Chapter III · Chapter 3

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

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-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading CLEAN DIRT AVOID SWAMPS SELECTING A SITE LAYING OUT THE CAMP GROUND THE LATRINES GARBAGE DISH WATER WASTE BARRELS WATER SUPPLY AN INDIAN METHOD INDIVIDUAL DRINKING CUPBOARD OF HEALTH MAXIMS Dirt Clean camps are most easily kept by not allowing them to become dirty.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading CLEAN DIRT AVOID SWAMPS SELECTING A SITE LAYING OUT THE CAMP GROUND THE LATRINES GARBAGE DISH WATER WASTE BARRELS WATER SUPPLY AN INDIAN METHOD INDIVIDUAL DRINKING CUPBOARD OF HEALTH MAXIMS Dirt Clean camps are most easily kept by not allowing them to become dirty.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading CLEAN DIRT AVOID SWAMPS SELECTING A SITE LAYING OUT THE CAMP GROUND THE LATRINES GARBAGE DISH WATER WASTE BARRELS WATER SUPPLY AN INDIAN METHOD INDIVIDUAL DRINKING CUPBOARD OF HEALTH MAXIMS Dirt Clean camps are most easily kept by not allowing them to become dirty.

the amount that many barrels might hold

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enter or assume a certain state or condition

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showing who or what does the action

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temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

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plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading CLEAN DIRT AVOID SWAMPS SELECTING A SITE LAYING OUT THE CAMP GROUND THE LATRINES GARBAGE DISH WATER WASTE BARRELS WATER SUPPLY AN INDIAN METHOD INDIVIDUAL DRINKING CUPBOARD OF HEALTH MAXIMS Dirt Clean camps are most easily kept by not allowing them to become dirty.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

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the habit of keeping free of superficial imperfections

From this reading "Cleanliness is next to Godliness.

a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space

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a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol

From this reading An old definition says that 'Dirt is merely misplaced matter.'

the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock

From this reading DIRTY DIRT VS.

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading DIRTY DIRT VS.

a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

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the act of consuming liquids

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with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

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food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)

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piety by virtue of being a godly person

From this reading "Cleanliness is next to Godliness.

the solid part of the earth's surface

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a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

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of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

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being or characteristic of a single thing or person

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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Cleanliness is next to Godliness.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

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plural of “latrine” — a public toilet in a military area

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the production of eggs (especially in birds)

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concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading Godliness means a right relation to things spiritual, cleanliness a right relation to things material.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading An old definition says that 'Dirt is merely misplaced matter.'

plural of “maxim” — a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits

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thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Godliness means a right relation to things spiritual, cleanliness a right relation to things material.

and nothing more

From this reading An old definition says that 'Dirt is merely misplaced matter.'

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

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put in the wrong place or position

From this reading An old definition says that 'Dirt is merely misplaced matter.'

used to form the superlative

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immediately following in time or order

From this reading "Cleanliness is next to Godliness.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading An old definition says that 'Dirt is merely misplaced matter.'

not allowed to continue to bat or run

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an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together

From this reading Godliness means a right relation to things spiritual, cleanliness a right relation to things material.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Godliness means a right relation to things spiritual, cleanliness a right relation to things material.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading An old definition says that 'Dirt is merely misplaced matter.'

-ing form of “select” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

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the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)

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concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading Godliness means a right relation to things spiritual, cleanliness a right relation to things material.

give something useful or necessary to

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plural of “swamp” — low land that is seasonally flooded; has more woody plants than a marsh and better drainage than a bog

From this reading CLEAN DIRT AVOID SWAMPS SELECTING A SITE LAYING OUT THE CAMP GROUND THE LATRINES GARBAGE DISH WATER WASTE BARRELS WATER SUPPLY AN INDIAN METHOD INDIVIDUAL DRINKING CUPBOARD OF HEALTH MAXIMS Dirt Clean camps are most easily kept by not allowing them to become dirty.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading An old definition says that 'Dirt is merely misplaced matter.'

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

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the people or things already mentioned, as the object

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any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Godliness means a right relation to things spiritual, cleanliness a right relation to things material.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

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From this reading DIRTY DIRT VS.

any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted

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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 CLEAN DIRT AVOID SWAMPS SELECTING A SITE LAYING OUT THE CAMP GROUND THE LATRINES GARBAGE DISH WATER WASTE BARRELS WATER SUPPLY AN INDIAN METHOD INDIVIDUAL DRINKING CUPBOARD OF HEALTH MAXIMS Dirt Clean camps are most easily kept by not allowing them to become dirty.