used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They were now entirely without drink of any kind save for that little drop of tea in a dirty and battered quart-pot, half buried in the sand.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading For several days they had been compelled to drink sparingly, and for the last two they had taken only enough liquid to keep them just alive.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Is it any wonder that their longing eyes and thoughts were almost constantly fixed on the pot, which they had promised not to touch till sunrise next day.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading While Yarloo had been with them, the white boys had kept up a good appearance of courage, and had pretended that they were not so thirsty as they really were, for no man likes to give in before a member of an inferior race; but when Yarloo went away it became harder and harder for them to keep up their pluck.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thirst Sax and Vaughan were very thirsty.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading They were now entirely without drink of any kind save for that little drop of tea in a dirty and battered quart-pot, half buried in the sand.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading While Yarloo had been with them, the white boys had kept up a good appearance of courage, and had pretended that they were not so thirsty as they really were, for no man likes to give in before a member of an inferior race; but when Yarloo went away it became harder and harder for them to keep up their pluck.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading While Yarloo had been with them, the white boys had kept up a good appearance of courage, and had pretended that they were not so thirsty as they really were, for no man likes to give in before a member of an inferior race; but when Yarloo went away it became harder and harder for them to keep up their pluck.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading While Yarloo had been with them, the white boys had kept up a good appearance of courage, and had pretended that they were not so thirsty as they really were, for no man likes to give in before a member of an inferior race; but when Yarloo went away it became harder and harder for them to keep up their pluck.
batteredadjectiveUS /ˈbætərd/
damaged by blows or hard usage
From this reading They were now entirely without drink of any kind save for that little drop of tea in a dirty and battered quart-pot, half buried in the sand.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading While Yarloo had been with them, the white boys had kept up a good appearance of courage, and had pretended that they were not so thirsty as they really were, for no man likes to give in before a member of an inferior race; but when Yarloo went away it became harder and harder for them to keep up their pluck.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For several days they had been compelled to drink sparingly, and for the last two they had taken only enough liquid to keep them just alive.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading While Yarloo had been with them, the white boys had kept up a good appearance of courage, and had pretended that they were not so thirsty as they really were, for no man likes to give in before a member of an inferior race; but when Yarloo went away it became harder and harder for them to keep up their pluck.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading While Yarloo had been with them, the white boys had kept up a good appearance of courage, and had pretended that they were not so thirsty as they really were, for no man likes to give in before a member of an inferior race; but when Yarloo went away it became harder and harder for them to keep up their pluck.
placed in a grave
From this reading They were now entirely without drink of any kind save for that little drop of tea in a dirty and battered quart-pot, half buried in the sand.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading While Yarloo had been with them, the white boys had kept up a good appearance of courage, and had pretended that they were not so thirsty as they really were, for no man likes to give in before a member of an inferior race; but when Yarloo went away it became harder and harder for them to keep up their pluck.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading For several days they had been compelled to drink sparingly, and for the last two they had taken only enough liquid to keep them just alive.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Is it any wonder that their longing eyes and thoughts were almost constantly fixed on the pot, which they had promised not to touch till sunrise next day.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading While Yarloo had been with them, the white boys had kept up a good appearance of courage, and had pretended that they were not so thirsty as they really were, for no man likes to give in before a member of an inferior race; but when Yarloo went away it became harder and harder for them to keep up their pluck.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Is it any wonder that their longing eyes and thoughts were almost constantly fixed on the pot, which they had promised not to touch till sunrise next day.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For several days they had been compelled to drink sparingly, and for the last two they had taken only enough liquid to keep them just alive.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading They were now entirely without drink of any kind save for that little drop of tea in a dirty and battered quart-pot, half buried in the sand.
take in liquids
From this reading For several days they had been compelled to drink sparingly, and for the last two they had taken only enough liquid to keep them just alive.
let fall to the ground
From this reading They were now entirely without drink of any kind save for that little drop of tea in a dirty and battered quart-pot, half buried in the sand.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading For several days they had been compelled to drink sparingly, and for the last two they had taken only enough liquid to keep them just alive.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading They were now entirely without drink of any kind save for that little drop of tea in a dirty and battered quart-pot, half buried in the sand.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Is it any wonder that their longing eyes and thoughts were almost constantly fixed on the pot, which they had promised not to touch till sunrise next day.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Is it any wonder that their longing eyes and thoughts were almost constantly fixed on the pot, which they had promised not to touch till sunrise next day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For several days they had been compelled to drink sparingly, and for the last two they had taken only enough liquid to keep them just alive.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading While Yarloo had been with them, the white boys had kept up a good appearance of courage, and had pretended that they were not so thirsty as they really were, for no man likes to give in before a member of an inferior race; but when Yarloo went away it became harder and harder for them to keep up their pluck.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading While Yarloo had been with them, the white boys had kept up a good appearance of courage, and had pretended that they were not so thirsty as they really were, for no man likes to give in before a member of an inferior race; but when Yarloo went away it became harder and harder for them to keep up their pluck.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For several days they had been compelled to drink sparingly, and for the last two they had taken only enough liquid to keep them just alive.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading They were now entirely without drink of any kind save for that little drop of tea in a dirty and battered quart-pot, half buried in the sand.
harderadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdər/
comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading While Yarloo had been with them, the white boys had kept up a good appearance of courage, and had pretended that they were not so thirsty as they really were, for no man likes to give in before a member of an inferior race; but when Yarloo went away it became harder and harder for them to keep up their pluck.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were now entirely without drink of any kind save for that little drop of tea in a dirty and battered quart-pot, half buried in the sand.
inferioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɪriər/
of or characteristic of low rank or importance
From this reading While Yarloo had been with them, the white boys had kept up a good appearance of courage, and had pretended that they were not so thirsty as they really were, for no man likes to give in before a member of an inferior race; but when Yarloo went away it became harder and harder for them to keep up their pluck.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Is it any wonder that their longing eyes and thoughts were almost constantly fixed on the pot, which they had promised not to touch till sunrise next day.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Is it any wonder that their longing eyes and thoughts were almost constantly fixed on the pot, which they had promised not to touch till sunrise next day.
and nothing more
From this reading For several days they had been compelled to drink sparingly, and for the last two they had taken only enough liquid to keep them just alive.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading For several days they had been compelled to drink sparingly, and for the last two they had taken only enough liquid to keep them just alive.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading While Yarloo had been with them, the white boys had kept up a good appearance of courage, and had pretended that they were not so thirsty as they really were, for no man likes to give in before a member of an inferior race; but when Yarloo went away it became harder and harder for them to keep up their pluck.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading They were now entirely without drink of any kind save for that little drop of tea in a dirty and battered quart-pot, half buried in the sand.
immediately past
From this reading For several days they had been compelled to drink sparingly, and for the last two they had taken only enough liquid to keep them just alive.
plural of “like” — a similar kind
From this reading While Yarloo had been with them, the white boys had kept up a good appearance of courage, and had pretended that they were not so thirsty as they really were, for no man likes to give in before a member of an inferior race; but when Yarloo went away it became harder and harder for them to keep up their pluck.
liquidadjectiveUS /ˈlɪkwəd/
existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow
From this reading For several days they had been compelled to drink sparingly, and for the last two they had taken only enough liquid to keep them just alive.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They were now entirely without drink of any kind save for that little drop of tea in a dirty and battered quart-pot, half buried in the sand.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading Is it any wonder that their longing eyes and thoughts were almost constantly fixed on the pot, which they had promised not to touch till sunrise next day.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading While Yarloo had been with them, the white boys had kept up a good appearance of courage, and had pretended that they were not so thirsty as they really were, for no man likes to give in before a member of an inferior race; but when Yarloo went away it became harder and harder for them to keep up their pluck.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading While Yarloo had been with them, the white boys had kept up a good appearance of courage, and had pretended that they were not so thirsty as they really were, for no man likes to give in before a member of an inferior race; but when Yarloo went away it became harder and harder for them to keep up their pluck.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Is it any wonder that their longing eyes and thoughts were almost constantly fixed on the pot, which they had promised not to touch till sunrise next day.
not any; not one
From this reading While Yarloo had been with them, the white boys had kept up a good appearance of courage, and had pretended that they were not so thirsty as they really were, for no man likes to give in before a member of an inferior race; but when Yarloo went away it became harder and harder for them to keep up their pluck.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Is it any wonder that their longing eyes and thoughts were almost constantly fixed on the pot, which they had promised not to touch till sunrise next day.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading They were now entirely without drink of any kind save for that little drop of tea in a dirty and battered quart-pot, half buried in the sand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were now entirely without drink of any kind save for that little drop of tea in a dirty and battered quart-pot, half buried in the sand.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Is it any wonder that their longing eyes and thoughts were almost constantly fixed on the pot, which they had promised not to touch till sunrise next day.
and nothing more
From this reading For several days they had been compelled to drink sparingly, and for the last two they had taken only enough liquid to keep them just alive.
pluckverbUS /plʌk/
pull or pull out sharply
From this reading While Yarloo had been with them, the white boys had kept up a good appearance of courage, and had pretended that they were not so thirsty as they really were, for no man likes to give in before a member of an inferior race; but when Yarloo went away it became harder and harder for them to keep up their pluck.
potnounUS /pɑːt/
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading Is it any wonder that their longing eyes and thoughts were almost constantly fixed on the pot, which they had promised not to touch till sunrise next day.
pretendedadjectiveUS /priˈtendɪd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading While Yarloo had been with them, the white boys had kept up a good appearance of courage, and had pretended that they were not so thirsty as they really were, for no man likes to give in before a member of an inferior race; but when Yarloo went away it became harder and harder for them to keep up their pluck.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Is it any wonder that their longing eyes and thoughts were almost constantly fixed on the pot, which they had promised not to touch till sunrise next day.
quart-pot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were now entirely without drink of any kind save for that little drop of tea in a dirty and battered quart-pot, half buried in the sand.
any competition
From this reading While Yarloo had been with them, the white boys had kept up a good appearance of courage, and had pretended that they were not so thirsty as they really were, for no man likes to give in before a member of an inferior race; but when Yarloo went away it became harder and harder for them to keep up their pluck.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading While Yarloo had been with them, the white boys had kept up a good appearance of courage, and had pretended that they were not so thirsty as they really were, for no man likes to give in before a member of an inferior race; but when Yarloo went away it became harder and harder for them to keep up their pluck.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading They were now entirely without drink of any kind save for that little drop of tea in a dirty and battered quart-pot, half buried in the sand.
except for; apart from
From this reading They were now entirely without drink of any kind save for that little drop of tea in a dirty and battered quart-pot, half buried in the sand.
SaxnounUS /sæks/
a Belgian maker of musical instruments who invented the saxophone (1814-1894)
From this reading Thirst Sax and Vaughan were very thirsty.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading For several days they had been compelled to drink sparingly, and for the last two they had taken only enough liquid to keep them just alive.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading While Yarloo had been with them, the white boys had kept up a good appearance of courage, and had pretended that they were not so thirsty as they really were, for no man likes to give in before a member of an inferior race; but when Yarloo went away it became harder and harder for them to keep up their pluck.
sparinglyadverbUS /ˈsperɪŋli/
to a meager degree or in a meager manner
From this reading For several days they had been compelled to drink sparingly, and for the last two they had taken only enough liquid to keep them just alive.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading Is it any wonder that their longing eyes and thoughts were almost constantly fixed on the pot, which they had promised not to touch till sunrise next day.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading For several days they had been compelled to drink sparingly, and for the last two they had taken only enough liquid to keep them just alive.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading They were now entirely without drink of any kind save for that little drop of tea in a dirty and battered quart-pot, half buried in the sand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They were now entirely without drink of any kind save for that little drop of tea in a dirty and battered quart-pot, half buried in the sand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For several days they had been compelled to drink sparingly, and for the last two they had taken only enough liquid to keep them just alive.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Is it any wonder that their longing eyes and thoughts were almost constantly fixed on the pot, which they had promised not to touch till sunrise next day.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading For several days they had been compelled to drink sparingly, and for the last two they had taken only enough liquid to keep them just alive.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For several days they had been compelled to drink sparingly, and for the last two they had taken only enough liquid to keep them just alive.
ThirstnounUS /θɜːrst/
a physiological need to drink
From this reading Thirst Sax and Vaughan were very thirsty.
thirstyadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːrsti/
needing moisture
From this reading Thirst Sax and Vaughan were very thirsty.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Is it any wonder that their longing eyes and thoughts were almost constantly fixed on the pot, which they had promised not to touch till sunrise next day.
up to a particular time
From this reading Is it any wonder that their longing eyes and thoughts were almost constantly fixed on the pot, which they had promised not to touch till sunrise next day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For several days they had been compelled to drink sparingly, and for the last two they had taken only enough liquid to keep them just alive.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Is it any wonder that their longing eyes and thoughts were almost constantly fixed on the pot, which they had promised not to touch till sunrise next day.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For several days they had been compelled to drink sparingly, and for the last two they had taken only enough liquid to keep them just alive.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading While Yarloo had been with them, the white boys had kept up a good appearance of courage, and had pretended that they were not so thirsty as they really were, for no man likes to give in before a member of an inferior race; but when Yarloo went away it became harder and harder for them to keep up their pluck.
VaughannounUS /vɔːn/
United States jazz singer noted for her complex bebop phrasing and scat singing (1924-1990)
From this reading Thirst Sax and Vaughan were very thirsty.
precisely as stated
From this reading Thirst Sax and Vaughan were very thirsty.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading While Yarloo had been with them, the white boys had kept up a good appearance of courage, and had pretended that they were not so thirsty as they really were, for no man likes to give in before a member of an inferior race; but when Yarloo went away it became harder and harder for them to keep up their pluck.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Thirst Sax and Vaughan were very thirsty.
at the time that
From this reading While Yarloo had been with them, the white boys had kept up a good appearance of courage, and had pretended that they were not so thirsty as they really were, for no man likes to give in before a member of an inferior race; but when Yarloo went away it became harder and harder for them to keep up their pluck.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Is it any wonder that their longing eyes and thoughts were almost constantly fixed on the pot, which they had promised not to touch till sunrise next day.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Yarloo had been with them, the white boys had kept up a good appearance of courage, and had pretended that they were not so thirsty as they really were, for no man likes to give in before a member of an inferior race; but when Yarloo went away it became harder and harder for them to keep up their pluck.
a Caucasian
From this reading While Yarloo had been with them, the white boys had kept up a good appearance of courage, and had pretended that they were not so thirsty as they really were, for no man likes to give in before a member of an inferior race; but when Yarloo went away it became harder and harder for them to keep up their pluck.
in the company of; together with
From this reading While Yarloo had been with them, the white boys had kept up a good appearance of courage, and had pretended that they were not so thirsty as they really were, for no man likes to give in before a member of an inferior race; but when Yarloo went away it became harder and harder for them to keep up their pluck.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading They were now entirely without drink of any kind save for that little drop of tea in a dirty and battered quart-pot, half buried in the sand.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Is it any wonder that their longing eyes and thoughts were almost constantly fixed on the pot, which they had promised not to touch till sunrise next day.
Yarloo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While Yarloo had been with them, the white boys had kept up a good appearance of courage, and had pretended that they were not so thirsty as they really were, for no man likes to give in before a member of an inferior race; but when Yarloo went away it became harder and harder for them to keep up their pluck.
