Chapter VIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading WHICH ENDS IN A BATTLE The morning after the three soldiers had pledged themselves to a life of exile, like the (otherwise) practical young persons they were, they proceeded resolutely to take stock of the provisions they had on hand and to consider the means of adding to their food-supply.

-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading WHICH ENDS IN A BATTLE The morning after the three soldiers had pledged themselves to a life of exile, like the (otherwise) practical young persons they were, they proceeded resolutely to take stock of the provisions they had on hand and to consider the means of adding to their food-supply.

later than; following

From this reading WHICH ENDS IN A BATTLE The morning after the three soldiers had pledged themselves to a life of exile, like the (otherwise) practical young persons they were, they proceeded resolutely to take stock of the provisions they had on hand and to consider the means of adding to their food-supply.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading They had already been nearly two months in camp, which was the period for which their rations had been issued; but, what with the generous measure of the government and the small game they had brought down with their carbines, nearly half of the original supply remained on storage in the hut of the old man of the mountain.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading WHICH ENDS IN A BATTLE The morning after the three soldiers had pledged themselves to a life of exile, like the (otherwise) practical young persons they were, they proceeded resolutely to take stock of the provisions they had on hand and to consider the means of adding to their food-supply.

back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried

From this reading A few strips of the bacon still hung from the rafters.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading WHICH ENDS IN A BATTLE The morning after the three soldiers had pledged themselves to a life of exile, like the (otherwise) practical young persons they were, they proceeded resolutely to take stock of the provisions they had on hand and to consider the means of adding to their food-supply.

plural of “bean” — any of various edible seeds of plants of the family Leguminosae used for food

From this reading Of the peas and beans, only a few scattering seeds lay here and there on the floor.

cattle that are reared for their meat

From this reading It is true that there was but one box left of the hard bread; but the salt beef, which had been covered with brine in the cask found in the corner of the cabin, had scarcely been touched.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading They had already been nearly two months in camp, which was the period for which their rations had been issued; but, what with the generous measure of the government and the small game they had brought down with their carbines, nearly half of the original supply remained on storage in the hut of the old man of the mountain.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading It is true that there was but one box left of the hard bread; but the salt beef, which had been covered with brine in the cask found in the corner of the cabin, had scarcely been touched.

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading It is true that there was but one box left of the hard bread; but the salt beef, which had been covered with brine in the cask found in the corner of the cabin, had scarcely been touched.

water containing salts

From this reading It is true that there was but one box left of the hard bread; but the salt beef, which had been covered with brine in the cask found in the corner of the cabin, had scarcely been touched.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading They had already been nearly two months in camp, which was the period for which their rations had been issued; but, what with the generous measure of the government and the small game they had brought down with their carbines, nearly half of the original supply remained on storage in the hut of the old man of the mountain.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They had already been nearly two months in camp, which was the period for which their rations had been issued; but, what with the generous measure of the government and the small game they had brought down with their carbines, nearly half of the original supply remained on storage in the hut of the old man of the mountain.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading It is true that there was but one box left of the hard bread; but the salt beef, which had been covered with brine in the cask found in the corner of the cabin, had scarcely been touched.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading They had already been nearly two months in camp, which was the period for which their rations had been issued; but, what with the generous measure of the government and the small game they had brought down with their carbines, nearly half of the original supply remained on storage in the hut of the old man of the mountain.

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From this reading They had already been nearly two months in camp, which was the period for which their rations had been issued; but, what with the generous measure of the government and the small game they had brought down with their carbines, nearly half of the original supply remained on storage in the hut of the old man of the mountain.

the quantity a cask will hold

From this reading It is true that there was but one box left of the hard bread; but the salt beef, which had been covered with brine in the cask found in the corner of the cabin, had scarcely been touched.

deem to be

From this reading WHICH ENDS IN A BATTLE The morning after the three soldiers had pledged themselves to a life of exile, like the (otherwise) practical young persons they were, they proceeded resolutely to take stock of the provisions they had on hand and to consider the means of adding to their food-supply.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading It is true that there was but one box left of the hard bread; but the salt beef, which had been covered with brine in the cask found in the corner of the cabin, had scarcely been touched.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading It is true that there was but one box left of the hard bread; but the salt beef, which had been covered with brine in the cask found in the corner of the cabin, had scarcely been touched.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading They had already been nearly two months in camp, which was the period for which their rations had been issued; but, what with the generous measure of the government and the small game they had brought down with their carbines, nearly half of the original supply remained on storage in the hut of the old man of the mountain.

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading WHICH ENDS IN A BATTLE The morning after the three soldiers had pledged themselves to a life of exile, like the (otherwise) practical young persons they were, they proceeded resolutely to take stock of the provisions they had on hand and to consider the means of adding to their food-supply.

expel from a country

From this reading WHICH ENDS IN A BATTLE The morning after the three soldiers had pledged themselves to a life of exile, like the (otherwise) practical young persons they were, they proceeded resolutely to take stock of the provisions they had on hand and to consider the means of adding to their food-supply.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A few strips of the bacon still hung from the rafters.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Of the peas and beans, only a few scattering seeds lay here and there on the floor.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading WHICH ENDS IN A BATTLE The morning after the three soldiers had pledged themselves to a life of exile, like the (otherwise) practical young persons they were, they proceeded resolutely to take stock of the provisions they had on hand and to consider the means of adding to their food-supply.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They had already been nearly two months in camp, which was the period for which their rations had been issued; but, what with the generous measure of the government and the small game they had brought down with their carbines, nearly half of the original supply remained on storage in the hut of the old man of the mountain.

set up or found

From this reading It is true that there was but one box left of the hard bread; but the salt beef, which had been covered with brine in the cask found in the corner of the cabin, had scarcely been touched.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A few strips of the bacon still hung from the rafters.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading They had already been nearly two months in camp, which was the period for which their rations had been issued; but, what with the generous measure of the government and the small game they had brought down with their carbines, nearly half of the original supply remained on storage in the hut of the old man of the mountain.

willing to give and share unstintingly

From this reading They had already been nearly two months in camp, which was the period for which their rations had been issued; but, what with the generous measure of the government and the small game they had brought down with their carbines, nearly half of the original supply remained on storage in the hut of the old man of the mountain.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading They had already been nearly two months in camp, which was the period for which their rations had been issued; but, what with the generous measure of the government and the small game they had brought down with their carbines, nearly half of the original supply remained on storage in the hut of the old man of the mountain.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading WHICH ENDS IN A BATTLE The morning after the three soldiers had pledged themselves to a life of exile, like the (otherwise) practical young persons they were, they proceeded resolutely to take stock of the provisions they had on hand and to consider the means of adding to their food-supply.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading They had already been nearly two months in camp, which was the period for which their rations had been issued; but, what with the generous measure of the government and the small game they had brought down with their carbines, nearly half of the original supply remained on storage in the hut of the old man of the mountain.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading WHICH ENDS IN A BATTLE The morning after the three soldiers had pledged themselves to a life of exile, like the (otherwise) practical young persons they were, they proceeded resolutely to take stock of the provisions they had on hand and to consider the means of adding to their food-supply.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading It is true that there was but one box left of the hard bread; but the salt beef, which had been covered with brine in the cask found in the corner of the cabin, had scarcely been touched.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Of the peas and beans, only a few scattering seeds lay here and there on the floor.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading A few strips of the bacon still hung from the rafters.

temporary military shelter

From this reading They had already been nearly two months in camp, which was the period for which their rations had been issued; but, what with the generous measure of the government and the small game they had brought down with their carbines, nearly half of the original supply remained on storage in the hut of the old man of the mountain.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading WHICH ENDS IN A BATTLE The morning after the three soldiers had pledged themselves to a life of exile, like the (otherwise) practical young persons they were, they proceeded resolutely to take stock of the provisions they had on hand and to consider the means of adding to their food-supply.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It is true that there was but one box left of the hard bread; but the salt beef, which had been covered with brine in the cask found in the corner of the cabin, had scarcely been touched.

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading They had already been nearly two months in camp, which was the period for which their rations had been issued; but, what with the generous measure of the government and the small game they had brought down with their carbines, nearly half of the original supply remained on storage in the hut of the old man of the mountain.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is true that there was but one box left of the hard bread; but the salt beef, which had been covered with brine in the cask found in the corner of the cabin, had scarcely been touched.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Of the peas and beans, only a few scattering seeds lay here and there on the floor.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading It is true that there was but one box left of the hard bread; but the salt beef, which had been covered with brine in the cask found in the corner of the cabin, had scarcely been touched.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading WHICH ENDS IN A BATTLE The morning after the three soldiers had pledged themselves to a life of exile, like the (otherwise) practical young persons they were, they proceeded resolutely to take stock of the provisions they had on hand and to consider the means of adding to their food-supply.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading WHICH ENDS IN A BATTLE The morning after the three soldiers had pledged themselves to a life of exile, like the (otherwise) practical young persons they were, they proceeded resolutely to take stock of the provisions they had on hand and to consider the means of adding to their food-supply.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading They had already been nearly two months in camp, which was the period for which their rations had been issued; but, what with the generous measure of the government and the small game they had brought down with their carbines, nearly half of the original supply remained on storage in the hut of the old man of the mountain.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading WHICH ENDS IN A BATTLE The morning after the three soldiers had pledged themselves to a life of exile, like the (otherwise) practical young persons they were, they proceeded resolutely to take stock of the provisions they had on hand and to consider the means of adding to their food-supply.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading They had already been nearly two months in camp, which was the period for which their rations had been issued; but, what with the generous measure of the government and the small game they had brought down with their carbines, nearly half of the original supply remained on storage in the hut of the old man of the mountain.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading They had already been nearly two months in camp, which was the period for which their rations had been issued; but, what with the generous measure of the government and the small game they had brought down with their carbines, nearly half of the original supply remained on storage in the hut of the old man of the mountain.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading WHICH ENDS IN A BATTLE The morning after the three soldiers had pledged themselves to a life of exile, like the (otherwise) practical young persons they were, they proceeded resolutely to take stock of the provisions they had on hand and to consider the means of adding to their food-supply.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading They had already been nearly two months in camp, which was the period for which their rations had been issued; but, what with the generous measure of the government and the small game they had brought down with their carbines, nearly half of the original supply remained on storage in the hut of the old man of the mountain.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading They had already been nearly two months in camp, which was the period for which their rations had been issued; but, what with the generous measure of the government and the small game they had brought down with their carbines, nearly half of the original supply remained on storage in the hut of the old man of the mountain.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHICH ENDS IN A BATTLE The morning after the three soldiers had pledged themselves to a life of exile, like the (otherwise) practical young persons they were, they proceeded resolutely to take stock of the provisions they had on hand and to consider the means of adding to their food-supply.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading They had already been nearly two months in camp, which was the period for which their rations had been issued; but, what with the generous measure of the government and the small game they had brought down with their carbines, nearly half of the original supply remained on storage in the hut of the old man of the mountain.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading WHICH ENDS IN A BATTLE The morning after the three soldiers had pledged themselves to a life of exile, like the (otherwise) practical young persons they were, they proceeded resolutely to take stock of the provisions they had on hand and to consider the means of adding to their food-supply.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It is true that there was but one box left of the hard bread; but the salt beef, which had been covered with brine in the cask found in the corner of the cabin, had scarcely been touched.

and nothing more

From this reading Of the peas and beans, only a few scattering seeds lay here and there on the floor.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading They had already been nearly two months in camp, which was the period for which their rations had been issued; but, what with the generous measure of the government and the small game they had brought down with their carbines, nearly half of the original supply remained on storage in the hut of the old man of the mountain.

in other respects or ways

From this reading WHICH ENDS IN A BATTLE The morning after the three soldiers had pledged themselves to a life of exile, like the (otherwise) practical young persons they were, they proceeded resolutely to take stock of the provisions they had on hand and to consider the means of adding to their food-supply.

plural of “pea” — seed of a pea plant used for food

From this reading Of the peas and beans, only a few scattering seeds lay here and there on the floor.

an amount of time

From this reading They had already been nearly two months in camp, which was the period for which their rations had been issued; but, what with the generous measure of the government and the small game they had brought down with their carbines, nearly half of the original supply remained on storage in the hut of the old man of the mountain.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading WHICH ENDS IN A BATTLE The morning after the three soldiers had pledged themselves to a life of exile, like the (otherwise) practical young persons they were, they proceeded resolutely to take stock of the provisions they had on hand and to consider the means of adding to their food-supply.

bound by or as if by an oath

From this reading WHICH ENDS IN A BATTLE The morning after the three soldiers had pledged themselves to a life of exile, like the (otherwise) practical young persons they were, they proceeded resolutely to take stock of the provisions they had on hand and to consider the means of adding to their food-supply.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading WHICH ENDS IN A BATTLE The morning after the three soldiers had pledged themselves to a life of exile, like the (otherwise) practical young persons they were, they proceeded resolutely to take stock of the provisions they had on hand and to consider the means of adding to their food-supply.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading WHICH ENDS IN A BATTLE The morning after the three soldiers had pledged themselves to a life of exile, like the (otherwise) practical young persons they were, they proceeded resolutely to take stock of the provisions they had on hand and to consider the means of adding to their food-supply.

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading WHICH ENDS IN A BATTLE The morning after the three soldiers had pledged themselves to a life of exile, like the (otherwise) practical young persons they were, they proceeded resolutely to take stock of the provisions they had on hand and to consider the means of adding to their food-supply.

plural of “rafter” — one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof

From this reading A few strips of the bacon still hung from the rafters.

plural of “ration” — the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel)

From this reading They had already been nearly two months in camp, which was the period for which their rations had been issued; but, what with the generous measure of the government and the small game they had brought down with their carbines, nearly half of the original supply remained on storage in the hut of the old man of the mountain.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading They had already been nearly two months in camp, which was the period for which their rations had been issued; but, what with the generous measure of the government and the small game they had brought down with their carbines, nearly half of the original supply remained on storage in the hut of the old man of the mountain.

showing firm determination or purpose

From this reading WHICH ENDS IN A BATTLE The morning after the three soldiers had pledged themselves to a life of exile, like the (otherwise) practical young persons they were, they proceeded resolutely to take stock of the provisions they had on hand and to consider the means of adding to their food-supply.

a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)

From this reading It is true that there was but one box left of the hard bread; but the salt beef, which had been covered with brine in the cask found in the corner of the cabin, had scarcely been touched.

only a very short time before

From this reading It is true that there was but one box left of the hard bread; but the salt beef, which had been covered with brine in the cask found in the corner of the cabin, had scarcely been touched.

a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly

From this reading Of the peas and beans, only a few scattering seeds lay here and there on the floor.

plural of “seed” — a small hard fruit

From this reading Of the peas and beans, only a few scattering seeds lay here and there on the floor.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading They had already been nearly two months in camp, which was the period for which their rations had been issued; but, what with the generous measure of the government and the small game they had brought down with their carbines, nearly half of the original supply remained on storage in the hut of the old man of the mountain.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading WHICH ENDS IN A BATTLE The morning after the three soldiers had pledged themselves to a life of exile, like the (otherwise) practical young persons they were, they proceeded resolutely to take stock of the provisions they had on hand and to consider the means of adding to their food-supply.

not in physical motion

From this reading A few strips of the bacon still hung from the rafters.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading WHICH ENDS IN A BATTLE The morning after the three soldiers had pledged themselves to a life of exile, like the (otherwise) practical young persons they were, they proceeded resolutely to take stock of the provisions they had on hand and to consider the means of adding to their food-supply.

the act of storing something

From this reading They had already been nearly two months in camp, which was the period for which their rations had been issued; but, what with the generous measure of the government and the small game they had brought down with their carbines, nearly half of the original supply remained on storage in the hut of the old man of the mountain.

plural of “strip” — a relatively long narrow piece of something

From this reading A few strips of the bacon still hung from the rafters.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading They had already been nearly two months in camp, which was the period for which their rations had been issued; but, what with the generous measure of the government and the small game they had brought down with their carbines, nearly half of the original supply remained on storage in the hut of the old man of the mountain.

carry out

From this reading WHICH ENDS IN A BATTLE The morning after the three soldiers had pledged themselves to a life of exile, like the (otherwise) practical young persons they were, they proceeded resolutely to take stock of the provisions they had on hand and to consider the means of adding to their food-supply.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is true that there was but one box left of the hard bread; but the salt beef, which had been covered with brine in the cask found in the corner of the cabin, had scarcely been touched.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading WHICH ENDS IN A BATTLE The morning after the three soldiers had pledged themselves to a life of exile, like the (otherwise) practical young persons they were, they proceeded resolutely to take stock of the provisions they had on hand and to consider the means of adding to their food-supply.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading WHICH ENDS IN A BATTLE The morning after the three soldiers had pledged themselves to a life of exile, like the (otherwise) practical young persons they were, they proceeded resolutely to take stock of the provisions they had on hand and to consider the means of adding to their food-supply.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading WHICH ENDS IN A BATTLE The morning after the three soldiers had pledged themselves to a life of exile, like the (otherwise) practical young persons they were, they proceeded resolutely to take stock of the provisions they had on hand and to consider the means of adding to their food-supply.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It is true that there was but one box left of the hard bread; but the salt beef, which had been covered with brine in the cask found in the corner of the cabin, had scarcely been touched.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading WHICH ENDS IN A BATTLE The morning after the three soldiers had pledged themselves to a life of exile, like the (otherwise) practical young persons they were, they proceeded resolutely to take stock of the provisions they had on hand and to consider the means of adding to their food-supply.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading WHICH ENDS IN A BATTLE The morning after the three soldiers had pledged themselves to a life of exile, like the (otherwise) practical young persons they were, they proceeded resolutely to take stock of the provisions they had on hand and to consider the means of adding to their food-supply.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading WHICH ENDS IN A BATTLE The morning after the three soldiers had pledged themselves to a life of exile, like the (otherwise) practical young persons they were, they proceeded resolutely to take stock of the provisions they had on hand and to consider the means of adding to their food-supply.

having come into contact

From this reading It is true that there was but one box left of the hard bread; but the salt beef, which had been covered with brine in the cask found in the corner of the cabin, had scarcely been touched.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It is true that there was but one box left of the hard bread; but the salt beef, which had been covered with brine in the cask found in the corner of the cabin, had scarcely been touched.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading They had already been nearly two months in camp, which was the period for which their rations had been issued; but, what with the generous measure of the government and the small game they had brought down with their carbines, nearly half of the original supply remained on storage in the hut of the old man of the mountain.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading They had already been nearly two months in camp, which was the period for which their rations had been issued; but, what with the generous measure of the government and the small game they had brought down with their carbines, nearly half of the original supply remained on storage in the hut of the old man of the mountain.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading WHICH ENDS IN A BATTLE The morning after the three soldiers had pledged themselves to a life of exile, like the (otherwise) practical young persons they were, they proceeded resolutely to take stock of the provisions they had on hand and to consider the means of adding to their food-supply.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading They had already been nearly two months in camp, which was the period for which their rations had been issued; but, what with the generous measure of the government and the small game they had brought down with their carbines, nearly half of the original supply remained on storage in the hut of the old man of the mountain.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading WHICH ENDS IN A BATTLE The morning after the three soldiers had pledged themselves to a life of exile, like the (otherwise) practical young persons they were, they proceeded resolutely to take stock of the provisions they had on hand and to consider the means of adding to their food-supply.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They had already been nearly two months in camp, which was the period for which their rations had been issued; but, what with the generous measure of the government and the small game they had brought down with their carbines, nearly half of the original supply remained on storage in the hut of the old man of the mountain.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading WHICH ENDS IN A BATTLE The morning after the three soldiers had pledged themselves to a life of exile, like the (otherwise) practical young persons they were, they proceeded resolutely to take stock of the provisions they had on hand and to consider the means of adding to their food-supply.