used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Denman, lying prone with a small pool of blood near his head, was next examined, and pronounced alive--he was breathing, but dazed and shocked; for a large-caliber bullet glancing upon the skull has somewhat the same effect as the blow of a cudgel.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading Denman, lying prone with a small pool of blood near his head, was next examined, and pronounced alive--he was breathing, but dazed and shocked; for a large-caliber bullet glancing upon the skull has somewhat the same effect as the blow of a cudgel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Forsythe and Daniels ran forward, while Billings, the cook off watch, followed from the galley hatch, and Casey came up from the wireless room.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Each asked questions, but nobody answered at once.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Denman, lying prone with a small pool of blood near his head, was next examined, and pronounced alive--he was breathing, but dazed and shocked; for a large-caliber bullet glancing upon the skull has somewhat the same effect as the blow of a cudgel.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Each asked questions, but nobody answered at once.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Each asked questions, but nobody answered at once.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There were eight bound men lying upon the deck, and these must first be released, which was soon done.
BillingsnounUS /ˈbɪlɪŋz/
the largest city in Montana; located in southern Montana on the Yellowstone river
From this reading Forsythe and Daniels ran forward, while Billings, the cook off watch, followed from the galley hatch, and Casey came up from the wireless room.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Denman, lying prone with a small pool of blood near his head, was next examined, and pronounced alive--he was breathing, but dazed and shocked; for a large-caliber bullet glancing upon the skull has somewhat the same effect as the blow of a cudgel.
exhale hard
From this reading Denman, lying prone with a small pool of blood near his head, was next examined, and pronounced alive--he was breathing, but dazed and shocked; for a large-caliber bullet glancing upon the skull has somewhat the same effect as the blow of a cudgel.
confined by bonds
From this reading There were eight bound men lying upon the deck, and these must first be released, which was soon done.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading Denman, lying prone with a small pool of blood near his head, was next examined, and pronounced alive--he was breathing, but dazed and shocked; for a large-caliber bullet glancing upon the skull has somewhat the same effect as the blow of a cudgel.
bulletnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading Denman, lying prone with a small pool of blood near his head, was next examined, and pronounced alive--he was breathing, but dazed and shocked; for a large-caliber bullet glancing upon the skull has somewhat the same effect as the blow of a cudgel.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Each asked questions, but nobody answered at once.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Forsythe and Daniels ran forward, while Billings, the cook off watch, followed from the galley hatch, and Casey came up from the wireless room.
Casey
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From this reading Forsythe and Daniels ran forward, while Billings, the cook off watch, followed from the galley hatch, and Casey came up from the wireless room.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading Forsythe and Daniels ran forward, while Billings, the cook off watch, followed from the galley hatch, and Casey came up from the wireless room.
cudgelnounUS /ˈkʌdʒəl/
a club that is used as a weapon
From this reading Denman, lying prone with a small pool of blood near his head, was next examined, and pronounced alive--he was breathing, but dazed and shocked; for a large-caliber bullet glancing upon the skull has somewhat the same effect as the blow of a cudgel.
DanielsnounUS /ˈdænjəlz/
plural of “daniel” — (Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading Forsythe and Daniels ran forward, while Billings, the cook off watch, followed from the galley hatch, and Casey came up from the wireless room.
dazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading Denman, lying prone with a small pool of blood near his head, was next examined, and pronounced alive--he was breathing, but dazed and shocked; for a large-caliber bullet glancing upon the skull has somewhat the same effect as the blow of a cudgel.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading There were eight bound men lying upon the deck, and these must first be released, which was soon done.
Denman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Denman, lying prone with a small pool of blood near his head, was next examined, and pronounced alive--he was breathing, but dazed and shocked; for a large-caliber bullet glancing upon the skull has somewhat the same effect as the blow of a cudgel.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading He opened his eyes as the men examined them, and dimly heard what they said.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading There were eight bound men lying upon the deck, and these must first be released, which was soon done.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each asked questions, but nobody answered at once.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Denman, lying prone with a small pool of blood near his head, was next examined, and pronounced alive--he was breathing, but dazed and shocked; for a large-caliber bullet glancing upon the skull has somewhat the same effect as the blow of a cudgel.
being one more than seven
From this reading There were eight bound men lying upon the deck, and these must first be released, which was soon done.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Denman, lying prone with a small pool of blood near his head, was next examined, and pronounced alive--he was breathing, but dazed and shocked; for a large-caliber bullet glancing upon the skull has somewhat the same effect as the blow of a cudgel.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He opened his eyes as the men examined them, and dimly heard what they said.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading There were eight bound men lying upon the deck, and these must first be released, which was soon done.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Forsythe and Daniels ran forward, while Billings, the cook off watch, followed from the galley hatch, and Casey came up from the wireless room.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Denman, lying prone with a small pool of blood near his head, was next examined, and pronounced alive--he was breathing, but dazed and shocked; for a large-caliber bullet glancing upon the skull has somewhat the same effect as the blow of a cudgel.
Forsythe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Forsythe and Daniels ran forward, while Billings, the cook off watch, followed from the galley hatch, and Casey came up from the wireless room.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Forsythe and Daniels ran forward, while Billings, the cook off watch, followed from the galley hatch, and Casey came up from the wireless room.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Forsythe and Daniels ran forward, while Billings, the cook off watch, followed from the galley hatch, and Casey came up from the wireless room.
galleynounUS /ˈɡæli/
a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading
From this reading Forsythe and Daniels ran forward, while Billings, the cook off watch, followed from the galley hatch, and Casey came up from the wireless room.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Denman, lying prone with a small pool of blood near his head, was next examined, and pronounced alive--he was breathing, but dazed and shocked; for a large-caliber bullet glancing upon the skull has somewhat the same effect as the blow of a cudgel.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Denman, lying prone with a small pool of blood near his head, was next examined, and pronounced alive--he was breathing, but dazed and shocked; for a large-caliber bullet glancing upon the skull has somewhat the same effect as the blow of a cudgel.
hatchverbUS /hætʃ/
emerge from the eggs
From this reading Forsythe and Daniels ran forward, while Billings, the cook off watch, followed from the galley hatch, and Casey came up from the wireless room.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Denman, lying prone with a small pool of blood near his head, was next examined, and pronounced alive--he was breathing, but dazed and shocked; for a large-caliber bullet glancing upon the skull has somewhat the same effect as the blow of a cudgel.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Denman, lying prone with a small pool of blood near his head, was next examined, and pronounced alive--he was breathing, but dazed and shocked; for a large-caliber bullet glancing upon the skull has somewhat the same effect as the blow of a cudgel.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He opened his eyes as the men examined them, and dimly heard what they said.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Denman, lying prone with a small pool of blood near his head, was next examined, and pronounced alive--he was breathing, but dazed and shocked; for a large-caliber bullet glancing upon the skull has somewhat the same effect as the blow of a cudgel.
large-caliber
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Denman, lying prone with a small pool of blood near his head, was next examined, and pronounced alive--he was breathing, but dazed and shocked; for a large-caliber bullet glancing upon the skull has somewhat the same effect as the blow of a cudgel.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading There were eight bound men lying upon the deck, and these must first be released, which was soon done.
the force of workers available
From this reading There were eight bound men lying upon the deck, and these must first be released, which was soon done.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading There were eight bound men lying upon the deck, and these must first be released, which was soon done.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Denman, lying prone with a small pool of blood near his head, was next examined, and pronounced alive--he was breathing, but dazed and shocked; for a large-caliber bullet glancing upon the skull has somewhat the same effect as the blow of a cudgel.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Denman, lying prone with a small pool of blood near his head, was next examined, and pronounced alive--he was breathing, but dazed and shocked; for a large-caliber bullet glancing upon the skull has somewhat the same effect as the blow of a cudgel.
no person; not anyone
From this reading Each asked questions, but nobody answered at once.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Denman, lying prone with a small pool of blood near his head, was next examined, and pronounced alive--he was breathing, but dazed and shocked; for a large-caliber bullet glancing upon the skull has somewhat the same effect as the blow of a cudgel.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Forsythe and Daniels ran forward, while Billings, the cook off watch, followed from the galley hatch, and Casey came up from the wireless room.
on one occasion
From this reading Each asked questions, but nobody answered at once.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading He opened his eyes as the men examined them, and dimly heard what they said.
poolnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading Denman, lying prone with a small pool of blood near his head, was next examined, and pronounced alive--he was breathing, but dazed and shocked; for a large-caliber bullet glancing upon the skull has somewhat the same effect as the blow of a cudgel.
proneadjectiveUS /proʊn/
having a tendency (to); often used in combination
From this reading Denman, lying prone with a small pool of blood near his head, was next examined, and pronounced alive--he was breathing, but dazed and shocked; for a large-caliber bullet glancing upon the skull has somewhat the same effect as the blow of a cudgel.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Denman, lying prone with a small pool of blood near his head, was next examined, and pronounced alive--he was breathing, but dazed and shocked; for a large-caliber bullet glancing upon the skull has somewhat the same effect as the blow of a cudgel.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Each asked questions, but nobody answered at once.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Forsythe and Daniels ran forward, while Billings, the cook off watch, followed from the galley hatch, and Casey came up from the wireless room.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading There were eight bound men lying upon the deck, and these must first be released, which was soon done.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Forsythe and Daniels ran forward, while Billings, the cook off watch, followed from the galley hatch, and Casey came up from the wireless room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He opened his eyes as the men examined them, and dimly heard what they said.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Denman, lying prone with a small pool of blood near his head, was next examined, and pronounced alive--he was breathing, but dazed and shocked; for a large-caliber bullet glancing upon the skull has somewhat the same effect as the blow of a cudgel.
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading Denman, lying prone with a small pool of blood near his head, was next examined, and pronounced alive--he was breathing, but dazed and shocked; for a large-caliber bullet glancing upon the skull has somewhat the same effect as the blow of a cudgel.
skullnounUS /skʌl/
the bony skeleton of the head of vertebrates
From this reading Denman, lying prone with a small pool of blood near his head, was next examined, and pronounced alive--he was breathing, but dazed and shocked; for a large-caliber bullet glancing upon the skull has somewhat the same effect as the blow of a cudgel.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Denman, lying prone with a small pool of blood near his head, was next examined, and pronounced alive--he was breathing, but dazed and shocked; for a large-caliber bullet glancing upon the skull has somewhat the same effect as the blow of a cudgel.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Denman, lying prone with a small pool of blood near his head, was next examined, and pronounced alive--he was breathing, but dazed and shocked; for a large-caliber bullet glancing upon the skull has somewhat the same effect as the blow of a cudgel.
in the near future
From this reading There were eight bound men lying upon the deck, and these must first be released, which was soon done.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Forsythe and Daniels ran forward, while Billings, the cook off watch, followed from the galley hatch, and Casey came up from the wireless room.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He opened his eyes as the men examined them, and dimly heard what they said.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were eight bound men lying upon the deck, and these must first be released, which was soon done.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading There were eight bound men lying upon the deck, and these must first be released, which was soon done.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He opened his eyes as the men examined them, and dimly heard what they said.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Forsythe and Daniels ran forward, while Billings, the cook off watch, followed from the galley hatch, and Casey came up from the wireless room.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading There were eight bound men lying upon the deck, and these must first be released, which was soon done.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There were eight bound men lying upon the deck, and these must first be released, which was soon done.
look attentively
From this reading Forsythe and Daniels ran forward, while Billings, the cook off watch, followed from the galley hatch, and Casey came up from the wireless room.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were eight bound men lying upon the deck, and these must first be released, which was soon done.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He opened his eyes as the men examined them, and dimly heard what they said.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There were eight bound men lying upon the deck, and these must first be released, which was soon done.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Forsythe and Daniels ran forward, while Billings, the cook off watch, followed from the galley hatch, and Casey came up from the wireless room.
wirelessnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading Forsythe and Daniels ran forward, while Billings, the cook off watch, followed from the galley hatch, and Casey came up from the wireless room.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Denman, lying prone with a small pool of blood near his head, was next examined, and pronounced alive--he was breathing, but dazed and shocked; for a large-caliber bullet glancing upon the skull has somewhat the same effect as the blow of a cudgel.
