used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHEN THE BUTTERFLIES DIE After a good warm bath and a shower which helped the Buddies no end, they donned robes and admitted "Sawbones," a kindly old soldier whose real name was Manwell.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "Stretch out on this cot and rest while I take your brother," he added to Jim.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading WHEN THE BUTTERFLIES DIE After a good warm bath and a shower which helped the Buddies no end, they donned robes and admitted "Sawbones," a kindly old soldier whose real name was Manwell.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading WHEN THE BUTTERFLIES DIE After a good warm bath and a shower which helped the Buddies no end, they donned robes and admitted "Sawbones," a kindly old soldier whose real name was Manwell.
(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 "For a pair who are reported 'all right' you look a bit the worse for wear," he remarked gravely.
all-including
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From this reading He lost no time in preliminaries but in one swift, all-including glance, noted the ridges and welts left by the ropes that had bound the upper part of the strong young bodies for hours, the feet swollen from the long tramp, and the unmistakable dark rings under their eyes which evidenced lack of sleep.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHEN THE BUTTERFLIES DIE After a good warm bath and a shower which helped the Buddies no end, they donned robes and admitted "Sawbones," a kindly old soldier whose real name was Manwell.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "All right," Austin answered.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "For a pair who are reported 'all right' you look a bit the worse for wear," he remarked gravely.
AustinnounUS /ˈɔːstən/
state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas
From this reading "All right," Austin answered.
bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading WHEN THE BUTTERFLIES DIE After a good warm bath and a shower which helped the Buddies no end, they donned robes and admitted "Sawbones," a kindly old soldier whose real name was Manwell.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading "For a pair who are reported 'all right' you look a bit the worse for wear," he remarked gravely.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading He lost no time in preliminaries but in one swift, all-including glance, noted the ridges and welts left by the ropes that had bound the upper part of the strong young bodies for hours, the feet swollen from the long tramp, and the unmistakable dark rings under their eyes which evidenced lack of sleep.
confined by bonds
From this reading He lost no time in preliminaries but in one swift, all-including glance, noted the ridges and welts left by the ropes that had bound the upper part of the strong young bodies for hours, the feet swollen from the long tramp, and the unmistakable dark rings under their eyes which evidenced lack of sleep.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "Stretch out on this cot and rest while I take your brother," he added to Jim.
BuddiesnounUS /ˈbʌdiz/
plural of “buddy” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading WHEN THE BUTTERFLIES DIE After a good warm bath and a shower which helped the Buddies no end, they donned robes and admitted "Sawbones," a kindly old soldier whose real name was Manwell.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He lost no time in preliminaries but in one swift, all-including glance, noted the ridges and welts left by the ropes that had bound the upper part of the strong young bodies for hours, the feet swollen from the long tramp, and the unmistakable dark rings under their eyes which evidenced lack of sleep.
BUTTERFLIESnounUS /ˈbʌtərflaɪz/
plural of “butterfly” — diurnal insect typically having a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad colorful wings
From this reading WHEN THE BUTTERFLIES DIE After a good warm bath and a shower which helped the Buddies no end, they donned robes and admitted "Sawbones," a kindly old soldier whose real name was Manwell.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He lost no time in preliminaries but in one swift, all-including glance, noted the ridges and welts left by the ropes that had bound the upper part of the strong young bodies for hours, the feet swollen from the long tramp, and the unmistakable dark rings under their eyes which evidenced lack of sleep.
cotnounUS /kɑːt/
a sheath worn to protect a finger
From this reading "Stretch out on this cot and rest while I take your brother," he added to Jim.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading He lost no time in preliminaries but in one swift, all-including glance, noted the ridges and welts left by the ropes that had bound the upper part of the strong young bodies for hours, the feet swollen from the long tramp, and the unmistakable dark rings under their eyes which evidenced lack of sleep.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading WHEN THE BUTTERFLIES DIE After a good warm bath and a shower which helped the Buddies no end, they donned robes and admitted "Sawbones," a kindly old soldier whose real name was Manwell.
donnedverbUS /dɑːnd/
inflected form of “don” — put clothing on one's body
From this reading WHEN THE BUTTERFLIES DIE After a good warm bath and a shower which helped the Buddies no end, they donned robes and admitted "Sawbones," a kindly old soldier whose real name was Manwell.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading WHEN THE BUTTERFLIES DIE After a good warm bath and a shower which helped the Buddies no end, they donned robes and admitted "Sawbones," a kindly old soldier whose real name was Manwell.
evidencedadjectiveUS /ˈevɪdənst/
supported by evidence
From this reading He lost no time in preliminaries but in one swift, all-including glance, noted the ridges and welts left by the ropes that had bound the upper part of the strong young bodies for hours, the feet swollen from the long tramp, and the unmistakable dark rings under their eyes which evidenced lack of sleep.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He lost no time in preliminaries but in one swift, all-including glance, noted the ridges and welts left by the ropes that had bound the upper part of the strong young bodies for hours, the feet swollen from the long tramp, and the unmistakable dark rings under their eyes which evidenced lack of sleep.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He lost no time in preliminaries but in one swift, all-including glance, noted the ridges and welts left by the ropes that had bound the upper part of the strong young bodies for hours, the feet swollen from the long tramp, and the unmistakable dark rings under their eyes which evidenced lack of sleep.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He lost no time in preliminaries but in one swift, all-including glance, noted the ridges and welts left by the ropes that had bound the upper part of the strong young bodies for hours, the feet swollen from the long tramp, and the unmistakable dark rings under their eyes which evidenced lack of sleep.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He lost no time in preliminaries but in one swift, all-including glance, noted the ridges and welts left by the ropes that had bound the upper part of the strong young bodies for hours, the feet swollen from the long tramp, and the unmistakable dark rings under their eyes which evidenced lack of sleep.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He lost no time in preliminaries but in one swift, all-including glance, noted the ridges and welts left by the ropes that had bound the upper part of the strong young bodies for hours, the feet swollen from the long tramp, and the unmistakable dark rings under their eyes which evidenced lack of sleep.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading WHEN THE BUTTERFLIES DIE After a good warm bath and a shower which helped the Buddies no end, they donned robes and admitted "Sawbones," a kindly old soldier whose real name was Manwell.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading "For a pair who are reported 'all right' you look a bit the worse for wear," he remarked gravely.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He lost no time in preliminaries but in one swift, all-including glance, noted the ridges and welts left by the ropes that had bound the upper part of the strong young bodies for hours, the feet swollen from the long tramp, and the unmistakable dark rings under their eyes which evidenced lack of sleep.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He lost no time in preliminaries but in one swift, all-including glance, noted the ridges and welts left by the ropes that had bound the upper part of the strong young bodies for hours, the feet swollen from the long tramp, and the unmistakable dark rings under their eyes which evidenced lack of sleep.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading WHEN THE BUTTERFLIES DIE After a good warm bath and a shower which helped the Buddies no end, they donned robes and admitted "Sawbones," a kindly old soldier whose real name was Manwell.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading He lost no time in preliminaries but in one swift, all-including glance, noted the ridges and welts left by the ropes that had bound the upper part of the strong young bodies for hours, the feet swollen from the long tramp, and the unmistakable dark rings under their eyes which evidenced lack of sleep.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Stretch out on this cot and rest while I take your brother," he added to Jim.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He lost no time in preliminaries but in one swift, all-including glance, noted the ridges and welts left by the ropes that had bound the upper part of the strong young bodies for hours, the feet swollen from the long tramp, and the unmistakable dark rings under their eyes which evidenced lack of sleep.
Jim
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From this reading "Stretch out on this cot and rest while I take your brother," he added to Jim.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading WHEN THE BUTTERFLIES DIE After a good warm bath and a shower which helped the Buddies no end, they donned robes and admitted "Sawbones," a kindly old soldier whose real name was Manwell.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading He lost no time in preliminaries but in one swift, all-including glance, noted the ridges and welts left by the ropes that had bound the upper part of the strong young bodies for hours, the feet swollen from the long tramp, and the unmistakable dark rings under their eyes which evidenced lack of sleep.
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 He lost no time in preliminaries but in one swift, all-including glance, noted the ridges and welts left by the ropes that had bound the upper part of the strong young bodies for hours, the feet swollen from the long tramp, and the unmistakable dark rings under their eyes which evidenced lack of sleep.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He lost no time in preliminaries but in one swift, all-including glance, noted the ridges and welts left by the ropes that had bound the upper part of the strong young bodies for hours, the feet swollen from the long tramp, and the unmistakable dark rings under their eyes which evidenced lack of sleep.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "For a pair who are reported 'all right' you look a bit the worse for wear," he remarked gravely.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading He lost no time in preliminaries but in one swift, all-including glance, noted the ridges and welts left by the ropes that had bound the upper part of the strong young bodies for hours, the feet swollen from the long tramp, and the unmistakable dark rings under their eyes which evidenced lack of sleep.
Manwell
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From this reading WHEN THE BUTTERFLIES DIE After a good warm bath and a shower which helped the Buddies no end, they donned robes and admitted "Sawbones," a kindly old soldier whose real name was Manwell.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading WHEN THE BUTTERFLIES DIE After a good warm bath and a shower which helped the Buddies no end, they donned robes and admitted "Sawbones," a kindly old soldier whose real name was Manwell.
not any; not one
From this reading WHEN THE BUTTERFLIES DIE After a good warm bath and a shower which helped the Buddies no end, they donned robes and admitted "Sawbones," a kindly old soldier whose real name was Manwell.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading He lost no time in preliminaries but in one swift, all-including glance, noted the ridges and welts left by the ropes that had bound the upper part of the strong young bodies for hours, the feet swollen from the long tramp, and the unmistakable dark rings under their eyes which evidenced lack of sleep.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He lost no time in preliminaries but in one swift, all-including glance, noted the ridges and welts left by the ropes that had bound the upper part of the strong young bodies for hours, the feet swollen from the long tramp, and the unmistakable dark rings under their eyes which evidenced lack of sleep.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading WHEN THE BUTTERFLIES DIE After a good warm bath and a shower which helped the Buddies no end, they donned robes and admitted "Sawbones," a kindly old soldier whose real name was Manwell.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Stretch out on this cot and rest while I take your brother," he added to Jim.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He lost no time in preliminaries but in one swift, all-including glance, noted the ridges and welts left by the ropes that had bound the upper part of the strong young bodies for hours, the feet swollen from the long tramp, and the unmistakable dark rings under their eyes which evidenced lack of sleep.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Stretch out on this cot and rest while I take your brother," he added to Jim.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading "For a pair who are reported 'all right' you look a bit the worse for wear," he remarked gravely.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He lost no time in preliminaries but in one swift, all-including glance, noted the ridges and welts left by the ropes that had bound the upper part of the strong young bodies for hours, the feet swollen from the long tramp, and the unmistakable dark rings under their eyes which evidenced lack of sleep.
preliminariesnounUS /prɪˈlɪməneriz/
plural of “preliminary” — a minor match preceding the main event
From this reading He lost no time in preliminaries but in one swift, all-including glance, noted the ridges and welts left by the ropes that had bound the upper part of the strong young bodies for hours, the feet swollen from the long tramp, and the unmistakable dark rings under their eyes which evidenced lack of sleep.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading WHEN THE BUTTERFLIES DIE After a good warm bath and a shower which helped the Buddies no end, they donned robes and admitted "Sawbones," a kindly old soldier whose real name was Manwell.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "For a pair who are reported 'all right' you look a bit the worse for wear," he remarked gravely.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading "For a pair who are reported 'all right' you look a bit the worse for wear," he remarked gravely.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "Stretch out on this cot and rest while I take your brother," he added to Jim.
ridgesnounUS /ˈrɪdʒəz/
plural of “ridge” — a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading He lost no time in preliminaries but in one swift, all-including glance, noted the ridges and welts left by the ropes that had bound the upper part of the strong young bodies for hours, the feet swollen from the long tramp, and the unmistakable dark rings under their eyes which evidenced lack of sleep.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "For a pair who are reported 'all right' you look a bit the worse for wear," he remarked gravely.
ringsnounUS /rɪŋz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises
From this reading He lost no time in preliminaries but in one swift, all-including glance, noted the ridges and welts left by the ropes that had bound the upper part of the strong young bodies for hours, the feet swollen from the long tramp, and the unmistakable dark rings under their eyes which evidenced lack of sleep.
robesnounUS /roʊbz/
plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment
From this reading WHEN THE BUTTERFLIES DIE After a good warm bath and a shower which helped the Buddies no end, they donned robes and admitted "Sawbones," a kindly old soldier whose real name was Manwell.
ropesnounUS /roʊps/
plural of “rope” — a strong line
From this reading He lost no time in preliminaries but in one swift, all-including glance, noted the ridges and welts left by the ropes that had bound the upper part of the strong young bodies for hours, the feet swollen from the long tramp, and the unmistakable dark rings under their eyes which evidenced lack of sleep.
Sawbonesnoun
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading WHEN THE BUTTERFLIES DIE After a good warm bath and a shower which helped the Buddies no end, they donned robes and admitted "Sawbones," a kindly old soldier whose real name was Manwell.
showernounUS /ˈʃaʊər/
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading WHEN THE BUTTERFLIES DIE After a good warm bath and a shower which helped the Buddies no end, they donned robes and admitted "Sawbones," a kindly old soldier whose real name was Manwell.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading He lost no time in preliminaries but in one swift, all-including glance, noted the ridges and welts left by the ropes that had bound the upper part of the strong young bodies for hours, the feet swollen from the long tramp, and the unmistakable dark rings under their eyes which evidenced lack of sleep.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading WHEN THE BUTTERFLIES DIE After a good warm bath and a shower which helped the Buddies no end, they donned robes and admitted "Sawbones," a kindly old soldier whose real name was Manwell.
StretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading "Stretch out on this cot and rest while I take your brother," he added to Jim.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He lost no time in preliminaries but in one swift, all-including glance, noted the ridges and welts left by the ropes that had bound the upper part of the strong young bodies for hours, the feet swollen from the long tramp, and the unmistakable dark rings under their eyes which evidenced lack of sleep.
moving very fast
From this reading He lost no time in preliminaries but in one swift, all-including glance, noted the ridges and welts left by the ropes that had bound the upper part of the strong young bodies for hours, the feet swollen from the long tramp, and the unmistakable dark rings under their eyes which evidenced lack of sleep.
swollenadjectiveUS /ˈswoʊlən/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading He lost no time in preliminaries but in one swift, all-including glance, noted the ridges and welts left by the ropes that had bound the upper part of the strong young bodies for hours, the feet swollen from the long tramp, and the unmistakable dark rings under their eyes which evidenced lack of sleep.
carry out
From this reading "Stretch out on this cot and rest while I take your brother," he added to Jim.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He lost no time in preliminaries but in one swift, all-including glance, noted the ridges and welts left by the ropes that had bound the upper part of the strong young bodies for hours, the feet swollen from the long tramp, and the unmistakable dark rings under their eyes which evidenced lack of sleep.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEN THE BUTTERFLIES DIE After a good warm bath and a shower which helped the Buddies no end, they donned robes and admitted "Sawbones," a kindly old soldier whose real name was Manwell.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He lost no time in preliminaries but in one swift, all-including glance, noted the ridges and welts left by the ropes that had bound the upper part of the strong young bodies for hours, the feet swollen from the long tramp, and the unmistakable dark rings under their eyes which evidenced lack of sleep.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHEN THE BUTTERFLIES DIE After a good warm bath and a shower which helped the Buddies no end, they donned robes and admitted "Sawbones," a kindly old soldier whose real name was Manwell.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Stretch out on this cot and rest while I take your brother," he added to Jim.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He lost no time in preliminaries but in one swift, all-including glance, noted the ridges and welts left by the ropes that had bound the upper part of the strong young bodies for hours, the feet swollen from the long tramp, and the unmistakable dark rings under their eyes which evidenced lack of sleep.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Stretch out on this cot and rest while I take your brother," he added to Jim.
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading He lost no time in preliminaries but in one swift, all-including glance, noted the ridges and welts left by the ropes that had bound the upper part of the strong young bodies for hours, the feet swollen from the long tramp, and the unmistakable dark rings under their eyes which evidenced lack of sleep.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He lost no time in preliminaries but in one swift, all-including glance, noted the ridges and welts left by the ropes that had bound the upper part of the strong young bodies for hours, the feet swollen from the long tramp, and the unmistakable dark rings under their eyes which evidenced lack of sleep.
unmistakableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/
clearly evident to the mind
From this reading He lost no time in preliminaries but in one swift, all-including glance, noted the ridges and welts left by the ropes that had bound the upper part of the strong young bodies for hours, the feet swollen from the long tramp, and the unmistakable dark rings under their eyes which evidenced lack of sleep.
the topmost one of two
From this reading He lost no time in preliminaries but in one swift, all-including glance, noted the ridges and welts left by the ropes that had bound the upper part of the strong young bodies for hours, the feet swollen from the long tramp, and the unmistakable dark rings under their eyes which evidenced lack of sleep.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading WHEN THE BUTTERFLIES DIE After a good warm bath and a shower which helped the Buddies no end, they donned robes and admitted "Sawbones," a kindly old soldier whose real name was Manwell.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHEN THE BUTTERFLIES DIE After a good warm bath and a shower which helped the Buddies no end, they donned robes and admitted "Sawbones," a kindly old soldier whose real name was Manwell.
be dressed in
From this reading "For a pair who are reported 'all right' you look a bit the worse for wear," he remarked gravely.
welts
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From this reading He lost no time in preliminaries but in one swift, all-including glance, noted the ridges and welts left by the ropes that had bound the upper part of the strong young bodies for hours, the feet swollen from the long tramp, and the unmistakable dark rings under their eyes which evidenced lack of sleep.
at the time that
From this reading WHEN THE BUTTERFLIES DIE After a good warm bath and a shower which helped the Buddies no end, they donned robes and admitted "Sawbones," a kindly old soldier whose real name was Manwell.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading WHEN THE BUTTERFLIES DIE After a good warm bath and a shower which helped the Buddies no end, they donned robes and admitted "Sawbones," a kindly old soldier whose real name was Manwell.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "Stretch out on this cot and rest while I take your brother," he added to Jim.
which person or people
From this reading "For a pair who are reported 'all right' you look a bit the worse for wear," he remarked gravely.
belonging to which person
From this reading WHEN THE BUTTERFLIES DIE After a good warm bath and a shower which helped the Buddies no end, they donned robes and admitted "Sawbones," a kindly old soldier whose real name was Manwell.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading "For a pair who are reported 'all right' you look a bit the worse for wear," he remarked gravely.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "For a pair who are reported 'all right' you look a bit the worse for wear," he remarked gravely.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He lost no time in preliminaries but in one swift, all-including glance, noted the ridges and welts left by the ropes that had bound the upper part of the strong young bodies for hours, the feet swollen from the long tramp, and the unmistakable dark rings under their eyes which evidenced lack of sleep.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Stretch out on this cot and rest while I take your brother," he added to Jim.
