used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On one occasion, midnight the night before, a Friday, found us still busy with our work.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading My cot-mate was in difficulties with his rifle--the cloth of the pull-through stuck in the barrel, and he could not move it, although he broke a bamboo cane and bent a poker in the attempt.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE GENERAL INSPECTION AND THE EVERLASTING WAITING One of our greatest trials is the general inspection, which takes place every month, and once Lord Kitchener inspected the battalion, in company with the division quartered in our town.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading My cot-mate was in difficulties with his rifle--the cloth of the pull-through stuck in the barrel, and he could not move it, although he broke a bamboo cane and bent a poker in the attempt.
bamboonounUS /bæmˈbuː/
the hard woody stems of bamboo plants; used in construction and crafts and fishing poles
From this reading My cot-mate was in difficulties with his rifle--the cloth of the pull-through stuck in the barrel, and he could not move it, although he broke a bamboo cane and bent a poker in the attempt.
barrelnounUS /ˈbærəl/
a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired
From this reading My cot-mate was in difficulties with his rifle--the cloth of the pull-through stuck in the barrel, and he could not move it, although he broke a bamboo cane and bent a poker in the attempt.
battalionnounUS /bəˈtæljən/
an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies
From this reading THE GENERAL INSPECTION AND THE EVERLASTING WAITING One of our greatest trials is the general inspection, which takes place every month, and once Lord Kitchener inspected the battalion, in company with the division quartered in our town.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But that was before I joined.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading My cot-mate was in difficulties with his rifle--the cloth of the pull-through stuck in the barrel, and he could not move it, although he broke a bamboo cane and bent a poker in the attempt.
lacking funds
From this reading My cot-mate was in difficulties with his rifle--the cloth of the pull-through stuck in the barrel, and he could not move it, although he broke a bamboo cane and bent a poker in the attempt.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading On one occasion, midnight the night before, a Friday, found us still busy with our work.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But that was before I joined.
canenounUS /keɪn/
a stick that people can lean on to help them walk
From this reading My cot-mate was in difficulties with his rifle--the cloth of the pull-through stuck in the barrel, and he could not move it, although he broke a bamboo cane and bent a poker in the attempt.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading My cot-mate was in difficulties with his rifle--the cloth of the pull-through stuck in the barrel, and he could not move it, although he broke a bamboo cane and bent a poker in the attempt.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading THE GENERAL INSPECTION AND THE EVERLASTING WAITING One of our greatest trials is the general inspection, which takes place every month, and once Lord Kitchener inspected the battalion, in company with the division quartered in our town.
cot-mate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My cot-mate was in difficulties with his rifle--the cloth of the pull-through stuck in the barrel, and he could not move it, although he broke a bamboo cane and bent a poker in the attempt.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading My cot-mate was in difficulties with his rifle--the cloth of the pull-through stuck in the barrel, and he could not move it, although he broke a bamboo cane and bent a poker in the attempt.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading My cot-mate was in difficulties with his rifle--the cloth of the pull-through stuck in the barrel, and he could not move it, although he broke a bamboo cane and bent a poker in the attempt.
divisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading THE GENERAL INSPECTION AND THE EVERLASTING WAITING One of our greatest trials is the general inspection, which takes place every month, and once Lord Kitchener inspected the battalion, in company with the division quartered in our town.
EVERLASTINGadjectiveUS /ˌevərˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading THE GENERAL INSPECTION AND THE EVERLASTING WAITING One of our greatest trials is the general inspection, which takes place every month, and once Lord Kitchener inspected the battalion, in company with the division quartered in our town.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading THE GENERAL INSPECTION AND THE EVERLASTING WAITING One of our greatest trials is the general inspection, which takes place every month, and once Lord Kitchener inspected the battalion, in company with the division quartered in our town.
set up or found
From this reading On one occasion, midnight the night before, a Friday, found us still busy with our work.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading On one occasion, midnight the night before, a Friday, found us still busy with our work.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading THE GENERAL INSPECTION AND THE EVERLASTING WAITING One of our greatest trials is the general inspection, which takes place every month, and once Lord Kitchener inspected the battalion, in company with the division quartered in our town.
highest in quality
From this reading THE GENERAL INSPECTION AND THE EVERLASTING WAITING One of our greatest trials is the general inspection, which takes place every month, and once Lord Kitchener inspected the battalion, in company with the division quartered in our town.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading My cot-mate was in difficulties with his rifle--the cloth of the pull-through stuck in the barrel, and he could not move it, although he broke a bamboo cane and bent a poker in the attempt.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading My cot-mate was in difficulties with his rifle--the cloth of the pull-through stuck in the barrel, and he could not move it, although he broke a bamboo cane and bent a poker in the attempt.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But that was before I joined.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE GENERAL INSPECTION AND THE EVERLASTING WAITING One of our greatest trials is the general inspection, which takes place every month, and once Lord Kitchener inspected the battalion, in company with the division quartered in our town.
inspectedverbUS /ˌɪnˈspektɪd/
past form of “inspect” — look over carefully
From this reading THE GENERAL INSPECTION AND THE EVERLASTING WAITING One of our greatest trials is the general inspection, which takes place every month, and once Lord Kitchener inspected the battalion, in company with the division quartered in our town.
INSPECTIONnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading THE GENERAL INSPECTION AND THE EVERLASTING WAITING One of our greatest trials is the general inspection, which takes place every month, and once Lord Kitchener inspected the battalion, in company with the division quartered in our town.
involvesverbUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvz/
third-person singular of “involve” — connect closely and often incriminatingly
From this reading It involves much labour in the way of preparation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE GENERAL INSPECTION AND THE EVERLASTING WAITING One of our greatest trials is the general inspection, which takes place every month, and once Lord Kitchener inspected the battalion, in company with the division quartered in our town.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It involves much labour in the way of preparation.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading But that was before I joined.
KitchenernounUS /ˈkɪtʃənər/
British field marshal (1850-1916)
From this reading THE GENERAL INSPECTION AND THE EVERLASTING WAITING One of our greatest trials is the general inspection, which takes place every month, and once Lord Kitchener inspected the battalion, in company with the division quartered in our town.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading It involves much labour in the way of preparation.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading THE GENERAL INSPECTION AND THE EVERLASTING WAITING One of our greatest trials is the general inspection, which takes place every month, and once Lord Kitchener inspected the battalion, in company with the division quartered in our town.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading On one occasion, midnight the night before, a Friday, found us still busy with our work.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading THE GENERAL INSPECTION AND THE EVERLASTING WAITING One of our greatest trials is the general inspection, which takes place every month, and once Lord Kitchener inspected the battalion, in company with the division quartered in our town.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading My cot-mate was in difficulties with his rifle--the cloth of the pull-through stuck in the barrel, and he could not move it, although he broke a bamboo cane and bent a poker in the attempt.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It involves much labour in the way of preparation.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My cot-mate was in difficulties with his rifle--the cloth of the pull-through stuck in the barrel, and he could not move it, although he broke a bamboo cane and bent a poker in the attempt.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading On one occasion, midnight the night before, a Friday, found us still busy with our work.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading My cot-mate was in difficulties with his rifle--the cloth of the pull-through stuck in the barrel, and he could not move it, although he broke a bamboo cane and bent a poker in the attempt.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading On one occasion, midnight the night before, a Friday, found us still busy with our work.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GENERAL INSPECTION AND THE EVERLASTING WAITING One of our greatest trials is the general inspection, which takes place every month, and once Lord Kitchener inspected the battalion, in company with the division quartered in our town.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On one occasion, midnight the night before, a Friday, found us still busy with our work.
on one occasion
From this reading THE GENERAL INSPECTION AND THE EVERLASTING WAITING One of our greatest trials is the general inspection, which takes place every month, and once Lord Kitchener inspected the battalion, in company with the division quartered in our town.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE GENERAL INSPECTION AND THE EVERLASTING WAITING One of our greatest trials is the general inspection, which takes place every month, and once Lord Kitchener inspected the battalion, in company with the division quartered in our town.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE GENERAL INSPECTION AND THE EVERLASTING WAITING One of our greatest trials is the general inspection, which takes place every month, and once Lord Kitchener inspected the battalion, in company with the division quartered in our town.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE GENERAL INSPECTION AND THE EVERLASTING WAITING One of our greatest trials is the general inspection, which takes place every month, and once Lord Kitchener inspected the battalion, in company with the division quartered in our town.
pokernounUS /ˈpoʊkər/
fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire
From this reading My cot-mate was in difficulties with his rifle--the cloth of the pull-through stuck in the barrel, and he could not move it, although he broke a bamboo cane and bent a poker in the attempt.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading It involves much labour in the way of preparation.
pull-throughnoun
cleaning implement consisting of an oily rag attached by a cord to a weight; is pulled through the barrel of a rifle or handgun to clean it
From this reading My cot-mate was in difficulties with his rifle--the cloth of the pull-through stuck in the barrel, and he could not move it, although he broke a bamboo cane and bent a poker in the attempt.
quartered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GENERAL INSPECTION AND THE EVERLASTING WAITING One of our greatest trials is the general inspection, which takes place every month, and once Lord Kitchener inspected the battalion, in company with the division quartered in our town.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading My cot-mate was in difficulties with his rifle--the cloth of the pull-through stuck in the barrel, and he could not move it, although he broke a bamboo cane and bent a poker in the attempt.
not in physical motion
From this reading On one occasion, midnight the night before, a Friday, found us still busy with our work.
caught or fixed
From this reading My cot-mate was in difficulties with his rifle--the cloth of the pull-through stuck in the barrel, and he could not move it, although he broke a bamboo cane and bent a poker in the attempt.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading THE GENERAL INSPECTION AND THE EVERLASTING WAITING One of our greatest trials is the general inspection, which takes place every month, and once Lord Kitchener inspected the battalion, in company with the division quartered in our town.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But that was before I joined.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GENERAL INSPECTION AND THE EVERLASTING WAITING One of our greatest trials is the general inspection, which takes place every month, and once Lord Kitchener inspected the battalion, in company with the division quartered in our town.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading THE GENERAL INSPECTION AND THE EVERLASTING WAITING One of our greatest trials is the general inspection, which takes place every month, and once Lord Kitchener inspected the battalion, in company with the division quartered in our town.
trialsnounUS /ˈtraɪəlz/
plural of “trial” — the act of testing something
From this reading THE GENERAL INSPECTION AND THE EVERLASTING WAITING One of our greatest trials is the general inspection, which takes place every month, and once Lord Kitchener inspected the battalion, in company with the division quartered in our town.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On one occasion, midnight the night before, a Friday, found us still busy with our work.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading THE GENERAL INSPECTION AND THE EVERLASTING WAITING One of our greatest trials is the general inspection, which takes place every month, and once Lord Kitchener inspected the battalion, in company with the division quartered in our town.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But that was before I joined.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It involves much labour in the way of preparation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE GENERAL INSPECTION AND THE EVERLASTING WAITING One of our greatest trials is the general inspection, which takes place every month, and once Lord Kitchener inspected the battalion, in company with the division quartered in our town.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE GENERAL INSPECTION AND THE EVERLASTING WAITING One of our greatest trials is the general inspection, which takes place every month, and once Lord Kitchener inspected the battalion, in company with the division quartered in our town.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading On one occasion, midnight the night before, a Friday, found us still busy with our work.
