used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Living week upon week with the thermometer at the breaking point, with the momentary sun blackened out for days in swirling snow, with a sameness of grub that fairly gnaws the appetite, the wonder is that they carry through with even members of their own outfit.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading HARD KNUCKLES If it is true, as Kipling says, that "single men in barracks don't grow into plaster saints," it is doubly true of the same in lonely detachment shacks of the Royal Mounted scattered about the Arctic foreshore.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Suddenly mix in with this condition of life an attractive, unattached, unexpected white woman and you have a yeast more potent than dynamite.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Suddenly mix in with this condition of life an attractive, unattached, unexpected white woman and you have a yeast more potent than dynamite.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading Living week upon week with the thermometer at the breaking point, with the momentary sun blackened out for days in swirling snow, with a sameness of grub that fairly gnaws the appetite, the wonder is that they carry through with even members of their own outfit.
ArcticnounUS /ˈɑːrktɪk/
the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole
From this reading HARD KNUCKLES If it is true, as Kipling says, that "single men in barracks don't grow into plaster saints," it is doubly true of the same in lonely detachment shacks of the Royal Mounted scattered about the Arctic foreshore.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HARD KNUCKLES If it is true, as Kipling says, that "single men in barracks don't grow into plaster saints," it is doubly true of the same in lonely detachment shacks of the Royal Mounted scattered about the Arctic foreshore.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Living week upon week with the thermometer at the breaking point, with the momentary sun blackened out for days in swirling snow, with a sameness of grub that fairly gnaws the appetite, the wonder is that they carry through with even members of their own outfit.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading Suddenly mix in with this condition of life an attractive, unattached, unexpected white woman and you have a yeast more potent than dynamite.
barracksnounUS /ˈbærəks/
plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel
From this reading HARD KNUCKLES If it is true, as Kipling says, that "single men in barracks don't grow into plaster saints," it is doubly true of the same in lonely detachment shacks of the Royal Mounted scattered about the Arctic foreshore.
blackenedadjectiveUS /ˈblækənd/
darkened by smoke
From this reading Living week upon week with the thermometer at the breaking point, with the momentary sun blackened out for days in swirling snow, with a sameness of grub that fairly gnaws the appetite, the wonder is that they carry through with even members of their own outfit.
the act of breaking something
From this reading Living week upon week with the thermometer at the breaking point, with the momentary sun blackened out for days in swirling snow, with a sameness of grub that fairly gnaws the appetite, the wonder is that they carry through with even members of their own outfit.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Living week upon week with the thermometer at the breaking point, with the momentary sun blackened out for days in swirling snow, with a sameness of grub that fairly gnaws the appetite, the wonder is that they carry through with even members of their own outfit.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Suddenly mix in with this condition of life an attractive, unattached, unexpected white woman and you have a yeast more potent than dynamite.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Living week upon week with the thermometer at the breaking point, with the momentary sun blackened out for days in swirling snow, with a sameness of grub that fairly gnaws the appetite, the wonder is that they carry through with even members of their own outfit.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading As he descended upon the trading post and the tricky factor, Russell Seymour was scarcely a staff non-com of the Royal Mounted.
detachmentnounUS /dɪˈtætʃmənt/
avoiding emotional involvement
From this reading HARD KNUCKLES If it is true, as Kipling says, that "single men in barracks don't grow into plaster saints," it is doubly true of the same in lonely detachment shacks of the Royal Mounted scattered about the Arctic foreshore.
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HARD KNUCKLES If it is true, as Kipling says, that "single men in barracks don't grow into plaster saints," it is doubly true of the same in lonely detachment shacks of the Royal Mounted scattered about the Arctic foreshore.
doublyadverbUS /ˈdʌbli/
to double the degree
From this reading HARD KNUCKLES If it is true, as Kipling says, that "single men in barracks don't grow into plaster saints," it is doubly true of the same in lonely detachment shacks of the Royal Mounted scattered about the Arctic foreshore.
doughnounUS /doʊ/
a flour mixture stiff enough to knead or roll
From this reading Let some outsider stir the mixture with the ladle of false witness and surely the dough overflows the pan.
dynamitenounUS /ˈdaɪnəmaɪt/
an explosive containing nitrate sensitized with nitroglycerin absorbed on wood pulp
From this reading Suddenly mix in with this condition of life an attractive, unattached, unexpected white woman and you have a yeast more potent than dynamite.
divisible by two
From this reading Living week upon week with the thermometer at the breaking point, with the momentary sun blackened out for days in swirling snow, with a sameness of grub that fairly gnaws the appetite, the wonder is that they carry through with even members of their own outfit.
factornounUS /ˈfæktər/
anything that contributes causally to a result
From this reading As he descended upon the trading post and the tricky factor, Russell Seymour was scarcely a staff non-com of the Royal Mounted.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Living week upon week with the thermometer at the breaking point, with the momentary sun blackened out for days in swirling snow, with a sameness of grub that fairly gnaws the appetite, the wonder is that they carry through with even members of their own outfit.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading Let some outsider stir the mixture with the ladle of false witness and surely the dough overflows the pan.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Living week upon week with the thermometer at the breaking point, with the momentary sun blackened out for days in swirling snow, with a sameness of grub that fairly gnaws the appetite, the wonder is that they carry through with even members of their own outfit.
foreshorenoun
the part of the seashore between the highwater mark and the low-water mark
From this reading HARD KNUCKLES If it is true, as Kipling says, that "single men in barracks don't grow into plaster saints," it is doubly true of the same in lonely detachment shacks of the Royal Mounted scattered about the Arctic foreshore.
gnawsverbUS /nɔːz/
third-person singular of “gnaw” — bite or chew on with the teeth
From this reading Living week upon week with the thermometer at the breaking point, with the momentary sun blackened out for days in swirling snow, with a sameness of grub that fairly gnaws the appetite, the wonder is that they carry through with even members of their own outfit.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading HARD KNUCKLES If it is true, as Kipling says, that "single men in barracks don't grow into plaster saints," it is doubly true of the same in lonely detachment shacks of the Royal Mounted scattered about the Arctic foreshore.
grubnounUS /ɡrʌb/
informal terms for a meal
From this reading Living week upon week with the thermometer at the breaking point, with the momentary sun blackened out for days in swirling snow, with a sameness of grub that fairly gnaws the appetite, the wonder is that they carry through with even members of their own outfit.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading HARD KNUCKLES If it is true, as Kipling says, that "single men in barracks don't grow into plaster saints," it is doubly true of the same in lonely detachment shacks of the Royal Mounted scattered about the Arctic foreshore.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Suddenly mix in with this condition of life an attractive, unattached, unexpected white woman and you have a yeast more potent than dynamite.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he descended upon the trading post and the tricky factor, Russell Seymour was scarcely a staff non-com of the Royal Mounted.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading HARD KNUCKLES If it is true, as Kipling says, that "single men in barracks don't grow into plaster saints," it is doubly true of the same in lonely detachment shacks of the Royal Mounted scattered about the Arctic foreshore.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HARD KNUCKLES If it is true, as Kipling says, that "single men in barracks don't grow into plaster saints," it is doubly true of the same in lonely detachment shacks of the Royal Mounted scattered about the Arctic foreshore.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading HARD KNUCKLES If it is true, as Kipling says, that "single men in barracks don't grow into plaster saints," it is doubly true of the same in lonely detachment shacks of the Royal Mounted scattered about the Arctic foreshore.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HARD KNUCKLES If it is true, as Kipling says, that "single men in barracks don't grow into plaster saints," it is doubly true of the same in lonely detachment shacks of the Royal Mounted scattered about the Arctic foreshore.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HARD KNUCKLES If it is true, as Kipling says, that "single men in barracks don't grow into plaster saints," it is doubly true of the same in lonely detachment shacks of the Royal Mounted scattered about the Arctic foreshore.
KiplingnounUS /ˈkɪplɪŋ/
English author of novels and poetry who was born in India (1865-1936)
From this reading HARD KNUCKLES If it is true, as Kipling says, that "single men in barracks don't grow into plaster saints," it is doubly true of the same in lonely detachment shacks of the Royal Mounted scattered about the Arctic foreshore.
KNUCKLESnounUS /ˈnʌkəlz/
(used in the plural) a small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand
From this reading HARD KNUCKLES If it is true, as Kipling says, that "single men in barracks don't grow into plaster saints," it is doubly true of the same in lonely detachment shacks of the Royal Mounted scattered about the Arctic foreshore.
ladleverbUS /ˈleɪdəl/
put (a liquid) into a container by means of a ladle
From this reading Let some outsider stir the mixture with the ladle of false witness and surely the dough overflows the pan.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let some outsider stir the mixture with the ladle of false witness and surely the dough overflows the pan.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Suddenly mix in with this condition of life an attractive, unattached, unexpected white woman and you have a yeast more potent than dynamite.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Living week upon week with the thermometer at the breaking point, with the momentary sun blackened out for days in swirling snow, with a sameness of grub that fairly gnaws the appetite, the wonder is that they carry through with even members of their own outfit.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading HARD KNUCKLES If it is true, as Kipling says, that "single men in barracks don't grow into plaster saints," it is doubly true of the same in lonely detachment shacks of the Royal Mounted scattered about the Arctic foreshore.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Living week upon week with the thermometer at the breaking point, with the momentary sun blackened out for days in swirling snow, with a sameness of grub that fairly gnaws the appetite, the wonder is that they carry through with even members of their own outfit.
the force of workers available
From this reading HARD KNUCKLES If it is true, as Kipling says, that "single men in barracks don't grow into plaster saints," it is doubly true of the same in lonely detachment shacks of the Royal Mounted scattered about the Arctic foreshore.
mixverbUS /mɪks/
mix together different elements
From this reading Suddenly mix in with this condition of life an attractive, unattached, unexpected white woman and you have a yeast more potent than dynamite.
mixturenounUS /ˈmɪkstʃər/
(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
From this reading Let some outsider stir the mixture with the ladle of false witness and surely the dough overflows the pan.
momentaryadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊmənteri/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading Living week upon week with the thermometer at the breaking point, with the momentary sun blackened out for days in swirling snow, with a sameness of grub that fairly gnaws the appetite, the wonder is that they carry through with even members of their own outfit.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Suddenly mix in with this condition of life an attractive, unattached, unexpected white woman and you have a yeast more potent than dynamite.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading HARD KNUCKLES If it is true, as Kipling says, that "single men in barracks don't grow into plaster saints," it is doubly true of the same in lonely detachment shacks of the Royal Mounted scattered about the Arctic foreshore.
non-com
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As he descended upon the trading post and the tricky factor, Russell Seymour was scarcely a staff non-com of the Royal Mounted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HARD KNUCKLES If it is true, as Kipling says, that "single men in barracks don't grow into plaster saints," it is doubly true of the same in lonely detachment shacks of the Royal Mounted scattered about the Arctic foreshore.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Living week upon week with the thermometer at the breaking point, with the momentary sun blackened out for days in swirling snow, with a sameness of grub that fairly gnaws the appetite, the wonder is that they carry through with even members of their own outfit.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading Living week upon week with the thermometer at the breaking point, with the momentary sun blackened out for days in swirling snow, with a sameness of grub that fairly gnaws the appetite, the wonder is that they carry through with even members of their own outfit.
outsidernounUS /ˌaʊtˈsaɪ.dər/
A person who does not belong to a particular group or community; a stranger.
From this reading Let some outsider stir the mixture with the ladle of false witness and surely the dough overflows the pan.
overflowsnounUS /ˈoʊvərfloʊz/
plural of “overflow” — a large flow
From this reading Let some outsider stir the mixture with the ladle of false witness and surely the dough overflows the pan.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Living week upon week with the thermometer at the breaking point, with the momentary sun blackened out for days in swirling snow, with a sameness of grub that fairly gnaws the appetite, the wonder is that they carry through with even members of their own outfit.
panverbUS /pæn/
make a sweeping movement
From this reading Let some outsider stir the mixture with the ladle of false witness and surely the dough overflows the pan.
plasterverbUS /ˈplæstər/
apply a heavy coat to
From this reading HARD KNUCKLES If it is true, as Kipling says, that "single men in barracks don't grow into plaster saints," it is doubly true of the same in lonely detachment shacks of the Royal Mounted scattered about the Arctic foreshore.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Living week upon week with the thermometer at the breaking point, with the momentary sun blackened out for days in swirling snow, with a sameness of grub that fairly gnaws the appetite, the wonder is that they carry through with even members of their own outfit.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading As he descended upon the trading post and the tricky factor, Russell Seymour was scarcely a staff non-com of the Royal Mounted.
potentadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊtənt/
having great influence
From this reading Suddenly mix in with this condition of life an attractive, unattached, unexpected white woman and you have a yeast more potent than dynamite.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading HARD KNUCKLES If it is true, as Kipling says, that "single men in barracks don't grow into plaster saints," it is doubly true of the same in lonely detachment shacks of the Royal Mounted scattered about the Arctic foreshore.
RussellnounUS /ˈrʌsəl/
United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)
From this reading As he descended upon the trading post and the tricky factor, Russell Seymour was scarcely a staff non-com of the Royal Mounted.
saintsnounUS /seɪnts/
plural of “saint” — a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading HARD KNUCKLES If it is true, as Kipling says, that "single men in barracks don't grow into plaster saints," it is doubly true of the same in lonely detachment shacks of the Royal Mounted scattered about the Arctic foreshore.
Identical; not different.
From this reading HARD KNUCKLES If it is true, as Kipling says, that "single men in barracks don't grow into plaster saints," it is doubly true of the same in lonely detachment shacks of the Royal Mounted scattered about the Arctic foreshore.
samenessnounUS /ˈseɪmnəs/
the quality of being alike
From this reading Living week upon week with the thermometer at the breaking point, with the momentary sun blackened out for days in swirling snow, with a sameness of grub that fairly gnaws the appetite, the wonder is that they carry through with even members of their own outfit.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading HARD KNUCKLES If it is true, as Kipling says, that "single men in barracks don't grow into plaster saints," it is doubly true of the same in lonely detachment shacks of the Royal Mounted scattered about the Arctic foreshore.
only a very short time before
From this reading As he descended upon the trading post and the tricky factor, Russell Seymour was scarcely a staff non-com of the Royal Mounted.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading HARD KNUCKLES If it is true, as Kipling says, that "single men in barracks don't grow into plaster saints," it is doubly true of the same in lonely detachment shacks of the Royal Mounted scattered about the Arctic foreshore.
SeymournounUS /ˈsiːmɔːr/
Queen of England as the third wife of Henry VIII and mother of Edward VI (1509-1537)
From this reading As he descended upon the trading post and the tricky factor, Russell Seymour was scarcely a staff non-com of the Royal Mounted.
shacksnounUS /ʃæks/
plural of “shack” — small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading HARD KNUCKLES If it is true, as Kipling says, that "single men in barracks don't grow into plaster saints," it is doubly true of the same in lonely detachment shacks of the Royal Mounted scattered about the Arctic foreshore.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading HARD KNUCKLES If it is true, as Kipling says, that "single men in barracks don't grow into plaster saints," it is doubly true of the same in lonely detachment shacks of the Royal Mounted scattered about the Arctic foreshore.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Living week upon week with the thermometer at the breaking point, with the momentary sun blackened out for days in swirling snow, with a sameness of grub that fairly gnaws the appetite, the wonder is that they carry through with even members of their own outfit.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Let some outsider stir the mixture with the ladle of false witness and surely the dough overflows the pan.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading As he descended upon the trading post and the tricky factor, Russell Seymour was scarcely a staff non-com of the Royal Mounted.
move an implement through
From this reading Let some outsider stir the mixture with the ladle of false witness and surely the dough overflows the pan.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly mix in with this condition of life an attractive, unattached, unexpected white woman and you have a yeast more potent than dynamite.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Living week upon week with the thermometer at the breaking point, with the momentary sun blackened out for days in swirling snow, with a sameness of grub that fairly gnaws the appetite, the wonder is that they carry through with even members of their own outfit.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Let some outsider stir the mixture with the ladle of false witness and surely the dough overflows the pan.
swirlingverbUS /ˈswɜːrlɪŋ/
-ing form of “swirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading Living week upon week with the thermometer at the breaking point, with the momentary sun blackened out for days in swirling snow, with a sameness of grub that fairly gnaws the appetite, the wonder is that they carry through with even members of their own outfit.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Suddenly mix in with this condition of life an attractive, unattached, unexpected white woman and you have a yeast more potent than dynamite.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HARD KNUCKLES If it is true, as Kipling says, that "single men in barracks don't grow into plaster saints," it is doubly true of the same in lonely detachment shacks of the Royal Mounted scattered about the Arctic foreshore.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HARD KNUCKLES If it is true, as Kipling says, that "single men in barracks don't grow into plaster saints," it is doubly true of the same in lonely detachment shacks of the Royal Mounted scattered about the Arctic foreshore.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Living week upon week with the thermometer at the breaking point, with the momentary sun blackened out for days in swirling snow, with a sameness of grub that fairly gnaws the appetite, the wonder is that they carry through with even members of their own outfit.
thermometernounUS /θərˈmɑːmətər/
measuring instrument for measuring temperature
From this reading Living week upon week with the thermometer at the breaking point, with the momentary sun blackened out for days in swirling snow, with a sameness of grub that fairly gnaws the appetite, the wonder is that they carry through with even members of their own outfit.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Living week upon week with the thermometer at the breaking point, with the momentary sun blackened out for days in swirling snow, with a sameness of grub that fairly gnaws the appetite, the wonder is that they carry through with even members of their own outfit.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Suddenly mix in with this condition of life an attractive, unattached, unexpected white woman and you have a yeast more potent than dynamite.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Living week upon week with the thermometer at the breaking point, with the momentary sun blackened out for days in swirling snow, with a sameness of grub that fairly gnaws the appetite, the wonder is that they carry through with even members of their own outfit.
tradingnounUS /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/
buying or selling securities or commodities
From this reading As he descended upon the trading post and the tricky factor, Russell Seymour was scarcely a staff non-com of the Royal Mounted.
trickyadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪki/
not to be trusted
From this reading As he descended upon the trading post and the tricky factor, Russell Seymour was scarcely a staff non-com of the Royal Mounted.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading HARD KNUCKLES If it is true, as Kipling says, that "single men in barracks don't grow into plaster saints," it is doubly true of the same in lonely detachment shacks of the Royal Mounted scattered about the Arctic foreshore.
unattachedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈtætʃt/
not fastened together
From this reading Suddenly mix in with this condition of life an attractive, unattached, unexpected white woman and you have a yeast more potent than dynamite.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Suddenly mix in with this condition of life an attractive, unattached, unexpected white woman and you have a yeast more potent than dynamite.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Living week upon week with the thermometer at the breaking point, with the momentary sun blackened out for days in swirling snow, with a sameness of grub that fairly gnaws the appetite, the wonder is that they carry through with even members of their own outfit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As he descended upon the trading post and the tricky factor, Russell Seymour was scarcely a staff non-com of the Royal Mounted.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Living week upon week with the thermometer at the breaking point, with the momentary sun blackened out for days in swirling snow, with a sameness of grub that fairly gnaws the appetite, the wonder is that they carry through with even members of their own outfit.
a Caucasian
From this reading Suddenly mix in with this condition of life an attractive, unattached, unexpected white woman and you have a yeast more potent than dynamite.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Living week upon week with the thermometer at the breaking point, with the momentary sun blackened out for days in swirling snow, with a sameness of grub that fairly gnaws the appetite, the wonder is that they carry through with even members of their own outfit.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading Let some outsider stir the mixture with the ladle of false witness and surely the dough overflows the pan.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Suddenly mix in with this condition of life an attractive, unattached, unexpected white woman and you have a yeast more potent than dynamite.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Living week upon week with the thermometer at the breaking point, with the momentary sun blackened out for days in swirling snow, with a sameness of grub that fairly gnaws the appetite, the wonder is that they carry through with even members of their own outfit.
yeastnounUS /jiːst/
a commercial leavening agent containing yeast cells; used to raise the dough in making bread and for fermenting beer or whiskey
From this reading Suddenly mix in with this condition of life an attractive, unattached, unexpected white woman and you have a yeast more potent than dynamite.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Suddenly mix in with this condition of life an attractive, unattached, unexpected white woman and you have a yeast more potent than dynamite.
