used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SUSIE WINTHROP Waiting with multitudes of others, Christine and Dennis at last received an army biscuit (hardtack in the soldier's vernacular) and a tin-cup of what resembled coffee.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading To him it was very touching to see how eagerly she received this coarse fare, proving that she was indeed almost famished.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading SUSIE WINTHROP Waiting with multitudes of others, Christine and Dennis at last received an army biscuit (hardtack in the soldier's vernacular) and a tin-cup of what resembled coffee.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SUSIE WINTHROP Waiting with multitudes of others, Christine and Dennis at last received an army biscuit (hardtack in the soldier's vernacular) and a tin-cup of what resembled coffee.
any thing at all
From this reading They gladly availed themselves of her permission, as the thronged street was anything but pleasant.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading SUSIE WINTHROP Waiting with multitudes of others, Christine and Dennis at last received an army biscuit (hardtack in the soldier's vernacular) and a tin-cup of what resembled coffee.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They gladly availed themselves of her permission, as the thronged street was anything but pleasant.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SUSIE WINTHROP Waiting with multitudes of others, Christine and Dennis at last received an army biscuit (hardtack in the soldier's vernacular) and a tin-cup of what resembled coffee.
availedverbUS /əˈveɪld/
past form of “avail” — use to one's advantage
From this reading They gladly availed themselves of her permission, as the thronged street was anything but pleasant.
biscuitnounUS /ˈbɪskət/
small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda
From this reading SUSIE WINTHROP Waiting with multitudes of others, Christine and Dennis at last received an army biscuit (hardtack in the soldier's vernacular) and a tin-cup of what resembled coffee.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They gladly availed themselves of her permission, as the thronged street was anything but pleasant.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A kind lady presently came and said, "If you have no place to go you will find it more comfortable in the church."
Christine
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From this reading SUSIE WINTHROP Waiting with multitudes of others, Christine and Dennis at last received an army biscuit (hardtack in the soldier's vernacular) and a tin-cup of what resembled coffee.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading A kind lady presently came and said, "If you have no place to go you will find it more comfortable in the church."
coarseadjectiveUS /kɔːrs/
of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
From this reading To him it was very touching to see how eagerly she received this coarse fare, proving that she was indeed almost famished.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading SUSIE WINTHROP Waiting with multitudes of others, Christine and Dennis at last received an army biscuit (hardtack in the soldier's vernacular) and a tin-cup of what resembled coffee.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading A kind lady presently came and said, "If you have no place to go you will find it more comfortable in the church."
Dennis
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From this reading SUSIE WINTHROP Waiting with multitudes of others, Christine and Dennis at last received an army biscuit (hardtack in the soldier's vernacular) and a tin-cup of what resembled coffee.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Too weak to stand, they sat down near the door on the sidewalk.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Too weak to stand, they sat down near the door on the sidewalk.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading To him it was very touching to see how eagerly she received this coarse fare, proving that she was indeed almost famished.
famishedadjectiveUS /ˈfæmɪʃt/
extremely hungry
From this reading To him it was very touching to see how eagerly she received this coarse fare, proving that she was indeed almost famished.
farenounUS /fer/
an agenda of things to do
From this reading To him it was very touching to see how eagerly she received this coarse fare, proving that she was indeed almost famished.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading A kind lady presently came and said, "If you have no place to go you will find it more comfortable in the church."
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading They gladly availed themselves of her permission, as the thronged street was anything but pleasant.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A kind lady presently came and said, "If you have no place to go you will find it more comfortable in the church."
hardtacknoun
very hard unsalted biscuit or bread; a former ship's staple
From this reading SUSIE WINTHROP Waiting with multitudes of others, Christine and Dennis at last received an army biscuit (hardtack in the soldier's vernacular) and a tin-cup of what resembled coffee.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A kind lady presently came and said, "If you have no place to go you will find it more comfortable in the church."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading They gladly availed themselves of her permission, as the thronged street was anything but pleasant.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To him it was very touching to see how eagerly she received this coarse fare, proving that she was indeed almost famished.
how
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From this reading To him it was very touching to see how eagerly she received this coarse fare, proving that she was indeed almost famished.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A kind lady presently came and said, "If you have no place to go you will find it more comfortable in the church."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SUSIE WINTHROP Waiting with multitudes of others, Christine and Dennis at last received an army biscuit (hardtack in the soldier's vernacular) and a tin-cup of what resembled coffee.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading To him it was very touching to see how eagerly she received this coarse fare, proving that she was indeed almost famished.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To him it was very touching to see how eagerly she received this coarse fare, proving that she was indeed almost famished.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading A kind lady presently came and said, "If you have no place to go you will find it more comfortable in the church."
a polite name for any woman
From this reading A kind lady presently came and said, "If you have no place to go you will find it more comfortable in the church."
immediately past
From this reading SUSIE WINTHROP Waiting with multitudes of others, Christine and Dennis at last received an army biscuit (hardtack in the soldier's vernacular) and a tin-cup of what resembled coffee.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A kind lady presently came and said, "If you have no place to go you will find it more comfortable in the church."
multitudesnounUS /ˈmʌltətjuːdz/
plural of “multitude” — a large indefinite number
From this reading SUSIE WINTHROP Waiting with multitudes of others, Christine and Dennis at last received an army biscuit (hardtack in the soldier's vernacular) and a tin-cup of what resembled coffee.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Too weak to stand, they sat down near the door on the sidewalk.
not any; not one
From this reading A kind lady presently came and said, "If you have no place to go you will find it more comfortable in the church."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SUSIE WINTHROP Waiting with multitudes of others, Christine and Dennis at last received an army biscuit (hardtack in the soldier's vernacular) and a tin-cup of what resembled coffee.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Too weak to stand, they sat down near the door on the sidewalk.
others
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From this reading SUSIE WINTHROP Waiting with multitudes of others, Christine and Dennis at last received an army biscuit (hardtack in the soldier's vernacular) and a tin-cup of what resembled coffee.
approval to do something
From this reading They gladly availed themselves of her permission, as the thronged street was anything but pleasant.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A kind lady presently came and said, "If you have no place to go you will find it more comfortable in the church."
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading They gladly availed themselves of her permission, as the thronged street was anything but pleasant.
in the near future
From this reading A kind lady presently came and said, "If you have no place to go you will find it more comfortable in the church."
provingverbUS /ˈpruːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading To him it was very touching to see how eagerly she received this coarse fare, proving that she was indeed almost famished.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading SUSIE WINTHROP Waiting with multitudes of others, Christine and Dennis at last received an army biscuit (hardtack in the soldier's vernacular) and a tin-cup of what resembled coffee.
resembledverbUS /rɪˈzembəld/
past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading SUSIE WINTHROP Waiting with multitudes of others, Christine and Dennis at last received an army biscuit (hardtack in the soldier's vernacular) and a tin-cup of what resembled coffee.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A kind lady presently came and said, "If you have no place to go you will find it more comfortable in the church."
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Too weak to stand, they sat down near the door on the sidewalk.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading To him it was very touching to see how eagerly she received this coarse fare, proving that she was indeed almost famished.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To him it was very touching to see how eagerly she received this coarse fare, proving that she was indeed almost famished.
sidewalknounUS /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/
walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
From this reading Too weak to stand, they sat down near the door on the sidewalk.
soldier'snounUS /ˈsoʊldʒərz/
possessive form of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading SUSIE WINTHROP Waiting with multitudes of others, Christine and Dennis at last received an army biscuit (hardtack in the soldier's vernacular) and a tin-cup of what resembled coffee.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Too weak to stand, they sat down near the door on the sidewalk.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading They gladly availed themselves of her permission, as the thronged street was anything but pleasant.
SUSIE
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From this reading SUSIE WINTHROP Waiting with multitudes of others, Christine and Dennis at last received an army biscuit (hardtack in the soldier's vernacular) and a tin-cup of what resembled coffee.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To him it was very touching to see how eagerly she received this coarse fare, proving that she was indeed almost famished.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SUSIE WINTHROP Waiting with multitudes of others, Christine and Dennis at last received an army biscuit (hardtack in the soldier's vernacular) and a tin-cup of what resembled coffee.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They gladly availed themselves of her permission, as the thronged street was anything but pleasant.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Too weak to stand, they sat down near the door on the sidewalk.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To him it was very touching to see how eagerly she received this coarse fare, proving that she was indeed almost famished.
throngedadjectiveUS /θrɔːŋd/
filled with great numbers crowded together
From this reading They gladly availed themselves of her permission, as the thronged street was anything but pleasant.
tin-cup
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From this reading SUSIE WINTHROP Waiting with multitudes of others, Christine and Dennis at last received an army biscuit (hardtack in the soldier's vernacular) and a tin-cup of what resembled coffee.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To him it was very touching to see how eagerly she received this coarse fare, proving that she was indeed almost famished.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Too weak to stand, they sat down near the door on the sidewalk.
arousing affect
From this reading To him it was very touching to see how eagerly she received this coarse fare, proving that she was indeed almost famished.
vernacularnounUS /vərˈnækjələr/
a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
From this reading SUSIE WINTHROP Waiting with multitudes of others, Christine and Dennis at last received an army biscuit (hardtack in the soldier's vernacular) and a tin-cup of what resembled coffee.
precisely as stated
From this reading To him it was very touching to see how eagerly she received this coarse fare, proving that she was indeed almost famished.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading SUSIE WINTHROP Waiting with multitudes of others, Christine and Dennis at last received an army biscuit (hardtack in the soldier's vernacular) and a tin-cup of what resembled coffee.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To him it was very touching to see how eagerly she received this coarse fare, proving that she was indeed almost famished.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading Too weak to stand, they sat down near the door on the sidewalk.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading SUSIE WINTHROP Waiting with multitudes of others, Christine and Dennis at last received an army biscuit (hardtack in the soldier's vernacular) and a tin-cup of what resembled coffee.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A kind lady presently came and said, "If you have no place to go you will find it more comfortable in the church."
WINTHROP
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From this reading SUSIE WINTHROP Waiting with multitudes of others, Christine and Dennis at last received an army biscuit (hardtack in the soldier's vernacular) and a tin-cup of what resembled coffee.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SUSIE WINTHROP Waiting with multitudes of others, Christine and Dennis at last received an army biscuit (hardtack in the soldier's vernacular) and a tin-cup of what resembled coffee.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A kind lady presently came and said, "If you have no place to go you will find it more comfortable in the church."
