used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Straightway most of us were marched off to a camping-field where tents and other impedimenta were awaiting us, and in a short time we had formed a fairly creditable camp.
(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 Considering that all except the officers carried their belongings on their backs, this was not hard work, and most of them were satisfied, but the dozen or so left on guard over the ammunition cases brought out by the transport were not at all lucky, as they got no meal, not even a cup of coffee, for fully twelve hours.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading That's always the way.
ammunitionnounUS /ˌæmjəˈnɪʃən/
projectiles to be fired from a gun
From this reading Considering that all except the officers carried their belongings on their backs, this was not hard work, and most of them were satisfied, but the dozen or so left on guard over the ammunition cases brought out by the transport were not at all lucky, as they got no meal, not even a cup of coffee, for fully twelve hours.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When we arrived at Pingeh, the port of Saigon, the zephyrs disembarked first, and we followed.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading When we arrived at Pingeh, the port of Saigon, the zephyrs disembarked first, and we followed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Those of ours who were kept behind on the quay were employed in sorting out our baggage as the coolies carried the troopship's load ashore.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading Those of ours who were kept behind on the quay were employed in sorting out our baggage as the coolies carried the troopship's load ashore.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When we arrived at Pingeh, the port of Saigon, the zephyrs disembarked first, and we followed.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Straightway most of us were marched off to a camping-field where tents and other impedimenta were awaiting us, and in a short time we had formed a fairly creditable camp.
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading Considering that all except the officers carried their belongings on their backs, this was not hard work, and most of them were satisfied, but the dozen or so left on guard over the ammunition cases brought out by the transport were not at all lucky, as they got no meal, not even a cup of coffee, for fully twelve hours.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading Those of ours who were kept behind on the quay were employed in sorting out our baggage as the coolies carried the troopship's load ashore.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Those of ours who were kept behind on the quay were employed in sorting out our baggage as the coolies carried the troopship's load ashore.
belongingsnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋz/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Considering that all except the officers carried their belongings on their backs, this was not hard work, and most of them were satisfied, but the dozen or so left on guard over the ammunition cases brought out by the transport were not at all lucky, as they got no meal, not even a cup of coffee, for fully twelve hours.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Considering that all except the officers carried their belongings on their backs, this was not hard work, and most of them were satisfied, but the dozen or so left on guard over the ammunition cases brought out by the transport were not at all lucky, as they got no meal, not even a cup of coffee, for fully twelve hours.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Considering that all except the officers carried their belongings on their backs, this was not hard work, and most of them were satisfied, but the dozen or so left on guard over the ammunition cases brought out by the transport were not at all lucky, as they got no meal, not even a cup of coffee, for fully twelve hours.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Considering that all except the officers carried their belongings on their backs, this was not hard work, and most of them were satisfied, but the dozen or so left on guard over the ammunition cases brought out by the transport were not at all lucky, as they got no meal, not even a cup of coffee, for fully twelve hours.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Straightway most of us were marched off to a camping-field where tents and other impedimenta were awaiting us, and in a short time we had formed a fairly creditable camp.
camping-field
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From this reading Straightway most of us were marched off to a camping-field where tents and other impedimenta were awaiting us, and in a short time we had formed a fairly creditable camp.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Those of ours who were kept behind on the quay were employed in sorting out our baggage as the coolies carried the troopship's load ashore.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading Considering that all except the officers carried their belongings on their backs, this was not hard work, and most of them were satisfied, but the dozen or so left on guard over the ammunition cases brought out by the transport were not at all lucky, as they got no meal, not even a cup of coffee, for fully twelve hours.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading Considering that all except the officers carried their belongings on their backs, this was not hard work, and most of them were satisfied, but the dozen or so left on guard over the ammunition cases brought out by the transport were not at all lucky, as they got no meal, not even a cup of coffee, for fully twelve hours.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading Considering that all except the officers carried their belongings on their backs, this was not hard work, and most of them were satisfied, but the dozen or so left on guard over the ammunition cases brought out by the transport were not at all lucky, as they got no meal, not even a cup of coffee, for fully twelve hours.
coolies
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From this reading Those of ours who were kept behind on the quay were employed in sorting out our baggage as the coolies carried the troopship's load ashore.
creditableadjectiveUS /ˈkredətəbəl/
worthy of often limited commendation
From this reading Straightway most of us were marched off to a camping-field where tents and other impedimenta were awaiting us, and in a short time we had formed a fairly creditable camp.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading Considering that all except the officers carried their belongings on their backs, this was not hard work, and most of them were satisfied, but the dozen or so left on guard over the ammunition cases brought out by the transport were not at all lucky, as they got no meal, not even a cup of coffee, for fully twelve hours.
disembarked
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From this reading When we arrived at Pingeh, the port of Saigon, the zephyrs disembarked first, and we followed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Considering that all except the officers carried their belongings on their backs, this was not hard work, and most of them were satisfied, but the dozen or so left on guard over the ammunition cases brought out by the transport were not at all lucky, as they got no meal, not even a cup of coffee, for fully twelve hours.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading Those of ours who were kept behind on the quay were employed in sorting out our baggage as the coolies carried the troopship's load ashore.
divisible by two
From this reading Considering that all except the officers carried their belongings on their backs, this was not hard work, and most of them were satisfied, but the dozen or so left on guard over the ammunition cases brought out by the transport were not at all lucky, as they got no meal, not even a cup of coffee, for fully twelve hours.
apart from; not including
From this reading Considering that all except the officers carried their belongings on their backs, this was not hard work, and most of them were satisfied, but the dozen or so left on guard over the ammunition cases brought out by the transport were not at all lucky, as they got no meal, not even a cup of coffee, for fully twelve hours.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Straightway most of us were marched off to a camping-field where tents and other impedimenta were awaiting us, and in a short time we had formed a fairly creditable camp.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When we arrived at Pingeh, the port of Saigon, the zephyrs disembarked first, and we followed.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading When we arrived at Pingeh, the port of Saigon, the zephyrs disembarked first, and we followed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Considering that all except the officers carried their belongings on their backs, this was not hard work, and most of them were satisfied, but the dozen or so left on guard over the ammunition cases brought out by the transport were not at all lucky, as they got no meal, not even a cup of coffee, for fully twelve hours.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Straightway most of us were marched off to a camping-field where tents and other impedimenta were awaiting us, and in a short time we had formed a fairly creditable camp.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Considering that all except the officers carried their belongings on their backs, this was not hard work, and most of them were satisfied, but the dozen or so left on guard over the ammunition cases brought out by the transport were not at all lucky, as they got no meal, not even a cup of coffee, for fully twelve hours.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Considering that all except the officers carried their belongings on their backs, this was not hard work, and most of them were satisfied, but the dozen or so left on guard over the ammunition cases brought out by the transport were not at all lucky, as they got no meal, not even a cup of coffee, for fully twelve hours.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Considering that all except the officers carried their belongings on their backs, this was not hard work, and most of them were satisfied, but the dozen or so left on guard over the ammunition cases brought out by the transport were not at all lucky, as they got no meal, not even a cup of coffee, for fully twelve hours.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Straightway most of us were marched off to a camping-field where tents and other impedimenta were awaiting us, and in a short time we had formed a fairly creditable camp.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Considering that all except the officers carried their belongings on their backs, this was not hard work, and most of them were satisfied, but the dozen or so left on guard over the ammunition cases brought out by the transport were not at all lucky, as they got no meal, not even a cup of coffee, for fully twelve hours.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Considering that all except the officers carried their belongings on their backs, this was not hard work, and most of them were satisfied, but the dozen or so left on guard over the ammunition cases brought out by the transport were not at all lucky, as they got no meal, not even a cup of coffee, for fully twelve hours.
impedimentanoun
any structure that makes progress difficult
From this reading Straightway most of us were marched off to a camping-field where tents and other impedimenta were awaiting us, and in a short time we had formed a fairly creditable camp.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Straightway most of us were marched off to a camping-field where tents and other impedimenta were awaiting us, and in a short time we had formed a fairly creditable camp.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Those of ours who were kept behind on the quay were employed in sorting out our baggage as the coolies carried the troopship's load ashore.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Considering that all except the officers carried their belongings on their backs, this was not hard work, and most of them were satisfied, but the dozen or so left on guard over the ammunition cases brought out by the transport were not at all lucky, as they got no meal, not even a cup of coffee, for fully twelve hours.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading Those of ours who were kept behind on the quay were employed in sorting out our baggage as the coolies carried the troopship's load ashore.
occurring by chance
From this reading Considering that all except the officers carried their belongings on their backs, this was not hard work, and most of them were satisfied, but the dozen or so left on guard over the ammunition cases brought out by the transport were not at all lucky, as they got no meal, not even a cup of coffee, for fully twelve hours.
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading Straightway most of us were marched off to a camping-field where tents and other impedimenta were awaiting us, and in a short time we had formed a fairly creditable camp.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Considering that all except the officers carried their belongings on their backs, this was not hard work, and most of them were satisfied, but the dozen or so left on guard over the ammunition cases brought out by the transport were not at all lucky, as they got no meal, not even a cup of coffee, for fully twelve hours.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Straightway most of us were marched off to a camping-field where tents and other impedimenta were awaiting us, and in a short time we had formed a fairly creditable camp.
not any; not one
From this reading Considering that all except the officers carried their belongings on their backs, this was not hard work, and most of them were satisfied, but the dozen or so left on guard over the ammunition cases brought out by the transport were not at all lucky, as they got no meal, not even a cup of coffee, for fully twelve hours.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Considering that all except the officers carried their belongings on their backs, this was not hard work, and most of them were satisfied, but the dozen or so left on guard over the ammunition cases brought out by the transport were not at all lucky, as they got no meal, not even a cup of coffee, for fully twelve hours.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When we arrived at Pingeh, the port of Saigon, the zephyrs disembarked first, and we followed.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Straightway most of us were marched off to a camping-field where tents and other impedimenta were awaiting us, and in a short time we had formed a fairly creditable camp.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Considering that all except the officers carried their belongings on their backs, this was not hard work, and most of them were satisfied, but the dozen or so left on guard over the ammunition cases brought out by the transport were not at all lucky, as they got no meal, not even a cup of coffee, for fully twelve hours.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Those of ours who were kept behind on the quay were employed in sorting out our baggage as the coolies carried the troopship's load ashore.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Considering that all except the officers carried their belongings on their backs, this was not hard work, and most of them were satisfied, but the dozen or so left on guard over the ammunition cases brought out by the transport were not at all lucky, as they got no meal, not even a cup of coffee, for fully twelve hours.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Straightway most of us were marched off to a camping-field where tents and other impedimenta were awaiting us, and in a short time we had formed a fairly creditable camp.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Those of ours who were kept behind on the quay were employed in sorting out our baggage as the coolies carried the troopship's load ashore.
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading Those of ours who were kept behind on the quay were employed in sorting out our baggage as the coolies carried the troopship's load ashore.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Those of ours who were kept behind on the quay were employed in sorting out our baggage as the coolies carried the troopship's load ashore.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Considering that all except the officers carried their belongings on their backs, this was not hard work, and most of them were satisfied, but the dozen or so left on guard over the ammunition cases brought out by the transport were not at all lucky, as they got no meal, not even a cup of coffee, for fully twelve hours.
Pingeh
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From this reading When we arrived at Pingeh, the port of Saigon, the zephyrs disembarked first, and we followed.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading When we arrived at Pingeh, the port of Saigon, the zephyrs disembarked first, and we followed.
quaynounUS /kiː/
wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline
From this reading Those of ours who were kept behind on the quay were employed in sorting out our baggage as the coolies carried the troopship's load ashore.
SaigonnounUS /ˌsaɪˈɡɑːn/
a city in South Vietnam; formerly (as Saigon) it was the capital of French Indochina
From this reading When we arrived at Pingeh, the port of Saigon, the zephyrs disembarked first, and we followed.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Considering that all except the officers carried their belongings on their backs, this was not hard work, and most of them were satisfied, but the dozen or so left on guard over the ammunition cases brought out by the transport were not at all lucky, as they got no meal, not even a cup of coffee, for fully twelve hours.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Straightway most of us were marched off to a camping-field where tents and other impedimenta were awaiting us, and in a short time we had formed a fairly creditable camp.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Considering that all except the officers carried their belongings on their backs, this was not hard work, and most of them were satisfied, but the dozen or so left on guard over the ammunition cases brought out by the transport were not at all lucky, as they got no meal, not even a cup of coffee, for fully twelve hours.
sortingnounUS /ˈsɔːrtɪŋ/
an operation that segregates items into groups according to a specified criterion
From this reading Those of ours who were kept behind on the quay were employed in sorting out our baggage as the coolies carried the troopship's load ashore.
Straightwayadverb
at once
From this reading Straightway most of us were marched off to a camping-field where tents and other impedimenta were awaiting us, and in a short time we had formed a fairly creditable camp.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Straightway most of us were marched off to a camping-field where tents and other impedimenta were awaiting us, and in a short time we had formed a fairly creditable camp.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Considering that all except the officers carried their belongings on their backs, this was not hard work, and most of them were satisfied, but the dozen or so left on guard over the ammunition cases brought out by the transport were not at all lucky, as they got no meal, not even a cup of coffee, for fully twelve hours.
That's
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From this reading That's always the way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When we arrived at Pingeh, the port of Saigon, the zephyrs disembarked first, and we followed.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Considering that all except the officers carried their belongings on their backs, this was not hard work, and most of them were satisfied, but the dozen or so left on guard over the ammunition cases brought out by the transport were not at all lucky, as they got no meal, not even a cup of coffee, for fully twelve hours.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Considering that all except the officers carried their belongings on their backs, this was not hard work, and most of them were satisfied, but the dozen or so left on guard over the ammunition cases brought out by the transport were not at all lucky, as they got no meal, not even a cup of coffee, for fully twelve hours.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Considering that all except the officers carried their belongings on their backs, this was not hard work, and most of them were satisfied, but the dozen or so left on guard over the ammunition cases brought out by the transport were not at all lucky, as they got no meal, not even a cup of coffee, for fully twelve hours.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Considering that all except the officers carried their belongings on their backs, this was not hard work, and most of them were satisfied, but the dozen or so left on guard over the ammunition cases brought out by the transport were not at all lucky, as they got no meal, not even a cup of coffee, for fully twelve hours.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those of ours who were kept behind on the quay were employed in sorting out our baggage as the coolies carried the troopship's load ashore.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Straightway most of us were marched off to a camping-field where tents and other impedimenta were awaiting us, and in a short time we had formed a fairly creditable camp.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Straightway most of us were marched off to a camping-field where tents and other impedimenta were awaiting us, and in a short time we had formed a fairly creditable camp.
transportnounUS /trænˈspɔːrt/
something that serves as a means of transportation
From this reading Considering that all except the officers carried their belongings on their backs, this was not hard work, and most of them were satisfied, but the dozen or so left on guard over the ammunition cases brought out by the transport were not at all lucky, as they got no meal, not even a cup of coffee, for fully twelve hours.
troopship's
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From this reading Those of ours who were kept behind on the quay were employed in sorting out our baggage as the coolies carried the troopship's load ashore.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Considering that all except the officers carried their belongings on their backs, this was not hard work, and most of them were satisfied, but the dozen or so left on guard over the ammunition cases brought out by the transport were not at all lucky, as they got no meal, not even a cup of coffee, for fully twelve hours.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Straightway most of us were marched off to a camping-field where tents and other impedimenta were awaiting us, and in a short time we had formed a fairly creditable camp.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Considering that all except the officers carried their belongings on their backs, this was not hard work, and most of them were satisfied, but the dozen or so left on guard over the ammunition cases brought out by the transport were not at all lucky, as they got no meal, not even a cup of coffee, for fully twelve hours.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading That's always the way.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading When we arrived at Pingeh, the port of Saigon, the zephyrs disembarked first, and we followed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Straightway most of us were marched off to a camping-field where tents and other impedimenta were awaiting us, and in a short time we had formed a fairly creditable camp.
at the time that
From this reading When we arrived at Pingeh, the port of Saigon, the zephyrs disembarked first, and we followed.
in or at the place that
From this reading Straightway most of us were marched off to a camping-field where tents and other impedimenta were awaiting us, and in a short time we had formed a fairly creditable camp.
which person or people
From this reading Those of ours who were kept behind on the quay were employed in sorting out our baggage as the coolies carried the troopship's load ashore.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Considering that all except the officers carried their belongings on their backs, this was not hard work, and most of them were satisfied, but the dozen or so left on guard over the ammunition cases brought out by the transport were not at all lucky, as they got no meal, not even a cup of coffee, for fully twelve hours.
zephyrsnounUS /ˈzefərz/
plural of “zephyr” — a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading When we arrived at Pingeh, the port of Saigon, the zephyrs disembarked first, and we followed.
