used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jarette uttered a grunt, and there was a buzz of voices from below whose tones plainly enough told of eager expectation, for they had been pretty well starved since they had been shut down in the cabin.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "If you're not civil I'll tell the cook to keep the soup back for an hour."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Soup the cook's getting ready; Dumlow, go and get the biscuit-bag."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "If you're not civil I'll tell the cook to keep the soup back for an hour."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Jarette uttered a grunt, and there was a buzz of voices from below whose tones plainly enough told of eager expectation, for they had been pretty well starved since they had been shut down in the cabin.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Jarette uttered a grunt, and there was a buzz of voices from below whose tones plainly enough told of eager expectation, for they had been pretty well starved since they had been shut down in the cabin.
biscuit-bag
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Soup the cook's getting ready; Dumlow, go and get the biscuit-bag."
buzzverbUS /bʌz/
make a buzzing sound
From this reading Jarette uttered a grunt, and there was a buzz of voices from below whose tones plainly enough told of eager expectation, for they had been pretty well starved since they had been shut down in the cabin.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Jarette uttered a grunt, and there was a buzz of voices from below whose tones plainly enough told of eager expectation, for they had been pretty well starved since they had been shut down in the cabin.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading "If you're not civil I'll tell the cook to keep the soup back for an hour."
prepare a hot meal
From this reading "If you're not civil I'll tell the cook to keep the soup back for an hour."
cook'snounUS /kʊks/
possessive form of “cook” — someone who cooks food
From this reading "Soup the cook's getting ready; Dumlow, go and get the biscuit-bag."
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading What soup?" he cried.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Jarette uttered a grunt, and there was a buzz of voices from below whose tones plainly enough told of eager expectation, for they had been pretty well starved since they had been shut down in the cabin.
Dumlow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Soup the cook's getting ready; Dumlow, go and get the biscuit-bag."
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Jarette uttered a grunt, and there was a buzz of voices from below whose tones plainly enough told of eager expectation, for they had been pretty well starved since they had been shut down in the cabin.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Jarette uttered a grunt, and there was a buzz of voices from below whose tones plainly enough told of eager expectation, for they had been pretty well starved since they had been shut down in the cabin.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading Jarette uttered a grunt, and there was a buzz of voices from below whose tones plainly enough told of eager expectation, for they had been pretty well starved since they had been shut down in the cabin.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "If you're not civil I'll tell the cook to keep the soup back for an hour."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Jarette uttered a grunt, and there was a buzz of voices from below whose tones plainly enough told of eager expectation, for they had been pretty well starved since they had been shut down in the cabin.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Soup the cook's getting ready; Dumlow, go and get the biscuit-bag."
the act of acquiring something
From this reading "Soup the cook's getting ready; Dumlow, go and get the biscuit-bag."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Soup the cook's getting ready; Dumlow, go and get the biscuit-bag."
gruntnounUS /ɡrʌnt/
the short low gruff noise of the kind made by hogs
From this reading Jarette uttered a grunt, and there was a buzz of voices from below whose tones plainly enough told of eager expectation, for they had been pretty well starved since they had been shut down in the cabin.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jarette uttered a grunt, and there was a buzz of voices from below whose tones plainly enough told of eager expectation, for they had been pretty well starved since they had been shut down in the cabin.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What soup?" he cried.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "If you're not civil I'll tell the cook to keep the soup back for an hour."
I'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If you're not civil I'll tell the cook to keep the soup back for an hour."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If you're not civil I'll tell the cook to keep the soup back for an hour."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jarette uttered a grunt, and there was a buzz of voices from below whose tones plainly enough told of eager expectation, for they had been pretty well starved since they had been shut down in the cabin.
Jarette
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jarette uttered a grunt, and there was a buzz of voices from below whose tones plainly enough told of eager expectation, for they had been pretty well starved since they had been shut down in the cabin.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "If you're not civil I'll tell the cook to keep the soup back for an hour."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "If you're not civil I'll tell the cook to keep the soup back for an hour."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jarette uttered a grunt, and there was a buzz of voices from below whose tones plainly enough told of eager expectation, for they had been pretty well starved since they had been shut down in the cabin.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Jarette uttered a grunt, and there was a buzz of voices from below whose tones plainly enough told of eager expectation, for they had been pretty well starved since they had been shut down in the cabin.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Jarette uttered a grunt, and there was a buzz of voices from below whose tones plainly enough told of eager expectation, for they had been pretty well starved since they had been shut down in the cabin.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "Soup the cook's getting ready; Dumlow, go and get the biscuit-bag."
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Jarette uttered a grunt, and there was a buzz of voices from below whose tones plainly enough told of eager expectation, for they had been pretty well starved since they had been shut down in the cabin.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Jarette uttered a grunt, and there was a buzz of voices from below whose tones plainly enough told of eager expectation, for they had been pretty well starved since they had been shut down in the cabin.
soupnounUS /suːp/
liquid food especially of meat or fish or vegetable stock often containing pieces of solid food
From this reading "If you're not civil I'll tell the cook to keep the soup back for an hour."
starvedadjectiveUS /stɑːrvd/
suffering from lack of food
From this reading Jarette uttered a grunt, and there was a buzz of voices from below whose tones plainly enough told of eager expectation, for they had been pretty well starved since they had been shut down in the cabin.
express in words
From this reading "If you're not civil I'll tell the cook to keep the soup back for an hour."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "If you're not civil I'll tell the cook to keep the soup back for an hour."
in or at that place or location
From this reading Jarette uttered a grunt, and there was a buzz of voices from below whose tones plainly enough told of eager expectation, for they had been pretty well starved since they had been shut down in the cabin.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jarette uttered a grunt, and there was a buzz of voices from below whose tones plainly enough told of eager expectation, for they had been pretty well starved since they had been shut down in the cabin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "If you're not civil I'll tell the cook to keep the soup back for an hour."
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Jarette uttered a grunt, and there was a buzz of voices from below whose tones plainly enough told of eager expectation, for they had been pretty well starved since they had been shut down in the cabin.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Jarette uttered a grunt, and there was a buzz of voices from below whose tones plainly enough told of eager expectation, for they had been pretty well starved since they had been shut down in the cabin.
communicated in words
From this reading Jarette uttered a grunt, and there was a buzz of voices from below whose tones plainly enough told of eager expectation, for they had been pretty well starved since they had been shut down in the cabin.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Jarette uttered a grunt, and there was a buzz of voices from below whose tones plainly enough told of eager expectation, for they had been pretty well starved since they had been shut down in the cabin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jarette uttered a grunt, and there was a buzz of voices from below whose tones plainly enough told of eager expectation, for they had been pretty well starved since they had been shut down in the cabin.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Jarette uttered a grunt, and there was a buzz of voices from below whose tones plainly enough told of eager expectation, for they had been pretty well starved since they had been shut down in the cabin.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What soup?" he cried.
belonging to which person
From this reading Jarette uttered a grunt, and there was a buzz of voices from below whose tones plainly enough told of eager expectation, for they had been pretty well starved since they had been shut down in the cabin.
you're
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If you're not civil I'll tell the cook to keep the soup back for an hour."
