used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On Friday I went into the town and succeeded in securing a fine stock of things for our larder, including a slab of Genoa cake, which I purchased at the Field Force canteen, which has just been opened.
in addition
From this reading Many a time has this gentleman given us biscuits on the veldt in our hours of need, papers also to read, and so we meant to do the thing well, and we did.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On Friday I went into the town and succeeded in securing a fine stock of things for our larder, including a slab of Genoa cake, which I purchased at the Field Force canteen, which has just been opened.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On Friday I went into the town and succeeded in securing a fine stock of things for our larder, including a slab of Genoa cake, which I purchased at the Field Force canteen, which has just been opened.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This, though I should be modest over it, was really a grand, indeed sumptuous repast.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading On Friday I went into the town and succeeded in securing a fine stock of things for our larder, including a slab of Genoa cake, which I purchased at the Field Force canteen, which has just been opened.
biscuitsnounUS /ˈbɪskəts/
plural of “biscuit” — small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda
From this reading Many a time has this gentleman given us biscuits on the veldt in our hours of need, papers also to read, and so we meant to do the thing well, and we did.
cakenounUS /keɪk/
a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading On Friday I went into the town and succeeded in securing a fine stock of things for our larder, including a slab of Genoa cake, which I purchased at the Field Force canteen, which has just been opened.
canteennounUS /kænˈtiːn/
a flask for carrying water; used by soldiers or travelers
From this reading On Friday I went into the town and succeeded in securing a fine stock of things for our larder, including a slab of Genoa cake, which I purchased at the Field Force canteen, which has just been opened.
corporals
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the morning a special invitation was sent from the corporals of the Sussex Squadron residing at Nos.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Many a time has this gentleman given us biscuits on the veldt in our hours of need, papers also to read, and so we meant to do the thing well, and we did.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Many a time has this gentleman given us biscuits on the veldt in our hours of need, papers also to read, and so we meant to do the thing well, and we did.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading In the evening we entertained Sergeant Pullar, of the Fifes, at tea.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading In the evening we entertained Sergeant Pullar, of the Fifes, at tea.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading On Friday I went into the town and succeeded in securing a fine stock of things for our larder, including a slab of Genoa cake, which I purchased at the Field Force canteen, which has just been opened.
Fifes
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From this reading In the evening we entertained Sergeant Pullar, of the Fifes, at tea.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading On Friday I went into the town and succeeded in securing a fine stock of things for our larder, including a slab of Genoa cake, which I purchased at the Field Force canteen, which has just been opened.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On Friday I went into the town and succeeded in securing a fine stock of things for our larder, including a slab of Genoa cake, which I purchased at the Field Force canteen, which has just been opened.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading On Friday I went into the town and succeeded in securing a fine stock of things for our larder, including a slab of Genoa cake, which I purchased at the Field Force canteen, which has just been opened.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading On Friday I went into the town and succeeded in securing a fine stock of things for our larder, including a slab of Genoa cake, which I purchased at the Field Force canteen, which has just been opened.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the morning a special invitation was sent from the corporals of the Sussex Squadron residing at Nos.
GenoanounUS /ˈdʒenoʊə/
a seaport in northwestern Italy; provincial capital of Liguria
From this reading On Friday I went into the town and succeeded in securing a fine stock of things for our larder, including a slab of Genoa cake, which I purchased at the Field Force canteen, which has just been opened.
a man of refinement
From this reading Many a time has this gentleman given us biscuits on the veldt in our hours of need, papers also to read, and so we meant to do the thing well, and we did.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Many a time has this gentleman given us biscuits on the veldt in our hours of need, papers also to read, and so we meant to do the thing well, and we did.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading This, though I should be modest over it, was really a grand, indeed sumptuous repast.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On Friday I went into the town and succeeded in securing a fine stock of things for our larder, including a slab of Genoa cake, which I purchased at the Field Force canteen, which has just been opened.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Many a time has this gentleman given us biscuits on the veldt in our hours of need, papers also to read, and so we meant to do the thing well, and we did.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading On Friday I went into the town and succeeded in securing a fine stock of things for our larder, including a slab of Genoa cake, which I purchased at the Field Force canteen, which has just been opened.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On Friday I went into the town and succeeded in securing a fine stock of things for our larder, including a slab of Genoa cake, which I purchased at the Field Force canteen, which has just been opened.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading On Friday I went into the town and succeeded in securing a fine stock of things for our larder, including a slab of Genoa cake, which I purchased at the Field Force canteen, which has just been opened.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading This, though I should be modest over it, was really a grand, indeed sumptuous repast.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading On Friday I went into the town and succeeded in securing a fine stock of things for our larder, including a slab of Genoa cake, which I purchased at the Field Force canteen, which has just been opened.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading In the morning a special invitation was sent from the corporals of the Sussex Squadron residing at Nos.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This, though I should be modest over it, was really a grand, indeed sumptuous repast.
and nothing more
From this reading On Friday I went into the town and succeeded in securing a fine stock of things for our larder, including a slab of Genoa cake, which I purchased at the Field Force canteen, which has just been opened.
lardernounUS /ˈlɑːrdər/
a supply of food especially for a household
From this reading On Friday I went into the town and succeeded in securing a fine stock of things for our larder, including a slab of Genoa cake, which I purchased at the Field Force canteen, which has just been opened.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many a time has this gentleman given us biscuits on the veldt in our hours of need, papers also to read, and so we meant to do the thing well, and we did.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Many a time has this gentleman given us biscuits on the veldt in our hours of need, papers also to read, and so we meant to do the thing well, and we did.
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading This, though I should be modest over it, was really a grand, indeed sumptuous repast.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In the morning a special invitation was sent from the corporals of the Sussex Squadron residing at Nos.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Many a time has this gentleman given us biscuits on the veldt in our hours of need, papers also to read, and so we meant to do the thing well, and we did.
Nos
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the morning a special invitation was sent from the corporals of the Sussex Squadron residing at Nos.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On Friday I went into the town and succeeded in securing a fine stock of things for our larder, including a slab of Genoa cake, which I purchased at the Field Force canteen, which has just been opened.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Friday I went into the town and succeeded in securing a fine stock of things for our larder, including a slab of Genoa cake, which I purchased at the Field Force canteen, which has just been opened.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading On Friday I went into the town and succeeded in securing a fine stock of things for our larder, including a slab of Genoa cake, which I purchased at the Field Force canteen, which has just been opened.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading On Friday I went into the town and succeeded in securing a fine stock of things for our larder, including a slab of Genoa cake, which I purchased at the Field Force canteen, which has just been opened.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading This, though I should be modest over it, was really a grand, indeed sumptuous repast.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Many a time has this gentleman given us biscuits on the veldt in our hours of need, papers also to read, and so we meant to do the thing well, and we did.
Pullar
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From this reading In the evening we entertained Sergeant Pullar, of the Fifes, at tea.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading On Friday I went into the town and succeeded in securing a fine stock of things for our larder, including a slab of Genoa cake, which I purchased at the Field Force canteen, which has just been opened.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Many a time has this gentleman given us biscuits on the veldt in our hours of need, papers also to read, and so we meant to do the thing well, and we did.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading This, though I should be modest over it, was really a grand, indeed sumptuous repast.
repastnoun
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading This, though I should be modest over it, was really a grand, indeed sumptuous repast.
residingverbUS /rɪˈzaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading In the morning a special invitation was sent from the corporals of the Sussex Squadron residing at Nos.
securingverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading On Friday I went into the town and succeeded in securing a fine stock of things for our larder, including a slab of Genoa cake, which I purchased at the Field Force canteen, which has just been opened.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading In the morning a special invitation was sent from the corporals of the Sussex Squadron residing at Nos.
SergeantnounUS /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading In the evening we entertained Sergeant Pullar, of the Fifes, at tea.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading This, though I should be modest over it, was really a grand, indeed sumptuous repast.
slabnounUS /slæb/
block consisting of a thick piece of something
From this reading On Friday I went into the town and succeeded in securing a fine stock of things for our larder, including a slab of Genoa cake, which I purchased at the Field Force canteen, which has just been opened.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Many a time has this gentleman given us biscuits on the veldt in our hours of need, papers also to read, and so we meant to do the thing well, and we did.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading In the morning a special invitation was sent from the corporals of the Sussex Squadron residing at Nos.
SquadronnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading In the morning a special invitation was sent from the corporals of the Sussex Squadron residing at Nos.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading On Friday I went into the town and succeeded in securing a fine stock of things for our larder, including a slab of Genoa cake, which I purchased at the Field Force canteen, which has just been opened.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading On Friday I went into the town and succeeded in securing a fine stock of things for our larder, including a slab of Genoa cake, which I purchased at the Field Force canteen, which has just been opened.
sumptuousadjectiveUS /ˈsʌmptʃwəs/
ostentatiously rich and superior in quality
From this reading This, though I should be modest over it, was really a grand, indeed sumptuous repast.
SussexnounUS /ˈsʌsɪks/
a county in southern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom that was captured by Wessex in the 9th century
From this reading In the morning a special invitation was sent from the corporals of the Sussex Squadron residing at Nos.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading In the evening we entertained Sergeant Pullar, of the Fifes, at tea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On Friday I went into the town and succeeded in securing a fine stock of things for our larder, including a slab of Genoa cake, which I purchased at the Field Force canteen, which has just been opened.
a special situation
From this reading Many a time has this gentleman given us biscuits on the veldt in our hours of need, papers also to read, and so we meant to do the thing well, and we did.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading On Friday I went into the town and succeeded in securing a fine stock of things for our larder, including a slab of Genoa cake, which I purchased at the Field Force canteen, which has just been opened.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This, though I should be modest over it, was really a grand, indeed sumptuous repast.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading This, though I should be modest over it, was really a grand, indeed sumptuous repast.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Many a time has this gentleman given us biscuits on the veldt in our hours of need, papers also to read, and so we meant to do the thing well, and we did.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Many a time has this gentleman given us biscuits on the veldt in our hours of need, papers also to read, and so we meant to do the thing well, and we did.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading On Friday I went into the town and succeeded in securing a fine stock of things for our larder, including a slab of Genoa cake, which I purchased at the Field Force canteen, which has just been opened.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Many a time has this gentleman given us biscuits on the veldt in our hours of need, papers also to read, and so we meant to do the thing well, and we did.
veldtnoun
elevated open grassland in southern Africa
From this reading Many a time has this gentleman given us biscuits on the veldt in our hours of need, papers also to read, and so we meant to do the thing well, and we did.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This, though I should be modest over it, was really a grand, indeed sumptuous repast.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In the evening we entertained Sergeant Pullar, of the Fifes, at tea.
(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 Many a time has this gentleman given us biscuits on the veldt in our hours of need, papers also to read, and so we meant to do the thing well, and we did.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading On Friday I went into the town and succeeded in securing a fine stock of things for our larder, including a slab of Genoa cake, which I purchased at the Field Force canteen, which has just been opened.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On Friday I went into the town and succeeded in securing a fine stock of things for our larder, including a slab of Genoa cake, which I purchased at the Field Force canteen, which has just been opened.
