used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading READY FOR ANOTHER BLOW That rain put a damper on their plans, all right, for it kept up intermittently for many hours.
abundancenounUS /əˈbʌndəns/
the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
From this reading To be sure, they were comfortable enough, housed in the cabin of the big amphibian, and with plenty of good "eats" at hand, as well as soft drinks in abundance--what a grand forager that same Perk would make if the occasion should ever arrive where it was necessary to "live off the country," as many an invading army has found itself compelled to do.
abundantadjectiveUS /əˈbʌndənt/
present in great quantity
From this reading At least neither of his companions had any cause to "knock" the said Perk for the least dereliction along the line of supplies--backed by abundant resources in the way of funds, supplied by a generous Republic, he always found it a pleasure to lay in stock--and help make way with the same in addition, it must be confessed.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading At least neither of his companions had any cause to "knock" the said Perk for the least dereliction along the line of supplies--backed by abundant resources in the way of funds, supplied by a generous Republic, he always found it a pleasure to lay in stock--and help make way with the same in addition, it must be confessed.
(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 READY FOR ANOTHER BLOW That rain put a damper on their plans, all right, for it kept up intermittently for many hours.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading At least neither of his companions had any cause to "knock" the said Perk for the least dereliction along the line of supplies--backed by abundant resources in the way of funds, supplied by a generous Republic, he always found it a pleasure to lay in stock--and help make way with the same in addition, it must be confessed.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading At least neither of his companions had any cause to "knock" the said Perk for the least dereliction along the line of supplies--backed by abundant resources in the way of funds, supplied by a generous Republic, he always found it a pleasure to lay in stock--and help make way with the same in addition, it must be confessed.
amphibiannounUS /æmˈfɪbiən/
a flat-bottomed motor vehicle that can travel on land or water
From this reading To be sure, they were comfortable enough, housed in the cabin of the big amphibian, and with plenty of good "eats" at hand, as well as soft drinks in abundance--what a grand forager that same Perk would make if the occasion should ever arrive where it was necessary to "live off the country," as many an invading army has found itself compelled to do.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To be sure, they were comfortable enough, housed in the cabin of the big amphibian, and with plenty of good "eats" at hand, as well as soft drinks in abundance--what a grand forager that same Perk would make if the occasion should ever arrive where it was necessary to "live off the country," as many an invading army has found itself compelled to do.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To be sure, they were comfortable enough, housed in the cabin of the big amphibian, and with plenty of good "eats" at hand, as well as soft drinks in abundance--what a grand forager that same Perk would make if the occasion should ever arrive where it was necessary to "live off the country," as many an invading army has found itself compelled to do.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading READY FOR ANOTHER BLOW That rain put a damper on their plans, all right, for it kept up intermittently for many hours.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading At least neither of his companions had any cause to "knock" the said Perk for the least dereliction along the line of supplies--backed by abundant resources in the way of funds, supplied by a generous Republic, he always found it a pleasure to lay in stock--and help make way with the same in addition, it must be confessed.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading To be sure, they were comfortable enough, housed in the cabin of the big amphibian, and with plenty of good "eats" at hand, as well as soft drinks in abundance--what a grand forager that same Perk would make if the occasion should ever arrive where it was necessary to "live off the country," as many an invading army has found itself compelled to do.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading To be sure, they were comfortable enough, housed in the cabin of the big amphibian, and with plenty of good "eats" at hand, as well as soft drinks in abundance--what a grand forager that same Perk would make if the occasion should ever arrive where it was necessary to "live off the country," as many an invading army has found itself compelled to do.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading And through the night at regular intervals fresh showers arrived to further moisten things.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To be sure, they were comfortable enough, housed in the cabin of the big amphibian, and with plenty of good "eats" at hand, as well as soft drinks in abundance--what a grand forager that same Perk would make if the occasion should ever arrive where it was necessary to "live off the country," as many an invading army has found itself compelled to do.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To be sure, they were comfortable enough, housed in the cabin of the big amphibian, and with plenty of good "eats" at hand, as well as soft drinks in abundance--what a grand forager that same Perk would make if the occasion should ever arrive where it was necessary to "live off the country," as many an invading army has found itself compelled to do.
backedadjectiveUS /bækt/
having a back or backing, usually of a specified type
From this reading At least neither of his companions had any cause to "knock" the said Perk for the least dereliction along the line of supplies--backed by abundant resources in the way of funds, supplied by a generous Republic, he always found it a pleasure to lay in stock--and help make way with the same in addition, it must be confessed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To be sure, they were comfortable enough, housed in the cabin of the big amphibian, and with plenty of good "eats" at hand, as well as soft drinks in abundance--what a grand forager that same Perk would make if the occasion should ever arrive where it was necessary to "live off the country," as many an invading army has found itself compelled to do.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading To be sure, they were comfortable enough, housed in the cabin of the big amphibian, and with plenty of good "eats" at hand, as well as soft drinks in abundance--what a grand forager that same Perk would make if the occasion should ever arrive where it was necessary to "live off the country," as many an invading army has found itself compelled to do.
exhale hard
From this reading READY FOR ANOTHER BLOW That rain put a damper on their plans, all right, for it kept up intermittently for many hours.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At least neither of his companions had any cause to "knock" the said Perk for the least dereliction along the line of supplies--backed by abundant resources in the way of funds, supplied by a generous Republic, he always found it a pleasure to lay in stock--and help make way with the same in addition, it must be confessed.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading To be sure, they were comfortable enough, housed in the cabin of the big amphibian, and with plenty of good "eats" at hand, as well as soft drinks in abundance--what a grand forager that same Perk would make if the occasion should ever arrive where it was necessary to "live off the country," as many an invading army has found itself compelled to do.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When night came there was no clear spot in all the heavens--only a vast gray curtain shrouding everything in gloom.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading At least neither of his companions had any cause to "knock" the said Perk for the least dereliction along the line of supplies--backed by abundant resources in the way of funds, supplied by a generous Republic, he always found it a pleasure to lay in stock--and help make way with the same in addition, it must be confessed.
rid of obstructions
From this reading When night came there was no clear spot in all the heavens--only a vast gray curtain shrouding everything in gloom.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading To be sure, they were comfortable enough, housed in the cabin of the big amphibian, and with plenty of good "eats" at hand, as well as soft drinks in abundance--what a grand forager that same Perk would make if the occasion should ever arrive where it was necessary to "live off the country," as many an invading army has found itself compelled to do.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading At least neither of his companions had any cause to "knock" the said Perk for the least dereliction along the line of supplies--backed by abundant resources in the way of funds, supplied by a generous Republic, he always found it a pleasure to lay in stock--and help make way with the same in addition, it must be confessed.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading To be sure, they were comfortable enough, housed in the cabin of the big amphibian, and with plenty of good "eats" at hand, as well as soft drinks in abundance--what a grand forager that same Perk would make if the occasion should ever arrive where it was necessary to "live off the country," as many an invading army has found itself compelled to do.
confessedverbUS /kənˈfest/
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading At least neither of his companions had any cause to "knock" the said Perk for the least dereliction along the line of supplies--backed by abundant resources in the way of funds, supplied by a generous Republic, he always found it a pleasure to lay in stock--and help make way with the same in addition, it must be confessed.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading To be sure, they were comfortable enough, housed in the cabin of the big amphibian, and with plenty of good "eats" at hand, as well as soft drinks in abundance--what a grand forager that same Perk would make if the occasion should ever arrive where it was necessary to "live off the country," as many an invading army has found itself compelled to do.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading When night came there was no clear spot in all the heavens--only a vast gray curtain shrouding everything in gloom.
dampernounUS /ˈdæmpər/
a movable iron plate that regulates the draft in a stove or chimney or furnace
From this reading READY FOR ANOTHER BLOW That rain put a damper on their plans, all right, for it kept up intermittently for many hours.
derelictionnounUS /ˌderəˈlɪkʃən/
a tendency to be negligent and uncaring
From this reading At least neither of his companions had any cause to "knock" the said Perk for the least dereliction along the line of supplies--backed by abundant resources in the way of funds, supplied by a generous Republic, he always found it a pleasure to lay in stock--and help make way with the same in addition, it must be confessed.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading To be sure, they were comfortable enough, housed in the cabin of the big amphibian, and with plenty of good "eats" at hand, as well as soft drinks in abundance--what a grand forager that same Perk would make if the occasion should ever arrive where it was necessary to "live off the country," as many an invading army has found itself compelled to do.
drinksnounUS /drɪŋks/
plural of “drink” — a single serving of a beverage
From this reading To be sure, they were comfortable enough, housed in the cabin of the big amphibian, and with plenty of good "eats" at hand, as well as soft drinks in abundance--what a grand forager that same Perk would make if the occasion should ever arrive where it was necessary to "live off the country," as many an invading army has found itself compelled to do.
eatsnounUS /iːts/
informal terms for a meal
From this reading To be sure, they were comfortable enough, housed in the cabin of the big amphibian, and with plenty of good "eats" at hand, as well as soft drinks in abundance--what a grand forager that same Perk would make if the occasion should ever arrive where it was necessary to "live off the country," as many an invading army has found itself compelled to do.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading To be sure, they were comfortable enough, housed in the cabin of the big amphibian, and with plenty of good "eats" at hand, as well as soft drinks in abundance--what a grand forager that same Perk would make if the occasion should ever arrive where it was necessary to "live off the country," as many an invading army has found itself compelled to do.
at any time
From this reading To be sure, they were comfortable enough, housed in the cabin of the big amphibian, and with plenty of good "eats" at hand, as well as soft drinks in abundance--what a grand forager that same Perk would make if the occasion should ever arrive where it was necessary to "live off the country," as many an invading army has found itself compelled to do.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading When night came there was no clear spot in all the heavens--only a vast gray curtain shrouding everything in gloom.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading READY FOR ANOTHER BLOW That rain put a damper on their plans, all right, for it kept up intermittently for many hours.
foragernoun
someone who hunts for food and provisions
From this reading To be sure, they were comfortable enough, housed in the cabin of the big amphibian, and with plenty of good "eats" at hand, as well as soft drinks in abundance--what a grand forager that same Perk would make if the occasion should ever arrive where it was necessary to "live off the country," as many an invading army has found itself compelled to do.
set up or found
From this reading To be sure, they were comfortable enough, housed in the cabin of the big amphibian, and with plenty of good "eats" at hand, as well as soft drinks in abundance--what a grand forager that same Perk would make if the occasion should ever arrive where it was necessary to "live off the country," as many an invading army has found itself compelled to do.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading And through the night at regular intervals fresh showers arrived to further moisten things.
fundsnounUS /fʌndz/
assets in the form of money
From this reading At least neither of his companions had any cause to "knock" the said Perk for the least dereliction along the line of supplies--backed by abundant resources in the way of funds, supplied by a generous Republic, he always found it a pleasure to lay in stock--and help make way with the same in addition, it must be confessed.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading And through the night at regular intervals fresh showers arrived to further moisten things.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading At least neither of his companions had any cause to "knock" the said Perk for the least dereliction along the line of supplies--backed by abundant resources in the way of funds, supplied by a generous Republic, he always found it a pleasure to lay in stock--and help make way with the same in addition, it must be confessed.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading When night came there was no clear spot in all the heavens--only a vast gray curtain shrouding everything in gloom.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading To be sure, they were comfortable enough, housed in the cabin of the big amphibian, and with plenty of good "eats" at hand, as well as soft drinks in abundance--what a grand forager that same Perk would make if the occasion should ever arrive where it was necessary to "live off the country," as many an invading army has found itself compelled to do.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading To be sure, they were comfortable enough, housed in the cabin of the big amphibian, and with plenty of good "eats" at hand, as well as soft drinks in abundance--what a grand forager that same Perk would make if the occasion should ever arrive where it was necessary to "live off the country," as many an invading army has found itself compelled to do.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading When night came there was no clear spot in all the heavens--only a vast gray curtain shrouding everything in gloom.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At least neither of his companions had any cause to "knock" the said Perk for the least dereliction along the line of supplies--backed by abundant resources in the way of funds, supplied by a generous Republic, he always found it a pleasure to lay in stock--and help make way with the same in addition, it must be confessed.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading To be sure, they were comfortable enough, housed in the cabin of the big amphibian, and with plenty of good "eats" at hand, as well as soft drinks in abundance--what a grand forager that same Perk would make if the occasion should ever arrive where it was necessary to "live off the country," as many an invading army has found itself compelled to do.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To be sure, they were comfortable enough, housed in the cabin of the big amphibian, and with plenty of good "eats" at hand, as well as soft drinks in abundance--what a grand forager that same Perk would make if the occasion should ever arrive where it was necessary to "live off the country," as many an invading army has found itself compelled to do.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At least neither of his companions had any cause to "knock" the said Perk for the least dereliction along the line of supplies--backed by abundant resources in the way of funds, supplied by a generous Republic, he always found it a pleasure to lay in stock--and help make way with the same in addition, it must be confessed.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading When night came there was no clear spot in all the heavens--only a vast gray curtain shrouding everything in gloom.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading At least neither of his companions had any cause to "knock" the said Perk for the least dereliction along the line of supplies--backed by abundant resources in the way of funds, supplied by a generous Republic, he always found it a pleasure to lay in stock--and help make way with the same in addition, it must be confessed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At least neither of his companions had any cause to "knock" the said Perk for the least dereliction along the line of supplies--backed by abundant resources in the way of funds, supplied by a generous Republic, he always found it a pleasure to lay in stock--and help make way with the same in addition, it must be confessed.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading READY FOR ANOTHER BLOW That rain put a damper on their plans, all right, for it kept up intermittently for many hours.
housedverbUS /haʊzd/
past form of “house” — contain or cover
From this reading To be sure, they were comfortable enough, housed in the cabin of the big amphibian, and with plenty of good "eats" at hand, as well as soft drinks in abundance--what a grand forager that same Perk would make if the occasion should ever arrive where it was necessary to "live off the country," as many an invading army has found itself compelled to do.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading To be sure, they were comfortable enough, housed in the cabin of the big amphibian, and with plenty of good "eats" at hand, as well as soft drinks in abundance--what a grand forager that same Perk would make if the occasion should ever arrive where it was necessary to "live off the country," as many an invading army has found itself compelled to do.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To be sure, they were comfortable enough, housed in the cabin of the big amphibian, and with plenty of good "eats" at hand, as well as soft drinks in abundance--what a grand forager that same Perk would make if the occasion should ever arrive where it was necessary to "live off the country," as many an invading army has found itself compelled to do.
intermittentlyadverbUS /ˌɪntərˈmɪtəntli/
in an intermittent manner
From this reading READY FOR ANOTHER BLOW That rain put a damper on their plans, all right, for it kept up intermittently for many hours.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading And through the night at regular intervals fresh showers arrived to further moisten things.
invadingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdɪŋ/
involving invasion or aggressive attack
From this reading To be sure, they were comfortable enough, housed in the cabin of the big amphibian, and with plenty of good "eats" at hand, as well as soft drinks in abundance--what a grand forager that same Perk would make if the occasion should ever arrive where it was necessary to "live off the country," as many an invading army has found itself compelled to do.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading READY FOR ANOTHER BLOW That rain put a damper on their plans, all right, for it kept up intermittently for many hours.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading To be sure, they were comfortable enough, housed in the cabin of the big amphibian, and with plenty of good "eats" at hand, as well as soft drinks in abundance--what a grand forager that same Perk would make if the occasion should ever arrive where it was necessary to "live off the country," as many an invading army has found itself compelled to do.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading READY FOR ANOTHER BLOW That rain put a damper on their plans, all right, for it kept up intermittently for many hours.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading At least neither of his companions had any cause to "knock" the said Perk for the least dereliction along the line of supplies--backed by abundant resources in the way of funds, supplied by a generous Republic, he always found it a pleasure to lay in stock--and help make way with the same in addition, it must be confessed.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading At least neither of his companions had any cause to "knock" the said Perk for the least dereliction along the line of supplies--backed by abundant resources in the way of funds, supplied by a generous Republic, he always found it a pleasure to lay in stock--and help make way with the same in addition, it must be confessed.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading At least neither of his companions had any cause to "knock" the said Perk for the least dereliction along the line of supplies--backed by abundant resources in the way of funds, supplied by a generous Republic, he always found it a pleasure to lay in stock--and help make way with the same in addition, it must be confessed.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading At least neither of his companions had any cause to "knock" the said Perk for the least dereliction along the line of supplies--backed by abundant resources in the way of funds, supplied by a generous Republic, he always found it a pleasure to lay in stock--and help make way with the same in addition, it must be confessed.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading To be sure, they were comfortable enough, housed in the cabin of the big amphibian, and with plenty of good "eats" at hand, as well as soft drinks in abundance--what a grand forager that same Perk would make if the occasion should ever arrive where it was necessary to "live off the country," as many an invading army has found itself compelled to do.
engage in
From this reading To be sure, they were comfortable enough, housed in the cabin of the big amphibian, and with plenty of good "eats" at hand, as well as soft drinks in abundance--what a grand forager that same Perk would make if the occasion should ever arrive where it was necessary to "live off the country," as many an invading army has found itself compelled to do.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading READY FOR ANOTHER BLOW That rain put a damper on their plans, all right, for it kept up intermittently for many hours.
moistenverbUS /ˈmɔɪsən/
make moist
From this reading And through the night at regular intervals fresh showers arrived to further moisten things.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading At least neither of his companions had any cause to "knock" the said Perk for the least dereliction along the line of supplies--backed by abundant resources in the way of funds, supplied by a generous Republic, he always found it a pleasure to lay in stock--and help make way with the same in addition, it must be confessed.
absolutely essential
From this reading To be sure, they were comfortable enough, housed in the cabin of the big amphibian, and with plenty of good "eats" at hand, as well as soft drinks in abundance--what a grand forager that same Perk would make if the occasion should ever arrive where it was necessary to "live off the country," as many an invading army has found itself compelled to do.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading At least neither of his companions had any cause to "knock" the said Perk for the least dereliction along the line of supplies--backed by abundant resources in the way of funds, supplied by a generous Republic, he always found it a pleasure to lay in stock--and help make way with the same in addition, it must be confessed.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading When night came there was no clear spot in all the heavens--only a vast gray curtain shrouding everything in gloom.
not any; not one
From this reading When night came there was no clear spot in all the heavens--only a vast gray curtain shrouding everything in gloom.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading To be sure, they were comfortable enough, housed in the cabin of the big amphibian, and with plenty of good "eats" at hand, as well as soft drinks in abundance--what a grand forager that same Perk would make if the occasion should ever arrive where it was necessary to "live off the country," as many an invading army has found itself compelled to do.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To be sure, they were comfortable enough, housed in the cabin of the big amphibian, and with plenty of good "eats" at hand, as well as soft drinks in abundance--what a grand forager that same Perk would make if the occasion should ever arrive where it was necessary to "live off the country," as many an invading army has found itself compelled to do.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading To be sure, they were comfortable enough, housed in the cabin of the big amphibian, and with plenty of good "eats" at hand, as well as soft drinks in abundance--what a grand forager that same Perk would make if the occasion should ever arrive where it was necessary to "live off the country," as many an invading army has found itself compelled to do.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading READY FOR ANOTHER BLOW That rain put a damper on their plans, all right, for it kept up intermittently for many hours.
and nothing more
From this reading When night came there was no clear spot in all the heavens--only a vast gray curtain shrouding everything in gloom.
PerknounUS /pɜːrk/
an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)
From this reading To be sure, they were comfortable enough, housed in the cabin of the big amphibian, and with plenty of good "eats" at hand, as well as soft drinks in abundance--what a grand forager that same Perk would make if the occasion should ever arrive where it was necessary to "live off the country," as many an invading army has found itself compelled to do.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading READY FOR ANOTHER BLOW That rain put a damper on their plans, all right, for it kept up intermittently for many hours.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading At least neither of his companions had any cause to "knock" the said Perk for the least dereliction along the line of supplies--backed by abundant resources in the way of funds, supplied by a generous Republic, he always found it a pleasure to lay in stock--and help make way with the same in addition, it must be confessed.
a full supply
From this reading To be sure, they were comfortable enough, housed in the cabin of the big amphibian, and with plenty of good "eats" at hand, as well as soft drinks in abundance--what a grand forager that same Perk would make if the occasion should ever arrive where it was necessary to "live off the country," as many an invading army has found itself compelled to do.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading READY FOR ANOTHER BLOW That rain put a damper on their plans, all right, for it kept up intermittently for many hours.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading READY FOR ANOTHER BLOW That rain put a damper on their plans, all right, for it kept up intermittently for many hours.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading READY FOR ANOTHER BLOW That rain put a damper on their plans, all right, for it kept up intermittently for many hours.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading And through the night at regular intervals fresh showers arrived to further moisten things.
RepublicnounUS /riˈpʌblək/
a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
From this reading At least neither of his companions had any cause to "knock" the said Perk for the least dereliction along the line of supplies--backed by abundant resources in the way of funds, supplied by a generous Republic, he always found it a pleasure to lay in stock--and help make way with the same in addition, it must be confessed.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading At least neither of his companions had any cause to "knock" the said Perk for the least dereliction along the line of supplies--backed by abundant resources in the way of funds, supplied by a generous Republic, he always found it a pleasure to lay in stock--and help make way with the same in addition, it must be confessed.
precisely, exactly
From this reading READY FOR ANOTHER BLOW That rain put a damper on their plans, all right, for it kept up intermittently for many hours.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading At least neither of his companions had any cause to "knock" the said Perk for the least dereliction along the line of supplies--backed by abundant resources in the way of funds, supplied by a generous Republic, he always found it a pleasure to lay in stock--and help make way with the same in addition, it must be confessed.
Identical; not different.
From this reading To be sure, they were comfortable enough, housed in the cabin of the big amphibian, and with plenty of good "eats" at hand, as well as soft drinks in abundance--what a grand forager that same Perk would make if the occasion should ever arrive where it was necessary to "live off the country," as many an invading army has found itself compelled to do.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading To be sure, they were comfortable enough, housed in the cabin of the big amphibian, and with plenty of good "eats" at hand, as well as soft drinks in abundance--what a grand forager that same Perk would make if the occasion should ever arrive where it was necessary to "live off the country," as many an invading army has found itself compelled to do.
showersnounUS /ˈʃaʊərz/
plural of “shower” — a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading And through the night at regular intervals fresh showers arrived to further moisten things.
shroudingverbUS /ˈʃraʊdɪŋ/
-ing form of “shroud” — cover as if with a shroud
From this reading When night came there was no clear spot in all the heavens--only a vast gray curtain shrouding everything in gloom.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading To be sure, they were comfortable enough, housed in the cabin of the big amphibian, and with plenty of good "eats" at hand, as well as soft drinks in abundance--what a grand forager that same Perk would make if the occasion should ever arrive where it was necessary to "live off the country," as many an invading army has found itself compelled to do.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading When night came there was no clear spot in all the heavens--only a vast gray curtain shrouding everything in gloom.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading At least neither of his companions had any cause to "knock" the said Perk for the least dereliction along the line of supplies--backed by abundant resources in the way of funds, supplied by a generous Republic, he always found it a pleasure to lay in stock--and help make way with the same in addition, it must be confessed.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading At least neither of his companions had any cause to "knock" the said Perk for the least dereliction along the line of supplies--backed by abundant resources in the way of funds, supplied by a generous Republic, he always found it a pleasure to lay in stock--and help make way with the same in addition, it must be confessed.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading At least neither of his companions had any cause to "knock" the said Perk for the least dereliction along the line of supplies--backed by abundant resources in the way of funds, supplied by a generous Republic, he always found it a pleasure to lay in stock--and help make way with the same in addition, it must be confessed.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading To be sure, they were comfortable enough, housed in the cabin of the big amphibian, and with plenty of good "eats" at hand, as well as soft drinks in abundance--what a grand forager that same Perk would make if the occasion should ever arrive where it was necessary to "live off the country," as many an invading army has found itself compelled to do.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading READY FOR ANOTHER BLOW That rain put a damper on their plans, all right, for it kept up intermittently for many hours.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To be sure, they were comfortable enough, housed in the cabin of the big amphibian, and with plenty of good "eats" at hand, as well as soft drinks in abundance--what a grand forager that same Perk would make if the occasion should ever arrive where it was necessary to "live off the country," as many an invading army has found itself compelled to do.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading READY FOR ANOTHER BLOW That rain put a damper on their plans, all right, for it kept up intermittently for many hours.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When night came there was no clear spot in all the heavens--only a vast gray curtain shrouding everything in gloom.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To be sure, they were comfortable enough, housed in the cabin of the big amphibian, and with plenty of good "eats" at hand, as well as soft drinks in abundance--what a grand forager that same Perk would make if the occasion should ever arrive where it was necessary to "live off the country," as many an invading army has found itself compelled to do.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading And through the night at regular intervals fresh showers arrived to further moisten things.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading And through the night at regular intervals fresh showers arrived to further moisten things.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To be sure, they were comfortable enough, housed in the cabin of the big amphibian, and with plenty of good "eats" at hand, as well as soft drinks in abundance--what a grand forager that same Perk would make if the occasion should ever arrive where it was necessary to "live off the country," as many an invading army has found itself compelled to do.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading READY FOR ANOTHER BLOW That rain put a damper on their plans, all right, for it kept up intermittently for many hours.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading When night came there was no clear spot in all the heavens--only a vast gray curtain shrouding everything in gloom.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To be sure, they were comfortable enough, housed in the cabin of the big amphibian, and with plenty of good "eats" at hand, as well as soft drinks in abundance--what a grand forager that same Perk would make if the occasion should ever arrive where it was necessary to "live off the country," as many an invading army has found itself compelled to do.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading At least neither of his companions had any cause to "knock" the said Perk for the least dereliction along the line of supplies--backed by abundant resources in the way of funds, supplied by a generous Republic, he always found it a pleasure to lay in stock--and help make way with the same in addition, it must be confessed.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading To be sure, they were comfortable enough, housed in the cabin of the big amphibian, and with plenty of good "eats" at hand, as well as soft drinks in abundance--what a grand forager that same Perk would make if the occasion should ever arrive where it was necessary to "live off the country," as many an invading army has found itself compelled to do.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To be sure, they were comfortable enough, housed in the cabin of the big amphibian, and with plenty of good "eats" at hand, as well as soft drinks in abundance--what a grand forager that same Perk would make if the occasion should ever arrive where it was necessary to "live off the country," as many an invading army has found itself compelled to do.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading To be sure, they were comfortable enough, housed in the cabin of the big amphibian, and with plenty of good "eats" at hand, as well as soft drinks in abundance--what a grand forager that same Perk would make if the occasion should ever arrive where it was necessary to "live off the country," as many an invading army has found itself compelled to do.
at the time that
From this reading When night came there was no clear spot in all the heavens--only a vast gray curtain shrouding everything in gloom.
in or at the place that
From this reading To be sure, they were comfortable enough, housed in the cabin of the big amphibian, and with plenty of good "eats" at hand, as well as soft drinks in abundance--what a grand forager that same Perk would make if the occasion should ever arrive where it was necessary to "live off the country," as many an invading army has found itself compelled to do.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To be sure, they were comfortable enough, housed in the cabin of the big amphibian, and with plenty of good "eats" at hand, as well as soft drinks in abundance--what a grand forager that same Perk would make if the occasion should ever arrive where it was necessary to "live off the country," as many an invading army has found itself compelled to do.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To be sure, they were comfortable enough, housed in the cabin of the big amphibian, and with plenty of good "eats" at hand, as well as soft drinks in abundance--what a grand forager that same Perk would make if the occasion should ever arrive where it was necessary to "live off the country," as many an invading army has found itself compelled to do.
