used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading RATIONS AND SICK PARADE It has been said that an army moves upon its stomach, and, as if in confirmation of this, the soldier is exhorted in an official pamphlet "Never to start on a march with an empty stomach."
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Sometimes a haunch of roast beef was doled out almost raw, and potatoes were generally boiled into pulp; these when served up looked like lumps of wet putty.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading RATIONS AND SICK PARADE It has been said that an army moves upon its stomach, and, as if in confirmation of this, the soldier is exhorted in an official pamphlet "Never to start on a march with an empty stomach."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RATIONS AND SICK PARADE It has been said that an army moves upon its stomach, and, as if in confirmation of this, the soldier is exhorted in an official pamphlet "Never to start on a march with an empty stomach."
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading RATIONS AND SICK PARADE It has been said that an army moves upon its stomach, and, as if in confirmation of this, the soldier is exhorted in an official pamphlet "Never to start on a march with an empty stomach."
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading The men were discontented with the rations, and rumour had it that the troops stationed in a neighbouring village rioted and hundreds had been placed under arrest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading RATIONS AND SICK PARADE It has been said that an army moves upon its stomach, and, as if in confirmation of this, the soldier is exhorted in an official pamphlet "Never to start on a march with an empty stomach."
beefnounUS /biːf/
cattle that are reared for their meat
From this reading Sometimes a haunch of roast beef was doled out almost raw, and potatoes were generally boiled into pulp; these when served up looked like lumps of wet putty.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading RATIONS AND SICK PARADE It has been said that an army moves upon its stomach, and, as if in confirmation of this, the soldier is exhorted in an official pamphlet "Never to start on a march with an empty stomach."
boiledadjectiveUS /bɔɪld/
cooked in hot water
From this reading Sometimes a haunch of roast beef was doled out almost raw, and potatoes were generally boiled into pulp; these when served up looked like lumps of wet putty.
confirmationnounUS /ˌkɑːnfərˈmeɪʃən/
additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
From this reading RATIONS AND SICK PARADE It has been said that an army moves upon its stomach, and, as if in confirmation of this, the soldier is exhorted in an official pamphlet "Never to start on a march with an empty stomach."
cookedadjectiveUS /kʊkt/
having been prepared for eating by the application of heat
From this reading For the first few weeks our food was cooked up and served out on the parade ground, or in the various gutter-fringed sheds standing in the vicinity of our headquarters.
discontentedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪskənˈtentɪd/
showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing
From this reading The men were discontented with the rations, and rumour had it that the troops stationed in a neighbouring village rioted and hundreds had been placed under arrest.
doled
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From this reading Sometimes a haunch of roast beef was doled out almost raw, and potatoes were generally boiled into pulp; these when served up looked like lumps of wet putty.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading RATIONS AND SICK PARADE It has been said that an army moves upon its stomach, and, as if in confirmation of this, the soldier is exhorted in an official pamphlet "Never to start on a march with an empty stomach."
exhortedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɔːrtɪd/
past form of “exhort” — spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts
From this reading RATIONS AND SICK PARADE It has been said that an army moves upon its stomach, and, as if in confirmation of this, the soldier is exhorted in an official pamphlet "Never to start on a march with an empty stomach."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading For the first few weeks our food was cooked up and served out on the parade ground, or in the various gutter-fringed sheds standing in the vicinity of our headquarters.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading For the first few weeks our food was cooked up and served out on the parade ground, or in the various gutter-fringed sheds standing in the vicinity of our headquarters.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading For the first few weeks our food was cooked up and served out on the parade ground, or in the various gutter-fringed sheds standing in the vicinity of our headquarters.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the first few weeks our food was cooked up and served out on the parade ground, or in the various gutter-fringed sheds standing in the vicinity of our headquarters.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Sometimes a haunch of roast beef was doled out almost raw, and potatoes were generally boiled into pulp; these when served up looked like lumps of wet putty.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading For the first few weeks our food was cooked up and served out on the parade ground, or in the various gutter-fringed sheds standing in the vicinity of our headquarters.
gutter-fringed
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From this reading For the first few weeks our food was cooked up and served out on the parade ground, or in the various gutter-fringed sheds standing in the vicinity of our headquarters.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The men were discontented with the rations, and rumour had it that the troops stationed in a neighbouring village rioted and hundreds had been placed under arrest.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RATIONS AND SICK PARADE It has been said that an army moves upon its stomach, and, as if in confirmation of this, the soldier is exhorted in an official pamphlet "Never to start on a march with an empty stomach."
haunchnoun
the hip and buttock and upper thigh in human beings
From this reading Sometimes a haunch of roast beef was doled out almost raw, and potatoes were generally boiled into pulp; these when served up looked like lumps of wet putty.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading For the first few weeks our food was cooked up and served out on the parade ground, or in the various gutter-fringed sheds standing in the vicinity of our headquarters.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To a hungry rifleman the question of his rations is a matter of vital importance.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading The men were discontented with the rations, and rumour had it that the troops stationed in a neighbouring village rioted and hundreds had been placed under arrest.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading To a hungry rifleman the question of his rations is a matter of vital importance.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading RATIONS AND SICK PARADE It has been said that an army moves upon its stomach, and, as if in confirmation of this, the soldier is exhorted in an official pamphlet "Never to start on a march with an empty stomach."
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading To a hungry rifleman the question of his rations is a matter of vital importance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RATIONS AND SICK PARADE It has been said that an army moves upon its stomach, and, as if in confirmation of this, the soldier is exhorted in an official pamphlet "Never to start on a march with an empty stomach."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Sometimes a haunch of roast beef was doled out almost raw, and potatoes were generally boiled into pulp; these when served up looked like lumps of wet putty.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RATIONS AND SICK PARADE It has been said that an army moves upon its stomach, and, as if in confirmation of this, the soldier is exhorted in an official pamphlet "Never to start on a march with an empty stomach."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading RATIONS AND SICK PARADE It has been said that an army moves upon its stomach, and, as if in confirmation of this, the soldier is exhorted in an official pamphlet "Never to start on a march with an empty stomach."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading RATIONS AND SICK PARADE It has been said that an army moves upon its stomach, and, as if in confirmation of this, the soldier is exhorted in an official pamphlet "Never to start on a march with an empty stomach."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Sometimes a haunch of roast beef was doled out almost raw, and potatoes were generally boiled into pulp; these when served up looked like lumps of wet putty.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Sometimes a haunch of roast beef was doled out almost raw, and potatoes were generally boiled into pulp; these when served up looked like lumps of wet putty.
lumpsnounUS /lʌmps/
plural of “lump” — a compact mass
From this reading Sometimes a haunch of roast beef was doled out almost raw, and potatoes were generally boiled into pulp; these when served up looked like lumps of wet putty.
march in a procession
From this reading RATIONS AND SICK PARADE It has been said that an army moves upon its stomach, and, as if in confirmation of this, the soldier is exhorted in an official pamphlet "Never to start on a march with an empty stomach."
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading To a hungry rifleman the question of his rations is a matter of vital importance.
the force of workers available
From this reading The men were discontented with the rations, and rumour had it that the troops stationed in a neighbouring village rioted and hundreds had been placed under arrest.
movesnounUS /muːvz/
plural of “move” — the act of deciding to do something
From this reading RATIONS AND SICK PARADE It has been said that an army moves upon its stomach, and, as if in confirmation of this, the soldier is exhorted in an official pamphlet "Never to start on a march with an empty stomach."
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading The men were discontented with the rations, and rumour had it that the troops stationed in a neighbouring village rioted and hundreds had been placed under arrest.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading RATIONS AND SICK PARADE It has been said that an army moves upon its stomach, and, as if in confirmation of this, the soldier is exhorted in an official pamphlet "Never to start on a march with an empty stomach."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RATIONS AND SICK PARADE It has been said that an army moves upon its stomach, and, as if in confirmation of this, the soldier is exhorted in an official pamphlet "Never to start on a march with an empty stomach."
having official authority or sanction
From this reading RATIONS AND SICK PARADE It has been said that an army moves upon its stomach, and, as if in confirmation of this, the soldier is exhorted in an official pamphlet "Never to start on a march with an empty stomach."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading RATIONS AND SICK PARADE It has been said that an army moves upon its stomach, and, as if in confirmation of this, the soldier is exhorted in an official pamphlet "Never to start on a march with an empty stomach."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For the first few weeks our food was cooked up and served out on the parade ground, or in the various gutter-fringed sheds standing in the vicinity of our headquarters.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading For the first few weeks our food was cooked up and served out on the parade ground, or in the various gutter-fringed sheds standing in the vicinity of our headquarters.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading For the first few weeks our food was cooked up and served out on the parade ground, or in the various gutter-fringed sheds standing in the vicinity of our headquarters.
pamphletnounUS /ˈpæmflət/
a small book usually having a paper cover
From this reading RATIONS AND SICK PARADE It has been said that an army moves upon its stomach, and, as if in confirmation of this, the soldier is exhorted in an official pamphlet "Never to start on a march with an empty stomach."
PARADEnounUS /pərˈeɪd/
a ceremonial procession including people marching
From this reading RATIONS AND SICK PARADE It has been said that an army moves upon its stomach, and, as if in confirmation of this, the soldier is exhorted in an official pamphlet "Never to start on a march with an empty stomach."
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The men were discontented with the rations, and rumour had it that the troops stationed in a neighbouring village rioted and hundreds had been placed under arrest.
potatoesnounUS /pəˈteɪtoʊz/
plural of “potato” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
From this reading Sometimes a haunch of roast beef was doled out almost raw, and potatoes were generally boiled into pulp; these when served up looked like lumps of wet putty.
pulpnounUS /pʌlp/
any soft or soggy mass
From this reading Sometimes a haunch of roast beef was doled out almost raw, and potatoes were generally boiled into pulp; these when served up looked like lumps of wet putty.
puttynounUS /ˈpʌti/
a dough-like mixture of whiting and boiled linseed oil; used especially to patch woodwork or secure panes of glass
From this reading Sometimes a haunch of roast beef was doled out almost raw, and potatoes were generally boiled into pulp; these when served up looked like lumps of wet putty.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading To a hungry rifleman the question of his rations is a matter of vital importance.
RATIONSnounUS /ˈræʃənz/
plural of “ration” — the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel)
From this reading RATIONS AND SICK PARADE It has been said that an army moves upon its stomach, and, as if in confirmation of this, the soldier is exhorted in an official pamphlet "Never to start on a march with an empty stomach."
rawadjectiveUS /rɑː/
(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes
From this reading Sometimes a haunch of roast beef was doled out almost raw, and potatoes were generally boiled into pulp; these when served up looked like lumps of wet putty.
riflemannounUS /ˈraɪfəlmən/
someone skilled in the use of a rifle
From this reading To a hungry rifleman the question of his rations is a matter of vital importance.
riotedverbUS /ˈraɪətɪd/
past form of “riot” — take part in a riot; disturb the public peace by engaging in a riot
From this reading The men were discontented with the rations, and rumour had it that the troops stationed in a neighbouring village rioted and hundreds had been placed under arrest.
roastverbUS /roʊst/
cook with dry heat, usually in an oven
From this reading Sometimes a haunch of roast beef was doled out almost raw, and potatoes were generally boiled into pulp; these when served up looked like lumps of wet putty.
rumournounUS /ˈruːmər/
gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading The men were discontented with the rations, and rumour had it that the troops stationed in a neighbouring village rioted and hundreds had been placed under arrest.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading RATIONS AND SICK PARADE It has been said that an army moves upon its stomach, and, as if in confirmation of this, the soldier is exhorted in an official pamphlet "Never to start on a march with an empty stomach."
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading For the first few weeks our food was cooked up and served out on the parade ground, or in the various gutter-fringed sheds standing in the vicinity of our headquarters.
shedsnounUS /ʃedz/
plural of “shed” — an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage
From this reading For the first few weeks our food was cooked up and served out on the parade ground, or in the various gutter-fringed sheds standing in the vicinity of our headquarters.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading RATIONS AND SICK PARADE It has been said that an army moves upon its stomach, and, as if in confirmation of this, the soldier is exhorted in an official pamphlet "Never to start on a march with an empty stomach."
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading RATIONS AND SICK PARADE It has been said that an army moves upon its stomach, and, as if in confirmation of this, the soldier is exhorted in an official pamphlet "Never to start on a march with an empty stomach."
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes a haunch of roast beef was doled out almost raw, and potatoes were generally boiled into pulp; these when served up looked like lumps of wet putty.
having a supporting base
From this reading For the first few weeks our food was cooked up and served out on the parade ground, or in the various gutter-fringed sheds standing in the vicinity of our headquarters.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading RATIONS AND SICK PARADE It has been said that an army moves upon its stomach, and, as if in confirmation of this, the soldier is exhorted in an official pamphlet "Never to start on a march with an empty stomach."
stationedverbUS /ˈsteɪʃənd/
past form of “station” — assign to a station
From this reading The men were discontented with the rations, and rumour had it that the troops stationed in a neighbouring village rioted and hundreds had been placed under arrest.
stomachnounUS /ˈstʌmək/
an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion
From this reading RATIONS AND SICK PARADE It has been said that an army moves upon its stomach, and, as if in confirmation of this, the soldier is exhorted in an official pamphlet "Never to start on a march with an empty stomach."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading RATIONS AND SICK PARADE It has been said that an army moves upon its stomach, and, as if in confirmation of this, the soldier is exhorted in an official pamphlet "Never to start on a march with an empty stomach."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RATIONS AND SICK PARADE It has been said that an army moves upon its stomach, and, as if in confirmation of this, the soldier is exhorted in an official pamphlet "Never to start on a march with an empty stomach."
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Sometimes a haunch of roast beef was doled out almost raw, and potatoes were generally boiled into pulp; these when served up looked like lumps of wet putty.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading RATIONS AND SICK PARADE It has been said that an army moves upon its stomach, and, as if in confirmation of this, the soldier is exhorted in an official pamphlet "Never to start on a march with an empty stomach."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RATIONS AND SICK PARADE It has been said that an army moves upon its stomach, and, as if in confirmation of this, the soldier is exhorted in an official pamphlet "Never to start on a march with an empty stomach."
soldiers collectively
From this reading The men were discontented with the rations, and rumour had it that the troops stationed in a neighbouring village rioted and hundreds had been placed under arrest.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The men were discontented with the rations, and rumour had it that the troops stationed in a neighbouring village rioted and hundreds had been placed under arrest.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading For the first few weeks our food was cooked up and served out on the parade ground, or in the various gutter-fringed sheds standing in the vicinity of our headquarters.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading RATIONS AND SICK PARADE It has been said that an army moves upon its stomach, and, as if in confirmation of this, the soldier is exhorted in an official pamphlet "Never to start on a march with an empty stomach."
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading For the first few weeks our food was cooked up and served out on the parade ground, or in the various gutter-fringed sheds standing in the vicinity of our headquarters.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading For the first few weeks our food was cooked up and served out on the parade ground, or in the various gutter-fringed sheds standing in the vicinity of our headquarters.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The men were discontented with the rations, and rumour had it that the troops stationed in a neighbouring village rioted and hundreds had been placed under arrest.
vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading To a hungry rifleman the question of his rations is a matter of vital importance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For the first few weeks our food was cooked up and served out on the parade ground, or in the various gutter-fringed sheds standing in the vicinity of our headquarters.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading For the first few weeks our food was cooked up and served out on the parade ground, or in the various gutter-fringed sheds standing in the vicinity of our headquarters.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The men were discontented with the rations, and rumour had it that the troops stationed in a neighbouring village rioted and hundreds had been placed under arrest.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading Sometimes a haunch of roast beef was doled out almost raw, and potatoes were generally boiled into pulp; these when served up looked like lumps of wet putty.
at the time that
From this reading Sometimes a haunch of roast beef was doled out almost raw, and potatoes were generally boiled into pulp; these when served up looked like lumps of wet putty.
in the company of; together with
From this reading RATIONS AND SICK PARADE It has been said that an army moves upon its stomach, and, as if in confirmation of this, the soldier is exhorted in an official pamphlet "Never to start on a march with an empty stomach."
