aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading And indeed they did want help, for though they had been taught how to make up their packs, they had never before been required to stow away every blessed thing they owned in one of the infernal things--this being about the way they expressed themselves in answer to his query.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Gunnery Sergeant Miller happening through the squad room found Dick and Henry thus engaged soon after they had been notified to be ready for departure in two hours’ time.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading This necessitated packing all personal belongings in the khaki-colored canvas knapsacks and haversacks.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This necessitated packing all personal belongings in the khaki-colored canvas knapsacks and haversacks.
react verbally
From this reading And indeed they did want help, for though they had been taught how to make up their packs, they had never before been required to stow away every blessed thing they owned in one of the infernal things--this being about the way they expressed themselves in answer to his query.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading And indeed they did want help, for though they had been taught how to make up their packs, they had never before been required to stow away every blessed thing they owned in one of the infernal things--this being about the way they expressed themselves in answer to his query.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Gunnery Sergeant Miller happening through the squad room found Dick and Henry thus engaged soon after they had been notified to be ready for departure in two hours’ time.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Gunnery Sergeant Miller happening through the squad room found Dick and Henry thus engaged soon after they had been notified to be ready for departure in two hours’ time.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading And indeed they did want help, for though they had been taught how to make up their packs, they had never before been required to stow away every blessed thing they owned in one of the infernal things--this being about the way they expressed themselves in answer to his query.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading And indeed they did want help, for though they had been taught how to make up their packs, they had never before been required to stow away every blessed thing they owned in one of the infernal things--this being about the way they expressed themselves in answer to his query.
belongingsnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋz/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading This necessitated packing all personal belongings in the khaki-colored canvas knapsacks and haversacks.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading And indeed they did want help, for though they had been taught how to make up their packs, they had never before been required to stow away every blessed thing they owned in one of the infernal things--this being about the way they expressed themselves in answer to his query.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading OFF FOR TREASURE ISLAND The little detachment for the _Denver_ were ordered to go on board fully equipped.
bunksnounUS /bʌŋks/
plural of “bunk” — a long trough for feeding cattle
From this reading "Want some help?" he questioned, stopping near their bunks.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading This necessitated packing all personal belongings in the khaki-colored canvas knapsacks and haversacks.
DenvernounUS /ˈdenvər/
the state capital and largest city of Colorado; located in central Colorado on the South Platte river
From this reading OFF FOR TREASURE ISLAND The little detachment for the _Denver_ were ordered to go on board fully equipped.
the act of departing
From this reading Gunnery Sergeant Miller happening through the squad room found Dick and Henry thus engaged soon after they had been notified to be ready for departure in two hours’ time.
detachmentnounUS /dɪˈtætʃmənt/
avoiding emotional involvement
From this reading OFF FOR TREASURE ISLAND The little detachment for the _Denver_ were ordered to go on board fully equipped.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Gunnery Sergeant Miller happening through the squad room found Dick and Henry thus engaged soon after they had been notified to be ready for departure in two hours’ time.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading And indeed they did want help, for though they had been taught how to make up their packs, they had never before been required to stow away every blessed thing they owned in one of the infernal things--this being about the way they expressed themselves in answer to his query.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Gunnery Sergeant Miller happening through the squad room found Dick and Henry thus engaged soon after they had been notified to be ready for departure in two hours’ time.
equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/
provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
From this reading OFF FOR TREASURE ISLAND The little detachment for the _Denver_ were ordered to go on board fully equipped.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading And indeed they did want help, for though they had been taught how to make up their packs, they had never before been required to stow away every blessed thing they owned in one of the infernal things--this being about the way they expressed themselves in answer to his query.
communicated in words
From this reading And indeed they did want help, for though they had been taught how to make up their packs, they had never before been required to stow away every blessed thing they owned in one of the infernal things--this being about the way they expressed themselves in answer to his query.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading OFF FOR TREASURE ISLAND The little detachment for the _Denver_ were ordered to go on board fully equipped.
set up or found
From this reading Gunnery Sergeant Miller happening through the squad room found Dick and Henry thus engaged soon after they had been notified to be ready for departure in two hours’ time.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading OFF FOR TREASURE ISLAND The little detachment for the _Denver_ were ordered to go on board fully equipped.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading OFF FOR TREASURE ISLAND The little detachment for the _Denver_ were ordered to go on board fully equipped.
GunnerynounUS /ˈɡʌnəri/
guns collectively
From this reading Gunnery Sergeant Miller happening through the squad room found Dick and Henry thus engaged soon after they had been notified to be ready for departure in two hours’ time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Gunnery Sergeant Miller happening through the squad room found Dick and Henry thus engaged soon after they had been notified to be ready for departure in two hours’ time.
happeningnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
an event that happens
From this reading Gunnery Sergeant Miller happening through the squad room found Dick and Henry thus engaged soon after they had been notified to be ready for departure in two hours’ time.
haversacks
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From this reading This necessitated packing all personal belongings in the khaki-colored canvas knapsacks and haversacks.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Want some help?" he questioned, stopping near their bunks.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "Want some help?" he questioned, stopping near their bunks.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading Gunnery Sergeant Miller happening through the squad room found Dick and Henry thus engaged soon after they had been notified to be ready for departure in two hours’ time.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And indeed they did want help, for though they had been taught how to make up their packs, they had never before been required to stow away every blessed thing they owned in one of the infernal things--this being about the way they expressed themselves in answer to his query.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Gunnery Sergeant Miller happening through the squad room found Dick and Henry thus engaged soon after they had been notified to be ready for departure in two hours’ time.
how
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From this reading And indeed they did want help, for though they had been taught how to make up their packs, they had never before been required to stow away every blessed thing they owned in one of the infernal things--this being about the way they expressed themselves in answer to his query.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This necessitated packing all personal belongings in the khaki-colored canvas knapsacks and haversacks.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading And indeed they did want help, for though they had been taught how to make up their packs, they had never before been required to stow away every blessed thing they owned in one of the infernal things--this being about the way they expressed themselves in answer to his query.
infernaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɜːrnəl/
characteristic of or resembling Hell
From this reading And indeed they did want help, for though they had been taught how to make up their packs, they had never before been required to stow away every blessed thing they owned in one of the infernal things--this being about the way they expressed themselves in answer to his query.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading OFF FOR TREASURE ISLAND The little detachment for the _Denver_ were ordered to go on board fully equipped.
khaki-colored
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From this reading This necessitated packing all personal belongings in the khaki-colored canvas knapsacks and haversacks.
knapsacks
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From this reading This necessitated packing all personal belongings in the khaki-colored canvas knapsacks and haversacks.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading OFF FOR TREASURE ISLAND The little detachment for the _Denver_ were ordered to go on board fully equipped.
engage in
From this reading And indeed they did want help, for though they had been taught how to make up their packs, they had never before been required to stow away every blessed thing they owned in one of the infernal things--this being about the way they expressed themselves in answer to his query.
MillernounUS /ˈmɪlər/
United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading Gunnery Sergeant Miller happening through the squad room found Dick and Henry thus engaged soon after they had been notified to be ready for departure in two hours’ time.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "Want some help?" he questioned, stopping near their bunks.
necessitatedverbUS /nəˈsesəteɪtəd/
past form of “necessitate” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading This necessitated packing all personal belongings in the khaki-colored canvas knapsacks and haversacks.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading And indeed they did want help, for though they had been taught how to make up their packs, they had never before been required to stow away every blessed thing they owned in one of the infernal things--this being about the way they expressed themselves in answer to his query.
notifiedverbUS /ˈnoʊtəfaɪd/
inflected form of “notify” — inform (somebody) of something
From this reading Gunnery Sergeant Miller happening through the squad room found Dick and Henry thus engaged soon after they had been notified to be ready for departure in two hours’ time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And indeed they did want help, for though they had been taught how to make up their packs, they had never before been required to stow away every blessed thing they owned in one of the infernal things--this being about the way they expressed themselves in answer to his query.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading OFF FOR TREASURE ISLAND The little detachment for the _Denver_ were ordered to go on board fully equipped.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading OFF FOR TREASURE ISLAND The little detachment for the _Denver_ were ordered to go on board fully equipped.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And indeed they did want help, for though they had been taught how to make up their packs, they had never before been required to stow away every blessed thing they owned in one of the infernal things--this being about the way they expressed themselves in answer to his query.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading OFF FOR TREASURE ISLAND The little detachment for the _Denver_ were ordered to go on board fully equipped.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading And indeed they did want help, for though they had been taught how to make up their packs, they had never before been required to stow away every blessed thing they owned in one of the infernal things--this being about the way they expressed themselves in answer to his query.
packingnounUS /ˈpækɪŋ/
any material used especially to protect something
From this reading This necessitated packing all personal belongings in the khaki-colored canvas knapsacks and haversacks.
packsnounUS /pæks/
plural of “pack” — a large indefinite number
From this reading And indeed they did want help, for though they had been taught how to make up their packs, they had never before been required to stow away every blessed thing they owned in one of the infernal things--this being about the way they expressed themselves in answer to his query.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading This necessitated packing all personal belongings in the khaki-colored canvas knapsacks and haversacks.
querynounUS /ˈkwiːri/
an instance of questioning
From this reading And indeed they did want help, for though they had been taught how to make up their packs, they had never before been required to stow away every blessed thing they owned in one of the infernal things--this being about the way they expressed themselves in answer to his query.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "Want some help?" he questioned, stopping near their bunks.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Gunnery Sergeant Miller happening through the squad room found Dick and Henry thus engaged soon after they had been notified to be ready for departure in two hours’ time.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading And indeed they did want help, for though they had been taught how to make up their packs, they had never before been required to stow away every blessed thing they owned in one of the infernal things--this being about the way they expressed themselves in answer to his query.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Gunnery Sergeant Miller happening through the squad room found Dick and Henry thus engaged soon after they had been notified to be ready for departure in two hours’ time.
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading Gunnery Sergeant Miller happening through the squad room found Dick and Henry thus engaged soon after they had been notified to be ready for departure in two hours’ time.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Want some help?" he questioned, stopping near their bunks.
in the near future
From this reading Gunnery Sergeant Miller happening through the squad room found Dick and Henry thus engaged soon after they had been notified to be ready for departure in two hours’ time.
squadnounUS /skwɑːd/
a smallest army unit
From this reading Gunnery Sergeant Miller happening through the squad room found Dick and Henry thus engaged soon after they had been notified to be ready for departure in two hours’ time.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading "Want some help?" he questioned, stopping near their bunks.
stowverbUS /stoʊ/
fill by packing tightly
From this reading And indeed they did want help, for though they had been taught how to make up their packs, they had never before been required to stow away every blessed thing they owned in one of the infernal things--this being about the way they expressed themselves in answer to his query.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading And indeed they did want help, for though they had been taught how to make up their packs, they had never before been required to stow away every blessed thing they owned in one of the infernal things--this being about the way they expressed themselves in answer to his query.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OFF FOR TREASURE ISLAND The little detachment for the _Denver_ were ordered to go on board fully equipped.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Want some help?" he questioned, stopping near their bunks.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading And indeed they did want help, for though they had been taught how to make up their packs, they had never before been required to stow away every blessed thing they owned in one of the infernal things--this being about the way they expressed themselves in answer to his query.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gunnery Sergeant Miller happening through the squad room found Dick and Henry thus engaged soon after they had been notified to be ready for departure in two hours’ time.
a special situation
From this reading And indeed they did want help, for though they had been taught how to make up their packs, they had never before been required to stow away every blessed thing they owned in one of the infernal things--this being about the way they expressed themselves in answer to his query.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading And indeed they did want help, for though they had been taught how to make up their packs, they had never before been required to stow away every blessed thing they owned in one of the infernal things--this being about the way they expressed themselves in answer to his query.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This necessitated packing all personal belongings in the khaki-colored canvas knapsacks and haversacks.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading And indeed they did want help, for though they had been taught how to make up their packs, they had never before been required to stow away every blessed thing they owned in one of the infernal things--this being about the way they expressed themselves in answer to his query.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Gunnery Sergeant Miller happening through the squad room found Dick and Henry thus engaged soon after they had been notified to be ready for departure in two hours’ time.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Gunnery Sergeant Miller happening through the squad room found Dick and Henry thus engaged soon after they had been notified to be ready for departure in two hours’ time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Gunnery Sergeant Miller happening through the squad room found Dick and Henry thus engaged soon after they had been notified to be ready for departure in two hours’ time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OFF FOR TREASURE ISLAND The little detachment for the _Denver_ were ordered to go on board fully equipped.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading OFF FOR TREASURE ISLAND The little detachment for the _Denver_ were ordered to go on board fully equipped.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Gunnery Sergeant Miller happening through the squad room found Dick and Henry thus engaged soon after they had been notified to be ready for departure in two hours’ time.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading And indeed they did want help, for though they had been taught how to make up their packs, they had never before been required to stow away every blessed thing they owned in one of the infernal things--this being about the way they expressed themselves in answer to his query.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Want some help?" he questioned, stopping near their bunks.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading And indeed they did want help, for though they had been taught how to make up their packs, they had never before been required to stow away every blessed thing they owned in one of the infernal things--this being about the way they expressed themselves in answer to his query.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading OFF FOR TREASURE ISLAND The little detachment for the _Denver_ were ordered to go on board fully equipped.
