AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FAIR TRAITOR "Now will you be good?" cried Reggie Vanderpool to DeMille as Monty went down the companionway.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Subway" Smith was for hanging him to the yard arm, and the denunciation of the others was so decisive that Reggie sought refuge in the chart house.
armnounUS /ɑːrm/
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading "Subway" Smith was for hanging him to the yard arm, and the denunciation of the others was so decisive that Reggie sought refuge in the chart house.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A FAIR TRAITOR "Now will you be good?" cried Reggie Vanderpool to DeMille as Monty went down the companionway.
atmospherenounUS /ˈætməsfɪr/
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading But the atmosphere had been materially cleared and the leaders of the mutiny were in a position to go into executive session and consider the matter.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A FAIR TRAITOR "Now will you be good?" cried Reggie Vanderpool to DeMille as Monty went down the companionway.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But the atmosphere had been materially cleared and the leaders of the mutiny were in a position to go into executive session and consider the matter.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the atmosphere had been materially cleared and the leaders of the mutiny were in a position to go into executive session and consider the matter.
chartnounUS /tʃɑːrt/
a visual display of information
From this reading "Subway" Smith was for hanging him to the yard arm, and the denunciation of the others was so decisive that Reggie sought refuge in the chart house.
clearedadjectiveUS /klɪrd/
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading But the atmosphere had been materially cleared and the leaders of the mutiny were in a position to go into executive session and consider the matter.
companionwaynounUS /kəmˈpænjənweɪ/
a stairway or ladder that leads from one deck to another on a ship
From this reading A FAIR TRAITOR "Now will you be good?" cried Reggie Vanderpool to DeMille as Monty went down the companionway.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The remark was precisely what was needed, for the pent-up feelings of the entire company were now poured forth upon the unfortunate young man.
considerverbUS /kənˈsɪdər/
deem to be
From this reading But the atmosphere had been materially cleared and the leaders of the mutiny were in a position to go into executive session and consider the matter.
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading A FAIR TRAITOR "Now will you be good?" cried Reggie Vanderpool to DeMille as Monty went down the companionway.
decisiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
determining or having the power to determine an outcome
From this reading "Subway" Smith was for hanging him to the yard arm, and the denunciation of the others was so decisive that Reggie sought refuge in the chart house.
decknounUS /dek/
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading The women waited on deck while the meeting lasted.
DeMillenounUS /dɪˈmiːli/
United States film maker remembered for his extravagant and spectacular epic productions (1881-1959)
From this reading A FAIR TRAITOR "Now will you be good?" cried Reggie Vanderpool to DeMille as Monty went down the companionway.
denunciationnounUS /dɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/
a public act of denouncing
From this reading "Subway" Smith was for hanging him to the yard arm, and the denunciation of the others was so decisive that Reggie sought refuge in the chart house.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A FAIR TRAITOR "Now will you be good?" cried Reggie Vanderpool to DeMille as Monty went down the companionway.
entireadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtaɪər/
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading The remark was precisely what was needed, for the pent-up feelings of the entire company were now poured forth upon the unfortunate young man.
executivenounUS /ɪɡˈzekjətɪv/
a person responsible for the administration of a business
From this reading But the atmosphere had been materially cleared and the leaders of the mutiny were in a position to go into executive session and consider the matter.
FAIRadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading A FAIR TRAITOR "Now will you be good?" cried Reggie Vanderpool to DeMille as Monty went down the companionway.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading The remark was precisely what was needed, for the pent-up feelings of the entire company were now poured forth upon the unfortunate young man.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The remark was precisely what was needed, for the pent-up feelings of the entire company were now poured forth upon the unfortunate young man.
forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The remark was precisely what was needed, for the pent-up feelings of the entire company were now poured forth upon the unfortunate young man.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But the atmosphere had been materially cleared and the leaders of the mutiny were in a position to go into executive session and consider the matter.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A FAIR TRAITOR "Now will you be good?" cried Reggie Vanderpool to DeMille as Monty went down the companionway.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But the atmosphere had been materially cleared and the leaders of the mutiny were in a position to go into executive session and consider the matter.
hangingnounUS /ˈhæŋɪŋ/
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading "Subway" Smith was for hanging him to the yard arm, and the denunciation of the others was so decisive that Reggie sought refuge in the chart house.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Subway" Smith was for hanging him to the yard arm, and the denunciation of the others was so decisive that Reggie sought refuge in the chart house.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "Subway" Smith was for hanging him to the yard arm, and the denunciation of the others was so decisive that Reggie sought refuge in the chart house.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Subway" Smith was for hanging him to the yard arm, and the denunciation of the others was so decisive that Reggie sought refuge in the chart house.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But the atmosphere had been materially cleared and the leaders of the mutiny were in a position to go into executive session and consider the matter.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading The women waited on deck while the meeting lasted.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading But the atmosphere had been materially cleared and the leaders of the mutiny were in a position to go into executive session and consider the matter.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The remark was precisely what was needed, for the pent-up feelings of the entire company were now poured forth upon the unfortunate young man.
materiallyadverbUS /məˈtɪriəli/
with respect to material aspects
From this reading But the atmosphere had been materially cleared and the leaders of the mutiny were in a position to go into executive session and consider the matter.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But the atmosphere had been materially cleared and the leaders of the mutiny were in a position to go into executive session and consider the matter.
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The women waited on deck while the meeting lasted.
Monty
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From this reading A FAIR TRAITOR "Now will you be good?" cried Reggie Vanderpool to DeMille as Monty went down the companionway.
mutinynounUS /ˈmjuːtəni/
open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers)
From this reading But the atmosphere had been materially cleared and the leaders of the mutiny were in a position to go into executive session and consider the matter.
neededadjectiveUS /ˈniːdəd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The remark was precisely what was needed, for the pent-up feelings of the entire company were now poured forth upon the unfortunate young man.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A FAIR TRAITOR "Now will you be good?" cried Reggie Vanderpool to DeMille as Monty went down the companionway.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The remark was precisely what was needed, for the pent-up feelings of the entire company were now poured forth upon the unfortunate young man.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The women waited on deck while the meeting lasted.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Subway" Smith was for hanging him to the yard arm, and the denunciation of the others was so decisive that Reggie sought refuge in the chart house.
pent-upadjective
characterized by or showing the suppression of impulses or emotions
From this reading The remark was precisely what was needed, for the pent-up feelings of the entire company were now poured forth upon the unfortunate young man.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading But the atmosphere had been materially cleared and the leaders of the mutiny were in a position to go into executive session and consider the matter.
pouredverbUS /pɔːrd/
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading The remark was precisely what was needed, for the pent-up feelings of the entire company were now poured forth upon the unfortunate young man.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading The remark was precisely what was needed, for the pent-up feelings of the entire company were now poured forth upon the unfortunate young man.
refugenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading "Subway" Smith was for hanging him to the yard arm, and the denunciation of the others was so decisive that Reggie sought refuge in the chart house.
Reggie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A FAIR TRAITOR "Now will you be good?" cried Reggie Vanderpool to DeMille as Monty went down the companionway.
remarknounUS /rɪˈmɑːrk/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading The remark was precisely what was needed, for the pent-up feelings of the entire company were now poured forth upon the unfortunate young man.
sessionnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading But the atmosphere had been materially cleared and the leaders of the mutiny were in a position to go into executive session and consider the matter.
SmithnounUS /smɪθ/
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading "Subway" Smith was for hanging him to the yard arm, and the denunciation of the others was so decisive that Reggie sought refuge in the chart house.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Subway" Smith was for hanging him to the yard arm, and the denunciation of the others was so decisive that Reggie sought refuge in the chart house.
soughtadjectiveUS /sɔːt/
that is looked for
From this reading "Subway" Smith was for hanging him to the yard arm, and the denunciation of the others was so decisive that Reggie sought refuge in the chart house.
SubwaynounUS /ˈsʌbweɪ/
an electric railway operating below the surface of the ground (usually in a city)
From this reading "Subway" Smith was for hanging him to the yard arm, and the denunciation of the others was so decisive that Reggie sought refuge in the chart house.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Subway" Smith was for hanging him to the yard arm, and the denunciation of the others was so decisive that Reggie sought refuge in the chart house.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FAIR TRAITOR "Now will you be good?" cried Reggie Vanderpool to DeMille as Monty went down the companionway.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A FAIR TRAITOR "Now will you be good?" cried Reggie Vanderpool to DeMille as Monty went down the companionway.
TRAITORnounUS /ˈtreɪtər/
someone who betrays his country by committing treason
From this reading A FAIR TRAITOR "Now will you be good?" cried Reggie Vanderpool to DeMille as Monty went down the companionway.
unfortunateadjectiveUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənət/
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading The remark was precisely what was needed, for the pent-up feelings of the entire company were now poured forth upon the unfortunate young man.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The remark was precisely what was needed, for the pent-up feelings of the entire company were now poured forth upon the unfortunate young man.
Vanderpool
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A FAIR TRAITOR "Now will you be good?" cried Reggie Vanderpool to DeMille as Monty went down the companionway.
waitedverbUS /ˈweɪtɪd/
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading The women waited on deck while the meeting lasted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The remark was precisely what was needed, for the pent-up feelings of the entire company were now poured forth upon the unfortunate young man.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A FAIR TRAITOR "Now will you be good?" cried Reggie Vanderpool to DeMille as Monty went down the companionway.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The remark was precisely what was needed, for the pent-up feelings of the entire company were now poured forth upon the unfortunate young man.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The remark was precisely what was needed, for the pent-up feelings of the entire company were now poured forth upon the unfortunate young man.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The women waited on deck while the meeting lasted.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A FAIR TRAITOR "Now will you be good?" cried Reggie Vanderpool to DeMille as Monty went down the companionway.
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The women waited on deck while the meeting lasted.
yardnounUS /jɑːrd/
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading "Subway" Smith was for hanging him to the yard arm, and the denunciation of the others was so decisive that Reggie sought refuge in the chart house.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A FAIR TRAITOR "Now will you be good?" cried Reggie Vanderpool to DeMille as Monty went down the companionway.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The remark was precisely what was needed, for the pent-up feelings of the entire company were now poured forth upon the unfortunate young man.
