used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH WE ARE PUT ON PAROLE BY OUR COLONEL, AND GO TO PRISON The news of our impending imprisonment and its cause roused the camp out of its usual lethargy, and provided us with interesting sidelights into the character of our fellow-prisoners.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Nor were we astonished when true believers, like Mundey, stated their readiness in the interests of science to incur any risk to get us out of our predicament or to send news of it home.
any thing at all
From this reading It was still more delightful to find men on whom we had no manner of claim putting at our disposal money, food, clothing, anything and everything they had, and begging us to indicate any way in which they could be of assistance.
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IN WHICH WE ARE PUT ON PAROLE BY OUR COLONEL, AND GO TO PRISON The news of our impending imprisonment and its cause roused the camp out of its usual lethargy, and provided us with interesting sidelights into the character of our fellow-prisoners.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading It was still more delightful to find men on whom we had no manner of claim putting at our disposal money, food, clothing, anything and everything they had, and begging us to indicate any way in which they could be of assistance.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Nor were we astonished when true believers, like Mundey, stated their readiness in the interests of science to incur any risk to get us out of our predicament or to send news of it home.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was still more delightful to find men on whom we had no manner of claim putting at our disposal money, food, clothing, anything and everything they had, and begging us to indicate any way in which they could be of assistance.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was what might be expected of them.
beggingnounUS /ˈbeɡɪŋ/
a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)
From this reading It was still more delightful to find men on whom we had no manner of claim putting at our disposal money, food, clothing, anything and everything they had, and begging us to indicate any way in which they could be of assistance.
believersnounUS /bəˈliːvərz/
plural of “believer” — a supporter who accepts something as true
From this reading Nor were we astonished when true believers, like Mundey, stated their readiness in the interests of science to incur any risk to get us out of our predicament or to send news of it home.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading IN WHICH WE ARE PUT ON PAROLE BY OUR COLONEL, AND GO TO PRISON The news of our impending imprisonment and its cause roused the camp out of its usual lethargy, and provided us with interesting sidelights into the character of our fellow-prisoners.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading IN WHICH WE ARE PUT ON PAROLE BY OUR COLONEL, AND GO TO PRISON The news of our impending imprisonment and its cause roused the camp out of its usual lethargy, and provided us with interesting sidelights into the character of our fellow-prisoners.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading IN WHICH WE ARE PUT ON PAROLE BY OUR COLONEL, AND GO TO PRISON The news of our impending imprisonment and its cause roused the camp out of its usual lethargy, and provided us with interesting sidelights into the character of our fellow-prisoners.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading IN WHICH WE ARE PUT ON PAROLE BY OUR COLONEL, AND GO TO PRISON The news of our impending imprisonment and its cause roused the camp out of its usual lethargy, and provided us with interesting sidelights into the character of our fellow-prisoners.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading It was still more delightful to find men on whom we had no manner of claim putting at our disposal money, food, clothing, anything and everything they had, and begging us to indicate any way in which they could be of assistance.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading It was still more delightful to find men on whom we had no manner of claim putting at our disposal money, food, clothing, anything and everything they had, and begging us to indicate any way in which they could be of assistance.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading IN WHICH WE ARE PUT ON PAROLE BY OUR COLONEL, AND GO TO PRISON The news of our impending imprisonment and its cause roused the camp out of its usual lethargy, and provided us with interesting sidelights into the character of our fellow-prisoners.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was still more delightful to find men on whom we had no manner of claim putting at our disposal money, food, clothing, anything and everything they had, and begging us to indicate any way in which they could be of assistance.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading It was still more delightful to find men on whom we had no manner of claim putting at our disposal money, food, clothing, anything and everything they had, and begging us to indicate any way in which they could be of assistance.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading That our more intimate friends should press forward with offers of help did not surprise us.
disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading It was still more delightful to find men on whom we had no manner of claim putting at our disposal money, food, clothing, anything and everything they had, and begging us to indicate any way in which they could be of assistance.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading It was still more delightful to find men on whom we had no manner of claim putting at our disposal money, food, clothing, anything and everything they had, and begging us to indicate any way in which they could be of assistance.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading It was what might be expected of them.
fellow-prisoners
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From this reading IN WHICH WE ARE PUT ON PAROLE BY OUR COLONEL, AND GO TO PRISON The news of our impending imprisonment and its cause roused the camp out of its usual lethargy, and provided us with interesting sidelights into the character of our fellow-prisoners.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It was still more delightful to find men on whom we had no manner of claim putting at our disposal money, food, clothing, anything and everything they had, and begging us to indicate any way in which they could be of assistance.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading It was still more delightful to find men on whom we had no manner of claim putting at our disposal money, food, clothing, anything and everything they had, and begging us to indicate any way in which they could be of assistance.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading That our more intimate friends should press forward with offers of help did not surprise us.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading That our more intimate friends should press forward with offers of help did not surprise us.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Nor were we astonished when true believers, like Mundey, stated their readiness in the interests of science to incur any risk to get us out of our predicament or to send news of it home.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading IN WHICH WE ARE PUT ON PAROLE BY OUR COLONEL, AND GO TO PRISON The news of our impending imprisonment and its cause roused the camp out of its usual lethargy, and provided us with interesting sidelights into the character of our fellow-prisoners.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was still more delightful to find men on whom we had no manner of claim putting at our disposal money, food, clothing, anything and everything they had, and begging us to indicate any way in which they could be of assistance.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading That our more intimate friends should press forward with offers of help did not surprise us.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Nor were we astonished when true believers, like Mundey, stated their readiness in the interests of science to incur any risk to get us out of our predicament or to send news of it home.
impendingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpendɪŋ/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading IN WHICH WE ARE PUT ON PAROLE BY OUR COLONEL, AND GO TO PRISON The news of our impending imprisonment and its cause roused the camp out of its usual lethargy, and provided us with interesting sidelights into the character of our fellow-prisoners.
imprisonmentnounUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənmənt/
putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment
From this reading IN WHICH WE ARE PUT ON PAROLE BY OUR COLONEL, AND GO TO PRISON The news of our impending imprisonment and its cause roused the camp out of its usual lethargy, and provided us with interesting sidelights into the character of our fellow-prisoners.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH WE ARE PUT ON PAROLE BY OUR COLONEL, AND GO TO PRISON The news of our impending imprisonment and its cause roused the camp out of its usual lethargy, and provided us with interesting sidelights into the character of our fellow-prisoners.
incurverbUS /ˌɪnˈkɜːr/
make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to
From this reading Nor were we astonished when true believers, like Mundey, stated their readiness in the interests of science to incur any risk to get us out of our predicament or to send news of it home.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading It was still more delightful to find men on whom we had no manner of claim putting at our disposal money, food, clothing, anything and everything they had, and begging us to indicate any way in which they could be of assistance.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading IN WHICH WE ARE PUT ON PAROLE BY OUR COLONEL, AND GO TO PRISON The news of our impending imprisonment and its cause roused the camp out of its usual lethargy, and provided us with interesting sidelights into the character of our fellow-prisoners.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Nor were we astonished when true believers, like Mundey, stated their readiness in the interests of science to incur any risk to get us out of our predicament or to send news of it home.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading That our more intimate friends should press forward with offers of help did not surprise us.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading IN WHICH WE ARE PUT ON PAROLE BY OUR COLONEL, AND GO TO PRISON The news of our impending imprisonment and its cause roused the camp out of its usual lethargy, and provided us with interesting sidelights into the character of our fellow-prisoners.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was what might be expected of them.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH WE ARE PUT ON PAROLE BY OUR COLONEL, AND GO TO PRISON The news of our impending imprisonment and its cause roused the camp out of its usual lethargy, and provided us with interesting sidelights into the character of our fellow-prisoners.
lethargynounUS /ˈleθərdʒi/
a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness)
From this reading IN WHICH WE ARE PUT ON PAROLE BY OUR COLONEL, AND GO TO PRISON The news of our impending imprisonment and its cause roused the camp out of its usual lethargy, and provided us with interesting sidelights into the character of our fellow-prisoners.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Nor were we astonished when true believers, like Mundey, stated their readiness in the interests of science to incur any risk to get us out of our predicament or to send news of it home.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was still more delightful to find men on whom we had no manner of claim putting at our disposal money, food, clothing, anything and everything they had, and begging us to indicate any way in which they could be of assistance.
the force of workers available
From this reading It was still more delightful to find men on whom we had no manner of claim putting at our disposal money, food, clothing, anything and everything they had, and begging us to indicate any way in which they could be of assistance.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was what might be expected of them.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading It was still more delightful to find men on whom we had no manner of claim putting at our disposal money, food, clothing, anything and everything they had, and begging us to indicate any way in which they could be of assistance.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading That our more intimate friends should press forward with offers of help did not surprise us.
Mundey
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From this reading Nor were we astonished when true believers, like Mundey, stated their readiness in the interests of science to incur any risk to get us out of our predicament or to send news of it home.
information about recent and important events
From this reading IN WHICH WE ARE PUT ON PAROLE BY OUR COLONEL, AND GO TO PRISON The news of our impending imprisonment and its cause roused the camp out of its usual lethargy, and provided us with interesting sidelights into the character of our fellow-prisoners.
not any; not one
From this reading It was still more delightful to find men on whom we had no manner of claim putting at our disposal money, food, clothing, anything and everything they had, and begging us to indicate any way in which they could be of assistance.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor were we astonished when true believers, like Mundey, stated their readiness in the interests of science to incur any risk to get us out of our predicament or to send news of it home.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That our more intimate friends should press forward with offers of help did not surprise us.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH WE ARE PUT ON PAROLE BY OUR COLONEL, AND GO TO PRISON The news of our impending imprisonment and its cause roused the camp out of its usual lethargy, and provided us with interesting sidelights into the character of our fellow-prisoners.
offersnounUS /ˈɔːfərz/
plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering
From this reading That our more intimate friends should press forward with offers of help did not surprise us.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN WHICH WE ARE PUT ON PAROLE BY OUR COLONEL, AND GO TO PRISON The news of our impending imprisonment and its cause roused the camp out of its usual lethargy, and provided us with interesting sidelights into the character of our fellow-prisoners.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Nor were we astonished when true believers, like Mundey, stated their readiness in the interests of science to incur any risk to get us out of our predicament or to send news of it home.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading IN WHICH WE ARE PUT ON PAROLE BY OUR COLONEL, AND GO TO PRISON The news of our impending imprisonment and its cause roused the camp out of its usual lethargy, and provided us with interesting sidelights into the character of our fellow-prisoners.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading IN WHICH WE ARE PUT ON PAROLE BY OUR COLONEL, AND GO TO PRISON The news of our impending imprisonment and its cause roused the camp out of its usual lethargy, and provided us with interesting sidelights into the character of our fellow-prisoners.
PAROLEnounUS /pərˈoʊl/
a promise
From this reading IN WHICH WE ARE PUT ON PAROLE BY OUR COLONEL, AND GO TO PRISON The news of our impending imprisonment and its cause roused the camp out of its usual lethargy, and provided us with interesting sidelights into the character of our fellow-prisoners.
predicamentnounUS /prɪˈdɪkəmənt/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading Nor were we astonished when true believers, like Mundey, stated their readiness in the interests of science to incur any risk to get us out of our predicament or to send news of it home.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading That our more intimate friends should press forward with offers of help did not surprise us.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading IN WHICH WE ARE PUT ON PAROLE BY OUR COLONEL, AND GO TO PRISON The news of our impending imprisonment and its cause roused the camp out of its usual lethargy, and provided us with interesting sidelights into the character of our fellow-prisoners.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading IN WHICH WE ARE PUT ON PAROLE BY OUR COLONEL, AND GO TO PRISON The news of our impending imprisonment and its cause roused the camp out of its usual lethargy, and provided us with interesting sidelights into the character of our fellow-prisoners.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading IN WHICH WE ARE PUT ON PAROLE BY OUR COLONEL, AND GO TO PRISON The news of our impending imprisonment and its cause roused the camp out of its usual lethargy, and provided us with interesting sidelights into the character of our fellow-prisoners.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading It was still more delightful to find men on whom we had no manner of claim putting at our disposal money, food, clothing, anything and everything they had, and begging us to indicate any way in which they could be of assistance.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading Nor were we astonished when true believers, like Mundey, stated their readiness in the interests of science to incur any risk to get us out of our predicament or to send news of it home.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Nor were we astonished when true believers, like Mundey, stated their readiness in the interests of science to incur any risk to get us out of our predicament or to send news of it home.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading IN WHICH WE ARE PUT ON PAROLE BY OUR COLONEL, AND GO TO PRISON The news of our impending imprisonment and its cause roused the camp out of its usual lethargy, and provided us with interesting sidelights into the character of our fellow-prisoners.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading Nor were we astonished when true believers, like Mundey, stated their readiness in the interests of science to incur any risk to get us out of our predicament or to send news of it home.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading Nor were we astonished when true believers, like Mundey, stated their readiness in the interests of science to incur any risk to get us out of our predicament or to send news of it home.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading That our more intimate friends should press forward with offers of help did not surprise us.
sidelights
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From this reading IN WHICH WE ARE PUT ON PAROLE BY OUR COLONEL, AND GO TO PRISON The news of our impending imprisonment and its cause roused the camp out of its usual lethargy, and provided us with interesting sidelights into the character of our fellow-prisoners.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading Nor were we astonished when true believers, like Mundey, stated their readiness in the interests of science to incur any risk to get us out of our predicament or to send news of it home.
not in physical motion
From this reading It was still more delightful to find men on whom we had no manner of claim putting at our disposal money, food, clothing, anything and everything they had, and begging us to indicate any way in which they could be of assistance.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading That our more intimate friends should press forward with offers of help did not surprise us.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That our more intimate friends should press forward with offers of help did not surprise us.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH WE ARE PUT ON PAROLE BY OUR COLONEL, AND GO TO PRISON The news of our impending imprisonment and its cause roused the camp out of its usual lethargy, and provided us with interesting sidelights into the character of our fellow-prisoners.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Nor were we astonished when true believers, like Mundey, stated their readiness in the interests of science to incur any risk to get us out of our predicament or to send news of it home.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was what might be expected of them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was still more delightful to find men on whom we had no manner of claim putting at our disposal money, food, clothing, anything and everything they had, and begging us to indicate any way in which they could be of assistance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH WE ARE PUT ON PAROLE BY OUR COLONEL, AND GO TO PRISON The news of our impending imprisonment and its cause roused the camp out of its usual lethargy, and provided us with interesting sidelights into the character of our fellow-prisoners.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Nor were we astonished when true believers, like Mundey, stated their readiness in the interests of science to incur any risk to get us out of our predicament or to send news of it home.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IN WHICH WE ARE PUT ON PAROLE BY OUR COLONEL, AND GO TO PRISON The news of our impending imprisonment and its cause roused the camp out of its usual lethargy, and provided us with interesting sidelights into the character of our fellow-prisoners.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading IN WHICH WE ARE PUT ON PAROLE BY OUR COLONEL, AND GO TO PRISON The news of our impending imprisonment and its cause roused the camp out of its usual lethargy, and provided us with interesting sidelights into the character of our fellow-prisoners.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was what might be expected of them.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was still more delightful to find men on whom we had no manner of claim putting at our disposal money, food, clothing, anything and everything they had, and begging us to indicate any way in which they could be of assistance.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading IN WHICH WE ARE PUT ON PAROLE BY OUR COLONEL, AND GO TO PRISON The news of our impending imprisonment and its cause roused the camp out of its usual lethargy, and provided us with interesting sidelights into the character of our fellow-prisoners.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Nor were we astonished when true believers, like Mundey, stated their readiness in the interests of science to incur any risk to get us out of our predicament or to send news of it home.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was what might be expected of them.
at the time that
From this reading Nor were we astonished when true believers, like Mundey, stated their readiness in the interests of science to incur any risk to get us out of our predicament or to send news of it home.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH WE ARE PUT ON PAROLE BY OUR COLONEL, AND GO TO PRISON The news of our impending imprisonment and its cause roused the camp out of its usual lethargy, and provided us with interesting sidelights into the character of our fellow-prisoners.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was still more delightful to find men on whom we had no manner of claim putting at our disposal money, food, clothing, anything and everything they had, and begging us to indicate any way in which they could be of assistance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN WHICH WE ARE PUT ON PAROLE BY OUR COLONEL, AND GO TO PRISON The news of our impending imprisonment and its cause roused the camp out of its usual lethargy, and provided us with interesting sidelights into the character of our fellow-prisoners.
