used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CAPTURED BY A MAN-OF-WAR.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I should think he had stripped her," said Hal Bacon, gazing about the dismantled cabin.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The breakfast that the boys found awaiting them was not particularly inviting, as it consisted principally of a big pot of muddy coffee, a pan of hardtack, and a dish of cold bacon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The breakfast that the boys found awaiting them was not particularly inviting, as it consisted principally of a big pot of muddy coffee, a pan of hardtack, and a dish of cold bacon.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading The breakfast that the boys found awaiting them was not particularly inviting, as it consisted principally of a big pot of muddy coffee, a pan of hardtack, and a dish of cold bacon.
baconnounUS /ˈbeɪkən/
back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried
From this reading The breakfast that the boys found awaiting them was not particularly inviting, as it consisted principally of a big pot of muddy coffee, a pan of hardtack, and a dish of cold bacon.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Still, they were too hungry to be dainty, and so pitched into it, with a right good-will.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The breakfast that the boys found awaiting them was not particularly inviting, as it consisted principally of a big pot of muddy coffee, a pan of hardtack, and a dish of cold bacon.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The breakfast that the boys found awaiting them was not particularly inviting, as it consisted principally of a big pot of muddy coffee, a pan of hardtack, and a dish of cold bacon.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The breakfast that the boys found awaiting them was not particularly inviting, as it consisted principally of a big pot of muddy coffee, a pan of hardtack, and a dish of cold bacon.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading CAPTURED BY A MAN-OF-WAR.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading I should think he had stripped her," said Hal Bacon, gazing about the dismantled cabin.
CAPTUREDverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading CAPTURED BY A MAN-OF-WAR.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading The breakfast that the boys found awaiting them was not particularly inviting, as it consisted principally of a big pot of muddy coffee, a pan of hardtack, and a dish of cold bacon.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading The breakfast that the boys found awaiting them was not particularly inviting, as it consisted principally of a big pot of muddy coffee, a pan of hardtack, and a dish of cold bacon.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading The breakfast that the boys found awaiting them was not particularly inviting, as it consisted principally of a big pot of muddy coffee, a pan of hardtack, and a dish of cold bacon.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading Still, they were too hungry to be dainty, and so pitched into it, with a right good-will.
dishnounUS /dɪʃ/
a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading The breakfast that the boys found awaiting them was not particularly inviting, as it consisted principally of a big pot of muddy coffee, a pan of hardtack, and a dish of cold bacon.
dismantledadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmæntəld/
torn down and broken up
From this reading I should think he had stripped her," said Hal Bacon, gazing about the dismantled cabin.
set up or found
From this reading The breakfast that the boys found awaiting them was not particularly inviting, as it consisted principally of a big pot of muddy coffee, a pan of hardtack, and a dish of cold bacon.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading I should think he had stripped her," said Hal Bacon, gazing about the dismantled cabin.
good-will
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From this reading Still, they were too hungry to be dainty, and so pitched into it, with a right good-will.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I should think he had stripped her," said Hal Bacon, gazing about the dismantled cabin.
Hal
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From this reading I should think he had stripped her," said Hal Bacon, gazing about the dismantled cabin.
hardtacknoun
very hard unsalted biscuit or bread; a former ship's staple
From this reading The breakfast that the boys found awaiting them was not particularly inviting, as it consisted principally of a big pot of muddy coffee, a pan of hardtack, and a dish of cold bacon.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I should think he had stripped her," said Hal Bacon, gazing about the dismantled cabin.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I should think he had stripped her," said Hal Bacon, gazing about the dismantled cabin.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading Still, they were too hungry to be dainty, and so pitched into it, with a right good-will.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I should think he had stripped her," said Hal Bacon, gazing about the dismantled cabin.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Still, they were too hungry to be dainty, and so pitched into it, with a right good-will.
invitingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/
attractive and tempting
From this reading The breakfast that the boys found awaiting them was not particularly inviting, as it consisted principally of a big pot of muddy coffee, a pan of hardtack, and a dish of cold bacon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The breakfast that the boys found awaiting them was not particularly inviting, as it consisted principally of a big pot of muddy coffee, a pan of hardtack, and a dish of cold bacon.
MAN-OF-WARnoun
a warship intended for combat
From this reading CAPTURED BY A MAN-OF-WAR.
muddyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌdi/
(of soil) soft and watery
From this reading The breakfast that the boys found awaiting them was not particularly inviting, as it consisted principally of a big pot of muddy coffee, a pan of hardtack, and a dish of cold bacon.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The breakfast that the boys found awaiting them was not particularly inviting, as it consisted principally of a big pot of muddy coffee, a pan of hardtack, and a dish of cold bacon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The breakfast that the boys found awaiting them was not particularly inviting, as it consisted principally of a big pot of muddy coffee, a pan of hardtack, and a dish of cold bacon.
panverbUS /pæn/
make a sweeping movement
From this reading The breakfast that the boys found awaiting them was not particularly inviting, as it consisted principally of a big pot of muddy coffee, a pan of hardtack, and a dish of cold bacon.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The breakfast that the boys found awaiting them was not particularly inviting, as it consisted principally of a big pot of muddy coffee, a pan of hardtack, and a dish of cold bacon.
pitchedadjectiveUS /pɪtʃt/
(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form
From this reading Still, they were too hungry to be dainty, and so pitched into it, with a right good-will.
potnounUS /pɑːt/
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading The breakfast that the boys found awaiting them was not particularly inviting, as it consisted principally of a big pot of muddy coffee, a pan of hardtack, and a dish of cold bacon.
principallyadverbUS /ˈprɪnsɪpli/
for the most part
From this reading The breakfast that the boys found awaiting them was not particularly inviting, as it consisted principally of a big pot of muddy coffee, a pan of hardtack, and a dish of cold bacon.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Still, they were too hungry to be dainty, and so pitched into it, with a right good-will.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I should think he had stripped her," said Hal Bacon, gazing about the dismantled cabin.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I should think he had stripped her," said Hal Bacon, gazing about the dismantled cabin.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Still, they were too hungry to be dainty, and so pitched into it, with a right good-will.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, they were too hungry to be dainty, and so pitched into it, with a right good-will.
strippedadjectiveUS /strɪpt/
having only essential or minimal features
From this reading I should think he had stripped her," said Hal Bacon, gazing about the dismantled cabin.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The breakfast that the boys found awaiting them was not particularly inviting, as it consisted principally of a big pot of muddy coffee, a pan of hardtack, and a dish of cold bacon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The breakfast that the boys found awaiting them was not particularly inviting, as it consisted principally of a big pot of muddy coffee, a pan of hardtack, and a dish of cold bacon.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The breakfast that the boys found awaiting them was not particularly inviting, as it consisted principally of a big pot of muddy coffee, a pan of hardtack, and a dish of cold bacon.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Still, they were too hungry to be dainty, and so pitched into it, with a right good-will.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I should think he had stripped her," said Hal Bacon, gazing about the dismantled cabin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Still, they were too hungry to be dainty, and so pitched into it, with a right good-will.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Still, they were too hungry to be dainty, and so pitched into it, with a right good-will.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The breakfast that the boys found awaiting them was not particularly inviting, as it consisted principally of a big pot of muddy coffee, a pan of hardtack, and a dish of cold bacon.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Still, they were too hungry to be dainty, and so pitched into it, with a right good-will.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Still, they were too hungry to be dainty, and so pitched into it, with a right good-will.
