adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "My friends--for I hope we stand in the relation of friends as well as that of commander and crew--I have every reason to expect that the enemy will make a demonstration in force sometime during the night," he said.
aftadverbUS /æft/
at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane
From this reading He called the entire ship's company aft, with the exception of Miss Medley, who was on duty with Giuseppe Jones.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading CLEGGETT STANDS BY HIS SHIP Cleggett did not fear (or rather, expect, since there was very little that Cleggett feared) an attack until well after nightfall.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading CLEGGETT STANDS BY HIS SHIP Cleggett did not fear (or rather, expect, since there was very little that Cleggett feared) an attack until well after nightfall.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "My friends--for I hope we stand in the relation of friends as well as that of commander and crew--I have every reason to expect that the enemy will make a demonstration in force sometime during the night," he said.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "My friends--for I hope we stand in the relation of friends as well as that of commander and crew--I have every reason to expect that the enemy will make a demonstration in force sometime during the night," he said.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nevertheless, he began to prepare for it at once.
attacknounUS /əˈtæk/
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading CLEGGETT STANDS BY HIS SHIP Cleggett did not fear (or rather, expect, since there was very little that Cleggett feared) an attack until well after nightfall.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Nevertheless, he began to prepare for it at once.
BYprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading CLEGGETT STANDS BY HIS SHIP Cleggett did not fear (or rather, expect, since there was very little that Cleggett feared) an attack until well after nightfall.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He called the entire ship's company aft, with the exception of Miss Medley, who was on duty with Giuseppe Jones.
CLEGGETT
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CLEGGETT STANDS BY HIS SHIP Cleggett did not fear (or rather, expect, since there was very little that Cleggett feared) an attack until well after nightfall.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading "My friends--for I hope we stand in the relation of friends as well as that of commander and crew--I have every reason to expect that the enemy will make a demonstration in force sometime during the night," he said.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading He called the entire ship's company aft, with the exception of Miss Medley, who was on duty with Giuseppe Jones.
crewnounUS /kruː/
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading "My friends--for I hope we stand in the relation of friends as well as that of commander and crew--I have every reason to expect that the enemy will make a demonstration in force sometime during the night," he said.
criminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading "We have opposed to us the leader of a dangerous and powerful criminal organization.
dangerousadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading "We have opposed to us the leader of a dangerous and powerful criminal organization.
demonstrationnounUS /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃən/
a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
From this reading "My friends--for I hope we stand in the relation of friends as well as that of commander and crew--I have every reason to expect that the enemy will make a demonstration in force sometime during the night," he said.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading CLEGGETT STANDS BY HIS SHIP Cleggett did not fear (or rather, expect, since there was very little that Cleggett feared) an attack until well after nightfall.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading "My friends--for I hope we stand in the relation of friends as well as that of commander and crew--I have every reason to expect that the enemy will make a demonstration in force sometime during the night," he said.
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He called the entire ship's company aft, with the exception of Miss Medley, who was on duty with Giuseppe Jones.
enemynounUS /ˈenəmi/
an opposing military force
From this reading "My friends--for I hope we stand in the relation of friends as well as that of commander and crew--I have every reason to expect that the enemy will make a demonstration in force sometime during the night," he said.
entireadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtaɪər/
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading He called the entire ship's company aft, with the exception of Miss Medley, who was on duty with Giuseppe Jones.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "My friends--for I hope we stand in the relation of friends as well as that of commander and crew--I have every reason to expect that the enemy will make a demonstration in force sometime during the night," he said.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading He called the entire ship's company aft, with the exception of Miss Medley, who was on duty with Giuseppe Jones.
expectverbUS /ɪkˈspekt/
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading CLEGGETT STANDS BY HIS SHIP Cleggett did not fear (or rather, expect, since there was very little that Cleggett feared) an attack until well after nightfall.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading CLEGGETT STANDS BY HIS SHIP Cleggett did not fear (or rather, expect, since there was very little that Cleggett feared) an attack until well after nightfall.
fearedverbUS /fɪrd/
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading CLEGGETT STANDS BY HIS SHIP Cleggett did not fear (or rather, expect, since there was very little that Cleggett feared) an attack until well after nightfall.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nevertheless, he began to prepare for it at once.
forcenounUS /fɔːrs/
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading "My friends--for I hope we stand in the relation of friends as well as that of commander and crew--I have every reason to expect that the enemy will make a demonstration in force sometime during the night," he said.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "My friends--for I hope we stand in the relation of friends as well as that of commander and crew--I have every reason to expect that the enemy will make a demonstration in force sometime during the night," he said.
Giuseppe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He called the entire ship's company aft, with the exception of Miss Medley, who was on duty with Giuseppe Jones.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "My friends--for I hope we stand in the relation of friends as well as that of commander and crew--I have every reason to expect that the enemy will make a demonstration in force sometime during the night," he said.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nevertheless, he began to prepare for it at once.
HISdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CLEGGETT STANDS BY HIS SHIP Cleggett did not fear (or rather, expect, since there was very little that Cleggett feared) an attack until well after nightfall.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "My friends--for I hope we stand in the relation of friends as well as that of commander and crew--I have every reason to expect that the enemy will make a demonstration in force sometime during the night," he said.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "My friends--for I hope we stand in the relation of friends as well as that of commander and crew--I have every reason to expect that the enemy will make a demonstration in force sometime during the night," he said.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "My friends--for I hope we stand in the relation of friends as well as that of commander and crew--I have every reason to expect that the enemy will make a demonstration in force sometime during the night," he said.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nevertheless, he began to prepare for it at once.
JonesnounUS /dʒoʊnz/
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading He called the entire ship's company aft, with the exception of Miss Medley, who was on duty with Giuseppe Jones.
leadernounUS /ˈliːdər/
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading "We have opposed to us the leader of a dangerous and powerful criminal organization.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading CLEGGETT STANDS BY HIS SHIP Cleggett did not fear (or rather, expect, since there was very little that Cleggett feared) an attack until well after nightfall.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading "My friends--for I hope we stand in the relation of friends as well as that of commander and crew--I have every reason to expect that the enemy will make a demonstration in force sometime during the night," he said.
MedleynounUS /ˈmedli/
a musical composition consisting of a series of songs or other musical pieces from various sources
From this reading He called the entire ship's company aft, with the exception of Miss Medley, who was on duty with Giuseppe Jones.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading He called the entire ship's company aft, with the exception of Miss Medley, who was on duty with Giuseppe Jones.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My friends--for I hope we stand in the relation of friends as well as that of commander and crew--I have every reason to expect that the enemy will make a demonstration in force sometime during the night," he said.
NeverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, he began to prepare for it at once.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "My friends--for I hope we stand in the relation of friends as well as that of commander and crew--I have every reason to expect that the enemy will make a demonstration in force sometime during the night," he said.
nightfallnounUS /ˈnaɪtfɔːl/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading CLEGGETT STANDS BY HIS SHIP Cleggett did not fear (or rather, expect, since there was very little that Cleggett feared) an attack until well after nightfall.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading CLEGGETT STANDS BY HIS SHIP Cleggett did not fear (or rather, expect, since there was very little that Cleggett feared) an attack until well after nightfall.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He called the entire ship's company aft, with the exception of Miss Medley, who was on duty with Giuseppe Jones.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He called the entire ship's company aft, with the exception of Miss Medley, who was on duty with Giuseppe Jones.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Nevertheless, he began to prepare for it at once.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading "We have opposed to us the leader of a dangerous and powerful criminal organization.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading CLEGGETT STANDS BY HIS SHIP Cleggett did not fear (or rather, expect, since there was very little that Cleggett feared) an attack until well after nightfall.
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading "We have opposed to us the leader of a dangerous and powerful criminal organization.
powerfuladjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərfəl/
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading "We have opposed to us the leader of a dangerous and powerful criminal organization.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Nevertheless, he began to prepare for it at once.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading CLEGGETT STANDS BY HIS SHIP Cleggett did not fear (or rather, expect, since there was very little that Cleggett feared) an attack until well after nightfall.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "My friends--for I hope we stand in the relation of friends as well as that of commander and crew--I have every reason to expect that the enemy will make a demonstration in force sometime during the night," he said.
relationnounUS /riˈleɪʃən/
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading "My friends--for I hope we stand in the relation of friends as well as that of commander and crew--I have every reason to expect that the enemy will make a demonstration in force sometime during the night," he said.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "My friends--for I hope we stand in the relation of friends as well as that of commander and crew--I have every reason to expect that the enemy will make a demonstration in force sometime during the night," he said.
SHIPverbUS /ʃɪp/
transport commercially
From this reading CLEGGETT STANDS BY HIS SHIP Cleggett did not fear (or rather, expect, since there was very little that Cleggett feared) an attack until well after nightfall.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading He called the entire ship's company aft, with the exception of Miss Medley, who was on duty with Giuseppe Jones.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading CLEGGETT STANDS BY HIS SHIP Cleggett did not fear (or rather, expect, since there was very little that Cleggett feared) an attack until well after nightfall.
sometimeadverbUS /ˈsʌmtaɪm/
at some indefinite or unstated time
From this reading "My friends--for I hope we stand in the relation of friends as well as that of commander and crew--I have every reason to expect that the enemy will make a demonstration in force sometime during the night," he said.
standverbUS /stænd/
be standing; be upright
From this reading "My friends--for I hope we stand in the relation of friends as well as that of commander and crew--I have every reason to expect that the enemy will make a demonstration in force sometime during the night," he said.
STANDSnounUS /stændz/
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading CLEGGETT STANDS BY HIS SHIP Cleggett did not fear (or rather, expect, since there was very little that Cleggett feared) an attack until well after nightfall.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CLEGGETT STANDS BY HIS SHIP Cleggett did not fear (or rather, expect, since there was very little that Cleggett feared) an attack until well after nightfall.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He called the entire ship's company aft, with the exception of Miss Medley, who was on duty with Giuseppe Jones.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading CLEGGETT STANDS BY HIS SHIP Cleggett did not fear (or rather, expect, since there was very little that Cleggett feared) an attack until well after nightfall.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nevertheless, he began to prepare for it at once.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading CLEGGETT STANDS BY HIS SHIP Cleggett did not fear (or rather, expect, since there was very little that Cleggett feared) an attack until well after nightfall.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "We have opposed to us the leader of a dangerous and powerful criminal organization.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading CLEGGETT STANDS BY HIS SHIP Cleggett did not fear (or rather, expect, since there was very little that Cleggett feared) an attack until well after nightfall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CLEGGETT STANDS BY HIS SHIP Cleggett did not fear (or rather, expect, since there was very little that Cleggett feared) an attack until well after nightfall.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "My friends--for I hope we stand in the relation of friends as well as that of commander and crew--I have every reason to expect that the enemy will make a demonstration in force sometime during the night," he said.
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 CLEGGETT STANDS BY HIS SHIP Cleggett did not fear (or rather, expect, since there was very little that Cleggett feared) an attack until well after nightfall.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading He called the entire ship's company aft, with the exception of Miss Medley, who was on duty with Giuseppe Jones.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "My friends--for I hope we stand in the relation of friends as well as that of commander and crew--I have every reason to expect that the enemy will make a demonstration in force sometime during the night," he said.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He called the entire ship's company aft, with the exception of Miss Medley, who was on duty with Giuseppe Jones.
