used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At spasmodic intervals a sympathetic warrior, having burned all the top rails of an informally confiscated fence, will toss the juicy and edible bottom rail to the pleading, omniverous Mule, residuary legatee of camp-fires.
adjustverbUS /əˈdʒʌst/
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
From this reading Pending which, stark, grim skeletons of all the barked and branchless trees within stretch of his tether attest the final result of an attempt to adjust his Minnesota appetite to his Andersonville rations.
(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 At spasmodic intervals a sympathetic warrior, having burned all the top rails of an informally confiscated fence, will toss the juicy and edible bottom rail to the pleading, omniverous Mule, residuary legatee of camp-fires.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At spasmodic intervals a sympathetic warrior, having burned all the top rails of an informally confiscated fence, will toss the juicy and edible bottom rail to the pleading, omniverous Mule, residuary legatee of camp-fires.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At spasmodic intervals a sympathetic warrior, having burned all the top rails of an informally confiscated fence, will toss the juicy and edible bottom rail to the pleading, omniverous Mule, residuary legatee of camp-fires.
Andersonville
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From this reading Pending which, stark, grim skeletons of all the barked and branchless trees within stretch of his tether attest the final result of an attempt to adjust his Minnesota appetite to his Andersonville rations.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading Pending which, stark, grim skeletons of all the barked and branchless trees within stretch of his tether attest the final result of an attempt to adjust his Minnesota appetite to his Andersonville rations.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But such well-flavored morsels are too uncertain for standard sustenance.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading This is good average food in times of internecine strife, when so simple an article as pie is a precious prerogative.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This is good average food in times of internecine strife, when so simple an article as pie is a precious prerogative.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At spasmodic intervals a sympathetic warrior, having burned all the top rails of an informally confiscated fence, will toss the juicy and edible bottom rail to the pleading, omniverous Mule, residuary legatee of camp-fires.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Pending which, stark, grim skeletons of all the barked and branchless trees within stretch of his tether attest the final result of an attempt to adjust his Minnesota appetite to his Andersonville rations.
attestverbUS /əˈtest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading Pending which, stark, grim skeletons of all the barked and branchless trees within stretch of his tether attest the final result of an attempt to adjust his Minnesota appetite to his Andersonville rations.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading This is good average food in times of internecine strife, when so simple an article as pie is a precious prerogative.
barkedverbUS /bɑːrkt/
past form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone
From this reading Pending which, stark, grim skeletons of all the barked and branchless trees within stretch of his tether attest the final result of an attempt to adjust his Minnesota appetite to his Andersonville rations.
the lower side of anything
From this reading At spasmodic intervals a sympathetic warrior, having burned all the top rails of an informally confiscated fence, will toss the juicy and edible bottom rail to the pleading, omniverous Mule, residuary legatee of camp-fires.
branchlessadjective
having no branches
From this reading Pending which, stark, grim skeletons of all the barked and branchless trees within stretch of his tether attest the final result of an attempt to adjust his Minnesota appetite to his Andersonville rations.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading At spasmodic intervals a sympathetic warrior, having burned all the top rails of an informally confiscated fence, will toss the juicy and edible bottom rail to the pleading, omniverous Mule, residuary legatee of camp-fires.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But such well-flavored morsels are too uncertain for standard sustenance.
camp-fires
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From this reading At spasmodic intervals a sympathetic warrior, having burned all the top rails of an informally confiscated fence, will toss the juicy and edible bottom rail to the pleading, omniverous Mule, residuary legatee of camp-fires.
confiscatedverbUS /ˈkɑːnfəskeɪtəd/
past form of “confiscate” — take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority
From this reading At spasmodic intervals a sympathetic warrior, having burned all the top rails of an informally confiscated fence, will toss the juicy and edible bottom rail to the pleading, omniverous Mule, residuary legatee of camp-fires.
disinfectverbUS /dɪsɪnˈfekt/
destroy microorganisms or pathogens by cleansing
From this reading For shockingly protracted periods, he stands unfed, neglected, receiving all suggestions with a squeal and a kick, while the zephyrs disinfect his fur.
ediblenounUS /ˈedəbəl/
any substance that can be used as food
From this reading At spasmodic intervals a sympathetic warrior, having burned all the top rails of an informally confiscated fence, will toss the juicy and edible bottom rail to the pleading, omniverous Mule, residuary legatee of camp-fires.
enclose with a fence
From this reading At spasmodic intervals a sympathetic warrior, having burned all the top rails of an informally confiscated fence, will toss the juicy and edible bottom rail to the pleading, omniverous Mule, residuary legatee of camp-fires.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Pending which, stark, grim skeletons of all the barked and branchless trees within stretch of his tether attest the final result of an attempt to adjust his Minnesota appetite to his Andersonville rations.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading This is good average food in times of internecine strife, when so simple an article as pie is a precious prerogative.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But such well-flavored morsels are too uncertain for standard sustenance.
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading For shockingly protracted periods, he stands unfed, neglected, receiving all suggestions with a squeal and a kick, while the zephyrs disinfect his fur.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading This is good average food in times of internecine strife, when so simple an article as pie is a precious prerogative.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Pending which, stark, grim skeletons of all the barked and branchless trees within stretch of his tether attest the final result of an attempt to adjust his Minnesota appetite to his Andersonville rations.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading At spasmodic intervals a sympathetic warrior, having burned all the top rails of an informally confiscated fence, will toss the juicy and edible bottom rail to the pleading, omniverous Mule, residuary legatee of camp-fires.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For shockingly protracted periods, he stands unfed, neglected, receiving all suggestions with a squeal and a kick, while the zephyrs disinfect his fur.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For shockingly protracted periods, he stands unfed, neglected, receiving all suggestions with a squeal and a kick, while the zephyrs disinfect his fur.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This is good average food in times of internecine strife, when so simple an article as pie is a precious prerogative.
informallyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrməli/
without formality
From this reading At spasmodic intervals a sympathetic warrior, having burned all the top rails of an informally confiscated fence, will toss the juicy and edible bottom rail to the pleading, omniverous Mule, residuary legatee of camp-fires.
internecineadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrnəsiːn/
(of conflict) within a group or organization
From this reading This is good average food in times of internecine strife, when so simple an article as pie is a precious prerogative.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading At spasmodic intervals a sympathetic warrior, having burned all the top rails of an informally confiscated fence, will toss the juicy and edible bottom rail to the pleading, omniverous Mule, residuary legatee of camp-fires.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is good average food in times of internecine strife, when so simple an article as pie is a precious prerogative.
juicyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːsi/
full of juice
From this reading At spasmodic intervals a sympathetic warrior, having burned all the top rails of an informally confiscated fence, will toss the juicy and edible bottom rail to the pleading, omniverous Mule, residuary legatee of camp-fires.
kickverbUS /kɪk/
drive or propel with the foot
From this reading For shockingly protracted periods, he stands unfed, neglected, receiving all suggestions with a squeal and a kick, while the zephyrs disinfect his fur.
legateenoun
someone to whom a legacy is bequeathed
From this reading At spasmodic intervals a sympathetic warrior, having burned all the top rails of an informally confiscated fence, will toss the juicy and edible bottom rail to the pleading, omniverous Mule, residuary legatee of camp-fires.
MinnesotanounUS /ˌmɪnɪˈsoʊtə/
a midwestern state
From this reading Pending which, stark, grim skeletons of all the barked and branchless trees within stretch of his tether attest the final result of an attempt to adjust his Minnesota appetite to his Andersonville rations.
morselsnounUS /ˈmɔːrsəlz/
plural of “morsel” — a small quantity of anything
From this reading But such well-flavored morsels are too uncertain for standard sustenance.
MulenounUS /mjuːl/
hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile
From this reading At spasmodic intervals a sympathetic warrior, having burned all the top rails of an informally confiscated fence, will toss the juicy and edible bottom rail to the pleading, omniverous Mule, residuary legatee of camp-fires.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading For shockingly protracted periods, he stands unfed, neglected, receiving all suggestions with a squeal and a kick, while the zephyrs disinfect his fur.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At spasmodic intervals a sympathetic warrior, having burned all the top rails of an informally confiscated fence, will toss the juicy and edible bottom rail to the pleading, omniverous Mule, residuary legatee of camp-fires.
omniverous
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From this reading At spasmodic intervals a sympathetic warrior, having burned all the top rails of an informally confiscated fence, will toss the juicy and edible bottom rail to the pleading, omniverous Mule, residuary legatee of camp-fires.
PendingadjectiveUS /ˈpendɪŋ/
awaiting conclusion or confirmation
From this reading Pending which, stark, grim skeletons of all the barked and branchless trees within stretch of his tether attest the final result of an attempt to adjust his Minnesota appetite to his Andersonville rations.
periodsnounUS /ˈpɪriədz/
plural of “period” — an amount of time
From this reading For shockingly protracted periods, he stands unfed, neglected, receiving all suggestions with a squeal and a kick, while the zephyrs disinfect his fur.
pienounUS /paɪ/
dish baked in pastry-lined pan often with a pastry top
From this reading This is good average food in times of internecine strife, when so simple an article as pie is a precious prerogative.
pleadingnounUS /ˈpliːdɪŋ/
(law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding
From this reading At spasmodic intervals a sympathetic warrior, having burned all the top rails of an informally confiscated fence, will toss the juicy and edible bottom rail to the pleading, omniverous Mule, residuary legatee of camp-fires.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading This is good average food in times of internecine strife, when so simple an article as pie is a precious prerogative.
prerogativenounUS /prɪˈrɑːɡətɪv/
a right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right)
From this reading This is good average food in times of internecine strife, when so simple an article as pie is a precious prerogative.
protractedadjectiveUS /proʊˈtræktɪd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading For shockingly protracted periods, he stands unfed, neglected, receiving all suggestions with a squeal and a kick, while the zephyrs disinfect his fur.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading At spasmodic intervals a sympathetic warrior, having burned all the top rails of an informally confiscated fence, will toss the juicy and edible bottom rail to the pleading, omniverous Mule, residuary legatee of camp-fires.
railsnounUS /reɪlz/
a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll
From this reading At spasmodic intervals a sympathetic warrior, having burned all the top rails of an informally confiscated fence, will toss the juicy and edible bottom rail to the pleading, omniverous Mule, residuary legatee of camp-fires.
rationsnounUS /ˈræʃənz/
plural of “ration” — the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel)
From this reading Pending which, stark, grim skeletons of all the barked and branchless trees within stretch of his tether attest the final result of an attempt to adjust his Minnesota appetite to his Andersonville rations.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading For shockingly protracted periods, he stands unfed, neglected, receiving all suggestions with a squeal and a kick, while the zephyrs disinfect his fur.
residuaryadjective
entitled to the residue of an estate (after payment of debts and specific gifts)
From this reading At spasmodic intervals a sympathetic warrior, having burned all the top rails of an informally confiscated fence, will toss the juicy and edible bottom rail to the pleading, omniverous Mule, residuary legatee of camp-fires.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Pending which, stark, grim skeletons of all the barked and branchless trees within stretch of his tether attest the final result of an attempt to adjust his Minnesota appetite to his Andersonville rations.
shockinglyadverbUS /ˈʃɑːkɪŋli/
extremely
From this reading For shockingly protracted periods, he stands unfed, neglected, receiving all suggestions with a squeal and a kick, while the zephyrs disinfect his fur.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading This is good average food in times of internecine strife, when so simple an article as pie is a precious prerogative.
skeletonsnounUS /ˈskelətənz/
plural of “skeleton” — something reduced to its minimal form
From this reading Pending which, stark, grim skeletons of all the barked and branchless trees within stretch of his tether attest the final result of an attempt to adjust his Minnesota appetite to his Andersonville rations.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This is good average food in times of internecine strife, when so simple an article as pie is a precious prerogative.
spasmodicadjectiveUS /spæzˈmɔːdɪk/
affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm
From this reading At spasmodic intervals a sympathetic warrior, having burned all the top rails of an informally confiscated fence, will toss the juicy and edible bottom rail to the pleading, omniverous Mule, residuary legatee of camp-fires.
squealverbUS /skwiːl/
utter a high-pitched cry, characteristic of pigs
From this reading For shockingly protracted periods, he stands unfed, neglected, receiving all suggestions with a squeal and a kick, while the zephyrs disinfect his fur.
standardadjectiveUS /ˈstændərd/
conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
From this reading But such well-flavored morsels are too uncertain for standard sustenance.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading For shockingly protracted periods, he stands unfed, neglected, receiving all suggestions with a squeal and a kick, while the zephyrs disinfect his fur.
starkadjectiveUS /stɑːrk/
devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment
From this reading Pending which, stark, grim skeletons of all the barked and branchless trees within stretch of his tether attest the final result of an attempt to adjust his Minnesota appetite to his Andersonville rations.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading Pending which, stark, grim skeletons of all the barked and branchless trees within stretch of his tether attest the final result of an attempt to adjust his Minnesota appetite to his Andersonville rations.
strifenounUS /straɪf/
lack of agreement or harmony
From this reading This is good average food in times of internecine strife, when so simple an article as pie is a precious prerogative.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But such well-flavored morsels are too uncertain for standard sustenance.
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading For shockingly protracted periods, he stands unfed, neglected, receiving all suggestions with a squeal and a kick, while the zephyrs disinfect his fur.
sustenancenounUS /ˈsʌstənəns/
a source of materials to nourish the body
From this reading But such well-flavored morsels are too uncertain for standard sustenance.
sympatheticadjectiveUS /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/
of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system
From this reading At spasmodic intervals a sympathetic warrior, having burned all the top rails of an informally confiscated fence, will toss the juicy and edible bottom rail to the pleading, omniverous Mule, residuary legatee of camp-fires.
tetherverbUS /ˈteðər/
tie with a tether
From this reading Pending which, stark, grim skeletons of all the barked and branchless trees within stretch of his tether attest the final result of an attempt to adjust his Minnesota appetite to his Andersonville rations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At spasmodic intervals a sympathetic warrior, having burned all the top rails of an informally confiscated fence, will toss the juicy and edible bottom rail to the pleading, omniverous Mule, residuary legatee of camp-fires.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is good average food in times of internecine strife, when so simple an article as pie is a precious prerogative.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading This is good average food in times of internecine strife, when so simple an article as pie is a precious prerogative.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At spasmodic intervals a sympathetic warrior, having burned all the top rails of an informally confiscated fence, will toss the juicy and edible bottom rail to the pleading, omniverous Mule, residuary legatee of camp-fires.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But such well-flavored morsels are too uncertain for standard sustenance.
the upper part of anything
From this reading At spasmodic intervals a sympathetic warrior, having burned all the top rails of an informally confiscated fence, will toss the juicy and edible bottom rail to the pleading, omniverous Mule, residuary legatee of camp-fires.
tossverbUS /tɔːs/
throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading At spasmodic intervals a sympathetic warrior, having burned all the top rails of an informally confiscated fence, will toss the juicy and edible bottom rail to the pleading, omniverous Mule, residuary legatee of camp-fires.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Pending which, stark, grim skeletons of all the barked and branchless trees within stretch of his tether attest the final result of an attempt to adjust his Minnesota appetite to his Andersonville rations.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading But such well-flavored morsels are too uncertain for standard sustenance.
unfedadjective
not fed
From this reading For shockingly protracted periods, he stands unfed, neglected, receiving all suggestions with a squeal and a kick, while the zephyrs disinfect his fur.
warriornounUS /ˈwɔːriər/
someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading At spasmodic intervals a sympathetic warrior, having burned all the top rails of an informally confiscated fence, will toss the juicy and edible bottom rail to the pleading, omniverous Mule, residuary legatee of camp-fires.
well-flavored
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But such well-flavored morsels are too uncertain for standard sustenance.
at the time that
From this reading This is good average food in times of internecine strife, when so simple an article as pie is a precious prerogative.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Pending which, stark, grim skeletons of all the barked and branchless trees within stretch of his tether attest the final result of an attempt to adjust his Minnesota appetite to his Andersonville rations.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading For shockingly protracted periods, he stands unfed, neglected, receiving all suggestions with a squeal and a kick, while the zephyrs disinfect his fur.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading At spasmodic intervals a sympathetic warrior, having burned all the top rails of an informally confiscated fence, will toss the juicy and edible bottom rail to the pleading, omniverous Mule, residuary legatee of camp-fires.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For shockingly protracted periods, he stands unfed, neglected, receiving all suggestions with a squeal and a kick, while the zephyrs disinfect his fur.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Pending which, stark, grim skeletons of all the barked and branchless trees within stretch of his tether attest the final result of an attempt to adjust his Minnesota appetite to his Andersonville rations.
zephyrsnounUS /ˈzefərz/
plural of “zephyr” — a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading For shockingly protracted periods, he stands unfed, neglected, receiving all suggestions with a squeal and a kick, while the zephyrs disinfect his fur.
