used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Peck._--"He is a passenger on the North Star, and I think is guilty of murder."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Peck._--"He is a passenger on the North Star, and I think is guilty of murder."
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading As Velge came up, Mac recognized and arrested him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Calling his comrade to his help, McWatters carefully noted each passenger as he was leaving the steamer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was thunderstruck at the occurrence, and protested his innocence.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The officers conveyed him to the central office, and laid the case before the superintendent.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Calling his comrade to his help, McWatters carefully noted each passenger as he was leaving the steamer.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As Velge came up, Mac recognized and arrested him.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Calling his comrade to his help, McWatters carefully noted each passenger as he was leaving the steamer.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The officers conveyed him to the central office, and laid the case before the superintendent.
centraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading The officers conveyed him to the central office, and laid the case before the superintendent.
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Calling his comrade to his help, McWatters carefully noted each passenger as he was leaving the steamer.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading The officers conveyed him to the central office, and laid the case before the superintendent.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Calling his comrade to his help, McWatters carefully noted each passenger as he was leaving the steamer.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading _Peck._--"He is a passenger on the North Star, and I think is guilty of murder."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Peck._--"He is a passenger on the North Star, and I think is guilty of murder."
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Calling his comrade to his help, McWatters carefully noted each passenger as he was leaving the steamer.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As Velge came up, Mac recognized and arrested him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Calling his comrade to his help, McWatters carefully noted each passenger as he was leaving the steamer.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Peck._--"He is a passenger on the North Star, and I think is guilty of murder."
innocencenounUS /ˈɪnəsəns/
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading He was thunderstruck at the occurrence, and protested his innocence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Peck._--"He is a passenger on the North Star, and I think is guilty of murder."
set down according to a plan
From this reading The officers conveyed him to the central office, and laid the case before the superintendent.
the act of departing
From this reading Calling his comrade to his help, McWatters carefully noted each passenger as he was leaving the steamer.
MacnounUS /mæk/
a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric
From this reading As Velge came up, Mac recognized and arrested him.
McWatters
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Calling his comrade to his help, McWatters carefully noted each passenger as he was leaving the steamer.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading _Peck._--"He is a passenger on the North Star, and I think is guilty of murder."
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading _Peck._--"He is a passenger on the North Star, and I think is guilty of murder."
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Calling his comrade to his help, McWatters carefully noted each passenger as he was leaving the steamer.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading He was thunderstruck at the occurrence, and protested his innocence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Peck._--"He is a passenger on the North Star, and I think is guilty of murder."
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The officers conveyed him to the central office, and laid the case before the superintendent.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The officers conveyed him to the central office, and laid the case before the superintendent.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Peck._--"He is a passenger on the North Star, and I think is guilty of murder."
passengernounUS /ˈpæsəndʒər/
a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading _Peck._--"He is a passenger on the North Star, and I think is guilty of murder."
PeckverbUS /pek/
hit lightly with a picking motion
From this reading _Peck._--"He is a passenger on the North Star, and I think is guilty of murder."
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading He was thunderstruck at the occurrence, and protested his innocence.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading As Velge came up, Mac recognized and arrested him.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading _Peck._--"He is a passenger on the North Star, and I think is guilty of murder."
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading Calling his comrade to his help, McWatters carefully noted each passenger as he was leaving the steamer.
superintendentnounUS /ˌsuːpərənˈtendənt/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading The officers conveyed him to the central office, and laid the case before the superintendent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Peck._--"He is a passenger on the North Star, and I think is guilty of murder."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading _Peck._--"He is a passenger on the North Star, and I think is guilty of murder."
thunderstruckadjectiveUS /ˈθʌndərstrʌk/
as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise
From this reading He was thunderstruck at the occurrence, and protested his innocence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Calling his comrade to his help, McWatters carefully noted each passenger as he was leaving the steamer.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As Velge came up, Mac recognized and arrested him.
Velge
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As Velge came up, Mac recognized and arrested him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Calling his comrade to his help, McWatters carefully noted each passenger as he was leaving the steamer.
