adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE REST BILLET "Here's a pretty kettle of fish, Jack!"
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Wretched though these quarters were, they at least afforded security from the bursting shells that were being sent across now and then by the enemy, from their positions on the hills to the northwest.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading Wretched though these quarters were, they at least afforded security from the bursting shells that were being sent across now and then by the enemy, from their positions on the hills to the northwest.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A number of other pilots and observers occupied the same quarters, which had once been the refuge of German officers.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Tom Raymond remarked several hours later, as he came into the dingy dugout where his chum was sitting.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Wretched though these quarters were, they at least afforded security from the bursting shells that were being sent across now and then by the enemy, from their positions on the hills to the northwest.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A number of other pilots and observers occupied the same quarters, which had once been the refuge of German officers.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Wretched though these quarters were, they at least afforded security from the bursting shells that were being sent across now and then by the enemy, from their positions on the hills to the northwest.
BILLETnounUS /ˈbɪlət/
a short personal letter
From this reading THE REST BILLET "Here's a pretty kettle of fish, Jack!"
burstingverbUS /ˈbɜːrstɪŋ/
-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Wretched though these quarters were, they at least afforded security from the bursting shells that were being sent across now and then by the enemy, from their positions on the hills to the northwest.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Wretched though these quarters were, they at least afforded security from the bursting shells that were being sent across now and then by the enemy, from their positions on the hills to the northwest.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Tom Raymond remarked several hours later, as he came into the dingy dugout where his chum was sitting.
carryingverbUS /ˈkæriɪŋ/
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Jack had been paying small heed to the merriment of his mates, who, like most young men gathered together in a group, had been carrying on high.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Tom Raymond remarked several hours later, as he came into the dingy dugout where his chum was sitting.
dingyadjectiveUS /ˈdɪndʒi/
thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
From this reading Tom Raymond remarked several hours later, as he came into the dingy dugout where his chum was sitting.
dugoutnounUS /ˈdʌɡaʊt/
either of two low shelters on either side of a baseball diamond where the players and coaches sit during the game
From this reading Tom Raymond remarked several hours later, as he came into the dingy dugout where his chum was sitting.
enemynounUS /ˈenəmi/
an opposing military force
From this reading Wretched though these quarters were, they at least afforded security from the bursting shells that were being sent across now and then by the enemy, from their positions on the hills to the northwest.
fishnounUS /fɪʃ/
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading THE REST BILLET "Here's a pretty kettle of fish, Jack!"
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Wretched though these quarters were, they at least afforded security from the bursting shells that were being sent across now and then by the enemy, from their positions on the hills to the northwest.
gatheredadjectiveUS /ˈɡæðərd/
brought together in one place
From this reading Jack had been paying small heed to the merriment of his mates, who, like most young men gathered together in a group, had been carrying on high.
GermannounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmən/
a person of German nationality
From this reading A number of other pilots and observers occupied the same quarters, which had once been the refuge of German officers.
groupnounUS /ɡruːp/
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Jack had been paying small heed to the merriment of his mates, who, like most young men gathered together in a group, had been carrying on high.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A number of other pilots and observers occupied the same quarters, which had once been the refuge of German officers.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tom Raymond remarked several hours later, as he came into the dingy dugout where his chum was sitting.
heednounUS /hiːd/
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading Jack had been paying small heed to the merriment of his mates, who, like most young men gathered together in a group, had been carrying on high.
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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE REST BILLET "Here's a pretty kettle of fish, Jack!"
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Jack had been paying small heed to the merriment of his mates, who, like most young men gathered together in a group, had been carrying on high.
hillsnounUS /hɪlz/
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Wretched though these quarters were, they at least afforded security from the bursting shells that were being sent across now and then by the enemy, from their positions on the hills to the northwest.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tom Raymond remarked several hours later, as he came into the dingy dugout where his chum was sitting.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Tom Raymond remarked several hours later, as he came into the dingy dugout where his chum was sitting.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jack had been paying small heed to the merriment of his mates, who, like most young men gathered together in a group, had been carrying on high.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Tom Raymond remarked several hours later, as he came into the dingy dugout where his chum was sitting.
JacknounUS /dʒæk/
a small worthless amount
From this reading THE REST BILLET "Here's a pretty kettle of fish, Jack!"
kettlenounUS /ˈketəl/
a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid
From this reading THE REST BILLET "Here's a pretty kettle of fish, Jack!"
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Tom Raymond remarked several hours later, as he came into the dingy dugout where his chum was sitting.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Wretched though these quarters were, they at least afforded security from the bursting shells that were being sent across now and then by the enemy, from their positions on the hills to the northwest.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Jack had been paying small heed to the merriment of his mates, who, like most young men gathered together in a group, had been carrying on high.
matesnounUS /meɪts/
a pair of people who live together
From this reading Jack had been paying small heed to the merriment of his mates, who, like most young men gathered together in a group, had been carrying on high.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Jack had been paying small heed to the merriment of his mates, who, like most young men gathered together in a group, had been carrying on high.
merrimentnoun
a gay feeling
From this reading Jack had been paying small heed to the merriment of his mates, who, like most young men gathered together in a group, had been carrying on high.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Jack had been paying small heed to the merriment of his mates, who, like most young men gathered together in a group, had been carrying on high.
northwestnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθwest/
the northwestern region of the United States
From this reading Wretched though these quarters were, they at least afforded security from the bursting shells that were being sent across now and then by the enemy, from their positions on the hills to the northwest.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Wretched though these quarters were, they at least afforded security from the bursting shells that were being sent across now and then by the enemy, from their positions on the hills to the northwest.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading A number of other pilots and observers occupied the same quarters, which had once been the refuge of German officers.
observersnounUS /əbˈzɜːrvərz/
plural of “observer” — a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading A number of other pilots and observers occupied the same quarters, which had once been the refuge of German officers.
occupiedadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
held or filled or in use
From this reading A number of other pilots and observers occupied the same quarters, which had once been the refuge of German officers.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE REST BILLET "Here's a pretty kettle of fish, Jack!"
officersnounUS /ˈɔːfəsərz/
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading A number of other pilots and observers occupied the same quarters, which had once been the refuge of German officers.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Wretched though these quarters were, they at least afforded security from the bursting shells that were being sent across now and then by the enemy, from their positions on the hills to the northwest.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading A number of other pilots and observers occupied the same quarters, which had once been the refuge of German officers.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A number of other pilots and observers occupied the same quarters, which had once been the refuge of German officers.
payingadjectiveUS /ˈpeɪɪŋ/
yielding a fair profit
From this reading Jack had been paying small heed to the merriment of his mates, who, like most young men gathered together in a group, had been carrying on high.
pilotsnounUS /ˈpaɪləts/
plural of “pilot” — someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight
From this reading A number of other pilots and observers occupied the same quarters, which had once been the refuge of German officers.
positionsnounUS /pəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Wretched though these quarters were, they at least afforded security from the bursting shells that were being sent across now and then by the enemy, from their positions on the hills to the northwest.
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading THE REST BILLET "Here's a pretty kettle of fish, Jack!"
quartersnounUS /ˈkwɔːrtərz/
housing available for people to live in
From this reading A number of other pilots and observers occupied the same quarters, which had once been the refuge of German officers.
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From this reading Tom Raymond remarked several hours later, as he came into the dingy dugout where his chum was sitting.
refugenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading A number of other pilots and observers occupied the same quarters, which had once been the refuge of German officers.
remarkedverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkt/
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading Tom Raymond remarked several hours later, as he came into the dingy dugout where his chum was sitting.
RESTverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading THE REST BILLET "Here's a pretty kettle of fish, Jack!"
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading A number of other pilots and observers occupied the same quarters, which had once been the refuge of German officers.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading Wretched though these quarters were, they at least afforded security from the bursting shells that were being sent across now and then by the enemy, from their positions on the hills to the northwest.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Wretched though these quarters were, they at least afforded security from the bursting shells that were being sent across now and then by the enemy, from their positions on the hills to the northwest.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Tom Raymond remarked several hours later, as he came into the dingy dugout where his chum was sitting.
shellsnounUS /ʃelz/
plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading Wretched though these quarters were, they at least afforded security from the bursting shells that were being sent across now and then by the enemy, from their positions on the hills to the northwest.
sittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Tom Raymond remarked several hours later, as he came into the dingy dugout where his chum was sitting.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Jack had been paying small heed to the merriment of his mates, who, like most young men gathered together in a group, had been carrying on high.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Wretched though these quarters were, they at least afforded security from the bursting shells that were being sent across now and then by the enemy, from their positions on the hills to the northwest.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE REST BILLET "Here's a pretty kettle of fish, Jack!"
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Wretched though these quarters were, they at least afforded security from the bursting shells that were being sent across now and then by the enemy, from their positions on the hills to the northwest.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Wretched though these quarters were, they at least afforded security from the bursting shells that were being sent across now and then by the enemy, from their positions on the hills to the northwest.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Wretched though these quarters were, they at least afforded security from the bursting shells that were being sent across now and then by the enemy, from their positions on the hills to the northwest.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Wretched though these quarters were, they at least afforded security from the bursting shells that were being sent across now and then by the enemy, from their positions on the hills to the northwest.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Wretched though these quarters were, they at least afforded security from the bursting shells that were being sent across now and then by the enemy, from their positions on the hills to the northwest.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Wretched though these quarters were, they at least afforded security from the bursting shells that were being sent across now and then by the enemy, from their positions on the hills to the northwest.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Jack had been paying small heed to the merriment of his mates, who, like most young men gathered together in a group, had been carrying on high.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading Tom Raymond remarked several hours later, as he came into the dingy dugout where his chum was sitting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tom Raymond remarked several hours later, as he came into the dingy dugout where his chum was sitting.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Wretched though these quarters were, they at least afforded security from the bursting shells that were being sent across now and then by the enemy, from their positions on the hills to the northwest.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Tom Raymond remarked several hours later, as he came into the dingy dugout where his chum was sitting.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A number of other pilots and observers occupied the same quarters, which had once been the refuge of German officers.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Jack had been paying small heed to the merriment of his mates, who, like most young men gathered together in a group, had been carrying on high.
WretchedadjectiveUS /ˈretʃɪd/
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading Wretched though these quarters were, they at least afforded security from the bursting shells that were being sent across now and then by the enemy, from their positions on the hills to the northwest.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Jack had been paying small heed to the merriment of his mates, who, like most young men gathered together in a group, had been carrying on high.
