used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _If_ the officers of His Majesty’s Service have a wonderful innings in the piping times of peace, they have a very rough outing in the time of war.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading It is not all beer and skittles, for, in addition to facing death, they have to pay for the privilege of doing the same.
(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 It is not all beer and skittles, for, in addition to facing death, they have to pay for the privilege of doing the same.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is not all beer and skittles, for, in addition to facing death, they have to pay for the privilege of doing the same.
beernounUS /bɪr/
a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops
From this reading It is not all beer and skittles, for, in addition to facing death, they have to pay for the privilege of doing the same.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This system has many disadvantages for the poor but keen soldier.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading It is not all beer and skittles, for, in addition to facing death, they have to pay for the privilege of doing the same.
diem
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The few shillings per diem which they receive will not even pay for their food and drinks.
disadvantagesnounUS /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “disadvantage” — the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
From this reading This system has many disadvantages for the poor but keen soldier.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading It is not all beer and skittles, for, in addition to facing death, they have to pay for the privilege of doing the same.
drinksnounUS /drɪŋks/
plural of “drink” — a single serving of a beverage
From this reading The few shillings per diem which they receive will not even pay for their food and drinks.
divisible by two
From this reading The few shillings per diem which they receive will not even pay for their food and drinks.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading It is not all beer and skittles, for, in addition to facing death, they have to pay for the privilege of doing the same.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The few shillings per diem which they receive will not even pay for their food and drinks.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading The few shillings per diem which they receive will not even pay for their food and drinks.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is not all beer and skittles, for, in addition to facing death, they have to pay for the privilege of doing the same.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This system has many disadvantages for the poor but keen soldier.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _If_ the officers of His Majesty’s Service have a wonderful innings in the piping times of peace, they have a very rough outing in the time of war.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _If_ the officers of His Majesty’s Service have a wonderful innings in the piping times of peace, they have a very rough outing in the time of war.
Huns
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sword and revolver with which they kill the Huns is purchased out of their pockets.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading _If_ the officers of His Majesty’s Service have a wonderful innings in the piping times of peace, they have a very rough outing in the time of war.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _If_ the officers of His Majesty’s Service have a wonderful innings in the piping times of peace, they have a very rough outing in the time of war.
inningsnounUS /ˈɪnɪŋz/
the batting turn of a cricket player or team
From this reading _If_ the officers of His Majesty’s Service have a wonderful innings in the piping times of peace, they have a very rough outing in the time of war.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not all beer and skittles, for, in addition to facing death, they have to pay for the privilege of doing the same.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not all beer and skittles, for, in addition to facing death, they have to pay for the privilege of doing the same.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading This system has many disadvantages for the poor but keen soldier.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading The sword and revolver with which they kill the Huns is purchased out of their pockets.
Majesty'snounUS /ˈmædʒəstiz/
possessive form of “majesty” — impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading _If_ the officers of His Majesty’s Service have a wonderful innings in the piping times of peace, they have a very rough outing in the time of war.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading This system has many disadvantages for the poor but keen soldier.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not all beer and skittles, for, in addition to facing death, they have to pay for the privilege of doing the same.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _If_ the officers of His Majesty’s Service have a wonderful innings in the piping times of peace, they have a very rough outing in the time of war.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading _If_ the officers of His Majesty’s Service have a wonderful innings in the piping times of peace, they have a very rough outing in the time of war.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The sword and revolver with which they kill the Huns is purchased out of their pockets.
outingnounUS /ˈaʊtɪŋ/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading _If_ the officers of His Majesty’s Service have a wonderful innings in the piping times of peace, they have a very rough outing in the time of war.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading It is not all beer and skittles, for, in addition to facing death, they have to pay for the privilege of doing the same.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading _If_ the officers of His Majesty’s Service have a wonderful innings in the piping times of peace, they have a very rough outing in the time of war.
for each
From this reading The few shillings per diem which they receive will not even pay for their food and drinks.
pipingnounUS /ˈpaɪpɪŋ/
a thin strip of covered cord used to edge hems
From this reading _If_ the officers of His Majesty’s Service have a wonderful innings in the piping times of peace, they have a very rough outing in the time of war.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading The sword and revolver with which they kill the Huns is purchased out of their pockets.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading This system has many disadvantages for the poor but keen soldier.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading It is not all beer and skittles, for, in addition to facing death, they have to pay for the privilege of doing the same.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading The sword and revolver with which they kill the Huns is purchased out of their pockets.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading The few shillings per diem which they receive will not even pay for their food and drinks.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading The sword and revolver with which they kill the Huns is purchased out of their pockets.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading _If_ the officers of His Majesty’s Service have a wonderful innings in the piping times of peace, they have a very rough outing in the time of war.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It is not all beer and skittles, for, in addition to facing death, they have to pay for the privilege of doing the same.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading _If_ the officers of His Majesty’s Service have a wonderful innings in the piping times of peace, they have a very rough outing in the time of war.
shillingsnounUS /ˈʃɪlɪŋz/
plural of “shilling” — the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents
From this reading The few shillings per diem which they receive will not even pay for their food and drinks.
skittlesnounUS /ˈskɪtəlz/
a bowling game that is played by rolling a bowling ball down a bowling alley at a target of nine wooden pins
From this reading It is not all beer and skittles, for, in addition to facing death, they have to pay for the privilege of doing the same.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading This system has many disadvantages for the poor but keen soldier.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading The sword and revolver with which they kill the Huns is purchased out of their pockets.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading This system has many disadvantages for the poor but keen soldier.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _If_ the officers of His Majesty’s Service have a wonderful innings in the piping times of peace, they have a very rough outing in the time of war.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The sword and revolver with which they kill the Huns is purchased out of their pockets.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _If_ the officers of His Majesty’s Service have a wonderful innings in the piping times of peace, they have a very rough outing in the time of war.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This system has many disadvantages for the poor but keen soldier.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _If_ the officers of His Majesty’s Service have a wonderful innings in the piping times of peace, they have a very rough outing in the time of war.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading _If_ the officers of His Majesty’s Service have a wonderful innings in the piping times of peace, they have a very rough outing in the time of war.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is not all beer and skittles, for, in addition to facing death, they have to pay for the privilege of doing the same.
precisely as stated
From this reading _If_ the officers of His Majesty’s Service have a wonderful innings in the piping times of peace, they have a very rough outing in the time of war.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading _If_ the officers of His Majesty’s Service have a wonderful innings in the piping times of peace, they have a very rough outing in the time of war.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The sword and revolver with which they kill the Huns is purchased out of their pockets.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The few shillings per diem which they receive will not even pay for their food and drinks.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The sword and revolver with which they kill the Huns is purchased out of their pockets.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading _If_ the officers of His Majesty’s Service have a wonderful innings in the piping times of peace, they have a very rough outing in the time of war.
