used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had but one object in view, which was to so fill the Greek crew with consternation that they would, to a man, leap overboard, and leave the apparently doomed vessel to their erstwhile passengers.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Fire!” whooped Amos, showing the most intense excitement, for if there was any chance to add to the confusion of the moment he meant to do it.
AmosnounUS /ˈeɪməs/
a Hebrew shepherd and minor prophet
From this reading Fire!” whooped Amos, showing the most intense excitement, for if there was any chance to add to the confusion of the moment he meant to do it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had but one object in view, which was to so fill the Greek crew with consternation that they would, to a man, leap overboard, and leave the apparently doomed vessel to their erstwhile passengers.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Fire!” whooped Amos, showing the most intense excitement, for if there was any chance to add to the confusion of the moment he meant to do it.
from appearances alone
From this reading He had but one object in view, which was to so fill the Greek crew with consternation that they would, to a man, leap overboard, and leave the apparently doomed vessel to their erstwhile passengers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As has been said before, the crew knew full well what sort of a dangerous cargo they were carrying.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading The plan began immediately to show signs of bearing fruit.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As has been said before, the crew knew full well what sort of a dangerous cargo they were carrying.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As has been said before, the crew knew full well what sort of a dangerous cargo they were carrying.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The plan began immediately to show signs of bearing fruit.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had but one object in view, which was to so fill the Greek crew with consternation that they would, to a man, leap overboard, and leave the apparently doomed vessel to their erstwhile passengers.
cargonounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading As has been said before, the crew knew full well what sort of a dangerous cargo they were carrying.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading As has been said before, the crew knew full well what sort of a dangerous cargo they were carrying.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Fire!” whooped Amos, showing the most intense excitement, for if there was any chance to add to the confusion of the moment he meant to do it.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading Fire!” whooped Amos, showing the most intense excitement, for if there was any chance to add to the confusion of the moment he meant to do it.
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading He had but one object in view, which was to so fill the Greek crew with consternation that they would, to a man, leap overboard, and leave the apparently doomed vessel to their erstwhile passengers.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading He had but one object in view, which was to so fill the Greek crew with consternation that they would, to a man, leap overboard, and leave the apparently doomed vessel to their erstwhile passengers.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading As has been said before, the crew knew full well what sort of a dangerous cargo they were carrying.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Fire!” whooped Amos, showing the most intense excitement, for if there was any chance to add to the confusion of the moment he meant to do it.
doomedadjectiveUS /duːmd/
marked for certain death
From this reading He had but one object in view, which was to so fill the Greek crew with consternation that they would, to a man, leap overboard, and leave the apparently doomed vessel to their erstwhile passengers.
erstwhileadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrstwaɪl/
belonging to some prior time
From this reading He had but one object in view, which was to so fill the Greek crew with consternation that they would, to a man, leap overboard, and leave the apparently doomed vessel to their erstwhile passengers.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Fire!” whooped Amos, showing the most intense excitement, for if there was any chance to add to the confusion of the moment he meant to do it.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading He had but one object in view, which was to so fill the Greek crew with consternation that they would, to a man, leap overboard, and leave the apparently doomed vessel to their erstwhile passengers.
start firing a weapon
From this reading “Fire!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Fire!” whooped Amos, showing the most intense excitement, for if there was any chance to add to the confusion of the moment he meant to do it.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading The plan began immediately to show signs of bearing fruit.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading As has been said before, the crew knew full well what sort of a dangerous cargo they were carrying.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading He had but one object in view, which was to so fill the Greek crew with consternation that they would, to a man, leap overboard, and leave the apparently doomed vessel to their erstwhile passengers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had but one object in view, which was to so fill the Greek crew with consternation that they would, to a man, leap overboard, and leave the apparently doomed vessel to their erstwhile passengers.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As has been said before, the crew knew full well what sort of a dangerous cargo they were carrying.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fire!” whooped Amos, showing the most intense excitement, for if there was any chance to add to the confusion of the moment he meant to do it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Fire!” whooped Amos, showing the most intense excitement, for if there was any chance to add to the confusion of the moment he meant to do it.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The plan began immediately to show signs of bearing fruit.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had but one object in view, which was to so fill the Greek crew with consternation that they would, to a man, leap overboard, and leave the apparently doomed vessel to their erstwhile passengers.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading Fire!” whooped Amos, showing the most intense excitement, for if there was any chance to add to the confusion of the moment he meant to do it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Fire!” whooped Amos, showing the most intense excitement, for if there was any chance to add to the confusion of the moment he meant to do it.
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 As has been said before, the crew knew full well what sort of a dangerous cargo they were carrying.
leapnounUS /liːp/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading He had but one object in view, which was to so fill the Greek crew with consternation that they would, to a man, leap overboard, and leave the apparently doomed vessel to their erstwhile passengers.
go away from a place
From this reading He had but one object in view, which was to so fill the Greek crew with consternation that they would, to a man, leap overboard, and leave the apparently doomed vessel to their erstwhile passengers.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He had but one object in view, which was to so fill the Greek crew with consternation that they would, to a man, leap overboard, and leave the apparently doomed vessel to their erstwhile passengers.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Fire!” whooped Amos, showing the most intense excitement, for if there was any chance to add to the confusion of the moment he meant to do it.
a particular point in time
From this reading Fire!” whooped Amos, showing the most intense excitement, for if there was any chance to add to the confusion of the moment he meant to do it.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Fire!” whooped Amos, showing the most intense excitement, for if there was any chance to add to the confusion of the moment he meant to do it.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading He had but one object in view, which was to so fill the Greek crew with consternation that they would, to a man, leap overboard, and leave the apparently doomed vessel to their erstwhile passengers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fire!” whooped Amos, showing the most intense excitement, for if there was any chance to add to the confusion of the moment he meant to do it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had but one object in view, which was to so fill the Greek crew with consternation that they would, to a man, leap overboard, and leave the apparently doomed vessel to their erstwhile passengers.
overboardadverbUS /ˈoʊvərbɔːrd/
to extremes
From this reading He had but one object in view, which was to so fill the Greek crew with consternation that they would, to a man, leap overboard, and leave the apparently doomed vessel to their erstwhile passengers.
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 He had but one object in view, which was to so fill the Greek crew with consternation that they would, to a man, leap overboard, and leave the apparently doomed vessel to their erstwhile passengers.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading The plan began immediately to show signs of bearing fruit.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading As has been said before, the crew knew full well what sort of a dangerous cargo they were carrying.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The plan began immediately to show signs of bearing fruit.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading Fire!” whooped Amos, showing the most intense excitement, for if there was any chance to add to the confusion of the moment he meant to do it.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading The plan began immediately to show signs of bearing fruit.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had but one object in view, which was to so fill the Greek crew with consternation that they would, to a man, leap overboard, and leave the apparently doomed vessel to their erstwhile passengers.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading As has been said before, the crew knew full well what sort of a dangerous cargo they were carrying.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had but one object in view, which was to so fill the Greek crew with consternation that they would, to a man, leap overboard, and leave the apparently doomed vessel to their erstwhile passengers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fire!” whooped Amos, showing the most intense excitement, for if there was any chance to add to the confusion of the moment he meant to do it.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He had but one object in view, which was to so fill the Greek crew with consternation that they would, to a man, leap overboard, and leave the apparently doomed vessel to their erstwhile passengers.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Fire!” whooped Amos, showing the most intense excitement, for if there was any chance to add to the confusion of the moment he meant to do it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had but one object in view, which was to so fill the Greek crew with consternation that they would, to a man, leap overboard, and leave the apparently doomed vessel to their erstwhile passengers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fire!” whooped Amos, showing the most intense excitement, for if there was any chance to add to the confusion of the moment he meant to do it.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading He had but one object in view, which was to so fill the Greek crew with consternation that they would, to a man, leap overboard, and leave the apparently doomed vessel to their erstwhile passengers.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading He had but one object in view, which was to so fill the Greek crew with consternation that they would, to a man, leap overboard, and leave the apparently doomed vessel to their erstwhile passengers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fire!” whooped Amos, showing the most intense excitement, for if there was any chance to add to the confusion of the moment he meant to do it.
(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 As has been said before, the crew knew full well what sort of a dangerous cargo they were carrying.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As has been said before, the crew knew full well what sort of a dangerous cargo they were carrying.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As has been said before, the crew knew full well what sort of a dangerous cargo they were carrying.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had but one object in view, which was to so fill the Greek crew with consternation that they would, to a man, leap overboard, and leave the apparently doomed vessel to their erstwhile passengers.
whoopedverbUS /wuːpt/
past form of “whoop” — shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm
From this reading Fire!” whooped Amos, showing the most intense excitement, for if there was any chance to add to the confusion of the moment he meant to do it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had but one object in view, which was to so fill the Greek crew with consternation that they would, to a man, leap overboard, and leave the apparently doomed vessel to their erstwhile passengers.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had but one object in view, which was to so fill the Greek crew with consternation that they would, to a man, leap overboard, and leave the apparently doomed vessel to their erstwhile passengers.
