abominablyadverb
in an offensive and hateful manner
From this reading The regimental butchers slew one or two sheep during the wait; but the meat subsequently proved to be abominably tough, and the fat collected to oil the bolts of the men's rifles only served to make them stiffer than ever.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading THE ADVANCE BEGINS Although they stood to arms at the first flush of daylight on the following day, they did not march off until nearly eleven o'clock.
aircraftnounUS /ˈerkræft/
a vehicle that can fly
From this reading The men were moved into the leafy grounds of the chateau to keep them out of the sun, and beyond the observation of hostile aircraft.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THE ADVANCE BEGINS Although they stood to arms at the first flush of daylight on the following day, they did not march off until nearly eleven o'clock.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The men were moved into the leafy grounds of the chateau to keep them out of the sun, and beyond the observation of hostile aircraft.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading THE ADVANCE BEGINS Although they stood to arms at the first flush of daylight on the following day, they did not march off until nearly eleven o'clock.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE ADVANCE BEGINS Although they stood to arms at the first flush of daylight on the following day, they did not march off until nearly eleven o'clock.
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading The Subaltern had entertained fond hopes that owing to his recent unusually long hours of sleep he would not be attacked by the same nauseating sensations of fatigue; but his hopes were vain.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The regimental butchers slew one or two sheep during the wait; but the meat subsequently proved to be abominably tough, and the fat collected to oil the bolts of the men's rifles only served to make them stiffer than ever.
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading THE ADVANCE BEGINS Although they stood to arms at the first flush of daylight on the following day, they did not march off until nearly eleven o'clock.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The men were moved into the leafy grounds of the chateau to keep them out of the sun, and beyond the observation of hostile aircraft.
boltsnounUS /boʊlts/
plural of “bolt” — a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading The regimental butchers slew one or two sheep during the wait; but the meat subsequently proved to be abominably tough, and the fat collected to oil the bolts of the men's rifles only served to make them stiffer than ever.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The regimental butchers slew one or two sheep during the wait; but the meat subsequently proved to be abominably tough, and the fat collected to oil the bolts of the men's rifles only served to make them stiffer than ever.
butchersnounUS /ˈbʊtʃərz/
plural of “butcher” — a retailer of meat
From this reading The regimental butchers slew one or two sheep during the wait; but the meat subsequently proved to be abominably tough, and the fat collected to oil the bolts of the men's rifles only served to make them stiffer than ever.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Subaltern had entertained fond hopes that owing to his recent unusually long hours of sleep he would not be attacked by the same nauseating sensations of fatigue; but his hopes were vain.
chateaunounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/
an impressive country house (or castle) in France
From this reading The men were moved into the leafy grounds of the chateau to keep them out of the sun, and beyond the observation of hostile aircraft.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading The regimental butchers slew one or two sheep during the wait; but the meat subsequently proved to be abominably tough, and the fat collected to oil the bolts of the men's rifles only served to make them stiffer than ever.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE ADVANCE BEGINS Although they stood to arms at the first flush of daylight on the following day, they did not march off until nearly eleven o'clock.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading THE ADVANCE BEGINS Although they stood to arms at the first flush of daylight on the following day, they did not march off until nearly eleven o'clock.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE ADVANCE BEGINS Although they stood to arms at the first flush of daylight on the following day, they did not march off until nearly eleven o'clock.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The regimental butchers slew one or two sheep during the wait; but the meat subsequently proved to be abominably tough, and the fat collected to oil the bolts of the men's rifles only served to make them stiffer than ever.
being one more than ten
From this reading THE ADVANCE BEGINS Although they stood to arms at the first flush of daylight on the following day, they did not march off until nearly eleven o'clock.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading The Subaltern had entertained fond hopes that owing to his recent unusually long hours of sleep he would not be attacked by the same nauseating sensations of fatigue; but his hopes were vain.
at any time
From this reading The regimental butchers slew one or two sheep during the wait; but the meat subsequently proved to be abominably tough, and the fat collected to oil the bolts of the men's rifles only served to make them stiffer than ever.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading The regimental butchers slew one or two sheep during the wait; but the meat subsequently proved to be abominably tough, and the fat collected to oil the bolts of the men's rifles only served to make them stiffer than ever.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading The Subaltern had entertained fond hopes that owing to his recent unusually long hours of sleep he would not be attacked by the same nauseating sensations of fatigue; but his hopes were vain.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE ADVANCE BEGINS Although they stood to arms at the first flush of daylight on the following day, they did not march off until nearly eleven o'clock.
flushnounUS /flʌʃ/
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
From this reading THE ADVANCE BEGINS Although they stood to arms at the first flush of daylight on the following day, they did not march off until nearly eleven o'clock.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE ADVANCE BEGINS Although they stood to arms at the first flush of daylight on the following day, they did not march off until nearly eleven o'clock.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading The Subaltern had entertained fond hopes that owing to his recent unusually long hours of sleep he would not be attacked by the same nauseating sensations of fatigue; but his hopes were vain.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The men were moved into the leafy grounds of the chateau to keep them out of the sun, and beyond the observation of hostile aircraft.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Subaltern had entertained fond hopes that owing to his recent unusually long hours of sleep he would not be attacked by the same nauseating sensations of fatigue; but his hopes were vain.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The sleep seemed to have made things worse.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Subaltern had entertained fond hopes that owing to his recent unusually long hours of sleep he would not be attacked by the same nauseating sensations of fatigue; but his hopes were vain.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Subaltern had entertained fond hopes that owing to his recent unusually long hours of sleep he would not be attacked by the same nauseating sensations of fatigue; but his hopes were vain.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The Subaltern had entertained fond hopes that owing to his recent unusually long hours of sleep he would not be attacked by the same nauseating sensations of fatigue; but his hopes were vain.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading The men were moved into the leafy grounds of the chateau to keep them out of the sun, and beyond the observation of hostile aircraft.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The Subaltern had entertained fond hopes that owing to his recent unusually long hours of sleep he would not be attacked by the same nauseating sensations of fatigue; but his hopes were vain.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The men were moved into the leafy grounds of the chateau to keep them out of the sun, and beyond the observation of hostile aircraft.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The men were moved into the leafy grounds of the chateau to keep them out of the sun, and beyond the observation of hostile aircraft.
leafyadjectiveUS /ˈliːfi/
having or covered with leaves
From this reading The men were moved into the leafy grounds of the chateau to keep them out of the sun, and beyond the observation of hostile aircraft.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The Subaltern had entertained fond hopes that owing to his recent unusually long hours of sleep he would not be attacked by the same nauseating sensations of fatigue; but his hopes were vain.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The sleep seemed to have made things worse.
engage in
From this reading The regimental butchers slew one or two sheep during the wait; but the meat subsequently proved to be abominably tough, and the fat collected to oil the bolts of the men's rifles only served to make them stiffer than ever.
march in a procession
From this reading THE ADVANCE BEGINS Although they stood to arms at the first flush of daylight on the following day, they did not march off until nearly eleven o'clock.
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading The regimental butchers slew one or two sheep during the wait; but the meat subsequently proved to be abominably tough, and the fat collected to oil the bolts of the men's rifles only served to make them stiffer than ever.
the force of workers available
From this reading The men were moved into the leafy grounds of the chateau to keep them out of the sun, and beyond the observation of hostile aircraft.
men'snounUS /menz/
a public toilet for men
From this reading The regimental butchers slew one or two sheep during the wait; but the meat subsequently proved to be abominably tough, and the fat collected to oil the bolts of the men's rifles only served to make them stiffer than ever.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The men were moved into the leafy grounds of the chateau to keep them out of the sun, and beyond the observation of hostile aircraft.
nauseatingadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːʒieɪtɪŋ/
causing or able to cause nausea
From this reading The Subaltern had entertained fond hopes that owing to his recent unusually long hours of sleep he would not be attacked by the same nauseating sensations of fatigue; but his hopes were vain.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading THE ADVANCE BEGINS Although they stood to arms at the first flush of daylight on the following day, they did not march off until nearly eleven o'clock.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE ADVANCE BEGINS Although they stood to arms at the first flush of daylight on the following day, they did not march off until nearly eleven o'clock.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading THE ADVANCE BEGINS Although they stood to arms at the first flush of daylight on the following day, they did not march off until nearly eleven o'clock.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading The men were moved into the leafy grounds of the chateau to keep them out of the sun, and beyond the observation of hostile aircraft.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ADVANCE BEGINS Although they stood to arms at the first flush of daylight on the following day, they did not march off until nearly eleven o'clock.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE ADVANCE BEGINS Although they stood to arms at the first flush of daylight on the following day, they did not march off until nearly eleven o'clock.
oilnounUS /ɔɪl/
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading The regimental butchers slew one or two sheep during the wait; but the meat subsequently proved to be abominably tough, and the fat collected to oil the bolts of the men's rifles only served to make them stiffer than ever.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE ADVANCE BEGINS Although they stood to arms at the first flush of daylight on the following day, they did not march off until nearly eleven o'clock.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The regimental butchers slew one or two sheep during the wait; but the meat subsequently proved to be abominably tough, and the fat collected to oil the bolts of the men's rifles only served to make them stiffer than ever.
and nothing more
From this reading The regimental butchers slew one or two sheep during the wait; but the meat subsequently proved to be abominably tough, and the fat collected to oil the bolts of the men's rifles only served to make them stiffer than ever.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The regimental butchers slew one or two sheep during the wait; but the meat subsequently proved to be abominably tough, and the fat collected to oil the bolts of the men's rifles only served to make them stiffer than ever.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The men were moved into the leafy grounds of the chateau to keep them out of the sun, and beyond the observation of hostile aircraft.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading The Subaltern had entertained fond hopes that owing to his recent unusually long hours of sleep he would not be attacked by the same nauseating sensations of fatigue; but his hopes were vain.
established beyond doubt
From this reading The regimental butchers slew one or two sheep during the wait; but the meat subsequently proved to be abominably tough, and the fat collected to oil the bolts of the men's rifles only served to make them stiffer than ever.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading The Subaltern had entertained fond hopes that owing to his recent unusually long hours of sleep he would not be attacked by the same nauseating sensations of fatigue; but his hopes were vain.
regimentaladjectiveUS /ˌredʒəˈmentəl/
belonging to or concerning a regiment
From this reading The regimental butchers slew one or two sheep during the wait; but the meat subsequently proved to be abominably tough, and the fat collected to oil the bolts of the men's rifles only served to make them stiffer than ever.
riflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading The regimental butchers slew one or two sheep during the wait; but the meat subsequently proved to be abominably tough, and the fat collected to oil the bolts of the men's rifles only served to make them stiffer than ever.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The Subaltern had entertained fond hopes that owing to his recent unusually long hours of sleep he would not be attacked by the same nauseating sensations of fatigue; but his hopes were vain.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The sleep seemed to have made things worse.
sensationsnounUS /senˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “sensation” — an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading The Subaltern had entertained fond hopes that owing to his recent unusually long hours of sleep he would not be attacked by the same nauseating sensations of fatigue; but his hopes were vain.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The regimental butchers slew one or two sheep during the wait; but the meat subsequently proved to be abominably tough, and the fat collected to oil the bolts of the men's rifles only served to make them stiffer than ever.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading The regimental butchers slew one or two sheep during the wait; but the meat subsequently proved to be abominably tough, and the fat collected to oil the bolts of the men's rifles only served to make them stiffer than ever.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading The Subaltern had entertained fond hopes that owing to his recent unusually long hours of sleep he would not be attacked by the same nauseating sensations of fatigue; but his hopes were vain.
slewverbUS /sluː/
turn sharply; change direction abruptly
From this reading The regimental butchers slew one or two sheep during the wait; but the meat subsequently proved to be abominably tough, and the fat collected to oil the bolts of the men's rifles only served to make them stiffer than ever.
stifferadjectiveUS /ˈstɪfər/
comparative of “stiff” — not moving or operating freely
From this reading The regimental butchers slew one or two sheep during the wait; but the meat subsequently proved to be abominably tough, and the fat collected to oil the bolts of the men's rifles only served to make them stiffer than ever.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading THE ADVANCE BEGINS Although they stood to arms at the first flush of daylight on the following day, they did not march off until nearly eleven o'clock.
Subalternnoun
a British commissioned army officer below the rank of captain
From this reading The Subaltern had entertained fond hopes that owing to his recent unusually long hours of sleep he would not be attacked by the same nauseating sensations of fatigue; but his hopes were vain.
subsequentlyadverbUS /ˈsʌbsəkwəntli/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The regimental butchers slew one or two sheep during the wait; but the meat subsequently proved to be abominably tough, and the fat collected to oil the bolts of the men's rifles only served to make them stiffer than ever.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The men were moved into the leafy grounds of the chateau to keep them out of the sun, and beyond the observation of hostile aircraft.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The regimental butchers slew one or two sheep during the wait; but the meat subsequently proved to be abominably tough, and the fat collected to oil the bolts of the men's rifles only served to make them stiffer than ever.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Subaltern had entertained fond hopes that owing to his recent unusually long hours of sleep he would not be attacked by the same nauseating sensations of fatigue; but his hopes were vain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ADVANCE BEGINS Although they stood to arms at the first flush of daylight on the following day, they did not march off until nearly eleven o'clock.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The men were moved into the leafy grounds of the chateau to keep them out of the sun, and beyond the observation of hostile aircraft.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE ADVANCE BEGINS Although they stood to arms at the first flush of daylight on the following day, they did not march off until nearly eleven o'clock.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The sleep seemed to have made things worse.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ADVANCE BEGINS Although they stood to arms at the first flush of daylight on the following day, they did not march off until nearly eleven o'clock.
toughadjectiveUS /tʌf/
not given to gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading The regimental butchers slew one or two sheep during the wait; but the meat subsequently proved to be abominably tough, and the fat collected to oil the bolts of the men's rifles only served to make them stiffer than ever.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The regimental butchers slew one or two sheep during the wait; but the meat subsequently proved to be abominably tough, and the fat collected to oil the bolts of the men's rifles only served to make them stiffer than ever.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading THE ADVANCE BEGINS Although they stood to arms at the first flush of daylight on the following day, they did not march off until nearly eleven o'clock.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading The Subaltern had entertained fond hopes that owing to his recent unusually long hours of sleep he would not be attacked by the same nauseating sensations of fatigue; but his hopes were vain.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading The Subaltern had entertained fond hopes that owing to his recent unusually long hours of sleep he would not be attacked by the same nauseating sensations of fatigue; but his hopes were vain.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading The regimental butchers slew one or two sheep during the wait; but the meat subsequently proved to be abominably tough, and the fat collected to oil the bolts of the men's rifles only served to make them stiffer than ever.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The men were moved into the leafy grounds of the chateau to keep them out of the sun, and beyond the observation of hostile aircraft.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading The sleep seemed to have made things worse.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The Subaltern had entertained fond hopes that owing to his recent unusually long hours of sleep he would not be attacked by the same nauseating sensations of fatigue; but his hopes were vain.
