used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Two soldiers, Bob Baker and Jerry Hopkins; Professor Uriah Snodgrass; and Beno Judd, a first-class seaman.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading NED AND PEPPER-POT “There are three passengers, sir, and one sailor, for whom we are unable to account.”
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading They can not be found, they are not among the injured, nor are their bodies among the dead.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NED AND PEPPER-POT “There are three passengers, sir, and one sailor, for whom we are unable to account.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading NED AND PEPPER-POT “There are three passengers, sir, and one sailor, for whom we are unable to account.”
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Who are the missing ones?” asked the captain.
BakernounUS /ˈbeɪkər/
someone who bakes commercially
From this reading “Two soldiers, Bob Baker and Jerry Hopkins; Professor Uriah Snodgrass; and Beno Judd, a first-class seaman.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They can not be found, they are not among the injured, nor are their bodies among the dead.
Beno
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Two soldiers, Bob Baker and Jerry Hopkins; Professor Uriah Snodgrass; and Beno Judd, a first-class seaman.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading “Two soldiers, Bob Baker and Jerry Hopkins; Professor Uriah Snodgrass; and Beno Judd, a first-class seaman.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading They can not be found, they are not among the injured, nor are their bodies among the dead.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The chief officer was thus reporting to Captain Munson of the transport _Sherman_, and Ned, standing near, disheartened and with his mind torn by cruel worries, overheard.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading They can not be found, they are not among the injured, nor are their bodies among the dead.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The chief officer was thus reporting to Captain Munson of the transport _Sherman_, and Ned, standing near, disheartened and with his mind torn by cruel worries, overheard.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The chief officer was thus reporting to Captain Munson of the transport _Sherman_, and Ned, standing near, disheartened and with his mind torn by cruel worries, overheard.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading The chief officer was thus reporting to Captain Munson of the transport _Sherman_, and Ned, standing near, disheartened and with his mind torn by cruel worries, overheard.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading They can not be found, they are not among the injured, nor are their bodies among the dead.
disheartenedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈhɑːrtənd/
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
From this reading The chief officer was thus reporting to Captain Munson of the transport _Sherman_, and Ned, standing near, disheartened and with his mind torn by cruel worries, overheard.
first-classadjectiveUS /ˌfɜːrstˈklæs/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading “Two soldiers, Bob Baker and Jerry Hopkins; Professor Uriah Snodgrass; and Beno Judd, a first-class seaman.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading NED AND PEPPER-POT “There are three passengers, sir, and one sailor, for whom we are unable to account.”
set up or found
From this reading They can not be found, they are not among the injured, nor are their bodies among the dead.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The chief officer was thus reporting to Captain Munson of the transport _Sherman_, and Ned, standing near, disheartened and with his mind torn by cruel worries, overheard.
HopkinsnounUS /ˈhɑːpkɪnz/
United States educator and theologian (1802-1887)
From this reading “Two soldiers, Bob Baker and Jerry Hopkins; Professor Uriah Snodgrass; and Beno Judd, a first-class seaman.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading They can not be found, they are not among the injured, nor are their bodies among the dead.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading “Two soldiers, Bob Baker and Jerry Hopkins; Professor Uriah Snodgrass; and Beno Judd, a first-class seaman.
Judd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Two soldiers, Bob Baker and Jerry Hopkins; Professor Uriah Snodgrass; and Beno Judd, a first-class seaman.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The chief officer was thus reporting to Captain Munson of the transport _Sherman_, and Ned, standing near, disheartened and with his mind torn by cruel worries, overheard.
not able to be found
From this reading “Who are the missing ones?” asked the captain.
Munson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The chief officer was thus reporting to Captain Munson of the transport _Sherman_, and Ned, standing near, disheartened and with his mind torn by cruel worries, overheard.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The chief officer was thus reporting to Captain Munson of the transport _Sherman_, and Ned, standing near, disheartened and with his mind torn by cruel worries, overheard.
NED
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NED AND PEPPER-POT “There are three passengers, sir, and one sailor, for whom we are unable to account.”
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading They can not be found, they are not among the injured, nor are their bodies among the dead.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They can not be found, they are not among the injured, nor are their bodies among the dead.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The chief officer was thus reporting to Captain Munson of the transport _Sherman_, and Ned, standing near, disheartened and with his mind torn by cruel worries, overheard.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The chief officer was thus reporting to Captain Munson of the transport _Sherman_, and Ned, standing near, disheartened and with his mind torn by cruel worries, overheard.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading NED AND PEPPER-POT “There are three passengers, sir, and one sailor, for whom we are unable to account.”
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “Who are the missing ones?” asked the captain.
overheardverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhɜːrd/
inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading The chief officer was thus reporting to Captain Munson of the transport _Sherman_, and Ned, standing near, disheartened and with his mind torn by cruel worries, overheard.
plural of “passenger” — 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 NED AND PEPPER-POT “There are three passengers, sir, and one sailor, for whom we are unable to account.”
PEPPER-POT
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NED AND PEPPER-POT “There are three passengers, sir, and one sailor, for whom we are unable to account.”
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading “Two soldiers, Bob Baker and Jerry Hopkins; Professor Uriah Snodgrass; and Beno Judd, a first-class seaman.
reportingnounUS /riˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
the news as presented by reporters for newspapers or radio or television
From this reading The chief officer was thus reporting to Captain Munson of the transport _Sherman_, and Ned, standing near, disheartened and with his mind torn by cruel worries, overheard.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading NED AND PEPPER-POT “There are three passengers, sir, and one sailor, for whom we are unable to account.”
seamannounUS /ˈsiːmən/
a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading “Two soldiers, Bob Baker and Jerry Hopkins; Professor Uriah Snodgrass; and Beno Judd, a first-class seaman.
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 The chief officer was thus reporting to Captain Munson of the transport _Sherman_, and Ned, standing near, disheartened and with his mind torn by cruel worries, overheard.
term of address for a man
From this reading NED AND PEPPER-POT “There are three passengers, sir, and one sailor, for whom we are unable to account.”
Snodgrass
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Two soldiers, Bob Baker and Jerry Hopkins; Professor Uriah Snodgrass; and Beno Judd, a first-class seaman.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading “Two soldiers, Bob Baker and Jerry Hopkins; Professor Uriah Snodgrass; and Beno Judd, a first-class seaman.
having a supporting base
From this reading The chief officer was thus reporting to Captain Munson of the transport _Sherman_, and Ned, standing near, disheartened and with his mind torn by cruel worries, overheard.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The chief officer was thus reporting to Captain Munson of the transport _Sherman_, and Ned, standing near, disheartened and with his mind torn by cruel worries, overheard.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They can not be found, they are not among the injured, nor are their bodies among the dead.
in or at that place or location
From this reading NED AND PEPPER-POT “There are three passengers, sir, and one sailor, for whom we are unable to account.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They can not be found, they are not among the injured, nor are their bodies among the dead.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading NED AND PEPPER-POT “There are three passengers, sir, and one sailor, for whom we are unable to account.”
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The chief officer was thus reporting to Captain Munson of the transport _Sherman_, and Ned, standing near, disheartened and with his mind torn by cruel worries, overheard.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NED AND PEPPER-POT “There are three passengers, sir, and one sailor, for whom we are unable to account.”
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading The chief officer was thus reporting to Captain Munson of the transport _Sherman_, and Ned, standing near, disheartened and with his mind torn by cruel worries, overheard.
transportnounUS /trænˈspɔːrt/
something that serves as a means of transportation
From this reading The chief officer was thus reporting to Captain Munson of the transport _Sherman_, and Ned, standing near, disheartened and with his mind torn by cruel worries, overheard.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “Two soldiers, Bob Baker and Jerry Hopkins; Professor Uriah Snodgrass; and Beno Judd, a first-class seaman.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading NED AND PEPPER-POT “There are three passengers, sir, and one sailor, for whom we are unable to account.”
Uriahnoun
(Old Testament) the husband of Bathsheba and a soldier who was sent to die in battle so that king David could marry his wife (circa 10th century BC)
From this reading “Two soldiers, Bob Baker and Jerry Hopkins; Professor Uriah Snodgrass; and Beno Judd, a first-class seaman.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The chief officer was thus reporting to Captain Munson of the transport _Sherman_, and Ned, standing near, disheartened and with his mind torn by cruel worries, overheard.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading NED AND PEPPER-POT “There are three passengers, sir, and one sailor, for whom we are unable to account.”
which person or people
From this reading “Who are the missing ones?” asked the captain.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading NED AND PEPPER-POT “There are three passengers, sir, and one sailor, for whom we are unable to account.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading The chief officer was thus reporting to Captain Munson of the transport _Sherman_, and Ned, standing near, disheartened and with his mind torn by cruel worries, overheard.
worriesnounUS /ˈwɜːriz/
plural of “worry” — something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
From this reading The chief officer was thus reporting to Captain Munson of the transport _Sherman_, and Ned, standing near, disheartened and with his mind torn by cruel worries, overheard.
