used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There were groans and grumbles, but the men turned out, and there was a general dash for the washing basins--one among twenty men--and a free fight for the razors.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Perseverance, that’s all you want," replied Ginger, through the lather.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading There were groans and grumbles, but the men turned out, and there was a general dash for the washing basins--one among twenty men--and a free fight for the razors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THREE ROUNDS At six o’clock next morning sergeant-majors and corporals went round the hall stirring up the sleepers.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Our two friends had brought their own safeties and pocket mirrors, and when they had finished operating upon their downy cheeks there was a competition among their new messmates for the loan of those indispensable articles.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Your bristles will ruin a blade in no time, Ginger," said Harry, as he handed over the razor, somewhat ruefully.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THREE ROUNDS At six o’clock next morning sergeant-majors and corporals went round the hall stirring up the sleepers.
basinsnounUS /ˈbeɪsənz/
plural of “basin” — a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids
From this reading There were groans and grumbles, but the men turned out, and there was a general dash for the washing basins--one among twenty men--and a free fight for the razors.
bladenounUS /bleɪd/
especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading "Your bristles will ruin a blade in no time, Ginger," said Harry, as he handed over the razor, somewhat ruefully.
bristlesnounUS /ˈbrɪsəlz/
plural of “bristle” — a stiff fiber (coarse hair or filament); natural or synthetic
From this reading "Your bristles will ruin a blade in no time, Ginger," said Harry, as he handed over the razor, somewhat ruefully.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Our two friends had brought their own safeties and pocket mirrors, and when they had finished operating upon their downy cheeks there was a competition among their new messmates for the loan of those indispensable articles.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There were groans and grumbles, but the men turned out, and there was a general dash for the washing basins--one among twenty men--and a free fight for the razors.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Our two friends had brought their own safeties and pocket mirrors, and when they had finished operating upon their downy cheeks there was a competition among their new messmates for the loan of those indispensable articles.
competitionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/
a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers
From this reading Our two friends had brought their own safeties and pocket mirrors, and when they had finished operating upon their downy cheeks there was a competition among their new messmates for the loan of those indispensable articles.
corporals
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From this reading THREE ROUNDS At six o’clock next morning sergeant-majors and corporals went round the hall stirring up the sleepers.
dashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading There were groans and grumbles, but the men turned out, and there was a general dash for the washing basins--one among twenty men--and a free fight for the razors.
downyadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊni/
like down or as soft as down
From this reading Our two friends had brought their own safeties and pocket mirrors, and when they had finished operating upon their downy cheeks there was a competition among their new messmates for the loan of those indispensable articles.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading There were groans and grumbles, but the men turned out, and there was a general dash for the washing basins--one among twenty men--and a free fight for the razors.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Our two friends had brought their own safeties and pocket mirrors, and when they had finished operating upon their downy cheeks there was a competition among their new messmates for the loan of those indispensable articles.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There were groans and grumbles, but the men turned out, and there was a general dash for the washing basins--one among twenty men--and a free fight for the razors.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading There were groans and grumbles, but the men turned out, and there was a general dash for the washing basins--one among twenty men--and a free fight for the razors.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Our two friends had brought their own safeties and pocket mirrors, and when they had finished operating upon their downy cheeks there was a competition among their new messmates for the loan of those indispensable articles.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading There were groans and grumbles, but the men turned out, and there was a general dash for the washing basins--one among twenty men--and a free fight for the razors.
GingernounUS /ˈdʒɪndʒər/
perennial plants having thick branching aromatic rhizomes and leafy reedlike stems
From this reading "Your bristles will ruin a blade in no time, Ginger," said Harry, as he handed over the razor, somewhat ruefully.
groansnounUS /ɡroʊnz/
plural of “groan” — an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading There were groans and grumbles, but the men turned out, and there was a general dash for the washing basins--one among twenty men--and a free fight for the razors.
grumblesnounUS /ˈɡrʌmbəlz/
plural of “grumble” — a loud low dull continuous noise
From this reading There were groans and grumbles, but the men turned out, and there was a general dash for the washing basins--one among twenty men--and a free fight for the razors.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Our two friends had brought their own safeties and pocket mirrors, and when they had finished operating upon their downy cheeks there was a competition among their new messmates for the loan of those indispensable articles.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading THREE ROUNDS At six o’clock next morning sergeant-majors and corporals went round the hall stirring up the sleepers.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading "Your bristles will ruin a blade in no time, Ginger," said Harry, as he handed over the razor, somewhat ruefully.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading "Your bristles will ruin a blade in no time, Ginger," said Harry, as he handed over the razor, somewhat ruefully.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Your bristles will ruin a blade in no time, Ginger," said Harry, as he handed over the razor, somewhat ruefully.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Your bristles will ruin a blade in no time, Ginger," said Harry, as he handed over the razor, somewhat ruefully.
indispensableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈspensəbəl/
not to be dispensed with; essential
From this reading Our two friends had brought their own safeties and pocket mirrors, and when they had finished operating upon their downy cheeks there was a competition among their new messmates for the loan of those indispensable articles.
lathernounUS /ˈlæðər/
the froth produced by soaps or detergents
From this reading "Perseverance, that’s all you want," replied Ginger, through the lather.
loannounUS /loʊn/
the temporary provision of money (usually at interest)
From this reading Our two friends had brought their own safeties and pocket mirrors, and when they had finished operating upon their downy cheeks there was a competition among their new messmates for the loan of those indispensable articles.
the force of workers available
From this reading There were groans and grumbles, but the men turned out, and there was a general dash for the washing basins--one among twenty men--and a free fight for the razors.
messmates
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From this reading Our two friends had brought their own safeties and pocket mirrors, and when they had finished operating upon their downy cheeks there was a competition among their new messmates for the loan of those indispensable articles.
mirrorsnounUS /ˈmɪrərz/
plural of “mirror” — polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading Our two friends had brought their own safeties and pocket mirrors, and when they had finished operating upon their downy cheeks there was a competition among their new messmates for the loan of those indispensable articles.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THREE ROUNDS At six o’clock next morning sergeant-majors and corporals went round the hall stirring up the sleepers.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Our two friends had brought their own safeties and pocket mirrors, and when they had finished operating upon their downy cheeks there was a competition among their new messmates for the loan of those indispensable articles.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THREE ROUNDS At six o’clock next morning sergeant-majors and corporals went round the hall stirring up the sleepers.
not any; not one
From this reading "Your bristles will ruin a blade in no time, Ginger," said Harry, as he handed over the razor, somewhat ruefully.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading THREE ROUNDS At six o’clock next morning sergeant-majors and corporals went round the hall stirring up the sleepers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Our two friends had brought their own safeties and pocket mirrors, and when they had finished operating upon their downy cheeks there was a competition among their new messmates for the loan of those indispensable articles.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There were groans and grumbles, but the men turned out, and there was a general dash for the washing basins--one among twenty men--and a free fight for the razors.
operatingadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtɪŋ/
involved in a kind of operation
From this reading Our two friends had brought their own safeties and pocket mirrors, and when they had finished operating upon their downy cheeks there was a competition among their new messmates for the loan of those indispensable articles.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our two friends had brought their own safeties and pocket mirrors, and when they had finished operating upon their downy cheeks there was a competition among their new messmates for the loan of those indispensable articles.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There were groans and grumbles, but the men turned out, and there was a general dash for the washing basins--one among twenty men--and a free fight for the razors.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Your bristles will ruin a blade in no time, Ginger," said Harry, as he handed over the razor, somewhat ruefully.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Our two friends had brought their own safeties and pocket mirrors, and when they had finished operating upon their downy cheeks there was a competition among their new messmates for the loan of those indispensable articles.
PerseverancenounUS /ˌpɝː.səˈvɪr.əns/
Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in success. (Sự kiên trì, bền bỉ không bỏ cuộc.)
From this reading "Perseverance, that’s all you want," replied Ginger, through the lather.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Our two friends had brought their own safeties and pocket mirrors, and when they had finished operating upon their downy cheeks there was a competition among their new messmates for the loan of those indispensable articles.
razornounUS /ˈreɪzər/
edge tool used in shaving
From this reading "Your bristles will ruin a blade in no time, Ginger," said Harry, as he handed over the razor, somewhat ruefully.
razorsnounUS /ˈreɪzərz/
plural of “razor” — edge tool used in shaving
From this reading There were groans and grumbles, but the men turned out, and there was a general dash for the washing basins--one among twenty men--and a free fight for the razors.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Perseverance, that’s all you want," replied Ginger, through the lather.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading THREE ROUNDS At six o’clock next morning sergeant-majors and corporals went round the hall stirring up the sleepers.
ROUNDSnounUS /raʊndz/
plural of “round” — a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading THREE ROUNDS At six o’clock next morning sergeant-majors and corporals went round the hall stirring up the sleepers.
ruefullyadverbUS /ˈruːfəli/
in a rueful manner
From this reading "Your bristles will ruin a blade in no time, Ginger," said Harry, as he handed over the razor, somewhat ruefully.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading "Your bristles will ruin a blade in no time, Ginger," said Harry, as he handed over the razor, somewhat ruefully.
safetiesnounUS /ˈseɪftiz/
plural of “safety” — the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading Our two friends had brought their own safeties and pocket mirrors, and when they had finished operating upon their downy cheeks there was a competition among their new messmates for the loan of those indispensable articles.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Your bristles will ruin a blade in no time, Ginger," said Harry, as he handed over the razor, somewhat ruefully.
sergeant-majors
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From this reading THREE ROUNDS At six o’clock next morning sergeant-majors and corporals went round the hall stirring up the sleepers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading THREE ROUNDS At six o’clock next morning sergeant-majors and corporals went round the hall stirring up the sleepers.
sleepersnounUS /ˈsliːpərz/
plural of “sleeper” — a rester who is sleeping
From this reading THREE ROUNDS At six o’clock next morning sergeant-majors and corporals went round the hall stirring up the sleepers.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading "Your bristles will ruin a blade in no time, Ginger," said Harry, as he handed over the razor, somewhat ruefully.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading THREE ROUNDS At six o’clock next morning sergeant-majors and corporals went round the hall stirring up the sleepers.
that's
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From this reading "Perseverance, that’s all you want," replied Ginger, through the lather.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THREE ROUNDS At six o’clock next morning sergeant-majors and corporals went round the hall stirring up the sleepers.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Our two friends had brought their own safeties and pocket mirrors, and when they had finished operating upon their downy cheeks there was a competition among their new messmates for the loan of those indispensable articles.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were groans and grumbles, but the men turned out, and there was a general dash for the washing basins--one among twenty men--and a free fight for the razors.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Our two friends had brought their own safeties and pocket mirrors, and when they had finished operating upon their downy cheeks there was a competition among their new messmates for the loan of those indispensable articles.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Our two friends had brought their own safeties and pocket mirrors, and when they had finished operating upon their downy cheeks there was a competition among their new messmates for the loan of those indispensable articles.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THREE ROUNDS At six o’clock next morning sergeant-majors and corporals went round the hall stirring up the sleepers.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "Perseverance, that’s all you want," replied Ginger, through the lather.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Your bristles will ruin a blade in no time, Ginger," said Harry, as he handed over the razor, somewhat ruefully.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading There were groans and grumbles, but the men turned out, and there was a general dash for the washing basins--one among twenty men--and a free fight for the razors.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading There were groans and grumbles, but the men turned out, and there was a general dash for the washing basins--one among twenty men--and a free fight for the razors.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Our two friends had brought their own safeties and pocket mirrors, and when they had finished operating upon their downy cheeks there was a competition among their new messmates for the loan of those indispensable articles.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THREE ROUNDS At six o’clock next morning sergeant-majors and corporals went round the hall stirring up the sleepers.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Our two friends had brought their own safeties and pocket mirrors, and when they had finished operating upon their downy cheeks there was a competition among their new messmates for the loan of those indispensable articles.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Perseverance, that’s all you want," replied Ginger, through the lather.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There were groans and grumbles, but the men turned out, and there was a general dash for the washing basins--one among twenty men--and a free fight for the razors.
washingnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋ/
the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
From this reading There were groans and grumbles, but the men turned out, and there was a general dash for the washing basins--one among twenty men--and a free fight for the razors.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THREE ROUNDS At six o’clock next morning sergeant-majors and corporals went round the hall stirring up the sleepers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were groans and grumbles, but the men turned out, and there was a general dash for the washing basins--one among twenty men--and a free fight for the razors.
at the time that
From this reading Our two friends had brought their own safeties and pocket mirrors, and when they had finished operating upon their downy cheeks there was a competition among their new messmates for the loan of those indispensable articles.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Your bristles will ruin a blade in no time, Ginger," said Harry, as he handed over the razor, somewhat ruefully.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Perseverance, that’s all you want," replied Ginger, through the lather.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your bristles will ruin a blade in no time, Ginger," said Harry, as he handed over the razor, somewhat ruefully.
