used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Do you know," said Kildare, "I have not tasted a drop of palatable water since I've been on the Fields?"
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading Don't look so disgusted, Major, the little water you will drink in the compound I am mixing has been filtered through that Faitje of powdered charcoal," and the doctor pointed to a bag suspended from the ceiling of an adjoining room.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Don't look so disgusted, Major, the little water you will drink in the compound I am mixing has been filtered through that Faitje of powdered charcoal," and the doctor pointed to a bag suspended from the ceiling of an adjoining room.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Don't look so disgusted, Major, the little water you will drink in the compound I am mixing has been filtered through that Faitje of powdered charcoal," and the doctor pointed to a bag suspended from the ceiling of an adjoining room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I have had many encounters with the water question, and have subdued, but not yet conquered it.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading Don't look so disgusted, Major, the little water you will drink in the compound I am mixing has been filtered through that Faitje of powdered charcoal," and the doctor pointed to a bag suspended from the ceiling of an adjoining room.
barrelnounUS /ˈbærəl/
a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired
From this reading I had a barrel brought from the Dam yesterday.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Do you know," said Kildare, "I have not tasted a drop of palatable water since I've been on the Fields?"
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I had a barrel brought from the Dam yesterday.
brownishadjectiveUS /ˈbraʊnɪʃ/
of a color similar to that of wood or earth
From this reading The brownish liquid you see in that jar is some of it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I have had many encounters with the water question, and have subdued, but not yet conquered it.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading Don't look so disgusted, Major, the little water you will drink in the compound I am mixing has been filtered through that Faitje of powdered charcoal," and the doctor pointed to a bag suspended from the ceiling of an adjoining room.
charcoalnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrkoʊl/
a carbonaceous material obtained by heating wood or other organic matter in the absence of air
From this reading Don't look so disgusted, Major, the little water you will drink in the compound I am mixing has been filtered through that Faitje of powdered charcoal," and the doctor pointed to a bag suspended from the ceiling of an adjoining room.
compoundnounUS /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/
a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
From this reading Don't look so disgusted, Major, the little water you will drink in the compound I am mixing has been filtered through that Faitje of powdered charcoal," and the doctor pointed to a bag suspended from the ceiling of an adjoining room.
conqueredverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərd/
past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading "I have had many encounters with the water question, and have subdued, but not yet conquered it.
DamnounUS /dæm/
a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
From this reading I had a barrel brought from the Dam yesterday.
disgustedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡʌstəd/
having a strong distaste from surfeit
From this reading Don't look so disgusted, Major, the little water you will drink in the compound I am mixing has been filtered through that Faitje of powdered charcoal," and the doctor pointed to a bag suspended from the ceiling of an adjoining room.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you know," said Kildare, "I have not tasted a drop of palatable water since I've been on the Fields?"
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Don't look so disgusted, Major, the little water you will drink in the compound I am mixing has been filtered through that Faitje of powdered charcoal," and the doctor pointed to a bag suspended from the ceiling of an adjoining room.
Don't
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From this reading Don't look so disgusted, Major, the little water you will drink in the compound I am mixing has been filtered through that Faitje of powdered charcoal," and the doctor pointed to a bag suspended from the ceiling of an adjoining room.
take in liquids
From this reading Don't look so disgusted, Major, the little water you will drink in the compound I am mixing has been filtered through that Faitje of powdered charcoal," and the doctor pointed to a bag suspended from the ceiling of an adjoining room.
let fall to the ground
From this reading "Do you know," said Kildare, "I have not tasted a drop of palatable water since I've been on the Fields?"
encountersnounUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərz/
plural of “encounter” — a minor short-term fight
From this reading "I have had many encounters with the water question, and have subdued, but not yet conquered it.
Faitje
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From this reading Don't look so disgusted, Major, the little water you will drink in the compound I am mixing has been filtered through that Faitje of powdered charcoal," and the doctor pointed to a bag suspended from the ceiling of an adjoining room.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading "Do you know," said Kildare, "I have not tasted a drop of palatable water since I've been on the Fields?"
filteredverbUS /ˈfɪltərd/
past form of “filter” — remove by passing through a filter
From this reading Don't look so disgusted, Major, the little water you will drink in the compound I am mixing has been filtered through that Faitje of powdered charcoal," and the doctor pointed to a bag suspended from the ceiling of an adjoining room.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I had a barrel brought from the Dam yesterday.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I have had many encounters with the water question, and have subdued, but not yet conquered it.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Don't look so disgusted, Major, the little water you will drink in the compound I am mixing has been filtered through that Faitje of powdered charcoal," and the doctor pointed to a bag suspended from the ceiling of an adjoining room.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Do you know," said Kildare, "I have not tasted a drop of palatable water since I've been on the Fields?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Do you know," said Kildare, "I have not tasted a drop of palatable water since I've been on the Fields?"
I've
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From this reading "Do you know," said Kildare, "I have not tasted a drop of palatable water since I've been on the Fields?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The brownish liquid you see in that jar is some of it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The brownish liquid you see in that jar is some of it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I have had many encounters with the water question, and have subdued, but not yet conquered it.
jarverbUS /dʒɑːr/
be incompatible; be or come into conflict
From this reading The brownish liquid you see in that jar is some of it.
Kildare
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From this reading "Do you know," said Kildare, "I have not tasted a drop of palatable water since I've been on the Fields?"
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Do you know," said Kildare, "I have not tasted a drop of palatable water since I've been on the Fields?"
liquidadjectiveUS /ˈlɪkwəd/
existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow
From this reading The brownish liquid you see in that jar is some of it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Don't look so disgusted, Major, the little water you will drink in the compound I am mixing has been filtered through that Faitje of powdered charcoal," and the doctor pointed to a bag suspended from the ceiling of an adjoining room.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Don't look so disgusted, Major, the little water you will drink in the compound I am mixing has been filtered through that Faitje of powdered charcoal," and the doctor pointed to a bag suspended from the ceiling of an adjoining room.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Don't look so disgusted, Major, the little water you will drink in the compound I am mixing has been filtered through that Faitje of powdered charcoal," and the doctor pointed to a bag suspended from the ceiling of an adjoining room.
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 "I have had many encounters with the water question, and have subdued, but not yet conquered it.
mixingnounUS /ˈmɪksɪŋ/
the act of mixing together
From this reading Don't look so disgusted, Major, the little water you will drink in the compound I am mixing has been filtered through that Faitje of powdered charcoal," and the doctor pointed to a bag suspended from the ceiling of an adjoining room.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Do you know," said Kildare, "I have not tasted a drop of palatable water since I've been on the Fields?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Do you know," said Kildare, "I have not tasted a drop of palatable water since I've been on the Fields?"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Do you know," said Kildare, "I have not tasted a drop of palatable water since I've been on the Fields?"
palatableadjectiveUS /ˈpælətəbəl/
acceptable to the taste or mind
From this reading "Do you know," said Kildare, "I have not tasted a drop of palatable water since I've been on the Fields?"
having a point
From this reading Don't look so disgusted, Major, the little water you will drink in the compound I am mixing has been filtered through that Faitje of powdered charcoal," and the doctor pointed to a bag suspended from the ceiling of an adjoining room.
powderedadjectiveUS /ˈpaʊdərd/
consisting of fine particles
From this reading Don't look so disgusted, Major, the little water you will drink in the compound I am mixing has been filtered through that Faitje of powdered charcoal," and the doctor pointed to a bag suspended from the ceiling of an adjoining room.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "I have had many encounters with the water question, and have subdued, but not yet conquered it.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Don't look so disgusted, Major, the little water you will drink in the compound I am mixing has been filtered through that Faitje of powdered charcoal," and the doctor pointed to a bag suspended from the ceiling of an adjoining room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Do you know," said Kildare, "I have not tasted a drop of palatable water since I've been on the Fields?"
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The brownish liquid you see in that jar is some of it.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "Do you know," said Kildare, "I have not tasted a drop of palatable water since I've been on the Fields?"
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Don't look so disgusted, Major, the little water you will drink in the compound I am mixing has been filtered through that Faitje of powdered charcoal," and the doctor pointed to a bag suspended from the ceiling of an adjoining room.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The brownish liquid you see in that jar is some of it.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading "I have had many encounters with the water question, and have subdued, but not yet conquered it.
suspendedadjectiveUS /səˈspendɪd/
(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment
From this reading Don't look so disgusted, Major, the little water you will drink in the compound I am mixing has been filtered through that Faitje of powdered charcoal," and the doctor pointed to a bag suspended from the ceiling of an adjoining room.
tastedverbUS /ˈteɪstɪd/
past form of “taste” — have flavor; taste of something
From this reading "Do you know," said Kildare, "I have not tasted a drop of palatable water since I've been on the Fields?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The brownish liquid you see in that jar is some of it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Do you know," said Kildare, "I have not tasted a drop of palatable water since I've been on the Fields?"
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Don't look so disgusted, Major, the little water you will drink in the compound I am mixing has been filtered through that Faitje of powdered charcoal," and the doctor pointed to a bag suspended from the ceiling of an adjoining room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Don't look so disgusted, Major, the little water you will drink in the compound I am mixing has been filtered through that Faitje of powdered charcoal," and the doctor pointed to a bag suspended from the ceiling of an adjoining room.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading "Do you know," said Kildare, "I have not tasted a drop of palatable water since I've been on the Fields?"
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Don't look so disgusted, Major, the little water you will drink in the compound I am mixing has been filtered through that Faitje of powdered charcoal," and the doctor pointed to a bag suspended from the ceiling of an adjoining room.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I have had many encounters with the water question, and have subdued, but not yet conquered it.
the day immediately before today
From this reading I had a barrel brought from the Dam yesterday.
but in spite of that
From this reading "I have had many encounters with the water question, and have subdued, but not yet conquered it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you know," said Kildare, "I have not tasted a drop of palatable water since I've been on the Fields?"
