adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND Early in March a great transport sailed from Manila Bay, laden with sick and disabled soldiers--the lame, the healthless and the mad.
aheadadverbUS /əˈhed/
at or in the front
From this reading Graydon Bansemer was among them, weak and distrustful of his own future--albeit a medal of honour and the prospect of an excellent position were ahead of him.
albeitconjunctionUS /ɔːlˈbiːɪt/
although
From this reading Graydon Bansemer was among them, weak and distrustful of his own future--albeit a medal of honour and the prospect of an excellent position were ahead of him.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was not a merry shipload, although hundreds were rejoicing in the escape from the hardships of life in the islands.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Graydon Bansemer was among them, weak and distrustful of his own future--albeit a medal of honour and the prospect of an excellent position were ahead of him.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Graydon Bansemer was among them, weak and distrustful of his own future--albeit a medal of honour and the prospect of an excellent position were ahead of him.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND Early in March a great transport sailed from Manila Bay, laden with sick and disabled soldiers--the lame, the healthless and the mad.
assuredadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrd/
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading His discharge was assured.
Bansemer
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From this reading Graydon Bansemer was among them, weak and distrustful of his own future--albeit a medal of honour and the prospect of an excellent position were ahead of him.
BaynounUS /beɪ/
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND Early in March a great transport sailed from Manila Bay, laden with sick and disabled soldiers--the lame, the healthless and the mad.
BOUNDadjectiveUS /baʊnd/
confined by bonds
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND Early in March a great transport sailed from Manila Bay, laden with sick and disabled soldiers--the lame, the healthless and the mad.
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading He had served his country briefly, but well, and he was not loath to rest on his insignificant laurels and to respect the memory of the impulse which had driven him into service.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had served his country briefly, but well, and he was not loath to rest on his insignificant laurels and to respect the memory of the impulse which had driven him into service.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He had served his country briefly, but well, and he was not loath to rest on his insignificant laurels and to respect the memory of the impulse which had driven him into service.
disablednounUS /dɪˈseɪbəld/
people collectively who are crippled or otherwise physically handicapped
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND Early in March a great transport sailed from Manila Bay, laden with sick and disabled soldiers--the lame, the healthless and the mad.
dischargeverbUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
complete or carry out
From this reading His discharge was assured.
distrustfuladjectiveUS /dɪˈstrʌstfəl/
having or showing distrust
From this reading Graydon Bansemer was among them, weak and distrustful of his own future--albeit a medal of honour and the prospect of an excellent position were ahead of him.
drivenadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪvən/
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading He had served his country briefly, but well, and he was not loath to rest on his insignificant laurels and to respect the memory of the impulse which had driven him into service.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND Early in March a great transport sailed from Manila Bay, laden with sick and disabled soldiers--the lame, the healthless and the mad.
escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading It was not a merry shipload, although hundreds were rejoicing in the escape from the hardships of life in the islands.
excellentadjectiveUS /ˈeksələnt/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Graydon Bansemer was among them, weak and distrustful of his own future--albeit a medal of honour and the prospect of an excellent position were ahead of him.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND Early in March a great transport sailed from Manila Bay, laden with sick and disabled soldiers--the lame, the healthless and the mad.
futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/
yet to be or coming
From this reading Graydon Bansemer was among them, weak and distrustful of his own future--albeit a medal of honour and the prospect of an excellent position were ahead of him.
Graydon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Graydon Bansemer was among them, weak and distrustful of his own future--albeit a medal of honour and the prospect of an excellent position were ahead of him.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND Early in March a great transport sailed from Manila Bay, laden with sick and disabled soldiers--the lame, the healthless and the mad.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had served his country briefly, but well, and he was not loath to rest on his insignificant laurels and to respect the memory of the impulse which had driven him into service.
hardshipsnounUS /ˈhɑːrdʃɪps/
plural of “hardship” — a state of misfortune or affliction
From this reading It was not a merry shipload, although hundreds were rejoicing in the escape from the hardships of life in the islands.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had served his country briefly, but well, and he was not loath to rest on his insignificant laurels and to respect the memory of the impulse which had driven him into service.
healthless
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND Early in March a great transport sailed from Manila Bay, laden with sick and disabled soldiers--the lame, the healthless and the mad.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Graydon Bansemer was among them, weak and distrustful of his own future--albeit a medal of honour and the prospect of an excellent position were ahead of him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Graydon Bansemer was among them, weak and distrustful of his own future--albeit a medal of honour and the prospect of an excellent position were ahead of him.
HOMEWARDadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND Early in March a great transport sailed from Manila Bay, laden with sick and disabled soldiers--the lame, the healthless and the mad.
honournounUS /ˈɑːnər/
the state of being honored
From this reading Graydon Bansemer was among them, weak and distrustful of his own future--albeit a medal of honour and the prospect of an excellent position were ahead of him.
hundredsnounUS /ˈhʌndrədz/
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading It was not a merry shipload, although hundreds were rejoicing in the escape from the hardships of life in the islands.
impulsenounUS /ˈɪmpəls/
an instinctive motive
From this reading He had served his country briefly, but well, and he was not loath to rest on his insignificant laurels and to respect the memory of the impulse which had driven him into service.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND Early in March a great transport sailed from Manila Bay, laden with sick and disabled soldiers--the lame, the healthless and the mad.
insignificantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkənt/
signifying nothing
From this reading He had served his country briefly, but well, and he was not loath to rest on his insignificant laurels and to respect the memory of the impulse which had driven him into service.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He had served his country briefly, but well, and he was not loath to rest on his insignificant laurels and to respect the memory of the impulse which had driven him into service.
islandsnounUS /ˈaɪləndz/
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading It was not a merry shipload, although hundreds were rejoicing in the escape from the hardships of life in the islands.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not a merry shipload, although hundreds were rejoicing in the escape from the hardships of life in the islands.
ladenadjectiveUS /ˈleɪdən/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND Early in March a great transport sailed from Manila Bay, laden with sick and disabled soldiers--the lame, the healthless and the mad.
lamenounUS /leɪm/
someone who doesn't understand what is going on
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND Early in March a great transport sailed from Manila Bay, laden with sick and disabled soldiers--the lame, the healthless and the mad.
laurelsnounUS /ˈlɔːrəlz/
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading He had served his country briefly, but well, and he was not loath to rest on his insignificant laurels and to respect the memory of the impulse which had driven him into service.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was not a merry shipload, although hundreds were rejoicing in the escape from the hardships of life in the islands.
loathadjectiveUS /loʊθ/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading He had served his country briefly, but well, and he was not loath to rest on his insignificant laurels and to respect the memory of the impulse which had driven him into service.
madadjectiveUS /mæd/
roused to anger
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND Early in March a great transport sailed from Manila Bay, laden with sick and disabled soldiers--the lame, the healthless and the mad.
ManilanounUS /məˈnɪlə/
a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND Early in March a great transport sailed from Manila Bay, laden with sick and disabled soldiers--the lame, the healthless and the mad.
MarchverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/
march in a procession
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND Early in March a great transport sailed from Manila Bay, laden with sick and disabled soldiers--the lame, the healthless and the mad.
medalnounUS /ˈmedəl/
an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
From this reading Graydon Bansemer was among them, weak and distrustful of his own future--albeit a medal of honour and the prospect of an excellent position were ahead of him.
memorynounUS /ˈmem.ər.i/
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading He had served his country briefly, but well, and he was not loath to rest on his insignificant laurels and to respect the memory of the impulse which had driven him into service.
merryadjectiveUS /ˈmeri/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading It was not a merry shipload, although hundreds were rejoicing in the escape from the hardships of life in the islands.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not a merry shipload, although hundreds were rejoicing in the escape from the hardships of life in the islands.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was not a merry shipload, although hundreds were rejoicing in the escape from the hardships of life in the islands.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had served his country briefly, but well, and he was not loath to rest on his insignificant laurels and to respect the memory of the impulse which had driven him into service.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Graydon Bansemer was among them, weak and distrustful of his own future--albeit a medal of honour and the prospect of an excellent position were ahead of him.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Graydon Bansemer was among them, weak and distrustful of his own future--albeit a medal of honour and the prospect of an excellent position were ahead of him.
prospectnounUS /ˈprɑːspekt/
the possibility of future success
From this reading Graydon Bansemer was among them, weak and distrustful of his own future--albeit a medal of honour and the prospect of an excellent position were ahead of him.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading It was not a merry shipload, although hundreds were rejoicing in the escape from the hardships of life in the islands.
respectnounUS /rɪˈspekt/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading He had served his country briefly, but well, and he was not loath to rest on his insignificant laurels and to respect the memory of the impulse which had driven him into service.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He had served his country briefly, but well, and he was not loath to rest on his insignificant laurels and to respect the memory of the impulse which had driven him into service.
sailedverbUS /seɪld/
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND Early in March a great transport sailed from Manila Bay, laden with sick and disabled soldiers--the lame, the healthless and the mad.
servedverbUS /sɜːrvd/
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading He had served his country briefly, but well, and he was not loath to rest on his insignificant laurels and to respect the memory of the impulse which had driven him into service.
servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading He had served his country briefly, but well, and he was not loath to rest on his insignificant laurels and to respect the memory of the impulse which had driven him into service.
shiploadnounUS /ˈʃɪploʊd/
the amount of cargo that can be held by a boat or ship or a freight car
From this reading It was not a merry shipload, although hundreds were rejoicing in the escape from the hardships of life in the islands.
sickadjectiveUS /sɪk/
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND Early in March a great transport sailed from Manila Bay, laden with sick and disabled soldiers--the lame, the healthless and the mad.
soldiersnounUS /ˈsoʊldʒərz/
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND Early in March a great transport sailed from Manila Bay, laden with sick and disabled soldiers--the lame, the healthless and the mad.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND Early in March a great transport sailed from Manila Bay, laden with sick and disabled soldiers--the lame, the healthless and the mad.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Graydon Bansemer was among them, weak and distrustful of his own future--albeit a medal of honour and the prospect of an excellent position were ahead of him.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had served his country briefly, but well, and he was not loath to rest on his insignificant laurels and to respect the memory of the impulse which had driven him into service.
transportnounUS /trænˈspɔːrt/
something that serves as a means of transportation
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND Early in March a great transport sailed from Manila Bay, laden with sick and disabled soldiers--the lame, the healthless and the mad.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not a merry shipload, although hundreds were rejoicing in the escape from the hardships of life in the islands.
weakadjectiveUS /wiːk/
wanting in physical strength
From this reading Graydon Bansemer was among them, weak and distrustful of his own future--albeit a medal of honour and the prospect of an excellent position were ahead of him.
welladverbUS /wel/
(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 He had served his country briefly, but well, and he was not loath to rest on his insignificant laurels and to respect the memory of the impulse which had driven him into service.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was not a merry shipload, although hundreds were rejoicing in the escape from the hardships of life in the islands.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had served his country briefly, but well, and he was not loath to rest on his insignificant laurels and to respect the memory of the impulse which had driven him into service.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND Early in March a great transport sailed from Manila Bay, laden with sick and disabled soldiers--the lame, the healthless and the mad.
