used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HUNTING BIG GAME IN NO MAN'S LAND There was nothing of self-consciousness about Corporal Whitcomb over the capture of a high commander of the enemy on almost the first night of his experiences at the front.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading HUNTING BIG GAME IN NO MAN'S LAND There was nothing of self-consciousness about Corporal Whitcomb over the capture of a high commander of the enemy on almost the first night of his experiences at the front.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading HUNTING BIG GAME IN NO MAN'S LAND There was nothing of self-consciousness about Corporal Whitcomb over the capture of a high commander of the enemy on almost the first night of his experiences at the front.
any thing at all
From this reading As Roy Flynn put it: "Herb's never chesty; wasn't at school, though heaps o' duffers who couldn't stay with him in anything, indoors or out, would swell up like poisoned pups.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "When are they going to send his nibs, General Sauerkraut, to the rear, Corporal?" asked Sniper G. Washington Smith.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Roy Flynn put it: "Herb's never chesty; wasn't at school, though heaps o' duffers who couldn't stay with him in anything, indoors or out, would swell up like poisoned pups.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "When are they going to send his nibs, General Sauerkraut, to the rear, Corporal?" asked Sniper G. Washington Smith.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HUNTING BIG GAME IN NO MAN'S LAND There was nothing of self-consciousness about Corporal Whitcomb over the capture of a high commander of the enemy on almost the first night of his experiences at the front.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading HUNTING BIG GAME IN NO MAN'S LAND There was nothing of self-consciousness about Corporal Whitcomb over the capture of a high commander of the enemy on almost the first night of his experiences at the front.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading HUNTING BIG GAME IN NO MAN'S LAND There was nothing of self-consciousness about Corporal Whitcomb over the capture of a high commander of the enemy on almost the first night of his experiences at the front.
chestyadjective
marked by a large or well-developed chest
From this reading As Roy Flynn put it: "Herb's never chesty; wasn't at school, though heaps o' duffers who couldn't stay with him in anything, indoors or out, would swell up like poisoned pups.
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading HUNTING BIG GAME IN NO MAN'S LAND There was nothing of self-consciousness about Corporal Whitcomb over the capture of a high commander of the enemy on almost the first night of his experiences at the front.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Just then the object of the conversation walked into the dugout.
CorporalnounUS /ˈkɔːrpərəl/
a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines
From this reading HUNTING BIG GAME IN NO MAN'S LAND There was nothing of self-consciousness about Corporal Whitcomb over the capture of a high commander of the enemy on almost the first night of his experiences at the front.
couldn't
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From this reading As Roy Flynn put it: "Herb's never chesty; wasn't at school, though heaps o' duffers who couldn't stay with him in anything, indoors or out, would swell up like poisoned pups.
duffers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As Roy Flynn put it: "Herb's never chesty; wasn't at school, though heaps o' duffers who couldn't stay with him in anything, indoors or out, would swell up like poisoned pups.
dugoutnounUS /ˈdʌɡaʊt/
either of two low shelters on either side of a baseball diamond where the players and coaches sit during the game
From this reading Just then the object of the conversation walked into the dugout.
an opposing military force
From this reading HUNTING BIG GAME IN NO MAN'S LAND There was nothing of self-consciousness about Corporal Whitcomb over the capture of a high commander of the enemy on almost the first night of his experiences at the front.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading HUNTING BIG GAME IN NO MAN'S LAND There was nothing of self-consciousness about Corporal Whitcomb over the capture of a high commander of the enemy on almost the first night of his experiences at the front.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading HUNTING BIG GAME IN NO MAN'S LAND There was nothing of self-consciousness about Corporal Whitcomb over the capture of a high commander of the enemy on almost the first night of his experiences at the front.
Flynn
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From this reading As Roy Flynn put it: "Herb's never chesty; wasn't at school, though heaps o' duffers who couldn't stay with him in anything, indoors or out, would swell up like poisoned pups.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading HUNTING BIG GAME IN NO MAN'S LAND There was nothing of self-consciousness about Corporal Whitcomb over the capture of a high commander of the enemy on almost the first night of his experiences at the front.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading "When are they going to send his nibs, General Sauerkraut, to the rear, Corporal?" asked Sniper G. Washington Smith.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading HUNTING BIG GAME IN NO MAN'S LAND There was nothing of self-consciousness about Corporal Whitcomb over the capture of a high commander of the enemy on almost the first night of his experiences at the front.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading "When are they going to send his nibs, General Sauerkraut, to the rear, Corporal?" asked Sniper G. Washington Smith.
the act of departing
From this reading "When are they going to send his nibs, General Sauerkraut, to the rear, Corporal?" asked Sniper G. Washington Smith.
heapsnounUS /hiːps/
a large number or amount
From this reading As Roy Flynn put it: "Herb's never chesty; wasn't at school, though heaps o' duffers who couldn't stay with him in anything, indoors or out, would swell up like poisoned pups.
HerbnounUS /ɜːrb/
a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
From this reading That's Herb."
Herb'snounUS /ɜːrbz/
possessive form of “herb” — a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
From this reading As Roy Flynn put it: "Herb's never chesty; wasn't at school, though heaps o' duffers who couldn't stay with him in anything, indoors or out, would swell up like poisoned pups.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading HUNTING BIG GAME IN NO MAN'S LAND There was nothing of self-consciousness about Corporal Whitcomb over the capture of a high commander of the enemy on almost the first night of his experiences at the front.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As Roy Flynn put it: "Herb's never chesty; wasn't at school, though heaps o' duffers who couldn't stay with him in anything, indoors or out, would swell up like poisoned pups.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HUNTING BIG GAME IN NO MAN'S LAND There was nothing of self-consciousness about Corporal Whitcomb over the capture of a high commander of the enemy on almost the first night of his experiences at the front.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading HUNTING BIG GAME IN NO MAN'S LAND There was nothing of self-consciousness about Corporal Whitcomb over the capture of a high commander of the enemy on almost the first night of his experiences at the front.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HUNTING BIG GAME IN NO MAN'S LAND There was nothing of self-consciousness about Corporal Whitcomb over the capture of a high commander of the enemy on almost the first night of his experiences at the front.
indoorsadverbUS /ˈɪndɔːrz/
within a building
From this reading As Roy Flynn put it: "Herb's never chesty; wasn't at school, though heaps o' duffers who couldn't stay with him in anything, indoors or out, would swell up like poisoned pups.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Just then the object of the conversation walked into the dugout.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As Roy Flynn put it: "Herb's never chesty; wasn't at school, though heaps o' duffers who couldn't stay with him in anything, indoors or out, would swell up like poisoned pups.
and nothing more
From this reading Just then the object of the conversation walked into the dugout.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading HUNTING BIG GAME IN NO MAN'S LAND There was nothing of self-consciousness about Corporal Whitcomb over the capture of a high commander of the enemy on almost the first night of his experiences at the front.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading As Roy Flynn put it: "Herb's never chesty; wasn't at school, though heaps o' duffers who couldn't stay with him in anything, indoors or out, would swell up like poisoned pups.
MAN'SnounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading HUNTING BIG GAME IN NO MAN'S LAND There was nothing of self-consciousness about Corporal Whitcomb over the capture of a high commander of the enemy on almost the first night of his experiences at the front.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading As Roy Flynn put it: "Herb's never chesty; wasn't at school, though heaps o' duffers who couldn't stay with him in anything, indoors or out, would swell up like poisoned pups.
nibsnounUS /nɪbz/
plural of “nib” — the writing point of a pen
From this reading "When are they going to send his nibs, General Sauerkraut, to the rear, Corporal?" asked Sniper G. Washington Smith.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading HUNTING BIG GAME IN NO MAN'S LAND There was nothing of self-consciousness about Corporal Whitcomb over the capture of a high commander of the enemy on almost the first night of his experiences at the front.
not any; not one
From this reading HUNTING BIG GAME IN NO MAN'S LAND There was nothing of self-consciousness about Corporal Whitcomb over the capture of a high commander of the enemy on almost the first night of his experiences at the front.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading HUNTING BIG GAME IN NO MAN'S LAND There was nothing of self-consciousness about Corporal Whitcomb over the capture of a high commander of the enemy on almost the first night of his experiences at the front.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading As Roy Flynn put it: "Herb's never chesty; wasn't at school, though heaps o' duffers who couldn't stay with him in anything, indoors or out, would swell up like poisoned pups.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Just then the object of the conversation walked into the dugout.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HUNTING BIG GAME IN NO MAN'S LAND There was nothing of self-consciousness about Corporal Whitcomb over the capture of a high commander of the enemy on almost the first night of his experiences at the front.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HUNTING BIG GAME IN NO MAN'S LAND There was nothing of self-consciousness about Corporal Whitcomb over the capture of a high commander of the enemy on almost the first night of his experiences at the front.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As Roy Flynn put it: "Herb's never chesty; wasn't at school, though heaps o' duffers who couldn't stay with him in anything, indoors or out, would swell up like poisoned pups.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As Roy Flynn put it: "Herb's never chesty; wasn't at school, though heaps o' duffers who couldn't stay with him in anything, indoors or out, would swell up like poisoned pups.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading HUNTING BIG GAME IN NO MAN'S LAND There was nothing of self-consciousness about Corporal Whitcomb over the capture of a high commander of the enemy on almost the first night of his experiences at the front.
poisonedverbUS /ˈpɔɪzənd/
past form of “poison” — spoil as if by poison
From this reading As Roy Flynn put it: "Herb's never chesty; wasn't at school, though heaps o' duffers who couldn't stay with him in anything, indoors or out, would swell up like poisoned pups.
pupsnounUS /pʌps/
plural of “pup” — young of any of various canines such as a dog or wolf
From this reading As Roy Flynn put it: "Herb's never chesty; wasn't at school, though heaps o' duffers who couldn't stay with him in anything, indoors or out, would swell up like poisoned pups.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading As Roy Flynn put it: "Herb's never chesty; wasn't at school, though heaps o' duffers who couldn't stay with him in anything, indoors or out, would swell up like poisoned pups.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading "When are they going to send his nibs, General Sauerkraut, to the rear, Corporal?" asked Sniper G. Washington Smith.
Roy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As Roy Flynn put it: "Herb's never chesty; wasn't at school, though heaps o' duffers who couldn't stay with him in anything, indoors or out, would swell up like poisoned pups.
SauerkrautnounUS /ˈsaʊərkraʊt/
shredded cabbage fermented in brine
From this reading "When are they going to send his nibs, General Sauerkraut, to the rear, Corporal?" asked Sniper G. Washington Smith.
an educational institution
From this reading As Roy Flynn put it: "Herb's never chesty; wasn't at school, though heaps o' duffers who couldn't stay with him in anything, indoors or out, would swell up like poisoned pups.
self-consciousnessnounUS /ˌselfˈkɑːnʃəsnəs/
embarrassment deriving from the feeling that others are critically aware of you
From this reading HUNTING BIG GAME IN NO MAN'S LAND There was nothing of self-consciousness about Corporal Whitcomb over the capture of a high commander of the enemy on almost the first night of his experiences at the front.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading "When are they going to send his nibs, General Sauerkraut, to the rear, Corporal?" asked Sniper G. Washington Smith.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading "When are they going to send his nibs, General Sauerkraut, to the rear, Corporal?" asked Sniper G. Washington Smith.
SnipernounUS /ˈsnaɪpər/
a marksman who shoots at people from a concealed place
From this reading "When are they going to send his nibs, General Sauerkraut, to the rear, Corporal?" asked Sniper G. Washington Smith.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading As Roy Flynn put it: "Herb's never chesty; wasn't at school, though heaps o' duffers who couldn't stay with him in anything, indoors or out, would swell up like poisoned pups.
swellverbUS /swel/
increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
From this reading As Roy Flynn put it: "Herb's never chesty; wasn't at school, though heaps o' duffers who couldn't stay with him in anything, indoors or out, would swell up like poisoned pups.
That's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That's Herb."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HUNTING BIG GAME IN NO MAN'S LAND There was nothing of self-consciousness about Corporal Whitcomb over the capture of a high commander of the enemy on almost the first night of his experiences at the front.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Just then the object of the conversation walked into the dugout.
in or at that place or location
From this reading HUNTING BIG GAME IN NO MAN'S LAND There was nothing of self-consciousness about Corporal Whitcomb over the capture of a high commander of the enemy on almost the first night of his experiences at the front.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "When are they going to send his nibs, General Sauerkraut, to the rear, Corporal?" asked Sniper G. Washington Smith.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading As Roy Flynn put it: "Herb's never chesty; wasn't at school, though heaps o' duffers who couldn't stay with him in anything, indoors or out, would swell up like poisoned pups.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "When are they going to send his nibs, General Sauerkraut, to the rear, Corporal?" asked Sniper G. Washington Smith.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As Roy Flynn put it: "Herb's never chesty; wasn't at school, though heaps o' duffers who couldn't stay with him in anything, indoors or out, would swell up like poisoned pups.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Just then the object of the conversation walked into the dugout.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HUNTING BIG GAME IN NO MAN'S LAND There was nothing of self-consciousness about Corporal Whitcomb over the capture of a high commander of the enemy on almost the first night of his experiences at the front.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading "When are they going to send his nibs, General Sauerkraut, to the rear, Corporal?" asked Sniper G. Washington Smith.
wasn't
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From this reading As Roy Flynn put it: "Herb's never chesty; wasn't at school, though heaps o' duffers who couldn't stay with him in anything, indoors or out, would swell up like poisoned pups.
at the time that
From this reading "When are they going to send his nibs, General Sauerkraut, to the rear, Corporal?" asked Sniper G. Washington Smith.
Whitcomb
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HUNTING BIG GAME IN NO MAN'S LAND There was nothing of self-consciousness about Corporal Whitcomb over the capture of a high commander of the enemy on almost the first night of his experiences at the front.
which person or people
From this reading As Roy Flynn put it: "Herb's never chesty; wasn't at school, though heaps o' duffers who couldn't stay with him in anything, indoors or out, would swell up like poisoned pups.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As Roy Flynn put it: "Herb's never chesty; wasn't at school, though heaps o' duffers who couldn't stay with him in anything, indoors or out, would swell up like poisoned pups.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As Roy Flynn put it: "Herb's never chesty; wasn't at school, though heaps o' duffers who couldn't stay with him in anything, indoors or out, would swell up like poisoned pups.
