accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading He as well as others listened eagerly for the accounts of the captains of the other vessels of the fleet as they came on board to report to the commodore.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Max had done bravely and well, and no one rejoiced more keenly in the victory than he, though his heart bled for the wounded and slain.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "But six shells struck us, and two burst inboard without hurting any one."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He as well as others listened eagerly for the accounts of the captains of the other vessels of the fleet as they came on board to report to the commodore.
BaltimorenounUS /ˈbɔːltəmɔːr/
the largest city in Maryland; a major seaport and industrial center
From this reading "Only eight wounded, none seriously," was the reply of Captain Dyer of the _Baltimore_.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "How many killed?" was demanded of each one, as he stepped on the deck, and great was the surprise and satisfaction on learning that none had been killed.
bledverbUS /bled/
inflected form of “bleed” — lose blood from one's body
From this reading Max had done bravely and well, and no one rejoiced more keenly in the victory than he, though his heart bled for the wounded and slain.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading He as well as others listened eagerly for the accounts of the captains of the other vessels of the fleet as they came on board to report to the commodore.
bravelyadverbUS /ˈbreɪvli/
in a courageous manner
From this reading Max had done bravely and well, and no one rejoiced more keenly in the victory than he, though his heart bled for the wounded and slain.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading "But six shells struck us, and two burst inboard without hurting any one."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But six shells struck us, and two burst inboard without hurting any one."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He as well as others listened eagerly for the accounts of the captains of the other vessels of the fleet as they came on board to report to the commodore.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Only eight wounded, none seriously," was the reply of Captain Dyer of the _Baltimore_.
captainsnounUS /ˈkæptənz/
plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading He as well as others listened eagerly for the accounts of the captains of the other vessels of the fleet as they came on board to report to the commodore.
commodorenounUS /ˈkɑːmədɔːr/
a commissioned naval officer who ranks above a captain and below a rear admiral; the lowest grade of admiral
From this reading He as well as others listened eagerly for the accounts of the captains of the other vessels of the fleet as they came on board to report to the commodore.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading "How many killed?" was demanded of each one, as he stepped on the deck, and great was the surprise and satisfaction on learning that none had been killed.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "How many killed?" was demanded of each one, as he stepped on the deck, and great was the surprise and satisfaction on learning that none had been killed.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Max had done bravely and well, and no one rejoiced more keenly in the victory than he, though his heart bled for the wounded and slain.
DyernounUS /ˈdaɪər/
someone whose job is to dye cloth
From this reading "Only eight wounded, none seriously," was the reply of Captain Dyer of the _Baltimore_.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "How many killed?" was demanded of each one, as he stepped on the deck, and great was the surprise and satisfaction on learning that none had been killed.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading He as well as others listened eagerly for the accounts of the captains of the other vessels of the fleet as they came on board to report to the commodore.
being one more than seven
From this reading "Only eight wounded, none seriously," was the reply of Captain Dyer of the _Baltimore_.
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading He as well as others listened eagerly for the accounts of the captains of the other vessels of the fleet as they came on board to report to the commodore.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Max had done bravely and well, and no one rejoiced more keenly in the victory than he, though his heart bled for the wounded and slain.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "How many killed?" was demanded of each one, as he stepped on the deck, and great was the surprise and satisfaction on learning that none had been killed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Max had done bravely and well, and no one rejoiced more keenly in the victory than he, though his heart bled for the wounded and slain.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Max had done bravely and well, and no one rejoiced more keenly in the victory than he, though his heart bled for the wounded and slain.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Max had done bravely and well, and no one rejoiced more keenly in the victory than he, though his heart bled for the wounded and slain.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Max had done bravely and well, and no one rejoiced more keenly in the victory than he, though his heart bled for the wounded and slain.
How
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From this reading "How many killed?" was demanded of each one, as he stepped on the deck, and great was the surprise and satisfaction on learning that none had been killed.
hurtingnounUS /ˈhɜːrtɪŋ/
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading "But six shells struck us, and two burst inboard without hurting any one."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Max had done bravely and well, and no one rejoiced more keenly in the victory than he, though his heart bled for the wounded and slain.
inboardadjectiveUS /ˈɪnbɔːrd/
located within the hull or nearest the midline of a vessel or aircraft
From this reading "But six shells struck us, and two burst inboard without hurting any one."
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading Max had done bravely and well, and no one rejoiced more keenly in the victory than he, though his heart bled for the wounded and slain.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading "How many killed?" was demanded of each one, as he stepped on the deck, and great was the surprise and satisfaction on learning that none had been killed.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading "How many killed?" was demanded of each one, as he stepped on the deck, and great was the surprise and satisfaction on learning that none had been killed.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading He as well as others listened eagerly for the accounts of the captains of the other vessels of the fleet as they came on board to report to the commodore.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "How many killed?" was demanded of each one, as he stepped on the deck, and great was the surprise and satisfaction on learning that none had been killed.
MaxnounUS /mæks/
street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading Max had done bravely and well, and no one rejoiced more keenly in the victory than he, though his heart bled for the wounded and slain.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Max had done bravely and well, and no one rejoiced more keenly in the victory than he, though his heart bled for the wounded and slain.
not any; not one
From this reading Max had done bravely and well, and no one rejoiced more keenly in the victory than he, though his heart bled for the wounded and slain.
not one, and not any
From this reading "How many killed?" was demanded of each one, as he stepped on the deck, and great was the surprise and satisfaction on learning that none had been killed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He as well as others listened eagerly for the accounts of the captains of the other vessels of the fleet as they came on board to report to the commodore.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He as well as others listened eagerly for the accounts of the captains of the other vessels of the fleet as they came on board to report to the commodore.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Max had done bravely and well, and no one rejoiced more keenly in the victory than he, though his heart bled for the wounded and slain.
and nothing more
From this reading "Only eight wounded, none seriously," was the reply of Captain Dyer of the _Baltimore_.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He as well as others listened eagerly for the accounts of the captains of the other vessels of the fleet as they came on board to report to the commodore.
others
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From this reading He as well as others listened eagerly for the accounts of the captains of the other vessels of the fleet as they came on board to report to the commodore.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading Max had done bravely and well, and no one rejoiced more keenly in the victory than he, though his heart bled for the wounded and slain.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "Only eight wounded, none seriously," was the reply of Captain Dyer of the _Baltimore_.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading He as well as others listened eagerly for the accounts of the captains of the other vessels of the fleet as they came on board to report to the commodore.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading "How many killed?" was demanded of each one, as he stepped on the deck, and great was the surprise and satisfaction on learning that none had been killed.
in a serious manner
From this reading "Only eight wounded, none seriously," was the reply of Captain Dyer of the _Baltimore_.
shellsnounUS /ʃelz/
plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading "But six shells struck us, and two burst inboard without hurting any one."
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading "But six shells struck us, and two burst inboard without hurting any one."
slainnounUS /sleɪn/
people who have been slain (as in battle)
From this reading Max had done bravely and well, and no one rejoiced more keenly in the victory than he, though his heart bled for the wounded and slain.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading "How many killed?" was demanded of each one, as he stepped on the deck, and great was the surprise and satisfaction on learning that none had been killed.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading "But six shells struck us, and two burst inboard without hurting any one."
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading "How many killed?" was demanded of each one, as he stepped on the deck, and great was the surprise and satisfaction on learning that none had been killed.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Max had done bravely and well, and no one rejoiced more keenly in the victory than he, though his heart bled for the wounded and slain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "How many killed?" was demanded of each one, as he stepped on the deck, and great was the surprise and satisfaction on learning that none had been killed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Max had done bravely and well, and no one rejoiced more keenly in the victory than he, though his heart bled for the wounded and slain.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He as well as others listened eagerly for the accounts of the captains of the other vessels of the fleet as they came on board to report to the commodore.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Max had done bravely and well, and no one rejoiced more keenly in the victory than he, though his heart bled for the wounded and slain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He as well as others listened eagerly for the accounts of the captains of the other vessels of the fleet as they came on board to report to the commodore.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "But six shells struck us, and two burst inboard without hurting any one."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "But six shells struck us, and two burst inboard without hurting any one."
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading He as well as others listened eagerly for the accounts of the captains of the other vessels of the fleet as they came on board to report to the commodore.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Max had done bravely and well, and no one rejoiced more keenly in the victory than he, though his heart bled for the wounded and slain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "How many killed?" was demanded of each one, as he stepped on the deck, and great was the surprise and satisfaction on learning that none had been killed.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Max had done bravely and well, and no one rejoiced more keenly in the victory than he, though his heart bled for the wounded and slain.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "But six shells struck us, and two burst inboard without hurting any one."
people who are wounded
From this reading Max had done bravely and well, and no one rejoiced more keenly in the victory than he, though his heart bled for the wounded and slain.
