used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The old soldier came into sight almost as he asked the question, carrying a vessel of water in one hand and something that looked like a cake of bread in the other.
(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 Not that it matters much, for they'll fight all the better to get down to the plains and plunder."
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The old soldier came into sight almost as he asked the question, carrying a vessel of water in one hand and something that looked like a cake of bread in the other.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The old soldier came into sight almost as he asked the question, carrying a vessel of water in one hand and something that looked like a cake of bread in the other.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I thought you'd be hungry when you did open your eyes, and so I managed to get this, but I've nigh had it snatched away three times as I came back, for our fellows are getting savage for want of food.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The old soldier came into sight almost as he asked the question, carrying a vessel of water in one hand and something that looked like a cake of bread in the other.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The old soldier came into sight almost as he asked the question, carrying a vessel of water in one hand and something that looked like a cake of bread in the other.
AwakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading "Awake, boy?" he said, as he came out.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "I thought you'd be hungry when you did open your eyes, and so I managed to get this, but I've nigh had it snatched away three times as I came back, for our fellows are getting savage for want of food.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "I thought you'd be hungry when you did open your eyes, and so I managed to get this, but I've nigh had it snatched away three times as I came back, for our fellows are getting savage for want of food.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I thought you'd be hungry when you did open your eyes, and so I managed to get this, but I've nigh had it snatched away three times as I came back, for our fellows are getting savage for want of food.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Not that it matters much, for they'll fight all the better to get down to the plains and plunder."
a youthful male person
From this reading "Awake, boy?" he said, as he came out.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading The old soldier came into sight almost as he asked the question, carrying a vessel of water in one hand and something that looked like a cake of bread in the other.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I thought you'd be hungry when you did open your eyes, and so I managed to get this, but I've nigh had it snatched away three times as I came back, for our fellows are getting savage for want of food.
cakenounUS /keɪk/
a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading The old soldier came into sight almost as he asked the question, carrying a vessel of water in one hand and something that looked like a cake of bread in the other.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The old soldier came into sight almost as he asked the question, carrying a vessel of water in one hand and something that looked like a cake of bread in the other.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The old soldier came into sight almost as he asked the question, carrying a vessel of water in one hand and something that looked like a cake of bread in the other.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Then we're going to fight, Serge?" cried Marcus, eagerly.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "I thought you'd be hungry when you did open your eyes, and so I managed to get this, but I've nigh had it snatched away three times as I came back, for our fellows are getting savage for want of food.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Not that it matters much, for they'll fight all the better to get down to the plains and plunder."
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading "Then we're going to fight, Serge?" cried Marcus, eagerly.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "I thought you'd be hungry when you did open your eyes, and so I managed to get this, but I've nigh had it snatched away three times as I came back, for our fellows are getting savage for want of food.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading "I thought you'd be hungry when you did open your eyes, and so I managed to get this, but I've nigh had it snatched away three times as I came back, for our fellows are getting savage for want of food.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Not that it matters much, for they'll fight all the better to get down to the plains and plunder."
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading "I thought you'd be hungry when you did open your eyes, and so I managed to get this, but I've nigh had it snatched away three times as I came back, for our fellows are getting savage for want of food.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I thought you'd be hungry when you did open your eyes, and so I managed to get this, but I've nigh had it snatched away three times as I came back, for our fellows are getting savage for want of food.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I thought you'd be hungry when you did open your eyes, and so I managed to get this, but I've nigh had it snatched away three times as I came back, for our fellows are getting savage for want of food.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading "I thought you'd be hungry when you did open your eyes, and so I managed to get this, but I've nigh had it snatched away three times as I came back, for our fellows are getting savage for want of food.
the act of departing
From this reading "Then we're going to fight, Serge?" cried Marcus, eagerly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I thought you'd be hungry when you did open your eyes, and so I managed to get this, but I've nigh had it snatched away three times as I came back, for our fellows are getting savage for want of food.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The old soldier came into sight almost as he asked the question, carrying a vessel of water in one hand and something that looked like a cake of bread in the other.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The old soldier came into sight almost as he asked the question, carrying a vessel of water in one hand and something that looked like a cake of bread in the other.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading "I thought you'd be hungry when you did open your eyes, and so I managed to get this, but I've nigh had it snatched away three times as I came back, for our fellows are getting savage for want of food.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I thought you'd be hungry when you did open your eyes, and so I managed to get this, but I've nigh had it snatched away three times as I came back, for our fellows are getting savage for want of food.
I've
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From this reading "I thought you'd be hungry when you did open your eyes, and so I managed to get this, but I've nigh had it snatched away three times as I came back, for our fellows are getting savage for want of food.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The old soldier came into sight almost as he asked the question, carrying a vessel of water in one hand and something that looked like a cake of bread in the other.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The old soldier came into sight almost as he asked the question, carrying a vessel of water in one hand and something that looked like a cake of bread in the other.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I thought you'd be hungry when you did open your eyes, and so I managed to get this, but I've nigh had it snatched away three times as I came back, for our fellows are getting savage for want of food.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The old soldier came into sight almost as he asked the question, carrying a vessel of water in one hand and something that looked like a cake of bread in the other.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The old soldier came into sight almost as he asked the question, carrying a vessel of water in one hand and something that looked like a cake of bread in the other.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading "I thought you'd be hungry when you did open your eyes, and so I managed to get this, but I've nigh had it snatched away three times as I came back, for our fellows are getting savage for want of food.
Marcus
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From this reading "Then we're going to fight, Serge?" cried Marcus, eagerly.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Not that it matters much, for they'll fight all the better to get down to the plains and plunder."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Not that it matters much, for they'll fight all the better to get down to the plains and plunder."
nighadjectiveUS /naɪ/
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
From this reading "I thought you'd be hungry when you did open your eyes, and so I managed to get this, but I've nigh had it snatched away three times as I came back, for our fellows are getting savage for want of food.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not that it matters much, for they'll fight all the better to get down to the plains and plunder."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The old soldier came into sight almost as he asked the question, carrying a vessel of water in one hand and something that looked like a cake of bread in the other.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old soldier came into sight almost as he asked the question, carrying a vessel of water in one hand and something that looked like a cake of bread in the other.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The old soldier came into sight almost as he asked the question, carrying a vessel of water in one hand and something that looked like a cake of bread in the other.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading "I thought you'd be hungry when you did open your eyes, and so I managed to get this, but I've nigh had it snatched away three times as I came back, for our fellows are getting savage for want of food.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The old soldier came into sight almost as he asked the question, carrying a vessel of water in one hand and something that looked like a cake of bread in the other.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "I thought you'd be hungry when you did open your eyes, and so I managed to get this, but I've nigh had it snatched away three times as I came back, for our fellows are getting savage for want of food.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Awake, boy?" he said, as he came out.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading Not that it matters much, for they'll fight all the better to get down to the plains and plunder."
plundernounUS /ˈplʌn.dər/
Goods or treasure taken by force or theft, especially in war or banditry.
From this reading Not that it matters much, for they'll fight all the better to get down to the plains and plunder."
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The old soldier came into sight almost as he asked the question, carrying a vessel of water in one hand and something that looked like a cake of bread in the other.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Awake, boy?" he said, as he came out.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading "I thought you'd be hungry when you did open your eyes, and so I managed to get this, but I've nigh had it snatched away three times as I came back, for our fellows are getting savage for want of food.
SergenounUS /sɜːrdʒ/
a twilled woolen fabric
From this reading "Then we're going to fight, Serge?" cried Marcus, eagerly.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The old soldier came into sight almost as he asked the question, carrying a vessel of water in one hand and something that looked like a cake of bread in the other.
snatchedverbUS /snætʃt/
past form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading "I thought you'd be hungry when you did open your eyes, and so I managed to get this, but I've nigh had it snatched away three times as I came back, for our fellows are getting savage for want of food.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I thought you'd be hungry when you did open your eyes, and so I managed to get this, but I've nigh had it snatched away three times as I came back, for our fellows are getting savage for want of food.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The old soldier came into sight almost as he asked the question, carrying a vessel of water in one hand and something that looked like a cake of bread in the other.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The old soldier came into sight almost as he asked the question, carrying a vessel of water in one hand and something that looked like a cake of bread in the other.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The old soldier came into sight almost as he asked the question, carrying a vessel of water in one hand and something that looked like a cake of bread in the other.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The old soldier came into sight almost as he asked the question, carrying a vessel of water in one hand and something that looked like a cake of bread in the other.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then we're going to fight, Serge?" cried Marcus, eagerly.
they'll
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From this reading Not that it matters much, for they'll fight all the better to get down to the plains and plunder."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I thought you'd be hungry when you did open your eyes, and so I managed to get this, but I've nigh had it snatched away three times as I came back, for our fellows are getting savage for want of food.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I thought you'd be hungry when you did open your eyes, and so I managed to get this, but I've nigh had it snatched away three times as I came back, for our fellows are getting savage for want of food.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "I thought you'd be hungry when you did open your eyes, and so I managed to get this, but I've nigh had it snatched away three times as I came back, for our fellows are getting savage for want of food.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading "I thought you'd be hungry when you did open your eyes, and so I managed to get this, but I've nigh had it snatched away three times as I came back, for our fellows are getting savage for want of food.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I thought you'd be hungry when you did open your eyes, and so I managed to get this, but I've nigh had it snatched away three times as I came back, for our fellows are getting savage for want of food.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The old soldier came into sight almost as he asked the question, carrying a vessel of water in one hand and something that looked like a cake of bread in the other.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I thought you'd be hungry when you did open your eyes, and so I managed to get this, but I've nigh had it snatched away three times as I came back, for our fellows are getting savage for want of food.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The old soldier came into sight almost as he asked the question, carrying a vessel of water in one hand and something that looked like a cake of bread in the other.
we're
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From this reading "Then we're going to fight, Serge?" cried Marcus, eagerly.
at the time that
From this reading "I thought you'd be hungry when you did open your eyes, and so I managed to get this, but I've nigh had it snatched away three times as I came back, for our fellows are getting savage for want of food.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I thought you'd be hungry when you did open your eyes, and so I managed to get this, but I've nigh had it snatched away three times as I came back, for our fellows are getting savage for want of food.
you'd
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From this reading "I thought you'd be hungry when you did open your eyes, and so I managed to get this, but I've nigh had it snatched away three times as I came back, for our fellows are getting savage for want of food.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I thought you'd be hungry when you did open your eyes, and so I managed to get this, but I've nigh had it snatched away three times as I came back, for our fellows are getting savage for want of food.
