used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A sudden and pertinent thought occurred to Mr. Bogle, who possessed a Martha-like nature.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A sudden and pertinent thought occurred to Mr. Bogle, who possessed a Martha-like nature.
AngusnounUS /ˈæŋɡəs/
Celtic god of love and beauty; patron deity of young men and women
From this reading "Every man," replied Angus, "will be issued, I expect, with two days' rations.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "What way, sir, will a body get his dinner, if we are to be fighting for twa-three days on end?"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "What way, sir, will a body get his dinner, if we are to be fighting for twa-three days on end?"
biscuitnounUS /ˈbɪskət/
small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda
From this reading Perhaps, during a lull, it may occur to him that he has not eaten since yesterday, and he may pull out a bit of biscuit or chocolate from his pocket, just to nibble.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Perhaps, during a lull, it may occur to him that he has not eaten since yesterday, and he may pull out a bit of biscuit or chocolate from his pocket, just to nibble.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading "What way, sir, will a body get his dinner, if we are to be fighting for twa-three days on end?"
Bogle
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From this reading A sudden and pertinent thought occurred to Mr. Bogle, who possessed a Martha-like nature.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the Colonel tells me that during hard fighting a man does not feel the desire for food--or sleep either for that matter.
chocolatenounUS /ˈtʃɔːklət/
a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot
From this reading Perhaps, during a lull, it may occur to him that he has not eaten since yesterday, and he may pull out a bit of biscuit or chocolate from his pocket, just to nibble.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading But the Colonel tells me that during hard fighting a man does not feel the desire for food--or sleep either for that matter.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "What way, sir, will a body get his dinner, if we are to be fighting for twa-three days on end?"
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading But the Colonel tells me that during hard fighting a man does not feel the desire for food--or sleep either for that matter.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading "What way, sir, will a body get his dinner, if we are to be fighting for twa-three days on end?"
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the Colonel tells me that during hard fighting a man does not feel the desire for food--or sleep either for that matter.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading But the Colonel tells me that during hard fighting a man does not feel the desire for food--or sleep either for that matter.
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading Perhaps, during a lull, it may occur to him that he has not eaten since yesterday, and he may pull out a bit of biscuit or chocolate from his pocket, just to nibble.
one or the other of two
From this reading But the Colonel tells me that during hard fighting a man does not feel the desire for food--or sleep either for that matter.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading "What way, sir, will a body get his dinner, if we are to be fighting for twa-three days on end?"
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "Every man," replied Angus, "will be issued, I expect, with two days' rations.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading "Every man," replied Angus, "will be issued, I expect, with two days' rations.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading But the Colonel tells me that during hard fighting a man does not feel the desire for food--or sleep either for that matter.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading "What way, sir, will a body get his dinner, if we are to be fighting for twa-three days on end?"
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading But the Colonel tells me that during hard fighting a man does not feel the desire for food--or sleep either for that matter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "What way, sir, will a body get his dinner, if we are to be fighting for twa-three days on end?"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Perhaps, during a lull, it may occur to him that he has not eaten since yesterday, and he may pull out a bit of biscuit or chocolate from his pocket, just to nibble.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "What way, sir, will a body get his dinner, if we are to be fighting for twa-three days on end?"
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading But the Colonel tells me that during hard fighting a man does not feel the desire for food--or sleep either for that matter.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perhaps, during a lull, it may occur to him that he has not eaten since yesterday, and he may pull out a bit of biscuit or chocolate from his pocket, just to nibble.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perhaps, during a lull, it may occur to him that he has not eaten since yesterday, and he may pull out a bit of biscuit or chocolate from his pocket, just to nibble.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Perhaps, during a lull, it may occur to him that he has not eaten since yesterday, and he may pull out a bit of biscuit or chocolate from his pocket, just to nibble.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "What way, sir, will a body get his dinner, if we are to be fighting for twa-three days on end?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Every man," replied Angus, "will be issued, I expect, with two days' rations.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "What way, sir, will a body get his dinner, if we are to be fighting for twa-three days on end?"
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading "Every man," replied Angus, "will be issued, I expect, with two days' rations.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps, during a lull, it may occur to him that he has not eaten since yesterday, and he may pull out a bit of biscuit or chocolate from his pocket, just to nibble.
and nothing more
From this reading Perhaps, during a lull, it may occur to him that he has not eaten since yesterday, and he may pull out a bit of biscuit or chocolate from his pocket, just to nibble.
lullverbUS /lʌl/
calm by deception
From this reading Perhaps, during a lull, it may occur to him that he has not eaten since yesterday, and he may pull out a bit of biscuit or chocolate from his pocket, just to nibble.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Every man," replied Angus, "will be issued, I expect, with two days' rations.
Martha-like
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From this reading A sudden and pertinent thought occurred to Mr. Bogle, who possessed a Martha-like nature.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But the Colonel tells me that during hard fighting a man does not feel the desire for food--or sleep either for that matter.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Perhaps, during a lull, it may occur to him that he has not eaten since yesterday, and he may pull out a bit of biscuit or chocolate from his pocket, just to nibble.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But the Colonel tells me that during hard fighting a man does not feel the desire for food--or sleep either for that matter.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A sudden and pertinent thought occurred to Mr. Bogle, who possessed a Martha-like nature.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading A sudden and pertinent thought occurred to Mr. Bogle, who possessed a Martha-like nature.
nibbleverbUS /ˈnɪbəl/
bite off very small pieces
From this reading Perhaps, during a lull, it may occur to him that he has not eaten since yesterday, and he may pull out a bit of biscuit or chocolate from his pocket, just to nibble.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the Colonel tells me that during hard fighting a man does not feel the desire for food--or sleep either for that matter.
occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/
come to pass
From this reading Perhaps, during a lull, it may occur to him that he has not eaten since yesterday, and he may pull out a bit of biscuit or chocolate from his pocket, just to nibble.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading A sudden and pertinent thought occurred to Mr. Bogle, who possessed a Martha-like nature.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Perhaps, during a lull, it may occur to him that he has not eaten since yesterday, and he may pull out a bit of biscuit or chocolate from his pocket, just to nibble.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "What way, sir, will a body get his dinner, if we are to be fighting for twa-three days on end?"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But the Colonel tells me that during hard fighting a man does not feel the desire for food--or sleep either for that matter.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Perhaps, during a lull, it may occur to him that he has not eaten since yesterday, and he may pull out a bit of biscuit or chocolate from his pocket, just to nibble.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps, during a lull, it may occur to him that he has not eaten since yesterday, and he may pull out a bit of biscuit or chocolate from his pocket, just to nibble.
pertinentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrtɪnɪnt/
having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand
From this reading A sudden and pertinent thought occurred to Mr. Bogle, who possessed a Martha-like nature.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Perhaps, during a lull, it may occur to him that he has not eaten since yesterday, and he may pull out a bit of biscuit or chocolate from his pocket, just to nibble.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading A sudden and pertinent thought occurred to Mr. Bogle, who possessed a Martha-like nature.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Perhaps, during a lull, it may occur to him that he has not eaten since yesterday, and he may pull out a bit of biscuit or chocolate from his pocket, just to nibble.
rationsnounUS /ˈræʃənz/
plural of “ration” — the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel)
From this reading "Every man," replied Angus, "will be issued, I expect, with two days' rations.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Every man," replied Angus, "will be issued, I expect, with two days' rations.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Perhaps, during a lull, it may occur to him that he has not eaten since yesterday, and he may pull out a bit of biscuit or chocolate from his pocket, just to nibble.
term of address for a man
From this reading "What way, sir, will a body get his dinner, if we are to be fighting for twa-three days on end?"
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading But the Colonel tells me that during hard fighting a man does not feel the desire for food--or sleep either for that matter.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading A sudden and pertinent thought occurred to Mr. Bogle, who possessed a Martha-like nature.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading But the Colonel tells me that during hard fighting a man does not feel the desire for food--or sleep either for that matter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But the Colonel tells me that during hard fighting a man does not feel the desire for food--or sleep either for that matter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But the Colonel tells me that during hard fighting a man does not feel the desire for food--or sleep either for that matter.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A sudden and pertinent thought occurred to Mr. Bogle, who possessed a Martha-like nature.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A sudden and pertinent thought occurred to Mr. Bogle, who possessed a Martha-like nature.
twa-three
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From this reading "What way, sir, will a body get his dinner, if we are to be fighting for twa-three days on end?"
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Every man," replied Angus, "will be issued, I expect, with two days' rations.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "What way, sir, will a body get his dinner, if we are to be fighting for twa-three days on end?"
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "What way, sir, will a body get his dinner, if we are to be fighting for twa-three days on end?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What way, sir, will a body get his dinner, if we are to be fighting for twa-three days on end?"
which person or people
From this reading A sudden and pertinent thought occurred to Mr. Bogle, who possessed a Martha-like nature.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "What way, sir, will a body get his dinner, if we are to be fighting for twa-three days on end?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Every man," replied Angus, "will be issued, I expect, with two days' rations.
the day immediately before today
From this reading Perhaps, during a lull, it may occur to him that he has not eaten since yesterday, and he may pull out a bit of biscuit or chocolate from his pocket, just to nibble.
