adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NICK RABIG'S QUEER ACTIONS "Well," remarked Corporal Wilson, who was relieved beyond measure to find that his own little force was practically intact, "eight is a pretty good bag for one night's work, not to speak of five more who won't do any more strafing for the Kaiser."
ACTIONSnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading NICK RABIG'S QUEER ACTIONS "Well," remarked Corporal Wilson, who was relieved beyond measure to find that his own little force was practically intact, "eight is a pretty good bag for one night's work, not to speak of five more who won't do any more strafing for the Kaiser."
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "But we'd better take him along just for luck.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading NICK RABIG'S QUEER ACTIONS "Well," remarked Corporal Wilson, who was relieved beyond measure to find that his own little force was practically intact, "eight is a pretty good bag for one night's work, not to speak of five more who won't do any more strafing for the Kaiser."
bagnounUS /bæɡ/
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading NICK RABIG'S QUEER ACTIONS "Well," remarked Corporal Wilson, who was relieved beyond measure to find that his own little force was practically intact, "eight is a pretty good bag for one night's work, not to speak of five more who won't do any more strafing for the Kaiser."
BartnounUS /bɑːrt/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading "Nine," corrected Bart.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "No doubt he'd be perfectly willing to be forgotten," grinned Billy.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "But we'd better take him along just for luck.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading NICK RABIG'S QUEER ACTIONS "Well," remarked Corporal Wilson, who was relieved beyond measure to find that his own little force was practically intact, "eight is a pretty good bag for one night's work, not to speak of five more who won't do any more strafing for the Kaiser."
BillynounUS /ˈbɪli/
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading "No doubt he'd be perfectly willing to be forgotten," grinned Billy.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But we'd better take him along just for luck.
CorporalnounUS /ˈkɔːrpərəl/
a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines
From this reading NICK RABIG'S QUEER ACTIONS "Well," remarked Corporal Wilson, who was relieved beyond measure to find that his own little force was practically intact, "eight is a pretty good bag for one night's work, not to speak of five more who won't do any more strafing for the Kaiser."
correctedadjectiveUS /kərˈektəd/
having something undesirable neutralized
From this reading "Nine," corrected Bart.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading NICK RABIG'S QUEER ACTIONS "Well," remarked Corporal Wilson, who was relieved beyond measure to find that his own little force was practically intact, "eight is a pretty good bag for one night's work, not to speak of five more who won't do any more strafing for the Kaiser."
Don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Don't forget our speechless friend in the shell hole."
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "No doubt he'd be perfectly willing to be forgotten," grinned Billy.
eightadjectiveUS /eɪt/
being one more than seven
From this reading NICK RABIG'S QUEER ACTIONS "Well," remarked Corporal Wilson, who was relieved beyond measure to find that his own little force was practically intact, "eight is a pretty good bag for one night's work, not to speak of five more who won't do any more strafing for the Kaiser."
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading NICK RABIG'S QUEER ACTIONS "Well," remarked Corporal Wilson, who was relieved beyond measure to find that his own little force was practically intact, "eight is a pretty good bag for one night's work, not to speak of five more who won't do any more strafing for the Kaiser."
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading NICK RABIG'S QUEER ACTIONS "Well," remarked Corporal Wilson, who was relieved beyond measure to find that his own little force was practically intact, "eight is a pretty good bag for one night's work, not to speak of five more who won't do any more strafing for the Kaiser."
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading NICK RABIG'S QUEER ACTIONS "Well," remarked Corporal Wilson, who was relieved beyond measure to find that his own little force was practically intact, "eight is a pretty good bag for one night's work, not to speak of five more who won't do any more strafing for the Kaiser."
forcenounUS /fɔːrs/
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading NICK RABIG'S QUEER ACTIONS "Well," remarked Corporal Wilson, who was relieved beyond measure to find that his own little force was practically intact, "eight is a pretty good bag for one night's work, not to speak of five more who won't do any more strafing for the Kaiser."
forgetverbUS /fərˈɡet/
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading "Don't forget our speechless friend in the shell hole."
forgottenadjectiveUS /fərˈɡɑːt.n̩/
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading "No doubt he'd be perfectly willing to be forgotten," grinned Billy.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Don't forget our speechless friend in the shell hole."
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading NICK RABIG'S QUEER ACTIONS "Well," remarked Corporal Wilson, who was relieved beyond measure to find that his own little force was practically intact, "eight is a pretty good bag for one night's work, not to speak of five more who won't do any more strafing for the Kaiser."
grinnedverbUS /ɡrɪnd/
inflected form of “grin” — to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl
From this reading "No doubt he'd be perfectly willing to be forgotten," grinned Billy.
he'd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No doubt he'd be perfectly willing to be forgotten," grinned Billy.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "But we'd better take him along just for luck.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading NICK RABIG'S QUEER ACTIONS "Well," remarked Corporal Wilson, who was relieved beyond measure to find that his own little force was practically intact, "eight is a pretty good bag for one night's work, not to speak of five more who won't do any more strafing for the Kaiser."
holenounUS /hoʊl/
an opening into or through something
From this reading "Don't forget our speechless friend in the shell hole."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Don't forget our speechless friend in the shell hole."
intactadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtækt/
constituting the undiminished entirety; lacking nothing essential especially not damaged
From this reading NICK RABIG'S QUEER ACTIONS "Well," remarked Corporal Wilson, who was relieved beyond measure to find that his own little force was practically intact, "eight is a pretty good bag for one night's work, not to speak of five more who won't do any more strafing for the Kaiser."
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NICK RABIG'S QUEER ACTIONS "Well," remarked Corporal Wilson, who was relieved beyond measure to find that his own little force was practically intact, "eight is a pretty good bag for one night's work, not to speak of five more who won't do any more strafing for the Kaiser."
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading "But we'd better take him along just for luck.
KaisernounUS /ˈkaɪzər/
the title of the Holy Roman Emperors or the emperors of Austria or of Germany until 1918
From this reading NICK RABIG'S QUEER ACTIONS "Well," remarked Corporal Wilson, who was relieved beyond measure to find that his own little force was practically intact, "eight is a pretty good bag for one night's work, not to speak of five more who won't do any more strafing for the Kaiser."
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading NICK RABIG'S QUEER ACTIONS "Well," remarked Corporal Wilson, who was relieved beyond measure to find that his own little force was practically intact, "eight is a pretty good bag for one night's work, not to speak of five more who won't do any more strafing for the Kaiser."
lucknounUS /lʌk/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading "But we'd better take him along just for luck.
measurenounUS /ˈmeʒər/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading NICK RABIG'S QUEER ACTIONS "Well," remarked Corporal Wilson, who was relieved beyond measure to find that his own little force was practically intact, "eight is a pretty good bag for one night's work, not to speak of five more who won't do any more strafing for the Kaiser."
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading NICK RABIG'S QUEER ACTIONS "Well," remarked Corporal Wilson, who was relieved beyond measure to find that his own little force was practically intact, "eight is a pretty good bag for one night's work, not to speak of five more who won't do any more strafing for the Kaiser."
NICKverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading NICK RABIG'S QUEER ACTIONS "Well," remarked Corporal Wilson, who was relieved beyond measure to find that his own little force was practically intact, "eight is a pretty good bag for one night's work, not to speak of five more who won't do any more strafing for the Kaiser."
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading NICK RABIG'S QUEER ACTIONS "Well," remarked Corporal Wilson, who was relieved beyond measure to find that his own little force was practically intact, "eight is a pretty good bag for one night's work, not to speak of five more who won't do any more strafing for the Kaiser."
NinenounUS /naɪn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading "Nine," corrected Bart.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading "No doubt he'd be perfectly willing to be forgotten," grinned Billy.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading NICK RABIG'S QUEER ACTIONS "Well," remarked Corporal Wilson, who was relieved beyond measure to find that his own little force was practically intact, "eight is a pretty good bag for one night's work, not to speak of five more who won't do any more strafing for the Kaiser."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NICK RABIG'S QUEER ACTIONS "Well," remarked Corporal Wilson, who was relieved beyond measure to find that his own little force was practically intact, "eight is a pretty good bag for one night's work, not to speak of five more who won't do any more strafing for the Kaiser."
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading NICK RABIG'S QUEER ACTIONS "Well," remarked Corporal Wilson, who was relieved beyond measure to find that his own little force was practically intact, "eight is a pretty good bag for one night's work, not to speak of five more who won't do any more strafing for the Kaiser."
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Don't forget our speechless friend in the shell hole."
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading NICK RABIG'S QUEER ACTIONS "Well," remarked Corporal Wilson, who was relieved beyond measure to find that his own little force was practically intact, "eight is a pretty good bag for one night's work, not to speak of five more who won't do any more strafing for the Kaiser."
perfectlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrfəktli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading "No doubt he'd be perfectly willing to be forgotten," grinned Billy.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading NICK RABIG'S QUEER ACTIONS "Well," remarked Corporal Wilson, who was relieved beyond measure to find that his own little force was practically intact, "eight is a pretty good bag for one night's work, not to speak of five more who won't do any more strafing for the Kaiser."
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading NICK RABIG'S QUEER ACTIONS "Well," remarked Corporal Wilson, who was relieved beyond measure to find that his own little force was practically intact, "eight is a pretty good bag for one night's work, not to speak of five more who won't do any more strafing for the Kaiser."
QUEERadjectiveUS /kwɪr/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading NICK RABIG'S QUEER ACTIONS "Well," remarked Corporal Wilson, who was relieved beyond measure to find that his own little force was practically intact, "eight is a pretty good bag for one night's work, not to speak of five more who won't do any more strafing for the Kaiser."
RABIG'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NICK RABIG'S QUEER ACTIONS "Well," remarked Corporal Wilson, who was relieved beyond measure to find that his own little force was practically intact, "eight is a pretty good bag for one night's work, not to speak of five more who won't do any more strafing for the Kaiser."
relievedadjectiveUS /rɪˈliːvd/
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading NICK RABIG'S QUEER ACTIONS "Well," remarked Corporal Wilson, who was relieved beyond measure to find that his own little force was practically intact, "eight is a pretty good bag for one night's work, not to speak of five more who won't do any more strafing for the Kaiser."
remarkedverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkt/
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading NICK RABIG'S QUEER ACTIONS "Well," remarked Corporal Wilson, who was relieved beyond measure to find that his own little force was practically intact, "eight is a pretty good bag for one night's work, not to speak of five more who won't do any more strafing for the Kaiser."
shellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading "Don't forget our speechless friend in the shell hole."
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading NICK RABIG'S QUEER ACTIONS "Well," remarked Corporal Wilson, who was relieved beyond measure to find that his own little force was practically intact, "eight is a pretty good bag for one night's work, not to speak of five more who won't do any more strafing for the Kaiser."
speechlessadjectiveUS /ˈspiːtʃləs/
temporarily incapable of speaking
From this reading "Don't forget our speechless friend in the shell hole."
strafingverbUS /ˈstreɪfɪŋ/
-ing form of “strafe” — attack with machine guns or cannon fire from a low-flying plane
From this reading NICK RABIG'S QUEER ACTIONS "Well," remarked Corporal Wilson, who was relieved beyond measure to find that his own little force was practically intact, "eight is a pretty good bag for one night's work, not to speak of five more who won't do any more strafing for the Kaiser."
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading "But we'd better take him along just for luck.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading NICK RABIG'S QUEER ACTIONS "Well," remarked Corporal Wilson, who was relieved beyond measure to find that his own little force was practically intact, "eight is a pretty good bag for one night's work, not to speak of five more who won't do any more strafing for the Kaiser."
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NICK RABIG'S QUEER ACTIONS "Well," remarked Corporal Wilson, who was relieved beyond measure to find that his own little force was practically intact, "eight is a pretty good bag for one night's work, not to speak of five more who won't do any more strafing for the Kaiser."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NICK RABIG'S QUEER ACTIONS "Well," remarked Corporal Wilson, who was relieved beyond measure to find that his own little force was practically intact, "eight is a pretty good bag for one night's work, not to speak of five more who won't do any more strafing for the Kaiser."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NICK RABIG'S QUEER ACTIONS "Well," remarked Corporal Wilson, who was relieved beyond measure to find that his own little force was practically intact, "eight is a pretty good bag for one night's work, not to speak of five more who won't do any more strafing for the Kaiser."
we'd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But we'd better take him along just for luck.
WelladverbUS /wel/
(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 NICK RABIG'S QUEER ACTIONS "Well," remarked Corporal Wilson, who was relieved beyond measure to find that his own little force was practically intact, "eight is a pretty good bag for one night's work, not to speak of five more who won't do any more strafing for the Kaiser."
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading NICK RABIG'S QUEER ACTIONS "Well," remarked Corporal Wilson, who was relieved beyond measure to find that his own little force was practically intact, "eight is a pretty good bag for one night's work, not to speak of five more who won't do any more strafing for the Kaiser."
willingadjectiveUS /ˈwɪlɪŋ/
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading "No doubt he'd be perfectly willing to be forgotten," grinned Billy.
WilsonnounUS /ˈwɪlsən/
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading NICK RABIG'S QUEER ACTIONS "Well," remarked Corporal Wilson, who was relieved beyond measure to find that his own little force was practically intact, "eight is a pretty good bag for one night's work, not to speak of five more who won't do any more strafing for the Kaiser."
won't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NICK RABIG'S QUEER ACTIONS "Well," remarked Corporal Wilson, who was relieved beyond measure to find that his own little force was practically intact, "eight is a pretty good bag for one night's work, not to speak of five more who won't do any more strafing for the Kaiser."
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading NICK RABIG'S QUEER ACTIONS "Well," remarked Corporal Wilson, who was relieved beyond measure to find that his own little force was practically intact, "eight is a pretty good bag for one night's work, not to speak of five more who won't do any more strafing for the Kaiser."
