used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I was up to the front before to-day," said Scriven, "and got a rifle ball through my shako."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Bob is quartered there, on an old Turk, whose third wife is a female so severely respectable, that she never feeds the hens without a veil on."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I was up to the front before to-day," said Scriven, "and got a rifle ball through my shako."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Why?" asked Scriven.
aw
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It will serve for the—aw—aw—healthy purpose of ventilation," said Berkeley, with a laugh—a very little one, however.
BalaclavanounUS /ˌbɑːlɑːˈklɑːvɑː/
a cap that is close-fitting and woolen and covers all of the head but the face
From this reading "My old quarters in Balaclava have been nicely ventilated by three bullet-holes in the roof," said the doctor, a good-humoured, careless young fellow.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading "I was up to the front before to-day," said Scriven, "and got a rifle ball through my shako."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "My old quarters in Balaclava have been nicely ventilated by three bullet-holes in the roof," said the doctor, a good-humoured, careless young fellow.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "I was up to the front before to-day," said Scriven, "and got a rifle ball through my shako."
BerkeleynounUS /ˈbɜːrkli/
Irish philosopher and Anglican bishop who opposed the materialism of Thomas Hobbes (1685-1753)
From this reading "It will serve for the—aw—aw—healthy purpose of ventilation," said Berkeley, with a laugh—a very little one, however.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading "Bob is quartered there, on an old Turk, whose third wife is a female so severely respectable, that she never feeds the hens without a veil on."
bullet-holes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My old quarters in Balaclava have been nicely ventilated by three bullet-holes in the roof," said the doctor, a good-humoured, careless young fellow.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "My old quarters in Balaclava have been nicely ventilated by three bullet-holes in the roof," said the doctor, a good-humoured, careless young fellow.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading "My old quarters in Balaclava have been nicely ventilated by three bullet-holes in the roof," said the doctor, a good-humoured, careless young fellow.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "My old quarters in Balaclava have been nicely ventilated by three bullet-holes in the roof," said the doctor, a good-humoured, careless young fellow.
feedsnounUS /fiːdz/
plural of “feed” — food for domestic livestock
From this reading "Bob is quartered there, on an old Turk, whose third wife is a female so severely respectable, that she never feeds the hens without a veil on."
a boy or man
From this reading "My old quarters in Balaclava have been nicely ventilated by three bullet-holes in the roof," said the doctor, a good-humoured, careless young fellow.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading "Bob is quartered there, on an old Turk, whose third wife is a female so severely respectable, that she never feeds the hens without a veil on."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "It will serve for the—aw—aw—healthy purpose of ventilation," said Berkeley, with a laugh—a very little one, however.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading "I was up to the front before to-day," said Scriven, "and got a rifle ball through my shako."
good-humouredadjective
disposed to please
From this reading "My old quarters in Balaclava have been nicely ventilated by three bullet-holes in the roof," said the doctor, a good-humoured, careless young fellow.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I was up to the front before to-day," said Scriven, "and got a rifle ball through my shako."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "My old quarters in Balaclava have been nicely ventilated by three bullet-holes in the roof," said the doctor, a good-humoured, careless young fellow.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading "It will serve for the—aw—aw—healthy purpose of ventilation," said Berkeley, with a laugh—a very little one, however.
hensnounUS /henz/
plural of “hen” — adult female chicken
From this reading "Bob is quartered there, on an old Turk, whose third wife is a female so severely respectable, that she never feeds the hens without a veil on."
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading "It will serve for the—aw—aw—healthy purpose of ventilation," said Berkeley, with a laugh—a very little one, however.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I was up to the front before to-day," said Scriven, "and got a rifle ball through my shako."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "My old quarters in Balaclava have been nicely ventilated by three bullet-holes in the roof," said the doctor, a good-humoured, careless young fellow.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Bob is quartered there, on an old Turk, whose third wife is a female so severely respectable, that she never feeds the hens without a veil on."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It will serve for the—aw—aw—healthy purpose of ventilation," said Berkeley, with a laugh—a very little one, however.
the sound of laughing
From this reading "It will serve for the—aw—aw—healthy purpose of ventilation," said Berkeley, with a laugh—a very little one, however.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "It will serve for the—aw—aw—healthy purpose of ventilation," said Berkeley, with a laugh—a very little one, however.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I was up to the front before to-day," said Scriven, "and got a rifle ball through my shako."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Bob is quartered there, on an old Turk, whose third wife is a female so severely respectable, that she never feeds the hens without a veil on."
nicelyadverbUS /ˈnaɪsli/
in a nice way
From this reading "My old quarters in Balaclava have been nicely ventilated by three bullet-holes in the roof," said the doctor, a good-humoured, careless young fellow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It will serve for the—aw—aw—healthy purpose of ventilation," said Berkeley, with a laugh—a very little one, however.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "My old quarters in Balaclava have been nicely ventilated by three bullet-holes in the roof," said the doctor, a good-humoured, careless young fellow.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Bob is quartered there, on an old Turk, whose third wife is a female so severely respectable, that she never feeds the hens without a veil on."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "It will serve for the—aw—aw—healthy purpose of ventilation," said Berkeley, with a laugh—a very little one, however.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading "It will serve for the—aw—aw—healthy purpose of ventilation," said Berkeley, with a laugh—a very little one, however.
quartered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Bob is quartered there, on an old Turk, whose third wife is a female so severely respectable, that she never feeds the hens without a veil on."
housing available for people to live in
From this reading "My old quarters in Balaclava have been nicely ventilated by three bullet-holes in the roof," said the doctor, a good-humoured, careless young fellow.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading "Bob is quartered there, on an old Turk, whose third wife is a female so severely respectable, that she never feeds the hens without a veil on."
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading "I was up to the front before to-day," said Scriven, "and got a rifle ball through my shako."
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading "My old quarters in Balaclava have been nicely ventilated by three bullet-holes in the roof," said the doctor, a good-humoured, careless young fellow.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I was up to the front before to-day," said Scriven, "and got a rifle ball through my shako."
Scriven
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From this reading "I was up to the front before to-day," said Scriven, "and got a rifle ball through my shako."
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading "It will serve for the—aw—aw—healthy purpose of ventilation," said Berkeley, with a laugh—a very little one, however.
severelyadverbUS /səˈvɪrli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading "Bob is quartered there, on an old Turk, whose third wife is a female so severely respectable, that she never feeds the hens without a veil on."
shakonoun
tall hat; worn by some British soldiers on ceremonial occasions
From this reading "I was up to the front before to-day," said Scriven, "and got a rifle ball through my shako."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Bob is quartered there, on an old Turk, whose third wife is a female so severely respectable, that she never feeds the hens without a veil on."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Bob is quartered there, on an old Turk, whose third wife is a female so severely respectable, that she never feeds the hens without a veil on."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Bob is quartered there, on an old Turk, whose third wife is a female so severely respectable, that she never feeds the hens without a veil on."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I was up to the front before to-day," said Scriven, "and got a rifle ball through my shako."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Bob is quartered there, on an old Turk, whose third wife is a female so severely respectable, that she never feeds the hens without a veil on."
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading "Bob is quartered there, on an old Turk, whose third wife is a female so severely respectable, that she never feeds the hens without a veil on."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "My old quarters in Balaclava have been nicely ventilated by three bullet-holes in the roof," said the doctor, a good-humoured, careless young fellow.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "I was up to the front before to-day," said Scriven, "and got a rifle ball through my shako."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I was up to the front before to-day," said Scriven, "and got a rifle ball through my shako."
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I was up to the front before to-day," said Scriven, "and got a rifle ball through my shako."
TurknounUS /tɜːrk/
a native or inhabitant of Turkey
From this reading "Bob is quartered there, on an old Turk, whose third wife is a female so severely respectable, that she never feeds the hens without a veil on."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I was up to the front before to-day," said Scriven, "and got a rifle ball through my shako."
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading "Bob is quartered there, on an old Turk, whose third wife is a female so severely respectable, that she never feeds the hens without a veil on."
ventilatedadjectiveUS /ˈventəleɪtɪd/
exposed to air
From this reading "My old quarters in Balaclava have been nicely ventilated by three bullet-holes in the roof," said the doctor, a good-humoured, careless young fellow.
ventilationnounUS /ˌventəˈleɪʃən/
the act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of foul air
From this reading "It will serve for the—aw—aw—healthy purpose of ventilation," said Berkeley, with a laugh—a very little one, however.
precisely as stated
From this reading "It will serve for the—aw—aw—healthy purpose of ventilation," said Berkeley, with a laugh—a very little one, however.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I was up to the front before to-day," said Scriven, "and got a rifle ball through my shako."
belonging to which person
From this reading "Bob is quartered there, on an old Turk, whose third wife is a female so severely respectable, that she never feeds the hens without a veil on."
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why?" asked Scriven.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading "Bob is quartered there, on an old Turk, whose third wife is a female so severely respectable, that she never feeds the hens without a veil on."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "It will serve for the—aw—aw—healthy purpose of ventilation," said Berkeley, with a laugh—a very little one, however.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "It will serve for the—aw—aw—healthy purpose of ventilation," said Berkeley, with a laugh—a very little one, however.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Bob is quartered there, on an old Turk, whose third wife is a female so severely respectable, that she never feeds the hens without a veil on."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "My old quarters in Balaclava have been nicely ventilated by three bullet-holes in the roof," said the doctor, a good-humoured, careless young fellow.
