used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I think the men are all right, and, so far as I can ascertain, not a man is a rebel," said Ralph in answer to a question of the executive officer.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "I think the men are all right, and, so far as I can ascertain, not a man is a rebel," said Ralph in answer to a question of the executive officer.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Ralph Pennant had been at work among the crew, and was unable to discover that any of the men were disloyal; but the commander had better information obtained by his own investigations.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DISPOSAL OF THE PRISONERS Before Christy could begin his report he was called to the deck by the first lieutenant, though everything had appeared to be quiet and orderly there.
react verbally
From this reading "I think the men are all right, and, so far as I can ascertain, not a man is a rebel," said Ralph in answer to a question of the executive officer.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Ralph Pennant had been at work among the crew, and was unable to discover that any of the men were disloyal; but the commander had better information obtained by his own investigations.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE DISPOSAL OF THE PRISONERS Before Christy could begin his report he was called to the deck by the first lieutenant, though everything had appeared to be quiet and orderly there.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I think the men are all right, and, so far as I can ascertain, not a man is a rebel," said Ralph in answer to a question of the executive officer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I think the men are all right, and, so far as I can ascertain, not a man is a rebel," said Ralph in answer to a question of the executive officer.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading "I think the men are all right, and, so far as I can ascertain, not a man is a rebel," said Ralph in answer to a question of the executive officer.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "You have the names of the four men that I sent to you by the steward, have you not?" asked Christy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ralph Pennant had been at work among the crew, and was unable to discover that any of the men were disloyal; but the commander had better information obtained by his own investigations.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE DISPOSAL OF THE PRISONERS Before Christy could begin his report he was called to the deck by the first lieutenant, though everything had appeared to be quiet and orderly there.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Ralph Pennant had been at work among the crew, and was unable to discover that any of the men were disloyal; but the commander had better information obtained by his own investigations.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE DISPOSAL OF THE PRISONERS Before Christy could begin his report he was called to the deck by the first lieutenant, though everything had appeared to be quiet and orderly there.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE DISPOSAL OF THE PRISONERS Before Christy could begin his report he was called to the deck by the first lieutenant, though everything had appeared to be quiet and orderly there.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Ralph Pennant had been at work among the crew, and was unable to discover that any of the men were disloyal; but the commander had better information obtained by his own investigations.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ralph Pennant had been at work among the crew, and was unable to discover that any of the men were disloyal; but the commander had better information obtained by his own investigations.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE DISPOSAL OF THE PRISONERS Before Christy could begin his report he was called to the deck by the first lieutenant, though everything had appeared to be quiet and orderly there.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE DISPOSAL OF THE PRISONERS Before Christy could begin his report he was called to the deck by the first lieutenant, though everything had appeared to be quiet and orderly there.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I think the men are all right, and, so far as I can ascertain, not a man is a rebel," said Ralph in answer to a question of the executive officer.
Christy
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From this reading THE DISPOSAL OF THE PRISONERS Before Christy could begin his report he was called to the deck by the first lieutenant, though everything had appeared to be quiet and orderly there.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading Ralph Pennant had been at work among the crew, and was unable to discover that any of the men were disloyal; but the commander had better information obtained by his own investigations.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading Ralph was in consultation with Mr. Flint when Christy went on deck.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE DISPOSAL OF THE PRISONERS Before Christy could begin his report he was called to the deck by the first lieutenant, though everything had appeared to be quiet and orderly there.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Ralph Pennant had been at work among the crew, and was unable to discover that any of the men were disloyal; but the commander had better information obtained by his own investigations.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading THE DISPOSAL OF THE PRISONERS Before Christy could begin his report he was called to the deck by the first lieutenant, though everything had appeared to be quiet and orderly there.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Ralph Pennant had been at work among the crew, and was unable to discover that any of the men were disloyal; but the commander had better information obtained by his own investigations.
disloyaladjectiveUS /dɪˈslɔɪəl/
showing lack of love for your country
From this reading Ralph Pennant had been at work among the crew, and was unable to discover that any of the men were disloyal; but the commander had better information obtained by his own investigations.
DISPOSALnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading THE DISPOSAL OF THE PRISONERS Before Christy could begin his report he was called to the deck by the first lieutenant, though everything had appeared to be quiet and orderly there.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading THE DISPOSAL OF THE PRISONERS Before Christy could begin his report he was called to the deck by the first lieutenant, though everything had appeared to be quiet and orderly there.
executivenounUS /ɪɡˈzekjətɪv/
a person responsible for the administration of a business
From this reading "I think the men are all right, and, so far as I can ascertain, not a man is a rebel," said Ralph in answer to a question of the executive officer.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "I think the men are all right, and, so far as I can ascertain, not a man is a rebel," said Ralph in answer to a question of the executive officer.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE DISPOSAL OF THE PRISONERS Before Christy could begin his report he was called to the deck by the first lieutenant, though everything had appeared to be quiet and orderly there.
FlintnounUS /flɪnt/
a hard kind of stone; a form of silica more opaque than chalcedony
From this reading Ralph was in consultation with Mr. Flint when Christy went on deck.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading "You have the names of the four men that I sent to you by the steward, have you not?" asked Christy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE DISPOSAL OF THE PRISONERS Before Christy could begin his report he was called to the deck by the first lieutenant, though everything had appeared to be quiet and orderly there.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You have the names of the four men that I sent to you by the steward, have you not?" asked Christy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE DISPOSAL OF THE PRISONERS Before Christy could begin his report he was called to the deck by the first lieutenant, though everything had appeared to be quiet and orderly there.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE DISPOSAL OF THE PRISONERS Before Christy could begin his report he was called to the deck by the first lieutenant, though everything had appeared to be quiet and orderly there.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think the men are all right, and, so far as I can ascertain, not a man is a rebel," said Ralph in answer to a question of the executive officer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ralph was in consultation with Mr. Flint when Christy went on deck.
a message received and understood
From this reading Ralph Pennant had been at work among the crew, and was unable to discover that any of the men were disloyal; but the commander had better information obtained by his own investigations.
investigationsnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “investigation” — an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading Ralph Pennant had been at work among the crew, and was unable to discover that any of the men were disloyal; but the commander had better information obtained by his own investigations.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I think the men are all right, and, so far as I can ascertain, not a man is a rebel," said Ralph in answer to a question of the executive officer.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading THE DISPOSAL OF THE PRISONERS Before Christy could begin his report he was called to the deck by the first lieutenant, though everything had appeared to be quiet and orderly there.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "I think the men are all right, and, so far as I can ascertain, not a man is a rebel," said Ralph in answer to a question of the executive officer.
the force of workers available
From this reading Ralph Pennant had been at work among the crew, and was unable to discover that any of the men were disloyal; but the commander had better information obtained by his own investigations.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Ralph was in consultation with Mr. Flint when Christy went on deck.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading "You have the names of the four men that I sent to you by the steward, have you not?" asked Christy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I think the men are all right, and, so far as I can ascertain, not a man is a rebel," said Ralph in answer to a question of the executive officer.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Ralph Pennant had been at work among the crew, and was unable to discover that any of the men were disloyal; but the commander had better information obtained by his own investigations.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DISPOSAL OF THE PRISONERS Before Christy could begin his report he was called to the deck by the first lieutenant, though everything had appeared to be quiet and orderly there.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading "I think the men are all right, and, so far as I can ascertain, not a man is a rebel," said Ralph in answer to a question of the executive officer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ralph was in consultation with Mr. Flint when Christy went on deck.
orderlynounUS /ˈɔːrdərli/
a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer
From this reading THE DISPOSAL OF THE PRISONERS Before Christy could begin his report he was called to the deck by the first lieutenant, though everything had appeared to be quiet and orderly there.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Ralph Pennant had been at work among the crew, and was unable to discover that any of the men were disloyal; but the commander had better information obtained by his own investigations.
PennantnounUS /ˈpenənt/
the award given to the champion
From this reading Ralph Pennant had been at work among the crew, and was unable to discover that any of the men were disloyal; but the commander had better information obtained by his own investigations.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading THE DISPOSAL OF THE PRISONERS Before Christy could begin his report he was called to the deck by the first lieutenant, though everything had appeared to be quiet and orderly there.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "I think the men are all right, and, so far as I can ascertain, not a man is a rebel," said Ralph in answer to a question of the executive officer.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading THE DISPOSAL OF THE PRISONERS Before Christy could begin his report he was called to the deck by the first lieutenant, though everything had appeared to be quiet and orderly there.
Ralph
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ralph Pennant had been at work among the crew, and was unable to discover that any of the men were disloyal; but the commander had better information obtained by his own investigations.
rebelnounUS /ˈrebəl/
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading "I think the men are all right, and, so far as I can ascertain, not a man is a rebel," said Ralph in answer to a question of the executive officer.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading THE DISPOSAL OF THE PRISONERS Before Christy could begin his report he was called to the deck by the first lieutenant, though everything had appeared to be quiet and orderly there.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "I think the men are all right, and, so far as I can ascertain, not a man is a rebel," said Ralph in answer to a question of the executive officer.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I think the men are all right, and, so far as I can ascertain, not a man is a rebel," said Ralph in answer to a question of the executive officer.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading "You have the names of the four men that I sent to you by the steward, have you not?" asked Christy.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I think the men are all right, and, so far as I can ascertain, not a man is a rebel," said Ralph in answer to a question of the executive officer.
stewardnounUS /ˈstuːərd/
someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
From this reading "You have the names of the four men that I sent to you by the steward, have you not?" asked Christy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ralph Pennant had been at work among the crew, and was unable to discover that any of the men were disloyal; but the commander had better information obtained by his own investigations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DISPOSAL OF THE PRISONERS Before Christy could begin his report he was called to the deck by the first lieutenant, though everything had appeared to be quiet and orderly there.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE DISPOSAL OF THE PRISONERS Before Christy could begin his report he was called to the deck by the first lieutenant, though everything had appeared to be quiet and orderly there.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think the men are all right, and, so far as I can ascertain, not a man is a rebel," said Ralph in answer to a question of the executive officer.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THE DISPOSAL OF THE PRISONERS Before Christy could begin his report he was called to the deck by the first lieutenant, though everything had appeared to be quiet and orderly there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DISPOSAL OF THE PRISONERS Before Christy could begin his report he was called to the deck by the first lieutenant, though everything had appeared to be quiet and orderly there.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Ralph Pennant had been at work among the crew, and was unable to discover that any of the men were disloyal; but the commander had better information obtained by his own investigations.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DISPOSAL OF THE PRISONERS Before Christy could begin his report he was called to the deck by the first lieutenant, though everything had appeared to be quiet and orderly there.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Ralph was in consultation with Mr. Flint when Christy went on deck.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ralph Pennant had been at work among the crew, and was unable to discover that any of the men were disloyal; but the commander had better information obtained by his own investigations.
at the time that
From this reading Ralph was in consultation with Mr. Flint when Christy went on deck.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ralph was in consultation with Mr. Flint when Christy went on deck.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Ralph Pennant had been at work among the crew, and was unable to discover that any of the men were disloyal; but the commander had better information obtained by his own investigations.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You have the names of the four men that I sent to you by the steward, have you not?" asked Christy.
