used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a moment's silence while the two captains eyed one another, broken by the attorney, who said:
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading If this happened, it was after the policy attached and before the wreck of the _Titan_."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If this happened, it was after the policy attached and before the wreck of the _Titan_."
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading There was a moment's silence while the two captains eyed one another, broken by the attorney, who said:
being joined in close association
From this reading If this happened, it was after the policy attached and before the wreck of the _Titan_."
attorneynounUS /əˈtɜːrni/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading There was a moment's silence while the two captains eyed one another, broken by the attorney, who said:
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading "Whether this story is true or false, it certainly has no bearing on the validity of the policy.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading If this happened, it was after the policy attached and before the wreck of the _Titan_."
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading There was a moment's silence while the two captains eyed one another, broken by the attorney, who said:
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But der concealment--der concealment," shouted Mr. Meyer, excitedly.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There was a moment's silence while the two captains eyed one another, broken by the attorney, who said:
captainsnounUS /ˈkæptənz/
plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading There was a moment's silence while the two captains eyed one another, broken by the attorney, who said:
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "Whether this story is true or false, it certainly has no bearing on the validity of the policy.
concealmentnounUS /kənˈsiːlmənt/
the condition of being concealed or hidden
From this reading "But der concealment--der concealment," shouted Mr. Meyer, excitedly.
der
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From this reading "But der concealment--der concealment," shouted Mr. Meyer, excitedly.
one or the other of two
From this reading "Has no bearing, either.
excitedlyadverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪtədli/
with excitement; in an excited manner
From this reading "But der concealment--der concealment," shouted Mr. Meyer, excitedly.
eyedadjectiveUS /aɪd/
having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination
From this reading There was a moment's silence while the two captains eyed one another, broken by the attorney, who said:
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading "Whether this story is true or false, it certainly has no bearing on the validity of the policy.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading If this happened, it was after the policy attached and before the wreck of the _Titan_."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Whether this story is true or false, it certainly has no bearing on the validity of the policy.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If this happened, it was after the policy attached and before the wreck of the _Titan_."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Whether this story is true or false, it certainly has no bearing on the validity of the policy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Whether this story is true or false, it certainly has no bearing on the validity of the policy.
Meyer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But der concealment--der concealment," shouted Mr. Meyer, excitedly.
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading There was a moment's silence while the two captains eyed one another, broken by the attorney, who said:
a form of address for a man
From this reading "But der concealment--der concealment," shouted Mr. Meyer, excitedly.
not any; not one
From this reading "Whether this story is true or false, it certainly has no bearing on the validity of the policy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Whether this story is true or false, it certainly has no bearing on the validity of the policy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Whether this story is true or false, it certainly has no bearing on the validity of the policy.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was a moment's silence while the two captains eyed one another, broken by the attorney, who said:
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Whether this story is true or false, it certainly has no bearing on the validity of the policy.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading "Whether this story is true or false, it certainly has no bearing on the validity of the policy.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading There was a moment's silence while the two captains eyed one another, broken by the attorney, who said:
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "But der concealment--der concealment," shouted Mr. Meyer, excitedly.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading There was a moment's silence while the two captains eyed one another, broken by the attorney, who said:
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "Whether this story is true or false, it certainly has no bearing on the validity of the policy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was a moment's silence while the two captains eyed one another, broken by the attorney, who said:
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a moment's silence while the two captains eyed one another, broken by the attorney, who said:
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Whether this story is true or false, it certainly has no bearing on the validity of the policy.
TitannounUS /ˈtaɪtən/
a person of exceptional importance and reputation
From this reading If this happened, it was after the policy attached and before the wreck of the _Titan_."
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "Whether this story is true or false, it certainly has no bearing on the validity of the policy.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There was a moment's silence while the two captains eyed one another, broken by the attorney, who said:
validitynounUS /vəˈlɪdəti/
the quality of being valid and rigorous
From this reading "Whether this story is true or false, it certainly has no bearing on the validity of the policy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a moment's silence while the two captains eyed one another, broken by the attorney, who said:
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading "Whether this story is true or false, it certainly has no bearing on the validity of the policy.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading There was a moment's silence while the two captains eyed one another, broken by the attorney, who said:
which person or people
From this reading There was a moment's silence while the two captains eyed one another, broken by the attorney, who said:
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading If this happened, it was after the policy attached and before the wreck of the _Titan_."
