used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The boy hesitated for a few moments, and then, stripping off his jacket, he crept as close to his wounded companion as he could, and then carefully spread the ragged uniform coat over their breasts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The boy shivered as the wind that came down from the mountains seemed bitterly cold to one who had been drenched in perspiration by the exertion and excitement that he had passed through.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The boy shivered as the wind that came down from the mountains seemed bitterly cold to one who had been drenched in perspiration by the exertion and excitement that he had passed through.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "He will be feeling it worse than me if he don't turn feverish."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The boy shivered as the wind that came down from the mountains seemed bitterly cold to one who had been drenched in perspiration by the exertion and excitement that he had passed through.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading The boy shivered as the wind that came down from the mountains seemed bitterly cold to one who had been drenched in perspiration by the exertion and excitement that he had passed through.
a youthful male person
From this reading The boy shivered as the wind that came down from the mountains seemed bitterly cold to one who had been drenched in perspiration by the exertion and excitement that he had passed through.
breastsnounUS /brests/
plural of “breast” — the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading The boy hesitated for a few moments, and then, stripping off his jacket, he crept as close to his wounded companion as he could, and then carefully spread the ragged uniform coat over their breasts.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Ought to have got his off too," he muttered, "but I mustn't.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The boy shivered as the wind that came down from the mountains seemed bitterly cold to one who had been drenched in perspiration by the exertion and excitement that he had passed through.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The boy shivered as the wind that came down from the mountains seemed bitterly cold to one who had been drenched in perspiration by the exertion and excitement that he had passed through.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading The boy hesitated for a few moments, and then, stripping off his jacket, he crept as close to his wounded companion as he could, and then carefully spread the ragged uniform coat over their breasts.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The boy hesitated for a few moments, and then, stripping off his jacket, he crept as close to his wounded companion as he could, and then carefully spread the ragged uniform coat over their breasts.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading The boy hesitated for a few moments, and then, stripping off his jacket, he crept as close to his wounded companion as he could, and then carefully spread the ragged uniform coat over their breasts.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading The boy shivered as the wind that came down from the mountains seemed bitterly cold to one who had been drenched in perspiration by the exertion and excitement that he had passed through.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The boy hesitated for a few moments, and then, stripping off his jacket, he crept as close to his wounded companion as he could, and then carefully spread the ragged uniform coat over their breasts.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The boy hesitated for a few moments, and then, stripping off his jacket, he crept as close to his wounded companion as he could, and then carefully spread the ragged uniform coat over their breasts.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading The boy hesitated for a few moments, and then, stripping off his jacket, he crept as close to his wounded companion as he could, and then carefully spread the ragged uniform coat over their breasts.
don't
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From this reading "He will be feeling it worse than me if he don't turn feverish."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The boy shivered as the wind that came down from the mountains seemed bitterly cold to one who had been drenched in perspiration by the exertion and excitement that he had passed through.
drenchedadjectiveUS /drentʃt/
abundantly covered or supplied with; often used in combination
From this reading The boy shivered as the wind that came down from the mountains seemed bitterly cold to one who had been drenched in perspiration by the exertion and excitement that he had passed through.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The boy shivered as the wind that came down from the mountains seemed bitterly cold to one who had been drenched in perspiration by the exertion and excitement that he had passed through.
exertionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading The boy shivered as the wind that came down from the mountains seemed bitterly cold to one who had been drenched in perspiration by the exertion and excitement that he had passed through.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading "He will be feeling it worse than me if he don't turn feverish."
feverishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading "He will be feeling it worse than me if he don't turn feverish."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The boy hesitated for a few moments, and then, stripping off his jacket, he crept as close to his wounded companion as he could, and then carefully spread the ragged uniform coat over their breasts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The boy hesitated for a few moments, and then, stripping off his jacket, he crept as close to his wounded companion as he could, and then carefully spread the ragged uniform coat over their breasts.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The boy shivered as the wind that came down from the mountains seemed bitterly cold to one who had been drenched in perspiration by the exertion and excitement that he had passed through.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Ought to have got his off too," he muttered, "but I mustn't.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading "Poor old Private Gray!" he muttered.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The boy shivered as the wind that came down from the mountains seemed bitterly cold to one who had been drenched in perspiration by the exertion and excitement that he had passed through.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Ought to have got his off too," he muttered, "but I mustn't.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The boy shivered as the wind that came down from the mountains seemed bitterly cold to one who had been drenched in perspiration by the exertion and excitement that he had passed through.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading The boy hesitated for a few moments, and then, stripping off his jacket, he crept as close to his wounded companion as he could, and then carefully spread the ragged uniform coat over their breasts.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The boy hesitated for a few moments, and then, stripping off his jacket, he crept as close to his wounded companion as he could, and then carefully spread the ragged uniform coat over their breasts.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Ought to have got his off too," he muttered, "but I mustn't.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "He will be feeling it worse than me if he don't turn feverish."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The boy shivered as the wind that came down from the mountains seemed bitterly cold to one who had been drenched in perspiration by the exertion and excitement that he had passed through.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "He will be feeling it worse than me if he don't turn feverish."
jacketnounUS /ˈdʒækət/
a short coat
From this reading The boy hesitated for a few moments, and then, stripping off his jacket, he crept as close to his wounded companion as he could, and then carefully spread the ragged uniform coat over their breasts.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "He will be feeling it worse than me if he don't turn feverish."
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading The boy hesitated for a few moments, and then, stripping off his jacket, he crept as close to his wounded companion as he could, and then carefully spread the ragged uniform coat over their breasts.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The boy shivered as the wind that came down from the mountains seemed bitterly cold to one who had been drenched in perspiration by the exertion and excitement that he had passed through.
mustn't
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From this reading "Ought to have got his off too," he muttered, "but I mustn't.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading "Poor old Private Gray!" he muttered.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The boy hesitated for a few moments, and then, stripping off his jacket, he crept as close to his wounded companion as he could, and then carefully spread the ragged uniform coat over their breasts.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Poor old Private Gray!" he muttered.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The boy shivered as the wind that came down from the mountains seemed bitterly cold to one who had been drenched in perspiration by the exertion and excitement that he had passed through.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "Ought to have got his off too," he muttered, "but I mustn't.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The boy hesitated for a few moments, and then, stripping off his jacket, he crept as close to his wounded companion as he could, and then carefully spread the ragged uniform coat over their breasts.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The boy shivered as the wind that came down from the mountains seemed bitterly cold to one who had been drenched in perspiration by the exertion and excitement that he had passed through.
perspirationnounUS /ˌpɜːrspərˈeɪʃən/
salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
From this reading The boy shivered as the wind that came down from the mountains seemed bitterly cold to one who had been drenched in perspiration by the exertion and excitement that he had passed through.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "Poor old Private Gray!" he muttered.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading "Poor old Private Gray!" he muttered.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading The boy hesitated for a few moments, and then, stripping off his jacket, he crept as close to his wounded companion as he could, and then carefully spread the ragged uniform coat over their breasts.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The boy shivered as the wind that came down from the mountains seemed bitterly cold to one who had been drenched in perspiration by the exertion and excitement that he had passed through.
shiveredverbUS /ˈʃɪvərd/
past form of “shiver” — tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
From this reading The boy shivered as the wind that came down from the mountains seemed bitterly cold to one who had been drenched in perspiration by the exertion and excitement that he had passed through.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading The boy hesitated for a few moments, and then, stripping off his jacket, he crept as close to his wounded companion as he could, and then carefully spread the ragged uniform coat over their breasts.
strippingnounUS /ˈstrɪpɪŋ/
the removal of covering
From this reading The boy hesitated for a few moments, and then, stripping off his jacket, he crept as close to his wounded companion as he could, and then carefully spread the ragged uniform coat over their breasts.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "He will be feeling it worse than me if he don't turn feverish."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The boy shivered as the wind that came down from the mountains seemed bitterly cold to one who had been drenched in perspiration by the exertion and excitement that he had passed through.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The boy shivered as the wind that came down from the mountains seemed bitterly cold to one who had been drenched in perspiration by the exertion and excitement that he had passed through.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The boy hesitated for a few moments, and then, stripping off his jacket, he crept as close to his wounded companion as he could, and then carefully spread the ragged uniform coat over their breasts.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The boy hesitated for a few moments, and then, stripping off his jacket, he crept as close to his wounded companion as he could, and then carefully spread the ragged uniform coat over their breasts.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The boy shivered as the wind that came down from the mountains seemed bitterly cold to one who had been drenched in perspiration by the exertion and excitement that he had passed through.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The boy shivered as the wind that came down from the mountains seemed bitterly cold to one who had been drenched in perspiration by the exertion and excitement that he had passed through.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Ought to have got his off too," he muttered, "but I mustn't.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading "He will be feeling it worse than me if he don't turn feverish."
uniformadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrm/
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading The boy hesitated for a few moments, and then, stripping off his jacket, he crept as close to his wounded companion as he could, and then carefully spread the ragged uniform coat over their breasts.
which person or people
From this reading The boy shivered as the wind that came down from the mountains seemed bitterly cold to one who had been drenched in perspiration by the exertion and excitement that he had passed through.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "He will be feeling it worse than me if he don't turn feverish."
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The boy shivered as the wind that came down from the mountains seemed bitterly cold to one who had been drenched in perspiration by the exertion and excitement that he had passed through.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading "He will be feeling it worse than me if he don't turn feverish."
people who are wounded
From this reading The boy hesitated for a few moments, and then, stripping off his jacket, he crept as close to his wounded companion as he could, and then carefully spread the ragged uniform coat over their breasts.
