aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I know nothing whatever about it, sir, that is not common knowledge to everyone in this room."
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading Though the shock had struck him like an actual blow, Dave Darrin steadied both himself and his voice as he replied:
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Though the shock had struck him like an actual blow, Dave Darrin steadied both himself and his voice as he replied:
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading READY FOR VERA CRUZ "Ensign Darrin"---and the Old Man's voice was more impressive than any officer present remembered ever to have heard it before---"what do you know of this matter?"
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading READY FOR VERA CRUZ "Ensign Darrin"---and the Old Man's voice was more impressive than any officer present remembered ever to have heard it before---"what do you know of this matter?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Though the shock had struck him like an actual blow, Dave Darrin steadied both himself and his voice as he replied:
earlier than; in front of
From this reading READY FOR VERA CRUZ "Ensign Darrin"---and the Old Man's voice was more impressive than any officer present remembered ever to have heard it before---"what do you know of this matter?"
exhale hard
From this reading Though the shock had struck him like an actual blow, Dave Darrin steadied both himself and his voice as he replied:
the two together, not just one
From this reading Though the shock had struck him like an actual blow, Dave Darrin steadied both himself and his voice as he replied:
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Then you did not take this envelope from my room?" demanded Captain Gales.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading "I know nothing whatever about it, sir, that is not common knowledge to everyone in this room."
CRUZ
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From this reading READY FOR VERA CRUZ "Ensign Darrin"---and the Old Man's voice was more impressive than any officer present remembered ever to have heard it before---"what do you know of this matter?"
Darrin
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From this reading READY FOR VERA CRUZ "Ensign Darrin"---and the Old Man's voice was more impressive than any officer present remembered ever to have heard it before---"what do you know of this matter?"
Dave
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From this reading Though the shock had struck him like an actual blow, Dave Darrin steadied both himself and his voice as he replied:
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "Then you did not take this envelope from my room?" demanded Captain Gales.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Then you did not take this envelope from my room?" demanded Captain Gales.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading READY FOR VERA CRUZ "Ensign Darrin"---and the Old Man's voice was more impressive than any officer present remembered ever to have heard it before---"what do you know of this matter?"
EnsignnounUS /ˈensən/
a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade
From this reading READY FOR VERA CRUZ "Ensign Darrin"---and the Old Man's voice was more impressive than any officer present remembered ever to have heard it before---"what do you know of this matter?"
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading "Then you did not take this envelope from my room?" demanded Captain Gales.
at any time
From this reading READY FOR VERA CRUZ "Ensign Darrin"---and the Old Man's voice was more impressive than any officer present remembered ever to have heard it before---"what do you know of this matter?"
every person
From this reading "I know nothing whatever about it, sir, that is not common knowledge to everyone in this room."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading READY FOR VERA CRUZ "Ensign Darrin"---and the Old Man's voice was more impressive than any officer present remembered ever to have heard it before---"what do you know of this matter?"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Then you did not take this envelope from my room?" demanded Captain Gales.
GalesnounUS /ɡeɪlz/
plural of “gale” — a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading "Then you did not take this envelope from my room?" demanded Captain Gales.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Though the shock had struck him like an actual blow, Dave Darrin steadied both himself and his voice as he replied:
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading READY FOR VERA CRUZ "Ensign Darrin"---and the Old Man's voice was more impressive than any officer present remembered ever to have heard it before---"what do you know of this matter?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though the shock had struck him like an actual blow, Dave Darrin steadied both himself and his voice as he replied:
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading READY FOR VERA CRUZ "Ensign Darrin"---and the Old Man's voice was more impressive than any officer present remembered ever to have heard it before---"what do you know of this matter?"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Though the shock had struck him like an actual blow, Dave Darrin steadied both himself and his voice as he replied:
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Though the shock had struck him like an actual blow, Dave Darrin steadied both himself and his voice as he replied:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Though the shock had struck him like an actual blow, Dave Darrin steadied both himself and his voice as he replied:
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I know nothing whatever about it, sir, that is not common knowledge to everyone in this room."
impressiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪv/
making a strong or vivid impression
From this reading READY FOR VERA CRUZ "Ensign Darrin"---and the Old Man's voice was more impressive than any officer present remembered ever to have heard it before---"what do you know of this matter?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I know nothing whatever about it, sir, that is not common knowledge to everyone in this room."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I know nothing whatever about it, sir, that is not common knowledge to everyone in this room."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading READY FOR VERA CRUZ "Ensign Darrin"---and the Old Man's voice was more impressive than any officer present remembered ever to have heard it before---"what do you know of this matter?"
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading READY FOR VERA CRUZ "Ensign Darrin"---and the Old Man's voice was more impressive than any officer present remembered ever to have heard it before---"what do you know of this matter?"
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading "I know nothing whatever about it, sir, that is not common knowledge to everyone in this room."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Though the shock had struck him like an actual blow, Dave Darrin steadied both himself and his voice as he replied:
Man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading READY FOR VERA CRUZ "Ensign Darrin"---and the Old Man's voice was more impressive than any officer present remembered ever to have heard it before---"what do you know of this matter?"
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading READY FOR VERA CRUZ "Ensign Darrin"---and the Old Man's voice was more impressive than any officer present remembered ever to have heard it before---"what do you know of this matter?"
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading READY FOR VERA CRUZ "Ensign Darrin"---and the Old Man's voice was more impressive than any officer present remembered ever to have heard it before---"what do you know of this matter?"
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Then you did not take this envelope from my room?" demanded Captain Gales.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I know nothing whatever about it, sir, that is not common knowledge to everyone in this room."
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "I know nothing whatever about it, sir, that is not common knowledge to everyone in this room."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading READY FOR VERA CRUZ "Ensign Darrin"---and the Old Man's voice was more impressive than any officer present remembered ever to have heard it before---"what do you know of this matter?"
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading READY FOR VERA CRUZ "Ensign Darrin"---and the Old Man's voice was more impressive than any officer present remembered ever to have heard it before---"what do you know of this matter?"
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading READY FOR VERA CRUZ "Ensign Darrin"---and the Old Man's voice was more impressive than any officer present remembered ever to have heard it before---"what do you know of this matter?"
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading READY FOR VERA CRUZ "Ensign Darrin"---and the Old Man's voice was more impressive than any officer present remembered ever to have heard it before---"what do you know of this matter?"
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading READY FOR VERA CRUZ "Ensign Darrin"---and the Old Man's voice was more impressive than any officer present remembered ever to have heard it before---"what do you know of this matter?"
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading READY FOR VERA CRUZ "Ensign Darrin"---and the Old Man's voice was more impressive than any officer present remembered ever to have heard it before---"what do you know of this matter?"
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Though the shock had struck him like an actual blow, Dave Darrin steadied both himself and his voice as he replied:
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "I know nothing whatever about it, sir, that is not common knowledge to everyone in this room."
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading Though the shock had struck him like an actual blow, Dave Darrin steadied both himself and his voice as he replied:
term of address for a man
From this reading "I know nothing whatever about it, sir, that is not common knowledge to everyone in this room."
steadiedadjectiveUS /ˈstedid/
made steady or constant
From this reading Though the shock had struck him like an actual blow, Dave Darrin steadied both himself and his voice as he replied:
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Though the shock had struck him like an actual blow, Dave Darrin steadied both himself and his voice as he replied:
carry out
From this reading "Then you did not take this envelope from my room?" demanded Captain Gales.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading READY FOR VERA CRUZ "Ensign Darrin"---and the Old Man's voice was more impressive than any officer present remembered ever to have heard it before---"what do you know of this matter?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I know nothing whatever about it, sir, that is not common knowledge to everyone in this room."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading READY FOR VERA CRUZ "Ensign Darrin"---and the Old Man's voice was more impressive than any officer present remembered ever to have heard it before---"what do you know of this matter?"
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then you did not take this envelope from my room?" demanded Captain Gales.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading READY FOR VERA CRUZ "Ensign Darrin"---and the Old Man's voice was more impressive than any officer present remembered ever to have heard it before---"what do you know of this matter?"
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though the shock had struck him like an actual blow, Dave Darrin steadied both himself and his voice as he replied:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading READY FOR VERA CRUZ "Ensign Darrin"---and the Old Man's voice was more impressive than any officer present remembered ever to have heard it before---"what do you know of this matter?"
VERA
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From this reading READY FOR VERA CRUZ "Ensign Darrin"---and the Old Man's voice was more impressive than any officer present remembered ever to have heard it before---"what do you know of this matter?"
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading READY FOR VERA CRUZ "Ensign Darrin"---and the Old Man's voice was more impressive than any officer present remembered ever to have heard it before---"what do you know of this matter?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading READY FOR VERA CRUZ "Ensign Darrin"---and the Old Man's voice was more impressive than any officer present remembered ever to have heard it before---"what do you know of this matter?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading READY FOR VERA CRUZ "Ensign Darrin"---and the Old Man's voice was more impressive than any officer present remembered ever to have heard it before---"what do you know of this matter?"
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading "I know nothing whatever about it, sir, that is not common knowledge to everyone in this room."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading READY FOR VERA CRUZ "Ensign Darrin"---and the Old Man's voice was more impressive than any officer present remembered ever to have heard it before---"what do you know of this matter?"
