Chapter XX · _More Baking_

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

From this reading It was a depressing hour and place.

causing a dull and steady pain

From this reading Depressing even to one who had not slept in his wet clothes and arisen with throbbing head, horrible mouth, aching limbs and with the sense of a great sinking void within.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Bertram was awakened at dawn by the bustle and stir of Stand-to.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading Depressing even to one who had not slept in his wet clothes and arisen with throbbing head, horrible mouth, aching limbs and with the sense of a great sinking void within.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading He arose and dressed, by the simple process of putting on his boots and helmet, which, by reason of rain, wind, mud and publicity, were the only garments he had removed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Bertram was awakened at dawn by the bustle and stir of Stand-to.

aroused or activated

From this reading Bertram was awakened at dawn by the bustle and stir of Stand-to.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Proceeding to that face of the fort which was to be his special charge, he found that one half of its defenders were lining its water-logged trench, and the other half, its wall.

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From this reading Bertram was awakened at dawn by the bustle and stir of Stand-to.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading He arose and dressed, by the simple process of putting on his boots and helmet, which, by reason of rain, wind, mud and publicity, were the only garments he had removed.

a rapid active commotion

From this reading Bertram was awakened at dawn by the bustle and stir of Stand-to.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Bertram was awakened at dawn by the bustle and stir of Stand-to.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading Proceeding to that face of the fort which was to be his special charge, he found that one half of its defenders were lining its water-logged trench, and the other half, its wall.

clothing in general

From this reading Depressing even to one who had not slept in his wet clothes and arisen with throbbing head, horrible mouth, aching limbs and with the sense of a great sinking void within.

the first light of day

From this reading Bertram was awakened at dawn by the bustle and stir of Stand-to.

plural of “defender” — a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading Proceeding to that face of the fort which was to be his special charge, he found that one half of its defenders were lining its water-logged trench, and the other half, its wall.

causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy

From this reading It was a depressing hour and place.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading He arose and dressed, by the simple process of putting on his boots and helmet, which, by reason of rain, wind, mud and publicity, were the only garments he had removed.

divisible by two

From this reading Depressing even to one who had not slept in his wet clothes and arisen with throbbing head, horrible mouth, aching limbs and with the sense of a great sinking void within.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Proceeding to that face of the fort which was to be his special charge, he found that one half of its defenders were lining its water-logged trench, and the other half, its wall.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading Proceeding to that face of the fort which was to be his special charge, he found that one half of its defenders were lining its water-logged trench, and the other half, its wall.

set up or found

From this reading Proceeding to that face of the fort which was to be his special charge, he found that one half of its defenders were lining its water-logged trench, and the other half, its wall.

plural of “garment” — an article of clothing

From this reading He arose and dressed, by the simple process of putting on his boots and helmet, which, by reason of rain, wind, mud and publicity, were the only garments he had removed.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Depressing even to one who had not slept in his wet clothes and arisen with throbbing head, horrible mouth, aching limbs and with the sense of a great sinking void within.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He arose and dressed, by the simple process of putting on his boots and helmet, which, by reason of rain, wind, mud and publicity, were the only garments he had removed.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Proceeding to that face of the fort which was to be his special charge, he found that one half of its defenders were lining its water-logged trench, and the other half, its wall.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He arose and dressed, by the simple process of putting on his boots and helmet, which, by reason of rain, wind, mud and publicity, were the only garments he had removed.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Depressing even to one who had not slept in his wet clothes and arisen with throbbing head, horrible mouth, aching limbs and with the sense of a great sinking void within.

armor plate that protects the head

From this reading He arose and dressed, by the simple process of putting on his boots and helmet, which, by reason of rain, wind, mud and publicity, were the only garments he had removed.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He arose and dressed, by the simple process of putting on his boots and helmet, which, by reason of rain, wind, mud and publicity, were the only garments he had removed.

provoking horror

From this reading Depressing even to one who had not slept in his wet clothes and arisen with throbbing head, horrible mouth, aching limbs and with the sense of a great sinking void within.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading It was a depressing hour and place.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Depressing even to one who had not slept in his wet clothes and arisen with throbbing head, horrible mouth, aching limbs and with the sense of a great sinking void within.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a depressing hour and place.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Proceeding to that face of the fort which was to be his special charge, he found that one half of its defenders were lining its water-logged trench, and the other half, its wall.

plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

From this reading Depressing even to one who had not slept in his wet clothes and arisen with throbbing head, horrible mouth, aching limbs and with the sense of a great sinking void within.

a protective covering that protects an inside surface

From this reading Proceeding to that face of the fort which was to be his special charge, he found that one half of its defenders were lining its water-logged trench, and the other half, its wall.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading Depressing even to one who had not slept in his wet clothes and arisen with throbbing head, horrible mouth, aching limbs and with the sense of a great sinking void within.

water soaked soil; soft wet earth

From this reading He arose and dressed, by the simple process of putting on his boots and helmet, which, by reason of rain, wind, mud and publicity, were the only garments he had removed.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Depressing even to one who had not slept in his wet clothes and arisen with throbbing head, horrible mouth, aching limbs and with the sense of a great sinking void within.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Bertram was awakened at dawn by the bustle and stir of Stand-to.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He arose and dressed, by the simple process of putting on his boots and helmet, which, by reason of rain, wind, mud and publicity, were the only garments he had removed.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Proceeding to that face of the fort which was to be his special charge, he found that one half of its defenders were lining its water-logged trench, and the other half, its wall.

and nothing more

From this reading He arose and dressed, by the simple process of putting on his boots and helmet, which, by reason of rain, wind, mud and publicity, were the only garments he had removed.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Proceeding to that face of the fort which was to be his special charge, he found that one half of its defenders were lining its water-logged trench, and the other half, its wall.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It was a depressing hour and place.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading Proceeding to that face of the fort which was to be his special charge, he found that one half of its defenders were lining its water-logged trench, and the other half, its wall.

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading He arose and dressed, by the simple process of putting on his boots and helmet, which, by reason of rain, wind, mud and publicity, were the only garments he had removed.

a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution

From this reading He arose and dressed, by the simple process of putting on his boots and helmet, which, by reason of rain, wind, mud and publicity, were the only garments he had removed.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading He arose and dressed, by the simple process of putting on his boots and helmet, which, by reason of rain, wind, mud and publicity, were the only garments he had removed.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading He arose and dressed, by the simple process of putting on his boots and helmet, which, by reason of rain, wind, mud and publicity, were the only garments he had removed.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading He arose and dressed, by the simple process of putting on his boots and helmet, which, by reason of rain, wind, mud and publicity, were the only garments he had removed.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading He arose and dressed, by the simple process of putting on his boots and helmet, which, by reason of rain, wind, mud and publicity, were the only garments he had removed.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Depressing even to one who had not slept in his wet clothes and arisen with throbbing head, horrible mouth, aching limbs and with the sense of a great sinking void within.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading He arose and dressed, by the simple process of putting on his boots and helmet, which, by reason of rain, wind, mud and publicity, were the only garments he had removed.

a descent as through liquid (especially through water)

From this reading Depressing even to one who had not slept in his wet clothes and arisen with throbbing head, horrible mouth, aching limbs and with the sense of a great sinking void within.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading Depressing even to one who had not slept in his wet clothes and arisen with throbbing head, horrible mouth, aching limbs and with the sense of a great sinking void within.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Proceeding to that face of the fort which was to be his special charge, he found that one half of its defenders were lining its water-logged trench, and the other half, its wall.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Bertram was awakened at dawn by the bustle and stir of Stand-to.

move an implement through

From this reading Bertram was awakened at dawn by the bustle and stir of Stand-to.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Proceeding to that face of the fort which was to be his special charge, he found that one half of its defenders were lining its water-logged trench, and the other half, its wall.

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

From this reading Bertram was awakened at dawn by the bustle and stir of Stand-to.

an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)

From this reading Depressing even to one who had not slept in his wet clothes and arisen with throbbing head, horrible mouth, aching limbs and with the sense of a great sinking void within.

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

From this reading Proceeding to that face of the fort which was to be his special charge, he found that one half of its defenders were lining its water-logged trench, and the other half, its wall.

a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth

From this reading Proceeding to that face of the fort which was to be his special charge, he found that one half of its defenders were lining its water-logged trench, and the other half, its wall.

lacking any legal or binding force

From this reading Depressing even to one who had not slept in his wet clothes and arisen with throbbing head, horrible mouth, aching limbs and with the sense of a great sinking void within.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Proceeding to that face of the fort which was to be his special charge, he found that one half of its defenders were lining its water-logged trench, and the other half, its wall.

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

From this reading Bertram was awakened at dawn by the bustle and stir of Stand-to.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Proceeding to that face of the fort which was to be his special charge, he found that one half of its defenders were lining its water-logged trench, and the other half, its wall.

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

From this reading He arose and dressed, by the simple process of putting on his boots and helmet, which, by reason of rain, wind, mud and publicity, were the only garments he had removed.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading Depressing even to one who had not slept in his wet clothes and arisen with throbbing head, horrible mouth, aching limbs and with the sense of a great sinking void within.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He arose and dressed, by the simple process of putting on his boots and helmet, which, by reason of rain, wind, mud and publicity, were the only garments he had removed.

which person or people

From this reading Depressing even to one who had not slept in his wet clothes and arisen with throbbing head, horrible mouth, aching limbs and with the sense of a great sinking void within.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading He arose and dressed, by the simple process of putting on his boots and helmet, which, by reason of rain, wind, mud and publicity, were the only garments he had removed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Depressing even to one who had not slept in his wet clothes and arisen with throbbing head, horrible mouth, aching limbs and with the sense of a great sinking void within.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Depressing even to one who had not slept in his wet clothes and arisen with throbbing head, horrible mouth, aching limbs and with the sense of a great sinking void within.