used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MIDNIGHT RAID.
acidadjectiveUS /ˈæsəd/
harsh or corrosive in tone
From this reading This done, Charley called the balance of the graders and ground men together and gave them a large bottle of carbolic acid and a box of salve, instructing them how to use both.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading With Walter's assistance the lad cleaned the tent out thoroughly and tied back the flaps at both ends to permit the free circulation of air.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE Spaniards sharing the sick man's tent willingly complied with Charley's request and moved their belongings to the other tents in which there was plenty of room for them.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading With Walter's assistance the lad cleaned the tent out thoroughly and tied back the flaps at both ends to permit the free circulation of air.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading With Walter's assistance the lad cleaned the tent out thoroughly and tied back the flaps at both ends to permit the free circulation of air.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading With Walter's assistance the lad cleaned the tent out thoroughly and tied back the flaps at both ends to permit the free circulation of air.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading This done, Charley called the balance of the graders and ground men together and gave them a large bottle of carbolic acid and a box of salve, instructing them how to use both.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Rama was made to go to bed on a second cot and given a dose of the same medicine given the other.
belongingsnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋz/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading THE Spaniards sharing the sick man's tent willingly complied with Charley's request and moved their belongings to the other tents in which there was plenty of room for them.
the two together, not just one
From this reading With Walter's assistance the lad cleaned the tent out thoroughly and tied back the flaps at both ends to permit the free circulation of air.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading This done, Charley called the balance of the graders and ground men together and gave them a large bottle of carbolic acid and a box of salve, instructing them how to use both.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading This done, Charley called the balance of the graders and ground men together and gave them a large bottle of carbolic acid and a box of salve, instructing them how to use both.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading This done, Charley called the balance of the graders and ground men together and gave them a large bottle of carbolic acid and a box of salve, instructing them how to use both.
carbolic
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From this reading This done, Charley called the balance of the graders and ground men together and gave them a large bottle of carbolic acid and a box of salve, instructing them how to use both.
Charley
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From this reading This done, Charley called the balance of the graders and ground men together and gave them a large bottle of carbolic acid and a box of salve, instructing them how to use both.
Charley's
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From this reading THE Spaniards sharing the sick man's tent willingly complied with Charley's request and moved their belongings to the other tents in which there was plenty of room for them.
circulationnounUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪʃən/
the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines)
From this reading With Walter's assistance the lad cleaned the tent out thoroughly and tied back the flaps at both ends to permit the free circulation of air.
cleanedverbUS /kliːnd/
past form of “clean” — make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
From this reading With Walter's assistance the lad cleaned the tent out thoroughly and tied back the flaps at both ends to permit the free circulation of air.
compliedverbUS /kəmˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “comply” — act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
From this reading THE Spaniards sharing the sick man's tent willingly complied with Charley's request and moved their belongings to the other tents in which there was plenty of room for them.
cotnounUS /kɑːt/
a sheath worn to protect a finger
From this reading Rama was made to go to bed on a second cot and given a dose of the same medicine given the other.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading This done, Charley called the balance of the graders and ground men together and gave them a large bottle of carbolic acid and a box of salve, instructing them how to use both.
dosenounUS /doʊs/
a measured portion of medicine taken at any one time
From this reading Rama was made to go to bed on a second cot and given a dose of the same medicine given the other.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading With Walter's assistance the lad cleaned the tent out thoroughly and tied back the flaps at both ends to permit the free circulation of air.
flapsnounUS /flæps/
a movable airfoil that is part of an aircraft wing; used to increase lift or drag
From this reading With Walter's assistance the lad cleaned the tent out thoroughly and tied back the flaps at both ends to permit the free circulation of air.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE Spaniards sharing the sick man's tent willingly complied with Charley's request and moved their belongings to the other tents in which there was plenty of room for them.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading With Walter's assistance the lad cleaned the tent out thoroughly and tied back the flaps at both ends to permit the free circulation of air.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading This done, Charley called the balance of the graders and ground men together and gave them a large bottle of carbolic acid and a box of salve, instructing them how to use both.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Rama was made to go to bed on a second cot and given a dose of the same medicine given the other.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Rama was made to go to bed on a second cot and given a dose of the same medicine given the other.
gradersnounUS /ˈɡreɪdərz/
plural of “grader” — a judge who assigns grades to something
From this reading This done, Charley called the balance of the graders and ground men together and gave them a large bottle of carbolic acid and a box of salve, instructing them how to use both.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading This done, Charley called the balance of the graders and ground men together and gave them a large bottle of carbolic acid and a box of salve, instructing them how to use both.
how
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From this reading This done, Charley called the balance of the graders and ground men together and gave them a large bottle of carbolic acid and a box of salve, instructing them how to use both.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE Spaniards sharing the sick man's tent willingly complied with Charley's request and moved their belongings to the other tents in which there was plenty of room for them.
instructingverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktɪŋ/
-ing form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading This done, Charley called the balance of the graders and ground men together and gave them a large bottle of carbolic acid and a box of salve, instructing them how to use both.
a boy or man
From this reading With Walter's assistance the lad cleaned the tent out thoroughly and tied back the flaps at both ends to permit the free circulation of air.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This done, Charley called the balance of the graders and ground men together and gave them a large bottle of carbolic acid and a box of salve, instructing them how to use both.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Rama was made to go to bed on a second cot and given a dose of the same medicine given the other.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE Spaniards sharing the sick man's tent willingly complied with Charley's request and moved their belongings to the other tents in which there was plenty of room for them.
medicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading Rama was made to go to bed on a second cot and given a dose of the same medicine given the other.
the force of workers available
From this reading This done, Charley called the balance of the graders and ground men together and gave them a large bottle of carbolic acid and a box of salve, instructing them how to use both.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading A MIDNIGHT RAID.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading THE Spaniards sharing the sick man's tent willingly complied with Charley's request and moved their belongings to the other tents in which there was plenty of room for them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE Spaniards sharing the sick man's tent willingly complied with Charley's request and moved their belongings to the other tents in which there was plenty of room for them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Rama was made to go to bed on a second cot and given a dose of the same medicine given the other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE Spaniards sharing the sick man's tent willingly complied with Charley's request and moved their belongings to the other tents in which there was plenty of room for them.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading With Walter's assistance the lad cleaned the tent out thoroughly and tied back the flaps at both ends to permit the free circulation of air.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading With Walter's assistance the lad cleaned the tent out thoroughly and tied back the flaps at both ends to permit the free circulation of air.
a full supply
From this reading THE Spaniards sharing the sick man's tent willingly complied with Charley's request and moved their belongings to the other tents in which there was plenty of room for them.
RAIDverbUS /reɪd/
search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
From this reading A MIDNIGHT RAID.
RamanounUS /ˈrɑːmə/
avatar of Vishnu whose name is synonymous with God; any of three incarnations: Ramachandra or Parashurama or Balarama
From this reading Rama was made to go to bed on a second cot and given a dose of the same medicine given the other.
express the need or desire for
From this reading THE Spaniards sharing the sick man's tent willingly complied with Charley's request and moved their belongings to the other tents in which there was plenty of room for them.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE Spaniards sharing the sick man's tent willingly complied with Charley's request and moved their belongings to the other tents in which there was plenty of room for them.
salvenounUS /sɑːv/
semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
From this reading This done, Charley called the balance of the graders and ground men together and gave them a large bottle of carbolic acid and a box of salve, instructing them how to use both.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Rama was made to go to bed on a second cot and given a dose of the same medicine given the other.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Rama was made to go to bed on a second cot and given a dose of the same medicine given the other.
sharingnounUS /ˈʃerɪŋ/
using or enjoying something jointly with others
From this reading THE Spaniards sharing the sick man's tent willingly complied with Charley's request and moved their belongings to the other tents in which there was plenty of room for them.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading THE Spaniards sharing the sick man's tent willingly complied with Charley's request and moved their belongings to the other tents in which there was plenty of room for them.
SpaniardsnounUS /ˈspænjərdz/
plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading THE Spaniards sharing the sick man's tent willingly complied with Charley's request and moved their belongings to the other tents in which there was plenty of room for them.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading THE Spaniards sharing the sick man's tent willingly complied with Charley's request and moved their belongings to the other tents in which there was plenty of room for them.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading THE Spaniards sharing the sick man's tent willingly complied with Charley's request and moved their belongings to the other tents in which there was plenty of room for them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE Spaniards sharing the sick man's tent willingly complied with Charley's request and moved their belongings to the other tents in which there was plenty of room for them.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE Spaniards sharing the sick man's tent willingly complied with Charley's request and moved their belongings to the other tents in which there was plenty of room for them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE Spaniards sharing the sick man's tent willingly complied with Charley's request and moved their belongings to the other tents in which there was plenty of room for them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE Spaniards sharing the sick man's tent willingly complied with Charley's request and moved their belongings to the other tents in which there was plenty of room for them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This done, Charley called the balance of the graders and ground men together and gave them a large bottle of carbolic acid and a box of salve, instructing them how to use both.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading With Walter's assistance the lad cleaned the tent out thoroughly and tied back the flaps at both ends to permit the free circulation of air.
bound or secured closely
From this reading With Walter's assistance the lad cleaned the tent out thoroughly and tied back the flaps at both ends to permit the free circulation of air.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE Spaniards sharing the sick man's tent willingly complied with Charley's request and moved their belongings to the other tents in which there was plenty of room for them.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading This done, Charley called the balance of the graders and ground men together and gave them a large bottle of carbolic acid and a box of salve, instructing them how to use both.
the act of using
From this reading This done, Charley called the balance of the graders and ground men together and gave them a large bottle of carbolic acid and a box of salve, instructing them how to use both.
Walter'snounUS /ˈwɔːltərz/
possessive form of “walter” — German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading With Walter's assistance the lad cleaned the tent out thoroughly and tied back the flaps at both ends to permit the free circulation of air.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE Spaniards sharing the sick man's tent willingly complied with Charley's request and moved their belongings to the other tents in which there was plenty of room for them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE Spaniards sharing the sick man's tent willingly complied with Charley's request and moved their belongings to the other tents in which there was plenty of room for them.
willinglyadverbUS /ˈwɪlɪŋli/
in a willing manner
From this reading THE Spaniards sharing the sick man's tent willingly complied with Charley's request and moved their belongings to the other tents in which there was plenty of room for them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE Spaniards sharing the sick man's tent willingly complied with Charley's request and moved their belongings to the other tents in which there was plenty of room for them.
