Arabella_.
carry out
From this reading Finally an order was issued forbidding the Americans to take any more wounded Germans or Austrians aboard their ship, and that seemed to end the unpleasant affair.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was able to prove that he had been at headquarters during the evening of the escape, but that did not wholly satisfy his inquisitors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DUNES The escape of a prisoner of war from the American hospital ship was made the subject of a rigid inquiry by the officials and proved extremely humiliating to all on board the _Arabella_.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Finally an order was issued forbidding the Americans to take any more wounded Germans or Austrians aboard their ship, and that seemed to end the unpleasant affair.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DUNES The escape of a prisoner of war from the American hospital ship was made the subject of a rigid inquiry by the officials and proved extremely humiliating to all on board the _Arabella_.
unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading Finally an order was issued forbidding the Americans to take any more wounded Germans or Austrians aboard their ship, and that seemed to end the unpleasant affair.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading THE DUNES The escape of a prisoner of war from the American hospital ship was made the subject of a rigid inquiry by the officials and proved extremely humiliating to all on board the _Arabella_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DUNES The escape of a prisoner of war from the American hospital ship was made the subject of a rigid inquiry by the officials and proved extremely humiliating to all on board the _Arabella_.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The commandant showed his irritation by severely reprimanding Mr. Merrick for carelessness, while Captain Carg had to endure a personal examination before a board of inquiry.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He was able to prove that he had been at headquarters during the evening of the escape, but that did not wholly satisfy his inquisitors.
people who are wounded
From this reading Finally an order was issued forbidding the Americans to take any more wounded Germans or Austrians aboard their ship, and that seemed to end the unpleasant affair.
