used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WITH A GREAT DEAL OF CUSSEDNESS IN IT.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading IT WOULD have been very strange, indeed, if Si Klegg had not grumbled loudly and frequently about the food that was dished up to him by the company cooks.
abuseverbUS /əˈbjuːs/
treat badly
From this reading In the next place, the cooking done by the company bean-boiler deserved all the abuse it received, for as a rule the boys who sought places in the hash foundry did so because they were too lazy to drill or do guard duty, and their knowledge of cooking was about like that of the Irishman's of music:
(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 In the next place, the cooking done by the company bean-boiler deserved all the abuse it received, for as a rule the boys who sought places in the hash foundry did so because they were too lazy to drill or do guard duty, and their knowledge of cooking was about like that of the Irishman's of music:
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IT WOULD have been very strange, indeed, if Si Klegg had not grumbled loudly and frequently about the food that was dished up to him by the company cooks.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the first place, it was as natural for a boy to grumble at the "grub" as it was for him to try to shirk battalion drill or "run the guard."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Can you play the fiddle, Pat?" he was asked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the first place, it was as natural for a boy to grumble at the "grub" as it was for him to try to shirk battalion drill or "run the guard."
battalionnounUS /bəˈtæljən/
an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies
From this reading In the first place, it was as natural for a boy to grumble at the "grub" as it was for him to try to shirk battalion drill or "run the guard."
bean-boiler
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the next place, the cooking done by the company bean-boiler deserved all the abuse it received, for as a rule the boys who sought places in the hash foundry did so because they were too lazy to drill or do guard duty, and their knowledge of cooking was about like that of the Irishman's of music:
for the reason that
From this reading In the next place, the cooking done by the company bean-boiler deserved all the abuse it received, for as a rule the boys who sought places in the hash foundry did so because they were too lazy to drill or do guard duty, and their knowledge of cooking was about like that of the Irishman's of music:
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading IT WOULD have been very strange, indeed, if Si Klegg had not grumbled loudly and frequently about the food that was dished up to him by the company cooks.
a youthful male person
From this reading In the first place, it was as natural for a boy to grumble at the "grub" as it was for him to try to shirk battalion drill or "run the guard."
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading In the next place, the cooking done by the company bean-boiler deserved all the abuse it received, for as a rule the boys who sought places in the hash foundry did so because they were too lazy to drill or do guard duty, and their knowledge of cooking was about like that of the Irishman's of music:
showing who or what does the action
From this reading IT WOULD have been very strange, indeed, if Si Klegg had not grumbled loudly and frequently about the food that was dished up to him by the company cooks.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Can you play the fiddle, Pat?" he was asked.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading IT WOULD have been very strange, indeed, if Si Klegg had not grumbled loudly and frequently about the food that was dished up to him by the company cooks.
cookingnounUS /ˈkʊkɪŋ/
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
From this reading In the next place, the cooking done by the company bean-boiler deserved all the abuse it received, for as a rule the boys who sought places in the hash foundry did so because they were too lazy to drill or do guard duty, and their knowledge of cooking was about like that of the Irishman's of music:
cooksnounUS /kʊks/
plural of “cook” — someone who cooks food
From this reading IT WOULD have been very strange, indeed, if Si Klegg had not grumbled loudly and frequently about the food that was dished up to him by the company cooks.
CUSSEDNESSnoun
meanspirited disagreeable contrariness
From this reading WITH A GREAT DEAL OF CUSSEDNESS IN IT.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading WITH A GREAT DEAL OF CUSSEDNESS IN IT.
deservedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvd/
properly deserved
From this reading In the next place, the cooking done by the company bean-boiler deserved all the abuse it received, for as a rule the boys who sought places in the hash foundry did so because they were too lazy to drill or do guard duty, and their knowledge of cooking was about like that of the Irishman's of music:
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In the next place, the cooking done by the company bean-boiler deserved all the abuse it received, for as a rule the boys who sought places in the hash foundry did so because they were too lazy to drill or do guard duty, and their knowledge of cooking was about like that of the Irishman's of music:
dishedadjectiveUS /dɪʃt/
shaped like a dish or pan
From this reading IT WOULD have been very strange, indeed, if Si Klegg had not grumbled loudly and frequently about the food that was dished up to him by the company cooks.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading In the next place, the cooking done by the company bean-boiler deserved all the abuse it received, for as a rule the boys who sought places in the hash foundry did so because they were too lazy to drill or do guard duty, and their knowledge of cooking was about like that of the Irishman's of music:
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading In the next place, the cooking done by the company bean-boiler deserved all the abuse it received, for as a rule the boys who sought places in the hash foundry did so because they were too lazy to drill or do guard duty, and their knowledge of cooking was about like that of the Irishman's of music:
drillverbUS /drɪl/
make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
From this reading In the first place, it was as natural for a boy to grumble at the "grub" as it was for him to try to shirk battalion drill or "run the guard."
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading In the next place, the cooking done by the company bean-boiler deserved all the abuse it received, for as a rule the boys who sought places in the hash foundry did so because they were too lazy to drill or do guard duty, and their knowledge of cooking was about like that of the Irishman's of music:
fiddlenounUS /ˈfɪdəl/
bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow
From this reading "Can you play the fiddle, Pat?" he was asked.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the first place, it was as natural for a boy to grumble at the "grub" as it was for him to try to shirk battalion drill or "run the guard."
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading IT WOULD have been very strange, indeed, if Si Klegg had not grumbled loudly and frequently about the food that was dished up to him by the company cooks.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the first place, it was as natural for a boy to grumble at the "grub" as it was for him to try to shirk battalion drill or "run the guard."
foundrynounUS /ˈfaʊndri/
factory where metal castings are produced
From this reading In the next place, the cooking done by the company bean-boiler deserved all the abuse it received, for as a rule the boys who sought places in the hash foundry did so because they were too lazy to drill or do guard duty, and their knowledge of cooking was about like that of the Irishman's of music:
many times at short intervals
From this reading IT WOULD have been very strange, indeed, if Si Klegg had not grumbled loudly and frequently about the food that was dished up to him by the company cooks.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading WITH A GREAT DEAL OF CUSSEDNESS IN IT.
grubnounUS /ɡrʌb/
informal terms for a meal
From this reading In the first place, it was as natural for a boy to grumble at the "grub" as it was for him to try to shirk battalion drill or "run the guard."
grumbleverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəl/
show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading In the first place, it was as natural for a boy to grumble at the "grub" as it was for him to try to shirk battalion drill or "run the guard."
grumbledverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəld/
past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading IT WOULD have been very strange, indeed, if Si Klegg had not grumbled loudly and frequently about the food that was dished up to him by the company cooks.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading In the first place, it was as natural for a boy to grumble at the "grub" as it was for him to try to shirk battalion drill or "run the guard."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IT WOULD have been very strange, indeed, if Si Klegg had not grumbled loudly and frequently about the food that was dished up to him by the company cooks.
hashnounUS /hæʃ/
chopped meat mixed with potatoes and browned
From this reading In the next place, the cooking done by the company bean-boiler deserved all the abuse it received, for as a rule the boys who sought places in the hash foundry did so because they were too lazy to drill or do guard duty, and their knowledge of cooking was about like that of the Irishman's of music:
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading IT WOULD have been very strange, indeed, if Si Klegg had not grumbled loudly and frequently about the food that was dished up to him by the company cooks.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Can you play the fiddle, Pat?" he was asked.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IT WOULD have been very strange, indeed, if Si Klegg had not grumbled loudly and frequently about the food that was dished up to him by the company cooks.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading IT WOULD have been very strange, indeed, if Si Klegg had not grumbled loudly and frequently about the food that was dished up to him by the company cooks.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WITH A GREAT DEAL OF CUSSEDNESS IN IT.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading IT WOULD have been very strange, indeed, if Si Klegg had not grumbled loudly and frequently about the food that was dished up to him by the company cooks.
Irishman's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the next place, the cooking done by the company bean-boiler deserved all the abuse it received, for as a rule the boys who sought places in the hash foundry did so because they were too lazy to drill or do guard duty, and their knowledge of cooking was about like that of the Irishman's of music:
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WITH A GREAT DEAL OF CUSSEDNESS IN IT.
Klegg
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IT WOULD have been very strange, indeed, if Si Klegg had not grumbled loudly and frequently about the food that was dished up to him by the company cooks.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading In the next place, the cooking done by the company bean-boiler deserved all the abuse it received, for as a rule the boys who sought places in the hash foundry did so because they were too lazy to drill or do guard duty, and their knowledge of cooking was about like that of the Irishman's of music:
lazyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪzi/
moving slowly and gently
From this reading In the next place, the cooking done by the company bean-boiler deserved all the abuse it received, for as a rule the boys who sought places in the hash foundry did so because they were too lazy to drill or do guard duty, and their knowledge of cooking was about like that of the Irishman's of music:
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading In the next place, the cooking done by the company bean-boiler deserved all the abuse it received, for as a rule the boys who sought places in the hash foundry did so because they were too lazy to drill or do guard duty, and their knowledge of cooking was about like that of the Irishman's of music:
loudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/
with relatively high volume
From this reading IT WOULD have been very strange, indeed, if Si Klegg had not grumbled loudly and frequently about the food that was dished up to him by the company cooks.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading In the next place, the cooking done by the company bean-boiler deserved all the abuse it received, for as a rule the boys who sought places in the hash foundry did so because they were too lazy to drill or do guard duty, and their knowledge of cooking was about like that of the Irishman's of music:
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading In the first place, it was as natural for a boy to grumble at the "grub" as it was for him to try to shirk battalion drill or "run the guard."
immediately following in time or order
From this reading In the next place, the cooking done by the company bean-boiler deserved all the abuse it received, for as a rule the boys who sought places in the hash foundry did so because they were too lazy to drill or do guard duty, and their knowledge of cooking was about like that of the Irishman's of music:
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading IT WOULD have been very strange, indeed, if Si Klegg had not grumbled loudly and frequently about the food that was dished up to him by the company cooks.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WITH A GREAT DEAL OF CUSSEDNESS IN IT.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In the first place, it was as natural for a boy to grumble at the "grub" as it was for him to try to shirk battalion drill or "run the guard."
PatverbUS /pæt/
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading "Can you play the fiddle, Pat?" he was asked.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the first place, it was as natural for a boy to grumble at the "grub" as it was for him to try to shirk battalion drill or "run the guard."
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the next place, the cooking done by the company bean-boiler deserved all the abuse it received, for as a rule the boys who sought places in the hash foundry did so because they were too lazy to drill or do guard duty, and their knowledge of cooking was about like that of the Irishman's of music:
participate in games or sport
From this reading "Can you play the fiddle, Pat?" he was asked.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading In the next place, the cooking done by the company bean-boiler deserved all the abuse it received, for as a rule the boys who sought places in the hash foundry did so because they were too lazy to drill or do guard duty, and their knowledge of cooking was about like that of the Irishman's of music:
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading In the next place, the cooking done by the company bean-boiler deserved all the abuse it received, for as a rule the boys who sought places in the hash foundry did so because they were too lazy to drill or do guard duty, and their knowledge of cooking was about like that of the Irishman's of music:
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading In the first place, it was as natural for a boy to grumble at the "grub" as it was for him to try to shirk battalion drill or "run the guard."
shirkverbUS /ʃɜːrk/
avoid (one's assigned duties)
From this reading In the first place, it was as natural for a boy to grumble at the "grub" as it was for him to try to shirk battalion drill or "run the guard."
SinounUS /siː/
a tetravalent nonmetallic element; next to oxygen it is the most abundant element in the earth's crust; occurs in clay and feldspar and granite and quartz and sand; used as a semiconductor in transistors
From this reading IT WOULD have been very strange, indeed, if Si Klegg had not grumbled loudly and frequently about the food that was dished up to him by the company cooks.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In the next place, the cooking done by the company bean-boiler deserved all the abuse it received, for as a rule the boys who sought places in the hash foundry did so because they were too lazy to drill or do guard duty, and their knowledge of cooking was about like that of the Irishman's of music:
that is looked for
From this reading In the next place, the cooking done by the company bean-boiler deserved all the abuse it received, for as a rule the boys who sought places in the hash foundry did so because they were too lazy to drill or do guard duty, and their knowledge of cooking was about like that of the Irishman's of music:
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading IT WOULD have been very strange, indeed, if Si Klegg had not grumbled loudly and frequently about the food that was dished up to him by the company cooks.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IT WOULD have been very strange, indeed, if Si Klegg had not grumbled loudly and frequently about the food that was dished up to him by the company cooks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IT WOULD have been very strange, indeed, if Si Klegg had not grumbled loudly and frequently about the food that was dished up to him by the company cooks.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In the next place, the cooking done by the company bean-boiler deserved all the abuse it received, for as a rule the boys who sought places in the hash foundry did so because they were too lazy to drill or do guard duty, and their knowledge of cooking was about like that of the Irishman's of music:
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the next place, the cooking done by the company bean-boiler deserved all the abuse it received, for as a rule the boys who sought places in the hash foundry did so because they were too lazy to drill or do guard duty, and their knowledge of cooking was about like that of the Irishman's of music:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IT WOULD have been very strange, indeed, if Si Klegg had not grumbled loudly and frequently about the food that was dished up to him by the company cooks.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading In the next place, the cooking done by the company bean-boiler deserved all the abuse it received, for as a rule the boys who sought places in the hash foundry did so because they were too lazy to drill or do guard duty, and their knowledge of cooking was about like that of the Irishman's of music:
make an effort or attempt
From this reading In the first place, it was as natural for a boy to grumble at the "grub" as it was for him to try to shirk battalion drill or "run the guard."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading IT WOULD have been very strange, indeed, if Si Klegg had not grumbled loudly and frequently about the food that was dished up to him by the company cooks.
precisely as stated
From this reading IT WOULD have been very strange, indeed, if Si Klegg had not grumbled loudly and frequently about the food that was dished up to him by the company cooks.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT WOULD have been very strange, indeed, if Si Klegg had not grumbled loudly and frequently about the food that was dished up to him by the company cooks.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the next place, the cooking done by the company bean-boiler deserved all the abuse it received, for as a rule the boys who sought places in the hash foundry did so because they were too lazy to drill or do guard duty, and their knowledge of cooking was about like that of the Irishman's of music:
which person or people
From this reading In the next place, the cooking done by the company bean-boiler deserved all the abuse it received, for as a rule the boys who sought places in the hash foundry did so because they were too lazy to drill or do guard duty, and their knowledge of cooking was about like that of the Irishman's of music:
in the company of; together with
From this reading WITH A GREAT DEAL OF CUSSEDNESS IN IT.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading IT WOULD have been very strange, indeed, if Si Klegg had not grumbled loudly and frequently about the food that was dished up to him by the company cooks.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Can you play the fiddle, Pat?" he was asked.
