united by being of the same opinion
From this reading At breakfast-time Napper said nothing, but he looked exceedingly disagreeable, as though his previous evening’s amusement had not agreed with him.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading At breakfast-time Napper said nothing, but he looked exceedingly disagreeable, as though his previous evening’s amusement had not agreed with him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He immediately got up, folded his sheets and blankets, and rolled and strapped up his bed as shown by Hodson.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading The next morning Jack was aroused early by the trumpeters turning out to sound reveille.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He immediately got up, folded his sheets and blankets, and rolled and strapped up his bed as shown by Hodson.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading He then assisted Brown in sweeping and cleaning up generally, getting the plates and basins ready for breakfast, and when the trumpet sounded mess in going and drawing the rations.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At breakfast-time Napper said nothing, but he looked exceedingly disagreeable, as though his previous evening’s amusement had not agreed with him.
basinsnounUS /ˈbeɪsənz/
plural of “basin” — a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids
From this reading He then assisted Brown in sweeping and cleaning up generally, getting the plates and basins ready for breakfast, and when the trumpet sounded mess in going and drawing the rations.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading He immediately got up, folded his sheets and blankets, and rolled and strapped up his bed as shown by Hodson.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading He immediately got up, folded his sheets and blankets, and rolled and strapped up his bed as shown by Hodson.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading He then assisted Brown in sweeping and cleaning up generally, getting the plates and basins ready for breakfast, and when the trumpet sounded mess in going and drawing the rations.
breakfast-time
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From this reading At breakfast-time Napper said nothing, but he looked exceedingly disagreeable, as though his previous evening’s amusement had not agreed with him.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading He then assisted Brown in sweeping and cleaning up generally, getting the plates and basins ready for breakfast, and when the trumpet sounded mess in going and drawing the rations.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At breakfast-time Napper said nothing, but he looked exceedingly disagreeable, as though his previous evening’s amusement had not agreed with him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The next morning Jack was aroused early by the trumpeters turning out to sound reveille.
cleaningnounUS /ˈkliːnɪŋ/
the act of making something clean
From this reading He then assisted Brown in sweeping and cleaning up generally, getting the plates and basins ready for breakfast, and when the trumpet sounded mess in going and drawing the rations.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading At breakfast-time Napper said nothing, but he looked exceedingly disagreeable, as though his previous evening’s amusement had not agreed with him.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading He then assisted Brown in sweeping and cleaning up generally, getting the plates and basins ready for breakfast, and when the trumpet sounded mess in going and drawing the rations.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The next morning Jack was aroused early by the trumpeters turning out to sound reveille.
evening'snounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
possessive form of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading At breakfast-time Napper said nothing, but he looked exceedingly disagreeable, as though his previous evening’s amusement had not agreed with him.
to an extreme degree
From this reading At breakfast-time Napper said nothing, but he looked exceedingly disagreeable, as though his previous evening’s amusement had not agreed with him.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading He immediately got up, folded his sheets and blankets, and rolled and strapped up his bed as shown by Hodson.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He then assisted Brown in sweeping and cleaning up generally, getting the plates and basins ready for breakfast, and when the trumpet sounded mess in going and drawing the rations.
usually; as a rule
From this reading He then assisted Brown in sweeping and cleaning up generally, getting the plates and basins ready for breakfast, and when the trumpet sounded mess in going and drawing the rations.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading He then assisted Brown in sweeping and cleaning up generally, getting the plates and basins ready for breakfast, and when the trumpet sounded mess in going and drawing the rations.
the act of departing
From this reading He then assisted Brown in sweeping and cleaning up generally, getting the plates and basins ready for breakfast, and when the trumpet sounded mess in going and drawing the rations.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He immediately got up, folded his sheets and blankets, and rolled and strapped up his bed as shown by Hodson.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At breakfast-time Napper said nothing, but he looked exceedingly disagreeable, as though his previous evening’s amusement had not agreed with him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He immediately got up, folded his sheets and blankets, and rolled and strapped up his bed as shown by Hodson.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At breakfast-time Napper said nothing, but he looked exceedingly disagreeable, as though his previous evening’s amusement had not agreed with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He immediately got up, folded his sheets and blankets, and rolled and strapped up his bed as shown by Hodson.
Hodson
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From this reading He immediately got up, folded his sheets and blankets, and rolled and strapped up his bed as shown by Hodson.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading He immediately got up, folded his sheets and blankets, and rolled and strapped up his bed as shown by Hodson.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He then assisted Brown in sweeping and cleaning up generally, getting the plates and basins ready for breakfast, and when the trumpet sounded mess in going and drawing the rations.
INSTRUCTSverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkts/
third-person singular of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading SERGEANT LINHAM INSTRUCTS.
a small worthless amount
From this reading The next morning Jack was aroused early by the trumpeters turning out to sound reveille.
LINHAM
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From this reading SERGEANT LINHAM INSTRUCTS.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading At breakfast-time Napper said nothing, but he looked exceedingly disagreeable, as though his previous evening’s amusement had not agreed with him.
messnounUS /mes/
a state of confusion and disorderliness
From this reading He then assisted Brown in sweeping and cleaning up generally, getting the plates and basins ready for breakfast, and when the trumpet sounded mess in going and drawing the rations.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning Jack was aroused early by the trumpeters turning out to sound reveille.
Napper
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From this reading At breakfast-time Napper said nothing, but he looked exceedingly disagreeable, as though his previous evening’s amusement had not agreed with him.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning Jack was aroused early by the trumpeters turning out to sound reveille.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At breakfast-time Napper said nothing, but he looked exceedingly disagreeable, as though his previous evening’s amusement had not agreed with him.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading At breakfast-time Napper said nothing, but he looked exceedingly disagreeable, as though his previous evening’s amusement had not agreed with him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The next morning Jack was aroused early by the trumpeters turning out to sound reveille.
platesnounUS /pleɪts/
plural of “plate” — (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading He then assisted Brown in sweeping and cleaning up generally, getting the plates and basins ready for breakfast, and when the trumpet sounded mess in going and drawing the rations.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading At breakfast-time Napper said nothing, but he looked exceedingly disagreeable, as though his previous evening’s amusement had not agreed with him.
rationsnounUS /ˈræʃənz/
plural of “ration” — the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel)
From this reading He then assisted Brown in sweeping and cleaning up generally, getting the plates and basins ready for breakfast, and when the trumpet sounded mess in going and drawing the rations.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading He then assisted Brown in sweeping and cleaning up generally, getting the plates and basins ready for breakfast, and when the trumpet sounded mess in going and drawing the rations.
reveillenounUS /ˈrevəliː/
(military) signal to wake up
From this reading The next morning Jack was aroused early by the trumpeters turning out to sound reveille.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading He immediately got up, folded his sheets and blankets, and rolled and strapped up his bed as shown by Hodson.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading At breakfast-time Napper said nothing, but he looked exceedingly disagreeable, as though his previous evening’s amusement had not agreed with him.
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading SERGEANT LINHAM INSTRUCTS.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading He immediately got up, folded his sheets and blankets, and rolled and strapped up his bed as shown by Hodson.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He immediately got up, folded his sheets and blankets, and rolled and strapped up his bed as shown by Hodson.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The next morning Jack was aroused early by the trumpeters turning out to sound reveille.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading He then assisted Brown in sweeping and cleaning up generally, getting the plates and basins ready for breakfast, and when the trumpet sounded mess in going and drawing the rations.
strappedverbUS /stræpt/
inflected form of “strap” — tie with a strap
From this reading He immediately got up, folded his sheets and blankets, and rolled and strapped up his bed as shown by Hodson.
sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading He then assisted Brown in sweeping and cleaning up generally, getting the plates and basins ready for breakfast, and when the trumpet sounded mess in going and drawing the rations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning Jack was aroused early by the trumpeters turning out to sound reveille.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He then assisted Brown in sweeping and cleaning up generally, getting the plates and basins ready for breakfast, and when the trumpet sounded mess in going and drawing the rations.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading At breakfast-time Napper said nothing, but he looked exceedingly disagreeable, as though his previous evening’s amusement had not agreed with him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next morning Jack was aroused early by the trumpeters turning out to sound reveille.
trumpetverbUS /ˈtrʌmpət/
proclaim on, or as if on, a trumpet
From this reading He then assisted Brown in sweeping and cleaning up generally, getting the plates and basins ready for breakfast, and when the trumpet sounded mess in going and drawing the rations.
trumpeters
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From this reading The next morning Jack was aroused early by the trumpeters turning out to sound reveille.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading The next morning Jack was aroused early by the trumpeters turning out to sound reveille.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He immediately got up, folded his sheets and blankets, and rolled and strapped up his bed as shown by Hodson.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next morning Jack was aroused early by the trumpeters turning out to sound reveille.
at the time that
From this reading He then assisted Brown in sweeping and cleaning up generally, getting the plates and basins ready for breakfast, and when the trumpet sounded mess in going and drawing the rations.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At breakfast-time Napper said nothing, but he looked exceedingly disagreeable, as though his previous evening’s amusement had not agreed with him.
