Chapter IX · Chapter 9

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading SUSPICIONS For a moment there was more terror and excitement aboard the _Jeanne_, if it were possible, after it became certain that another craft, the nature of which none knew, was headed toward the French steamer.

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading SUSPICIONS For a moment there was more terror and excitement aboard the _Jeanne_, if it were possible, after it became certain that another craft, the nature of which none knew, was headed toward the French steamer.

later than; following

From this reading SUSPICIONS For a moment there was more terror and excitement aboard the _Jeanne_, if it were possible, after it became certain that another craft, the nature of which none knew, was headed toward the French steamer.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Then an officer gifted with sound common-sense, cried out in English, so that the majority could understand:

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading SUSPICIONS For a moment there was more terror and excitement aboard the _Jeanne_, if it were possible, after it became certain that another craft, the nature of which none knew, was headed toward the French steamer.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading SUSPICIONS For a moment there was more terror and excitement aboard the _Jeanne_, if it were possible, after it became certain that another craft, the nature of which none knew, was headed toward the French steamer.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading SUSPICIONS For a moment there was more terror and excitement aboard the _Jeanne_, if it were possible, after it became certain that another craft, the nature of which none knew, was headed toward the French steamer.

happiness felt in a secure relationship

From this reading It is a destroyer belonging to the Stars and Stripes coming to our rescue.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading SUSPICIONS For a moment there was more terror and excitement aboard the _Jeanne_, if it were possible, after it became certain that another craft, the nature of which none knew, was headed toward the French steamer.

plural of “cheer” — a cry or shout of approval

From this reading Three cheers!"

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading It is a destroyer belonging to the Stars and Stripes coming to our rescue.

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From this reading Then an officer gifted with sound common-sense, cried out in English, so that the majority could understand:

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Then an officer gifted with sound common-sense, cried out in English, so that the majority could understand:

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading SUSPICIONS For a moment there was more terror and excitement aboard the _Jeanne_, if it were possible, after it became certain that another craft, the nature of which none knew, was headed toward the French steamer.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Then an officer gifted with sound common-sense, cried out in English, so that the majority could understand:

a small fast lightly armored but heavily armed warship

From this reading "It is a destroyer!

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Then an officer gifted with sound common-sense, cried out in English, so that the majority could understand:

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading SUSPICIONS For a moment there was more terror and excitement aboard the _Jeanne_, if it were possible, after it became certain that another craft, the nature of which none knew, was headed toward the French steamer.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading SUSPICIONS For a moment there was more terror and excitement aboard the _Jeanne_, if it were possible, after it became certain that another craft, the nature of which none knew, was headed toward the French steamer.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading SUSPICIONS For a moment there was more terror and excitement aboard the _Jeanne_, if it were possible, after it became certain that another craft, the nature of which none knew, was headed toward the French steamer.

endowed with talent or talents

From this reading Then an officer gifted with sound common-sense, cried out in English, so that the majority could understand:

having a heading or course in a certain direction

From this reading SUSPICIONS For a moment there was more terror and excitement aboard the _Jeanne_, if it were possible, after it became certain that another craft, the nature of which none knew, was headed toward the French steamer.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading SUSPICIONS For a moment there was more terror and excitement aboard the _Jeanne_, if it were possible, after it became certain that another craft, the nature of which none knew, was headed toward the French steamer.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Then an officer gifted with sound common-sense, cried out in English, so that the majority could understand:

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "It is a destroyer!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading SUSPICIONS For a moment there was more terror and excitement aboard the _Jeanne_, if it were possible, after it became certain that another craft, the nature of which none knew, was headed toward the French steamer.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading SUSPICIONS For a moment there was more terror and excitement aboard the _Jeanne_, if it were possible, after it became certain that another craft, the nature of which none knew, was headed toward the French steamer.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading SUSPICIONS For a moment there was more terror and excitement aboard the _Jeanne_, if it were possible, after it became certain that another craft, the nature of which none knew, was headed toward the French steamer.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading Then an officer gifted with sound common-sense, cried out in English, so that the majority could understand:

a particular point in time

From this reading SUSPICIONS For a moment there was more terror and excitement aboard the _Jeanne_, if it were possible, after it became certain that another craft, the nature of which none knew, was headed toward the French steamer.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading SUSPICIONS For a moment there was more terror and excitement aboard the _Jeanne_, if it were possible, after it became certain that another craft, the nature of which none knew, was headed toward the French steamer.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading SUSPICIONS For a moment there was more terror and excitement aboard the _Jeanne_, if it were possible, after it became certain that another craft, the nature of which none knew, was headed toward the French steamer.

not one, and not any

From this reading SUSPICIONS For a moment there was more terror and excitement aboard the _Jeanne_, if it were possible, after it became certain that another craft, the nature of which none knew, was headed toward the French steamer.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SUSPICIONS For a moment there was more terror and excitement aboard the _Jeanne_, if it were possible, after it became certain that another craft, the nature of which none knew, was headed toward the French steamer.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Then an officer gifted with sound common-sense, cried out in English, so that the majority could understand:

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading It is a destroyer belonging to the Stars and Stripes coming to our rescue.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Then an officer gifted with sound common-sense, cried out in English, so that the majority could understand:

capable of happening or existing

From this reading SUSPICIONS For a moment there was more terror and excitement aboard the _Jeanne_, if it were possible, after it became certain that another craft, the nature of which none knew, was headed toward the French steamer.

free from harm or evil

From this reading It is a destroyer belonging to the Stars and Stripes coming to our rescue.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Then an officer gifted with sound common-sense, cried out in English, so that the majority could understand:

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Then an officer gifted with sound common-sense, cried out in English, so that the majority could understand:

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading It is a destroyer belonging to the Stars and Stripes coming to our rescue.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading SUSPICIONS For a moment there was more terror and excitement aboard the _Jeanne_, if it were possible, after it became certain that another craft, the nature of which none knew, was headed toward the French steamer.

V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service

From this reading It is a destroyer belonging to the Stars and Stripes coming to our rescue.

plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case

From this reading SUSPICIONS For a moment there was more terror and excitement aboard the _Jeanne_, if it were possible, after it became certain that another craft, the nature of which none knew, was headed toward the French steamer.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading SUSPICIONS For a moment there was more terror and excitement aboard the _Jeanne_, if it were possible, after it became certain that another craft, the nature of which none knew, was headed toward the French steamer.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SUSPICIONS For a moment there was more terror and excitement aboard the _Jeanne_, if it were possible, after it became certain that another craft, the nature of which none knew, was headed toward the French steamer.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading SUSPICIONS For a moment there was more terror and excitement aboard the _Jeanne_, if it were possible, after it became certain that another craft, the nature of which none knew, was headed toward the French steamer.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then an officer gifted with sound common-sense, cried out in English, so that the majority could understand:

in or at that place or location

From this reading SUSPICIONS For a moment there was more terror and excitement aboard the _Jeanne_, if it were possible, after it became certain that another craft, the nature of which none knew, was headed toward the French steamer.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Three cheers!"

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading It is a destroyer belonging to the Stars and Stripes coming to our rescue.

in the direction of

From this reading SUSPICIONS For a moment there was more terror and excitement aboard the _Jeanne_, if it were possible, after it became certain that another craft, the nature of which none knew, was headed toward the French steamer.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading Then an officer gifted with sound common-sense, cried out in English, so that the majority could understand:

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading SUSPICIONS For a moment there was more terror and excitement aboard the _Jeanne_, if it were possible, after it became certain that another craft, the nature of which none knew, was headed toward the French steamer.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading SUSPICIONS For a moment there was more terror and excitement aboard the _Jeanne_, if it were possible, after it became certain that another craft, the nature of which none knew, was headed toward the French steamer.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading SUSPICIONS For a moment there was more terror and excitement aboard the _Jeanne_, if it were possible, after it became certain that another craft, the nature of which none knew, was headed toward the French steamer.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Then an officer gifted with sound common-sense, cried out in English, so that the majority could understand: