used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He bristles at a curt command.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading When the two companies from the hills entrained that raw morning they had no idea where they were going or what prospects lay ahead, but they conceived days of action, and fell upon months of dull routine.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading To say "sir" in addressing a superior, or to admit any form of superiority, is a harder thing than to march on short rations, for a voice within is always making declaration, "I'm jest as good as any man."
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading To say "sir" in addressing a superior, or to admit any form of superiority, is a harder thing than to march on short rations, for a voice within is always making declaration, "I'm jest as good as any man."
at or in the front
From this reading When the two companies from the hills entrained that raw morning they had no idea where they were going or what prospects lay ahead, but they conceived days of action, and fell upon months of dull routine.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading To say "sir" in addressing a superior, or to admit any form of superiority, is a harder thing than to march on short rations, for a voice within is always making declaration, "I'm jest as good as any man."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the two companies from the hills entrained that raw morning they had no idea where they were going or what prospects lay ahead, but they conceived days of action, and fell upon months of dull routine.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It irks his soul to raise the right hand in salute when he passes another whose leggings are of leather instead of canvas and whose shoulders are decorated with certain insignia.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading To say "sir" in addressing a superior, or to admit any form of superiority, is a harder thing than to march on short rations, for a voice within is always making declaration, "I'm jest as good as any man."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It irks his soul to raise the right hand in salute when he passes another whose leggings are of leather instead of canvas and whose shoulders are decorated with certain insignia.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To say "sir" in addressing a superior, or to admit any form of superiority, is a harder thing than to march on short rations, for a voice within is always making declaration, "I'm jest as good as any man."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He bristles at a curt command.
bristlesnounUS /ˈbrɪsəlz/
plural of “bristle” — a stiff fiber (coarse hair or filament); natural or synthetic
From this reading He bristles at a curt command.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When the two companies from the hills entrained that raw morning they had no idea where they were going or what prospects lay ahead, but they conceived days of action, and fell upon months of dull routine.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading It irks his soul to raise the right hand in salute when he passes another whose leggings are of leather instead of canvas and whose shoulders are decorated with certain insignia.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It irks his soul to raise the right hand in salute when he passes another whose leggings are of leather instead of canvas and whose shoulders are decorated with certain insignia.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading He bristles at a curt command.
companiesnounUS /ˈkʌmpəniːz/
plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading When the two companies from the hills entrained that raw morning they had no idea where they were going or what prospects lay ahead, but they conceived days of action, and fell upon months of dull routine.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading When the two companies from the hills entrained that raw morning they had no idea where they were going or what prospects lay ahead, but they conceived days of action, and fell upon months of dull routine.
curtadjectiveUS /kɜːrt/
marked by rude or peremptory shortness
From this reading He bristles at a curt command.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading When the two companies from the hills entrained that raw morning they had no idea where they were going or what prospects lay ahead, but they conceived days of action, and fell upon months of dull routine.
declarationnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading To say "sir" in addressing a superior, or to admit any form of superiority, is a harder thing than to march on short rations, for a voice within is always making declaration, "I'm jest as good as any man."
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading It irks his soul to raise the right hand in salute when he passes another whose leggings are of leather instead of canvas and whose shoulders are decorated with certain insignia.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading The mountaineer is restive under discipline and passionate in his insistence on personal liberty.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading When the two companies from the hills entrained that raw morning they had no idea where they were going or what prospects lay ahead, but they conceived days of action, and fell upon months of dull routine.
entrained
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From this reading When the two companies from the hills entrained that raw morning they had no idea where they were going or what prospects lay ahead, but they conceived days of action, and fell upon months of dull routine.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading When the two companies from the hills entrained that raw morning they had no idea where they were going or what prospects lay ahead, but they conceived days of action, and fell upon months of dull routine.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To say "sir" in addressing a superior, or to admit any form of superiority, is a harder thing than to march on short rations, for a voice within is always making declaration, "I'm jest as good as any man."
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading To say "sir" in addressing a superior, or to admit any form of superiority, is a harder thing than to march on short rations, for a voice within is always making declaration, "I'm jest as good as any man."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When the two companies from the hills entrained that raw morning they had no idea where they were going or what prospects lay ahead, but they conceived days of action, and fell upon months of dull routine.
the act of departing
From this reading When the two companies from the hills entrained that raw morning they had no idea where they were going or what prospects lay ahead, but they conceived days of action, and fell upon months of dull routine.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading To say "sir" in addressing a superior, or to admit any form of superiority, is a harder thing than to march on short rations, for a voice within is always making declaration, "I'm jest as good as any man."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the two companies from the hills entrained that raw morning they had no idea where they were going or what prospects lay ahead, but they conceived days of action, and fell upon months of dull routine.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading It irks his soul to raise the right hand in salute when he passes another whose leggings are of leather instead of canvas and whose shoulders are decorated with certain insignia.
harderadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdər/
comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading To say "sir" in addressing a superior, or to admit any form of superiority, is a harder thing than to march on short rations, for a voice within is always making declaration, "I'm jest as good as any man."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He bristles at a curt command.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading When the two companies from the hills entrained that raw morning they had no idea where they were going or what prospects lay ahead, but they conceived days of action, and fell upon months of dull routine.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The mountaineer is restive under discipline and passionate in his insistence on personal liberty.
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To say "sir" in addressing a superior, or to admit any form of superiority, is a harder thing than to march on short rations, for a voice within is always making declaration, "I'm jest as good as any man."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading When the two companies from the hills entrained that raw morning they had no idea where they were going or what prospects lay ahead, but they conceived days of action, and fell upon months of dull routine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The mountaineer is restive under discipline and passionate in his insistence on personal liberty.
insignianounUS /ˌɪnˈsɪɡniːə/
a badge worn to show official position
From this reading It irks his soul to raise the right hand in salute when he passes another whose leggings are of leather instead of canvas and whose shoulders are decorated with certain insignia.
insistencenounUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstəns/
continual and persistent demands
From this reading The mountaineer is restive under discipline and passionate in his insistence on personal liberty.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading It irks his soul to raise the right hand in salute when he passes another whose leggings are of leather instead of canvas and whose shoulders are decorated with certain insignia.
irksverbUS /ɜːrks/
third-person singular of “irk” — irritate or vex
From this reading It irks his soul to raise the right hand in salute when he passes another whose leggings are of leather instead of canvas and whose shoulders are decorated with certain insignia.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The mountaineer is restive under discipline and passionate in his insistence on personal liberty.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It irks his soul to raise the right hand in salute when he passes another whose leggings are of leather instead of canvas and whose shoulders are decorated with certain insignia.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading To say "sir" in addressing a superior, or to admit any form of superiority, is a harder thing than to march on short rations, for a voice within is always making declaration, "I'm jest as good as any man."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When the two companies from the hills entrained that raw morning they had no idea where they were going or what prospects lay ahead, but they conceived days of action, and fell upon months of dull routine.
leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading It irks his soul to raise the right hand in salute when he passes another whose leggings are of leather instead of canvas and whose shoulders are decorated with certain insignia.
leggingsnounUS /ˈleɡɪŋz/
plural of “legging” — a garment covering the leg (usually extending from the knee to the ankle)
From this reading It irks his soul to raise the right hand in salute when he passes another whose leggings are of leather instead of canvas and whose shoulders are decorated with certain insignia.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading The mountaineer is restive under discipline and passionate in his insistence on personal liberty.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading To say "sir" in addressing a superior, or to admit any form of superiority, is a harder thing than to march on short rations, for a voice within is always making declaration, "I'm jest as good as any man."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading To say "sir" in addressing a superior, or to admit any form of superiority, is a harder thing than to march on short rations, for a voice within is always making declaration, "I'm jest as good as any man."
march in a procession
From this reading To say "sir" in addressing a superior, or to admit any form of superiority, is a harder thing than to march on short rations, for a voice within is always making declaration, "I'm jest as good as any man."
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading When the two companies from the hills entrained that raw morning they had no idea where they were going or what prospects lay ahead, but they conceived days of action, and fell upon months of dull routine.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When the two companies from the hills entrained that raw morning they had no idea where they were going or what prospects lay ahead, but they conceived days of action, and fell upon months of dull routine.
mountaineernounUS /ˈmaʊntɪnɪr/
someone who climbs mountains
From this reading The mountaineer is restive under discipline and passionate in his insistence on personal liberty.
not any; not one
From this reading When the two companies from the hills entrained that raw morning they had no idea where they were going or what prospects lay ahead, but they conceived days of action, and fell upon months of dull routine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the two companies from the hills entrained that raw morning they had no idea where they were going or what prospects lay ahead, but they conceived days of action, and fell upon months of dull routine.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The mountaineer is restive under discipline and passionate in his insistence on personal liberty.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When the two companies from the hills entrained that raw morning they had no idea where they were going or what prospects lay ahead, but they conceived days of action, and fell upon months of dull routine.
passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading It irks his soul to raise the right hand in salute when he passes another whose leggings are of leather instead of canvas and whose shoulders are decorated with certain insignia.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading The mountaineer is restive under discipline and passionate in his insistence on personal liberty.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading The mountaineer is restive under discipline and passionate in his insistence on personal liberty.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading When the two companies from the hills entrained that raw morning they had no idea where they were going or what prospects lay ahead, but they conceived days of action, and fell upon months of dull routine.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading It irks his soul to raise the right hand in salute when he passes another whose leggings are of leather instead of canvas and whose shoulders are decorated with certain insignia.
rationsnounUS /ˈræʃənz/
plural of “ration” — the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel)
From this reading To say "sir" in addressing a superior, or to admit any form of superiority, is a harder thing than to march on short rations, for a voice within is always making declaration, "I'm jest as good as any man."
rawadjectiveUS /rɑː/
(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes
From this reading When the two companies from the hills entrained that raw morning they had no idea where they were going or what prospects lay ahead, but they conceived days of action, and fell upon months of dull routine.
restiveadjectiveUS /ˈrestɪv/
being in a tense state
From this reading The mountaineer is restive under discipline and passionate in his insistence on personal liberty.
precisely, exactly
From this reading It irks his soul to raise the right hand in salute when he passes another whose leggings are of leather instead of canvas and whose shoulders are decorated with certain insignia.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading When the two companies from the hills entrained that raw morning they had no idea where they were going or what prospects lay ahead, but they conceived days of action, and fell upon months of dull routine.
saluteverbUS /səˈluːt/
propose a toast to
From this reading It irks his soul to raise the right hand in salute when he passes another whose leggings are of leather instead of canvas and whose shoulders are decorated with certain insignia.
express in words
From this reading To say "sir" in addressing a superior, or to admit any form of superiority, is a harder thing than to march on short rations, for a voice within is always making declaration, "I'm jest as good as any man."
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading To say "sir" in addressing a superior, or to admit any form of superiority, is a harder thing than to march on short rations, for a voice within is always making declaration, "I'm jest as good as any man."
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading It irks his soul to raise the right hand in salute when he passes another whose leggings are of leather instead of canvas and whose shoulders are decorated with certain insignia.
term of address for a man
From this reading To say "sir" in addressing a superior, or to admit any form of superiority, is a harder thing than to march on short rations, for a voice within is always making declaration, "I'm jest as good as any man."
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading It irks his soul to raise the right hand in salute when he passes another whose leggings are of leather instead of canvas and whose shoulders are decorated with certain insignia.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading To say "sir" in addressing a superior, or to admit any form of superiority, is a harder thing than to march on short rations, for a voice within is always making declaration, "I'm jest as good as any man."
superioritynounUS /ˌsuːpɪriˈɔːrɪti/
the quality of being superior
From this reading To say "sir" in addressing a superior, or to admit any form of superiority, is a harder thing than to march on short rations, for a voice within is always making declaration, "I'm jest as good as any man."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading To say "sir" in addressing a superior, or to admit any form of superiority, is a harder thing than to march on short rations, for a voice within is always making declaration, "I'm jest as good as any man."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When the two companies from the hills entrained that raw morning they had no idea where they were going or what prospects lay ahead, but they conceived days of action, and fell upon months of dull routine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the two companies from the hills entrained that raw morning they had no idea where they were going or what prospects lay ahead, but they conceived days of action, and fell upon months of dull routine.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the two companies from the hills entrained that raw morning they had no idea where they were going or what prospects lay ahead, but they conceived days of action, and fell upon months of dull routine.
a special situation
From this reading To say "sir" in addressing a superior, or to admit any form of superiority, is a harder thing than to march on short rations, for a voice within is always making declaration, "I'm jest as good as any man."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It irks his soul to raise the right hand in salute when he passes another whose leggings are of leather instead of canvas and whose shoulders are decorated with certain insignia.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading When the two companies from the hills entrained that raw morning they had no idea where they were going or what prospects lay ahead, but they conceived days of action, and fell upon months of dull routine.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The mountaineer is restive under discipline and passionate in his insistence on personal liberty.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When the two companies from the hills entrained that raw morning they had no idea where they were going or what prospects lay ahead, but they conceived days of action, and fell upon months of dull routine.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading To say "sir" in addressing a superior, or to admit any form of superiority, is a harder thing than to march on short rations, for a voice within is always making declaration, "I'm jest as good as any man."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When the two companies from the hills entrained that raw morning they had no idea where they were going or what prospects lay ahead, but they conceived days of action, and fell upon months of dull routine.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When the two companies from the hills entrained that raw morning they had no idea where they were going or what prospects lay ahead, but they conceived days of action, and fell upon months of dull routine.
at the time that
From this reading When the two companies from the hills entrained that raw morning they had no idea where they were going or what prospects lay ahead, but they conceived days of action, and fell upon months of dull routine.
in or at the place that
From this reading When the two companies from the hills entrained that raw morning they had no idea where they were going or what prospects lay ahead, but they conceived days of action, and fell upon months of dull routine.
belonging to which person
From this reading It irks his soul to raise the right hand in salute when he passes another whose leggings are of leather instead of canvas and whose shoulders are decorated with certain insignia.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It irks his soul to raise the right hand in salute when he passes another whose leggings are of leather instead of canvas and whose shoulders are decorated with certain insignia.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading To say "sir" in addressing a superior, or to admit any form of superiority, is a harder thing than to march on short rations, for a voice within is always making declaration, "I'm jest as good as any man."
