used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DISABLED Sudden noises at night, particularly when accompanied by a tremor and by vibrations that shake one to his innermost being, are, in themselves, terrifying.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading No sooner did Ned, Bob, and Jerry, together with many of their comrades, find themselves stumbling about in the dark with the noise of the explosion still ringing in their ears, than they were aware of signals being sounded throughout the ship.
having companions or an escort
From this reading DISABLED Sudden noises at night, particularly when accompanied by a tremor and by vibrations that shake one to his innermost being, are, in themselves, terrifying.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading When to that is added the additional source of danger of the occurrence taking place at sea on board a crowded transport and the possibilities for tragic happenings from this source, fears may well be multiplied.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading When to that is added the additional source of danger of the occurrence taking place at sea on board a crowded transport and the possibilities for tragic happenings from this source, fears may well be multiplied.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DISABLED Sudden noises at night, particularly when accompanied by a tremor and by vibrations that shake one to his innermost being, are, in themselves, terrifying.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading DISABLED Sudden noises at night, particularly when accompanied by a tremor and by vibrations that shake one to his innermost being, are, in themselves, terrifying.
assignedadjectiveUS /əˈsaɪnd/
appointed to a post or duty
From this reading The signals were those for instant falling in on the part of the soldiers, and indicated that they were to take the quarters assigned to them, each man nearest the boat in which he was to have a place should destruction menace the ship.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DISABLED Sudden noises at night, particularly when accompanied by a tremor and by vibrations that shake one to his innermost being, are, in themselves, terrifying.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading No sooner did Ned, Bob, and Jerry, together with many of their comrades, find themselves stumbling about in the dark with the noise of the explosion still ringing in their ears, than they were aware of signals being sounded throughout the ship.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When to that is added the additional source of danger of the occurrence taking place at sea on board a crowded transport and the possibilities for tragic happenings from this source, fears may well be multiplied.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading DISABLED Sudden noises at night, particularly when accompanied by a tremor and by vibrations that shake one to his innermost being, are, in themselves, terrifying.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading When to that is added the additional source of danger of the occurrence taking place at sea on board a crowded transport and the possibilities for tragic happenings from this source, fears may well be multiplied.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The signals were those for instant falling in on the part of the soldiers, and indicated that they were to take the quarters assigned to them, each man nearest the boat in which he was to have a place should destruction menace the ship.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading No sooner did Ned, Bob, and Jerry, together with many of their comrades, find themselves stumbling about in the dark with the noise of the explosion still ringing in their ears, than they were aware of signals being sounded throughout the ship.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading DISABLED Sudden noises at night, particularly when accompanied by a tremor and by vibrations that shake one to his innermost being, are, in themselves, terrifying.
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading No sooner did Ned, Bob, and Jerry, together with many of their comrades, find themselves stumbling about in the dark with the noise of the explosion still ringing in their ears, than they were aware of signals being sounded throughout the ship.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading When to that is added the additional source of danger of the occurrence taking place at sea on board a crowded transport and the possibilities for tragic happenings from this source, fears may well be multiplied.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading When to that is added the additional source of danger of the occurrence taking place at sea on board a crowded transport and the possibilities for tragic happenings from this source, fears may well be multiplied.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading No sooner did Ned, Bob, and Jerry, together with many of their comrades, find themselves stumbling about in the dark with the noise of the explosion still ringing in their ears, than they were aware of signals being sounded throughout the ship.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading The signals were those for instant falling in on the part of the soldiers, and indicated that they were to take the quarters assigned to them, each man nearest the boat in which he was to have a place should destruction menace the ship.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading No sooner did Ned, Bob, and Jerry, together with many of their comrades, find themselves stumbling about in the dark with the noise of the explosion still ringing in their ears, than they were aware of signals being sounded throughout the ship.
DISABLEDnounUS /dɪˈseɪbəld/
people collectively who are crippled or otherwise physically handicapped
From this reading DISABLED Sudden noises at night, particularly when accompanied by a tremor and by vibrations that shake one to his innermost being, are, in themselves, terrifying.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading And yet, such was the discipline and foresightedness on board the _Sherman_ that the panic and terror were only momentary.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The signals were those for instant falling in on the part of the soldiers, and indicated that they were to take the quarters assigned to them, each man nearest the boat in which he was to have a place should destruction menace the ship.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading No sooner did Ned, Bob, and Jerry, together with many of their comrades, find themselves stumbling about in the dark with the noise of the explosion still ringing in their ears, than they were aware of signals being sounded throughout the ship.
explosionnounUS /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
From this reading No sooner did Ned, Bob, and Jerry, together with many of their comrades, find themselves stumbling about in the dark with the noise of the explosion still ringing in their ears, than they were aware of signals being sounded throughout the ship.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading The signals were those for instant falling in on the part of the soldiers, and indicated that they were to take the quarters assigned to them, each man nearest the boat in which he was to have a place should destruction menace the ship.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading When to that is added the additional source of danger of the occurrence taking place at sea on board a crowded transport and the possibilities for tragic happenings from this source, fears may well be multiplied.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading No sooner did Ned, Bob, and Jerry, together with many of their comrades, find themselves stumbling about in the dark with the noise of the explosion still ringing in their ears, than they were aware of signals being sounded throughout the ship.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When to that is added the additional source of danger of the occurrence taking place at sea on board a crowded transport and the possibilities for tragic happenings from this source, fears may well be multiplied.
foresightednessnoun
providence by virtue of planning prudently for the future
From this reading And yet, such was the discipline and foresightedness on board the _Sherman_ that the panic and terror were only momentary.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When to that is added the additional source of danger of the occurrence taking place at sea on board a crowded transport and the possibilities for tragic happenings from this source, fears may well be multiplied.
happeningsnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋz/
plural of “happening” — an event that happens
From this reading When to that is added the additional source of danger of the occurrence taking place at sea on board a crowded transport and the possibilities for tragic happenings from this source, fears may well be multiplied.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The signals were those for instant falling in on the part of the soldiers, and indicated that they were to take the quarters assigned to them, each man nearest the boat in which he was to have a place should destruction menace the ship.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The signals were those for instant falling in on the part of the soldiers, and indicated that they were to take the quarters assigned to them, each man nearest the boat in which he was to have a place should destruction menace the ship.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DISABLED Sudden noises at night, particularly when accompanied by a tremor and by vibrations that shake one to his innermost being, are, in themselves, terrifying.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DISABLED Sudden noises at night, particularly when accompanied by a tremor and by vibrations that shake one to his innermost being, are, in themselves, terrifying.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading The signals were those for instant falling in on the part of the soldiers, and indicated that they were to take the quarters assigned to them, each man nearest the boat in which he was to have a place should destruction menace the ship.
innermostadjectiveUS /ˈɪnərmoʊst/
being deepest within the self
From this reading DISABLED Sudden noises at night, particularly when accompanied by a tremor and by vibrations that shake one to his innermost being, are, in themselves, terrifying.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading The signals were those for instant falling in on the part of the soldiers, and indicated that they were to take the quarters assigned to them, each man nearest the boat in which he was to have a place should destruction menace the ship.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When to that is added the additional source of danger of the occurrence taking place at sea on board a crowded transport and the possibilities for tragic happenings from this source, fears may well be multiplied.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading No sooner did Ned, Bob, and Jerry, together with many of their comrades, find themselves stumbling about in the dark with the noise of the explosion still ringing in their ears, than they were aware of signals being sounded throughout the ship.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The signals were those for instant falling in on the part of the soldiers, and indicated that they were to take the quarters assigned to them, each man nearest the boat in which he was to have a place should destruction menace the ship.
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 No sooner did Ned, Bob, and Jerry, together with many of their comrades, find themselves stumbling about in the dark with the noise of the explosion still ringing in their ears, than they were aware of signals being sounded throughout the ship.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading When to that is added the additional source of danger of the occurrence taking place at sea on board a crowded transport and the possibilities for tragic happenings from this source, fears may well be multiplied.
menaceverbUS /ˈmenəs/
pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading The signals were those for instant falling in on the part of the soldiers, and indicated that they were to take the quarters assigned to them, each man nearest the boat in which he was to have a place should destruction menace the ship.
momentaryadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊmənteri/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading And yet, such was the discipline and foresightedness on board the _Sherman_ that the panic and terror were only momentary.
multipliedadjectiveUS /ˈmʌltəplaɪd/
greatly increased as by multiplication
From this reading When to that is added the additional source of danger of the occurrence taking place at sea on board a crowded transport and the possibilities for tragic happenings from this source, fears may well be multiplied.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading The signals were those for instant falling in on the part of the soldiers, and indicated that they were to take the quarters assigned to them, each man nearest the boat in which he was to have a place should destruction menace the ship.
Ned
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From this reading No sooner did Ned, Bob, and Jerry, together with many of their comrades, find themselves stumbling about in the dark with the noise of the explosion still ringing in their ears, than they were aware of signals being sounded throughout the ship.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading DISABLED Sudden noises at night, particularly when accompanied by a tremor and by vibrations that shake one to his innermost being, are, in themselves, terrifying.
not any; not one
From this reading No sooner did Ned, Bob, and Jerry, together with many of their comrades, find themselves stumbling about in the dark with the noise of the explosion still ringing in their ears, than they were aware of signals being sounded throughout the ship.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading No sooner did Ned, Bob, and Jerry, together with many of their comrades, find themselves stumbling about in the dark with the noise of the explosion still ringing in their ears, than they were aware of signals being sounded throughout the ship.
noisesnounUS /ˈnɔɪzɪz/
plural of “noise” — sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading DISABLED Sudden noises at night, particularly when accompanied by a tremor and by vibrations that shake one to his innermost being, are, in themselves, terrifying.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading When to that is added the additional source of danger of the occurrence taking place at sea on board a crowded transport and the possibilities for tragic happenings from this source, fears may well be multiplied.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When to that is added the additional source of danger of the occurrence taking place at sea on board a crowded transport and the possibilities for tragic happenings from this source, fears may well be multiplied.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When to that is added the additional source of danger of the occurrence taking place at sea on board a crowded transport and the possibilities for tragic happenings from this source, fears may well be multiplied.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading DISABLED Sudden noises at night, particularly when accompanied by a tremor and by vibrations that shake one to his innermost being, are, in themselves, terrifying.
and nothing more
From this reading And yet, such was the discipline and foresightedness on board the _Sherman_ that the panic and terror were only momentary.
panicnounUS /ˈpænɪk/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading And yet, such was the discipline and foresightedness on board the _Sherman_ that the panic and terror were only momentary.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The signals were those for instant falling in on the part of the soldiers, and indicated that they were to take the quarters assigned to them, each man nearest the boat in which he was to have a place should destruction menace the ship.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading DISABLED Sudden noises at night, particularly when accompanied by a tremor and by vibrations that shake one to his innermost being, are, in themselves, terrifying.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading When to that is added the additional source of danger of the occurrence taking place at sea on board a crowded transport and the possibilities for tragic happenings from this source, fears may well be multiplied.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading When to that is added the additional source of danger of the occurrence taking place at sea on board a crowded transport and the possibilities for tragic happenings from this source, fears may well be multiplied.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading The signals were those for instant falling in on the part of the soldiers, and indicated that they were to take the quarters assigned to them, each man nearest the boat in which he was to have a place should destruction menace the ship.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading No sooner did Ned, Bob, and Jerry, together with many of their comrades, find themselves stumbling about in the dark with the noise of the explosion still ringing in their ears, than they were aware of signals being sounded throughout the ship.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading When to that is added the additional source of danger of the occurrence taking place at sea on board a crowded transport and the possibilities for tragic happenings from this source, fears may well be multiplied.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading DISABLED Sudden noises at night, particularly when accompanied by a tremor and by vibrations that shake one to his innermost being, are, in themselves, terrifying.
ShermannounUS /ˈʃɜːrmən/
United States general who was commander of all Union troops in the West; he captured Atlanta and led a destructive march to the sea that cut the Confederacy in two (1820-1891)
From this reading And yet, such was the discipline and foresightedness on board the _Sherman_ that the panic and terror were only momentary.
transport commercially
From this reading No sooner did Ned, Bob, and Jerry, together with many of their comrades, find themselves stumbling about in the dark with the noise of the explosion still ringing in their ears, than they were aware of signals being sounded throughout the ship.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The signals were those for instant falling in on the part of the soldiers, and indicated that they were to take the quarters assigned to them, each man nearest the boat in which he was to have a place should destruction menace the ship.
signalsnounUS /ˈsɪɡnəlz/
plural of “signal” — any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading No sooner did Ned, Bob, and Jerry, together with many of their comrades, find themselves stumbling about in the dark with the noise of the explosion still ringing in their ears, than they were aware of signals being sounded throughout the ship.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The signals were those for instant falling in on the part of the soldiers, and indicated that they were to take the quarters assigned to them, each man nearest the boat in which he was to have a place should destruction menace the ship.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading No sooner did Ned, Bob, and Jerry, together with many of their comrades, find themselves stumbling about in the dark with the noise of the explosion still ringing in their ears, than they were aware of signals being sounded throughout the ship.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading No sooner did Ned, Bob, and Jerry, together with many of their comrades, find themselves stumbling about in the dark with the noise of the explosion still ringing in their ears, than they were aware of signals being sounded throughout the ship.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading When to that is added the additional source of danger of the occurrence taking place at sea on board a crowded transport and the possibilities for tragic happenings from this source, fears may well be multiplied.
not in physical motion
From this reading No sooner did Ned, Bob, and Jerry, together with many of their comrades, find themselves stumbling about in the dark with the noise of the explosion still ringing in their ears, than they were aware of signals being sounded throughout the ship.
stumblingverbUS /ˈstʌmbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily
From this reading No sooner did Ned, Bob, and Jerry, together with many of their comrades, find themselves stumbling about in the dark with the noise of the explosion still ringing in their ears, than they were aware of signals being sounded throughout the ship.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading And yet, such was the discipline and foresightedness on board the _Sherman_ that the panic and terror were only momentary.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading DISABLED Sudden noises at night, particularly when accompanied by a tremor and by vibrations that shake one to his innermost being, are, in themselves, terrifying.
carry out
From this reading The signals were those for instant falling in on the part of the soldiers, and indicated that they were to take the quarters assigned to them, each man nearest the boat in which he was to have a place should destruction menace the ship.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading When to that is added the additional source of danger of the occurrence taking place at sea on board a crowded transport and the possibilities for tragic happenings from this source, fears may well be multiplied.
terrifyingadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪɪŋ/
causing extreme terror
From this reading DISABLED Sudden noises at night, particularly when accompanied by a tremor and by vibrations that shake one to his innermost being, are, in themselves, terrifying.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading And yet, such was the discipline and foresightedness on board the _Sherman_ that the panic and terror were only momentary.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No sooner did Ned, Bob, and Jerry, together with many of their comrades, find themselves stumbling about in the dark with the noise of the explosion still ringing in their ears, than they were aware of signals being sounded throughout the ship.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DISABLED Sudden noises at night, particularly when accompanied by a tremor and by vibrations that shake one to his innermost being, are, in themselves, terrifying.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When to that is added the additional source of danger of the occurrence taking place at sea on board a crowded transport and the possibilities for tragic happenings from this source, fears may well be multiplied.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading No sooner did Ned, Bob, and Jerry, together with many of their comrades, find themselves stumbling about in the dark with the noise of the explosion still ringing in their ears, than they were aware of signals being sounded throughout the ship.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The signals were those for instant falling in on the part of the soldiers, and indicated that they were to take the quarters assigned to them, each man nearest the boat in which he was to have a place should destruction menace the ship.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading DISABLED Sudden noises at night, particularly when accompanied by a tremor and by vibrations that shake one to his innermost being, are, in themselves, terrifying.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No sooner did Ned, Bob, and Jerry, together with many of their comrades, find themselves stumbling about in the dark with the noise of the explosion still ringing in their ears, than they were aware of signals being sounded throughout the ship.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When to that is added the additional source of danger of the occurrence taking place at sea on board a crowded transport and the possibilities for tragic happenings from this source, fears may well be multiplied.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The signals were those for instant falling in on the part of the soldiers, and indicated that they were to take the quarters assigned to them, each man nearest the boat in which he was to have a place should destruction menace the ship.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading No sooner did Ned, Bob, and Jerry, together with many of their comrades, find themselves stumbling about in the dark with the noise of the explosion still ringing in their ears, than they were aware of signals being sounded throughout the ship.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DISABLED Sudden noises at night, particularly when accompanied by a tremor and by vibrations that shake one to his innermost being, are, in themselves, terrifying.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading No sooner did Ned, Bob, and Jerry, together with many of their comrades, find themselves stumbling about in the dark with the noise of the explosion still ringing in their ears, than they were aware of signals being sounded throughout the ship.
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading When to that is added the additional source of danger of the occurrence taking place at sea on board a crowded transport and the possibilities for tragic happenings from this source, fears may well be multiplied.
transportnounUS /trænˈspɔːrt/
something that serves as a means of transportation
From this reading When to that is added the additional source of danger of the occurrence taking place at sea on board a crowded transport and the possibilities for tragic happenings from this source, fears may well be multiplied.
tremornounUS /ˈtremər/
an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)
From this reading DISABLED Sudden noises at night, particularly when accompanied by a tremor and by vibrations that shake one to his innermost being, are, in themselves, terrifying.
vibrationsnounUS /vaɪˈbreɪʃənz/
plural of “vibration” — the act of vibrating
From this reading DISABLED Sudden noises at night, particularly when accompanied by a tremor and by vibrations that shake one to his innermost being, are, in themselves, terrifying.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And yet, such was the discipline and foresightedness on board the _Sherman_ that the panic and terror were only momentary.
(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 When to that is added the additional source of danger of the occurrence taking place at sea on board a crowded transport and the possibilities for tragic happenings from this source, fears may well be multiplied.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And yet, such was the discipline and foresightedness on board the _Sherman_ that the panic and terror were only momentary.
at the time that
From this reading DISABLED Sudden noises at night, particularly when accompanied by a tremor and by vibrations that shake one to his innermost being, are, in themselves, terrifying.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The signals were those for instant falling in on the part of the soldiers, and indicated that they were to take the quarters assigned to them, each man nearest the boat in which he was to have a place should destruction menace the ship.
in the company of; together with
From this reading No sooner did Ned, Bob, and Jerry, together with many of their comrades, find themselves stumbling about in the dark with the noise of the explosion still ringing in their ears, than they were aware of signals being sounded throughout the ship.
but in spite of that
From this reading And yet, such was the discipline and foresightedness on board the _Sherman_ that the panic and terror were only momentary.
