Chapter IX

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

From this reading AN ALARM--NOT FRIENDS, BUT FOES--AN UNHEEDED REPORT--AN ANXIOUS NIGHT Shortly after midnight the corporal hurried in from the outpost to report that a _djerm_ (large boat), crowded with men, had been observed dropping down the river.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Sergeant Finnigan says as how he thinks it's them Mammyluks as there's been such talk about."

later than; following

From this reading AN ALARM--NOT FRIENDS, BUT FOES--AN UNHEEDED REPORT--AN ANXIOUS NIGHT Shortly after midnight the corporal hurried in from the outpost to report that a _djerm_ (large boat), crowded with men, had been observed dropping down the river.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading AN ALARM--NOT FRIENDS, BUT FOES--AN UNHEEDED REPORT--AN ANXIOUS NIGHT Shortly after midnight the corporal hurried in from the outpost to report that a _djerm_ (large boat), crowded with men, had been observed dropping down the river.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading "We all see it, sir; for the moon's so bright that it's just as clear as day.

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

From this reading AN ALARM--NOT FRIENDS, BUT FOES--AN UNHEEDED REPORT--AN ANXIOUS NIGHT Shortly after midnight the corporal hurried in from the outpost to report that a _djerm_ (large boat), crowded with men, had been observed dropping down the river.

eagerly desirous

From this reading AN ALARM--NOT FRIENDS, BUT FOES--AN UNHEEDED REPORT--AN ANXIOUS NIGHT Shortly after midnight the corporal hurried in from the outpost to report that a _djerm_ (large boat), crowded with men, had been observed dropping down the river.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "Plain as I sees your honour," was the corporal's reply.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Did you see this _djerm_ yourself, Corporal Jones?" asked Holroyd, jumping to his feet.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading AN ALARM--NOT FRIENDS, BUT FOES--AN UNHEEDED REPORT--AN ANXIOUS NIGHT Shortly after midnight the corporal hurried in from the outpost to report that a _djerm_ (large boat), crowded with men, had been observed dropping down the river.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading AN ALARM--NOT FRIENDS, BUT FOES--AN UNHEEDED REPORT--AN ANXIOUS NIGHT Shortly after midnight the corporal hurried in from the outpost to report that a _djerm_ (large boat), crowded with men, had been observed dropping down the river.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading "We all see it, sir; for the moon's so bright that it's just as clear as day.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading AN ALARM--NOT FRIENDS, BUT FOES--AN UNHEEDED REPORT--AN ANXIOUS NIGHT Shortly after midnight the corporal hurried in from the outpost to report that a _djerm_ (large boat), crowded with men, had been observed dropping down the river.

rid of obstructions

From this reading "We all see it, sir; for the moon's so bright that it's just as clear as day.

a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines

From this reading AN ALARM--NOT FRIENDS, BUT FOES--AN UNHEEDED REPORT--AN ANXIOUS NIGHT Shortly after midnight the corporal hurried in from the outpost to report that a _djerm_ (large boat), crowded with men, had been observed dropping down the river.

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

From this reading "Plain as I sees your honour," was the corporal's reply.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading AN ALARM--NOT FRIENDS, BUT FOES--AN UNHEEDED REPORT--AN ANXIOUS NIGHT Shortly after midnight the corporal hurried in from the outpost to report that a _djerm_ (large boat), crowded with men, had been observed dropping down the river.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "We all see it, sir; for the moon's so bright that it's just as clear as day.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading "Did you see this _djerm_ yourself, Corporal Jones?" asked Holroyd, jumping to his feet.

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

From this reading AN ALARM--NOT FRIENDS, BUT FOES--AN UNHEEDED REPORT--AN ANXIOUS NIGHT Shortly after midnight the corporal hurried in from the outpost to report that a _djerm_ (large boat), crowded with men, had been observed dropping down the river.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading AN ALARM--NOT FRIENDS, BUT FOES--AN UNHEEDED REPORT--AN ANXIOUS NIGHT Shortly after midnight the corporal hurried in from the outpost to report that a _djerm_ (large boat), crowded with men, had been observed dropping down the river.

coming down freely under the influence of gravity

From this reading AN ALARM--NOT FRIENDS, BUT FOES--AN UNHEEDED REPORT--AN ANXIOUS NIGHT Shortly after midnight the corporal hurried in from the outpost to report that a _djerm_ (large boat), crowded with men, had been observed dropping down the river.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading "Did you see this _djerm_ yourself, Corporal Jones?" asked Holroyd, jumping to his feet.

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

From this reading Sergeant Finnigan says as how he thinks it's them Mammyluks as there's been such talk about."

plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

From this reading AN ALARM--NOT FRIENDS, BUT FOES--AN UNHEEDED REPORT--AN ANXIOUS NIGHT Shortly after midnight the corporal hurried in from the outpost to report that a _djerm_ (large boat), crowded with men, had been observed dropping down the river.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "We all see it, sir; for the moon's so bright that it's just as clear as day.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading AN ALARM--NOT FRIENDS, BUT FOES--AN UNHEEDED REPORT--AN ANXIOUS NIGHT Shortly after midnight the corporal hurried in from the outpost to report that a _djerm_ (large boat), crowded with men, had been observed dropping down the river.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading AN ALARM--NOT FRIENDS, BUT FOES--AN UNHEEDED REPORT--AN ANXIOUS NIGHT Shortly after midnight the corporal hurried in from the outpost to report that a _djerm_ (large boat), crowded with men, had been observed dropping down the river.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading AN ALARM--NOT FRIENDS, BUT FOES--AN UNHEEDED REPORT--AN ANXIOUS NIGHT Shortly after midnight the corporal hurried in from the outpost to report that a _djerm_ (large boat), crowded with men, had been observed dropping down the river.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Sergeant Finnigan says as how he thinks it's them Mammyluks as there's been such talk about."

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading "Did you see this _djerm_ yourself, Corporal Jones?" asked Holroyd, jumping to his feet.

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

From this reading "Did you see this _djerm_ yourself, Corporal Jones?" asked Holroyd, jumping to his feet.

the state of being honored

From this reading "Plain as I sees your honour," was the corporal's reply.

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

From this reading Sergeant Finnigan says as how he thinks it's them Mammyluks as there's been such talk about."

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading AN ALARM--NOT FRIENDS, BUT FOES--AN UNHEEDED REPORT--AN ANXIOUS NIGHT Shortly after midnight the corporal hurried in from the outpost to report that a _djerm_ (large boat), crowded with men, had been observed dropping down the river.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Plain as I sees your honour," was the corporal's reply.

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

From this reading AN ALARM--NOT FRIENDS, BUT FOES--AN UNHEEDED REPORT--AN ANXIOUS NIGHT Shortly after midnight the corporal hurried in from the outpost to report that a _djerm_ (large boat), crowded with men, had been observed dropping down the river.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "We all see it, sir; for the moon's so bright that it's just as clear as day.

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

From this reading "We all see it, sir; for the moon's so bright that it's just as clear as day.

United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)

From this reading "Did you see this _djerm_ yourself, Corporal Jones?" asked Holroyd, jumping to his feet.

the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump

From this reading "Did you see this _djerm_ yourself, Corporal Jones?" asked Holroyd, jumping to his feet.

and nothing more

From this reading "We all see it, sir; for the moon's so bright that it's just as clear as day.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading AN ALARM--NOT FRIENDS, BUT FOES--AN UNHEEDED REPORT--AN ANXIOUS NIGHT Shortly after midnight the corporal hurried in from the outpost to report that a _djerm_ (large boat), crowded with men, had been observed dropping down the river.

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

From this reading Sergeant Finnigan says as how he thinks it's them Mammyluks as there's been such talk about."

the force of workers available

From this reading AN ALARM--NOT FRIENDS, BUT FOES--AN UNHEEDED REPORT--AN ANXIOUS NIGHT Shortly after midnight the corporal hurried in from the outpost to report that a _djerm_ (large boat), crowded with men, had been observed dropping down the river.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading AN ALARM--NOT FRIENDS, BUT FOES--AN UNHEEDED REPORT--AN ANXIOUS NIGHT Shortly after midnight the corporal hurried in from the outpost to report that a _djerm_ (large boat), crowded with men, had been observed dropping down the river.

possessive form of “moon” — the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading "We all see it, sir; for the moon's so bright that it's just as clear as day.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading AN ALARM--NOT FRIENDS, BUT FOES--AN UNHEEDED REPORT--AN ANXIOUS NIGHT Shortly after midnight the corporal hurried in from the outpost to report that a _djerm_ (large boat), crowded with men, had been observed dropping down the river.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading AN ALARM--NOT FRIENDS, BUT FOES--AN UNHEEDED REPORT--AN ANXIOUS NIGHT Shortly after midnight the corporal hurried in from the outpost to report that a _djerm_ (large boat), crowded with men, had been observed dropping down the river.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading AN ALARM--NOT FRIENDS, BUT FOES--AN UNHEEDED REPORT--AN ANXIOUS NIGHT Shortly after midnight the corporal hurried in from the outpost to report that a _djerm_ (large boat), crowded with men, had been observed dropping down the river.

a station in a remote or sparsely populated location

From this reading AN ALARM--NOT FRIENDS, BUT FOES--AN UNHEEDED REPORT--AN ANXIOUS NIGHT Shortly after midnight the corporal hurried in from the outpost to report that a _djerm_ (large boat), crowded with men, had been observed dropping down the river.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading "Plain as I sees your honour," was the corporal's reply.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading "Plain as I sees your honour," was the corporal's reply.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading AN ALARM--NOT FRIENDS, BUT FOES--AN UNHEEDED REPORT--AN ANXIOUS NIGHT Shortly after midnight the corporal hurried in from the outpost to report that a _djerm_ (large boat), crowded with men, had been observed dropping down the river.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading AN ALARM--NOT FRIENDS, BUT FOES--AN UNHEEDED REPORT--AN ANXIOUS NIGHT Shortly after midnight the corporal hurried in from the outpost to report that a _djerm_ (large boat), crowded with men, had been observed dropping down the river.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading Sergeant Finnigan says as how he thinks it's them Mammyluks as there's been such talk about."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Did you see this _djerm_ yourself, Corporal Jones?" asked Holroyd, jumping to his feet.

plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located

From this reading "Plain as I sees your honour," was the corporal's reply.

any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal

From this reading Sergeant Finnigan says as how he thinks it's them Mammyluks as there's been such talk about."

for a short time

From this reading AN ALARM--NOT FRIENDS, BUT FOES--AN UNHEEDED REPORT--AN ANXIOUS NIGHT Shortly after midnight the corporal hurried in from the outpost to report that a _djerm_ (large boat), crowded with men, had been observed dropping down the river.

term of address for a man

From this reading "We all see it, sir; for the moon's so bright that it's just as clear as day.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "We all see it, sir; for the moon's so bright that it's just as clear as day.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Sergeant Finnigan says as how he thinks it's them Mammyluks as there's been such talk about."

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Sergeant Finnigan says as how he thinks it's them Mammyluks as there's been such talk about."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AN ALARM--NOT FRIENDS, BUT FOES--AN UNHEEDED REPORT--AN ANXIOUS NIGHT Shortly after midnight the corporal hurried in from the outpost to report that a _djerm_ (large boat), crowded with men, had been observed dropping down the river.

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

From this reading AN ALARM--NOT FRIENDS, BUT FOES--AN UNHEEDED REPORT--AN ANXIOUS NIGHT Shortly after midnight the corporal hurried in from the outpost to report that a _djerm_ (large boat), crowded with men, had been observed dropping down the river.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Sergeant Finnigan says as how he thinks it's them Mammyluks as there's been such talk about."

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

From this reading Sergeant Finnigan says as how he thinks it's them Mammyluks as there's been such talk about."

plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking

From this reading Sergeant Finnigan says as how he thinks it's them Mammyluks as there's been such talk about."

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "Did you see this _djerm_ yourself, Corporal Jones?" asked Holroyd, jumping to his feet.

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

From this reading AN ALARM--NOT FRIENDS, BUT FOES--AN UNHEEDED REPORT--AN ANXIOUS NIGHT Shortly after midnight the corporal hurried in from the outpost to report that a _djerm_ (large boat), crowded with men, had been observed dropping down the river.

disregarded

From this reading AN ALARM--NOT FRIENDS, BUT FOES--AN UNHEEDED REPORT--AN ANXIOUS NIGHT Shortly after midnight the corporal hurried in from the outpost to report that a _djerm_ (large boat), crowded with men, had been observed dropping down the river.

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

From this reading "Plain as I sees your honour," was the corporal's reply.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We all see it, sir; for the moon's so bright that it's just as clear as day.

in the company of; together with

From this reading AN ALARM--NOT FRIENDS, BUT FOES--AN UNHEEDED REPORT--AN ANXIOUS NIGHT Shortly after midnight the corporal hurried in from the outpost to report that a _djerm_ (large boat), crowded with men, had been observed dropping down the river.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Did you see this _djerm_ yourself, Corporal Jones?" asked Holroyd, jumping to his feet.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Plain as I sees your honour," was the corporal's reply.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading "Did you see this _djerm_ yourself, Corporal Jones?" asked Holroyd, jumping to his feet.