used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I remember he used to kick at my having wine in camp and at your having a bottle hidden away in the bushes.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Yes, it is funny, his taking his toddy along with you old soakers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is disagreeable to think of the estrangement between * * * and his family.
arisesverbUS /ərˈaɪzəz/
third-person singular of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Doubtless the trouble arises from his being married.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I remember he used to kick at my having wine in camp and at your having a bottle hidden away in the bushes.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I remember he used to kick at my having wine in camp and at your having a bottle hidden away in the bushes.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Doubtless the trouble arises from his being married.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It is disagreeable to think of the estrangement between * * * and his family.
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 I remember he used to kick at my having wine in camp and at your having a bottle hidden away in the bushes.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading I remember he used to kick at my having wine in camp and at your having a bottle hidden away in the bushes.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading I remember he used to kick at my having wine in camp and at your having a bottle hidden away in the bushes.
DemonnounUS /ˈdiːmən/
an evil supernatural being
From this reading I had seen that group of you and Joaquin and Stoddard and laughed at your lifelike impersonation of the Drowsy Demon.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading It is disagreeable to think of the estrangement between * * * and his family.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Doubtless the trouble arises from his being married.
DrowsyadjectiveUS /ˈdraʊzi/
half asleep
From this reading I had seen that group of you and Joaquin and Stoddard and laughed at your lifelike impersonation of the Drowsy Demon.
estrangementnounUS /ɪˈstreɪndʒmənt/
separation resulting from hostility
From this reading It is disagreeable to think of the estrangement between * * * and his family.
a social unit living together
From this reading It is disagreeable to think of the estrangement between * * * and his family.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Doubtless the trouble arises from his being married.
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading Yes, it is funny, his taking his toddy along with you old soakers.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading I had seen that group of you and Joaquin and Stoddard and laughed at your lifelike impersonation of the Drowsy Demon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had seen that group of you and Joaquin and Stoddard and laughed at your lifelike impersonation of the Drowsy Demon.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading I remember he used to kick at my having wine in camp and at your having a bottle hidden away in the bushes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I remember he used to kick at my having wine in camp and at your having a bottle hidden away in the bushes.
not accessible to view
From this reading I remember he used to kick at my having wine in camp and at your having a bottle hidden away in the bushes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is disagreeable to think of the estrangement between * * * and his family.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I remember he used to kick at my having wine in camp and at your having a bottle hidden away in the bushes.
impersonationnounUS /ˌɪmpərsəˈneɪʃən/
a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect
From this reading I had seen that group of you and Joaquin and Stoddard and laughed at your lifelike impersonation of the Drowsy Demon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I remember he used to kick at my having wine in camp and at your having a bottle hidden away in the bushes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is disagreeable to think of the estrangement between * * * and his family.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is disagreeable to think of the estrangement between * * * and his family.
Joaquin
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From this reading I had seen that group of you and Joaquin and Stoddard and laughed at your lifelike impersonation of the Drowsy Demon.
kickverbUS /kɪk/
drive or propel with the foot
From this reading I remember he used to kick at my having wine in camp and at your having a bottle hidden away in the bushes.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading I had seen that group of you and Joaquin and Stoddard and laughed at your lifelike impersonation of the Drowsy Demon.
lifelikeadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪflaɪk/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading I had seen that group of you and Joaquin and Stoddard and laughed at your lifelike impersonation of the Drowsy Demon.
joined in matrimony
From this reading Doubtless the trouble arises from his being married.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I remember he used to kick at my having wine in camp and at your having a bottle hidden away in the bushes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is disagreeable to think of the estrangement between * * * and his family.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Yes, it is funny, his taking his toddy along with you old soakers.
To recall to mind.
From this reading I remember he used to kick at my having wine in camp and at your having a bottle hidden away in the bushes.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I had seen that group of you and Joaquin and Stoddard and laughed at your lifelike impersonation of the Drowsy Demon.
soakers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Yes, it is funny, his taking his toddy along with you old soakers.
Stoddard
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From this reading I had seen that group of you and Joaquin and Stoddard and laughed at your lifelike impersonation of the Drowsy Demon.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Yes, it is funny, his taking his toddy along with you old soakers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had seen that group of you and Joaquin and Stoddard and laughed at your lifelike impersonation of the Drowsy Demon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is disagreeable to think of the estrangement between * * * and his family.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It is disagreeable to think of the estrangement between * * * and his family.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is disagreeable to think of the estrangement between * * * and his family.
toddynoun
a mixed drink made of liquor and water with sugar and spices and served hot
From this reading Yes, it is funny, his taking his toddy along with you old soakers.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Doubtless the trouble arises from his being married.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading I remember he used to kick at my having wine in camp and at your having a bottle hidden away in the bushes.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading I remember he used to kick at my having wine in camp and at your having a bottle hidden away in the bushes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Yes, it is funny, his taking his toddy along with you old soakers.
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, it is funny, his taking his toddy along with you old soakers.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Yes, it is funny, his taking his toddy along with you old soakers.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I remember he used to kick at my having wine in camp and at your having a bottle hidden away in the bushes.
