2nd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Queen’s Own (2nd) Regiment of Heavy Cavalry (The Queen’s Greys) were under orders for India and the influence of great joy.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That some of its members were also under the influence of potent waters is perhaps a platitudinous corollary.
(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 … “And phwat the Divvle’s begone of me ould pal Patsy Flannigan, at all, at all?” inquired Trooper Phelim O’Shaughnessy, entering the barrack-room of E Troop of the Queen’s Greys, lying at Shorncliffe Camp.
in addition
From this reading That some of its members were also under the influence of potent waters is perhaps a platitudinous corollary.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GLIMPSES OF CERTAIN “POOR DEVILS” AND THE HELL THEY INHABITED.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading … “And phwat the Divvle’s begone of me ould pal Patsy Flannigan, at all, at all?” inquired Trooper Phelim O’Shaughnessy, entering the barrack-room of E Troop of the Queen’s Greys, lying at Shorncliffe Camp.
barrack-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading … “And phwat the Divvle’s begone of me ould pal Patsy Flannigan, at all, at all?” inquired Trooper Phelim O’Shaughnessy, entering the barrack-room of E Troop of the Queen’s Greys, lying at Shorncliffe Camp.
begone
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading … “And phwat the Divvle’s begone of me ould pal Patsy Flannigan, at all, at all?” inquired Trooper Phelim O’Shaughnessy, entering the barrack-room of E Troop of the Queen’s Greys, lying at Shorncliffe Camp.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading … “And phwat the Divvle’s begone of me ould pal Patsy Flannigan, at all, at all?” inquired Trooper Phelim O’Shaughnessy, entering the barrack-room of E Troop of the Queen’s Greys, lying at Shorncliffe Camp.
CavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading The Queen’s Own (2nd) Regiment of Heavy Cavalry (The Queen’s Greys) were under orders for India and the influence of great joy.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading GLIMPSES OF CERTAIN “POOR DEVILS” AND THE HELL THEY INHABITED.
corollarynounUS /ˈkɔːrəleri/
a practical consequence that follows naturally
From this reading That some of its members were also under the influence of potent waters is perhaps a platitudinous corollary.
DEVILSnounUS /ˈdevəlz/
plural of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading GLIMPSES OF CERTAIN “POOR DEVILS” AND THE HELL THEY INHABITED.
Divvle's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading … “And phwat the Divvle’s begone of me ould pal Patsy Flannigan, at all, at all?” inquired Trooper Phelim O’Shaughnessy, entering the barrack-room of E Troop of the Queen’s Greys, lying at Shorncliffe Camp.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading … “And phwat the Divvle’s begone of me ould pal Patsy Flannigan, at all, at all?” inquired Trooper Phelim O’Shaughnessy, entering the barrack-room of E Troop of the Queen’s Greys, lying at Shorncliffe Camp.
a movement into or inward
From this reading … “And phwat the Divvle’s begone of me ould pal Patsy Flannigan, at all, at all?” inquired Trooper Phelim O’Shaughnessy, entering the barrack-room of E Troop of the Queen’s Greys, lying at Shorncliffe Camp.
Flannigan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading … “And phwat the Divvle’s begone of me ould pal Patsy Flannigan, at all, at all?” inquired Trooper Phelim O’Shaughnessy, entering the barrack-room of E Troop of the Queen’s Greys, lying at Shorncliffe Camp.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Queen’s Own (2nd) Regiment of Heavy Cavalry (The Queen’s Greys) were under orders for India and the influence of great joy.
GLIMPSESnounUS /ˈɡlɪmpsɪz/
plural of “glimpse” — a quick look
From this reading GLIMPSES OF CERTAIN “POOR DEVILS” AND THE HELL THEY INHABITED.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The Queen’s Own (2nd) Regiment of Heavy Cavalry (The Queen’s Greys) were under orders for India and the influence of great joy.
Greys
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Queen’s Own (2nd) Regiment of Heavy Cavalry (The Queen’s Greys) were under orders for India and the influence of great joy.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The Queen’s Own (2nd) Regiment of Heavy Cavalry (The Queen’s Greys) were under orders for India and the influence of great joy.
any place of pain and turmoil
From this reading GLIMPSES OF CERTAIN “POOR DEVILS” AND THE HELL THEY INHABITED.
IndianounUS /ˈɪndiə/
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading The Queen’s Own (2nd) Regiment of Heavy Cavalry (The Queen’s Greys) were under orders for India and the influence of great joy.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading The Queen’s Own (2nd) Regiment of Heavy Cavalry (The Queen’s Greys) were under orders for India and the influence of great joy.
INHABITEDadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading GLIMPSES OF CERTAIN “POOR DEVILS” AND THE HELL THEY INHABITED.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading … “And phwat the Divvle’s begone of me ould pal Patsy Flannigan, at all, at all?” inquired Trooper Phelim O’Shaughnessy, entering the barrack-room of E Troop of the Queen’s Greys, lying at Shorncliffe Camp.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That some of its members were also under the influence of potent waters is perhaps a platitudinous corollary.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading That some of its members were also under the influence of potent waters is perhaps a platitudinous corollary.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The Queen’s Own (2nd) Regiment of Heavy Cavalry (The Queen’s Greys) were under orders for India and the influence of great joy.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading … “And phwat the Divvle’s begone of me ould pal Patsy Flannigan, at all, at all?” inquired Trooper Phelim O’Shaughnessy, entering the barrack-room of E Troop of the Queen’s Greys, lying at Shorncliffe Camp.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading … “And phwat the Divvle’s begone of me ould pal Patsy Flannigan, at all, at all?” inquired Trooper Phelim O’Shaughnessy, entering the barrack-room of E Troop of the Queen’s Greys, lying at Shorncliffe Camp.
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 That some of its members were also under the influence of potent waters is perhaps a platitudinous corollary.
O'Shaughnessy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading … “And phwat the Divvle’s begone of me ould pal Patsy Flannigan, at all, at all?” inquired Trooper Phelim O’Shaughnessy, entering the barrack-room of E Troop of the Queen’s Greys, lying at Shorncliffe Camp.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TROOPERS OF THE QUEEN.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The Queen’s Own (2nd) Regiment of Heavy Cavalry (The Queen’s Greys) were under orders for India and the influence of great joy.
ould
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading … “And phwat the Divvle’s begone of me ould pal Patsy Flannigan, at all, at all?” inquired Trooper Phelim O’Shaughnessy, entering the barrack-room of E Troop of the Queen’s Greys, lying at Shorncliffe Camp.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The Queen’s Own (2nd) Regiment of Heavy Cavalry (The Queen’s Greys) were under orders for India and the influence of great joy.
palnounUS /pæl/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading … “And phwat the Divvle’s begone of me ould pal Patsy Flannigan, at all, at all?” inquired Trooper Phelim O’Shaughnessy, entering the barrack-room of E Troop of the Queen’s Greys, lying at Shorncliffe Camp.
PatsynounUS /ˈpætsi/
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading … “And phwat the Divvle’s begone of me ould pal Patsy Flannigan, at all, at all?” inquired Trooper Phelim O’Shaughnessy, entering the barrack-room of E Troop of the Queen’s Greys, lying at Shorncliffe Camp.
by chance
From this reading That some of its members were also under the influence of potent waters is perhaps a platitudinous corollary.
Phelim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading … “And phwat the Divvle’s begone of me ould pal Patsy Flannigan, at all, at all?” inquired Trooper Phelim O’Shaughnessy, entering the barrack-room of E Troop of the Queen’s Greys, lying at Shorncliffe Camp.
phwat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading … “And phwat the Divvle’s begone of me ould pal Patsy Flannigan, at all, at all?” inquired Trooper Phelim O’Shaughnessy, entering the barrack-room of E Troop of the Queen’s Greys, lying at Shorncliffe Camp.
platitudinousadjective
dull and tiresome but with pretensions of significance or originality
From this reading That some of its members were also under the influence of potent waters is perhaps a platitudinous corollary.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading GLIMPSES OF CERTAIN “POOR DEVILS” AND THE HELL THEY INHABITED.
potentadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊtənt/
having great influence
From this reading That some of its members were also under the influence of potent waters is perhaps a platitudinous corollary.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading TROOPERS OF THE QUEEN.
Queen'snounUS /kwiːnz/
possessive form of “queen” — the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading The Queen’s Own (2nd) Regiment of Heavy Cavalry (The Queen’s Greys) were under orders for India and the influence of great joy.
RegimentverbUS /ˈredʒəmənt/
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading The Queen’s Own (2nd) Regiment of Heavy Cavalry (The Queen’s Greys) were under orders for India and the influence of great joy.
Shorncliffe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading … “And phwat the Divvle’s begone of me ould pal Patsy Flannigan, at all, at all?” inquired Trooper Phelim O’Shaughnessy, entering the barrack-room of E Troop of the Queen’s Greys, lying at Shorncliffe Camp.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading That some of its members were also under the influence of potent waters is perhaps a platitudinous corollary.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That some of its members were also under the influence of potent waters is perhaps a platitudinous corollary.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TROOPERS OF THE QUEEN.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading GLIMPSES OF CERTAIN “POOR DEVILS” AND THE HELL THEY INHABITED.
TroopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading … “And phwat the Divvle’s begone of me ould pal Patsy Flannigan, at all, at all?” inquired Trooper Phelim O’Shaughnessy, entering the barrack-room of E Troop of the Queen’s Greys, lying at Shorncliffe Camp.
TroopernounUS /ˈtruːpər/
a soldier in a motorized army unit
From this reading … “And phwat the Divvle’s begone of me ould pal Patsy Flannigan, at all, at all?” inquired Trooper Phelim O’Shaughnessy, entering the barrack-room of E Troop of the Queen’s Greys, lying at Shorncliffe Camp.
TROOPERSnounUS /ˈtruːpərz/
plural of “trooper” — a soldier in a motorized army unit
From this reading TROOPERS OF THE QUEEN.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The Queen’s Own (2nd) Regiment of Heavy Cavalry (The Queen’s Greys) were under orders for India and the influence of great joy.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading That some of its members were also under the influence of potent waters is perhaps a platitudinous corollary.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Queen’s Own (2nd) Regiment of Heavy Cavalry (The Queen’s Greys) were under orders for India and the influence of great joy.
