used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TOUCH OF MYSTERY "Now I reckon we are worse off than we were before," remarked Jack, as the assembled cadets looked at each other in consternation.
past 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 "And when we feel real hungry we can turn to our school books for consolation," added his twin brother.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And when we feel real hungry we can turn to our school books for consolation," added his twin brother.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A TOUCH OF MYSTERY "Now I reckon we are worse off than we were before," remarked Jack, as the assembled cadets looked at each other in consternation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A TOUCH OF MYSTERY "Now I reckon we are worse off than we were before," remarked Jack, as the assembled cadets looked at each other in consternation.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading A TOUCH OF MYSTERY "Now I reckon we are worse off than we were before," remarked Jack, as the assembled cadets looked at each other in consternation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A TOUCH OF MYSTERY "Now I reckon we are worse off than we were before," remarked Jack, as the assembled cadets looked at each other in consternation.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A TOUCH OF MYSTERY "Now I reckon we are worse off than we were before," remarked Jack, as the assembled cadets looked at each other in consternation.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "If he cuts off our supper the best thing we can do is to save this grub," declared Randy.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading "And when we feel real hungry we can turn to our school books for consolation," added his twin brother.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "And when we feel real hungry we can turn to our school books for consolation," added his twin brother.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Gee! but doesn't this take the cake?"
cadetsnounUS /kəˈdets/
plural of “cadet” — a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading A TOUCH OF MYSTERY "Now I reckon we are worse off than we were before," remarked Jack, as the assembled cadets looked at each other in consternation.
cakenounUS /keɪk/
a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading "Gee! but doesn't this take the cake?"
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "If he cuts off our supper the best thing we can do is to save this grub," declared Randy.
consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading "And when we feel real hungry we can turn to our school books for consolation," added his twin brother.
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading A TOUCH OF MYSTERY "Now I reckon we are worse off than we were before," remarked Jack, as the assembled cadets looked at each other in consternation.
cutsnounUS /kʌts/
plural of “cut” — a share of the profits
From this reading "If he cuts off our supper the best thing we can do is to save this grub," declared Randy.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "If he cuts off our supper the best thing we can do is to save this grub," declared Randy.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "If he cuts off our supper the best thing we can do is to save this grub," declared Randy.
doesn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Gee! but doesn't this take the cake?"
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading A TOUCH OF MYSTERY "Now I reckon we are worse off than we were before," remarked Jack, as the assembled cadets looked at each other in consternation.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "And when we feel real hungry we can turn to our school books for consolation," added his twin brother.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "And when we feel real hungry we can turn to our school books for consolation," added his twin brother.
GeenounUS /dʒiː/
a unit of force equal to the force exerted by gravity; used to indicate the force to which a body is subjected when it is accelerated
From this reading "Gee! but doesn't this take the cake?"
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "We'll have to go on short rations."
grubnounUS /ɡrʌb/
informal terms for a meal
From this reading "If he cuts off our supper the best thing we can do is to save this grub," declared Randy.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "We'll have to go on short rations."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "If he cuts off our supper the best thing we can do is to save this grub," declared Randy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "And when we feel real hungry we can turn to our school books for consolation," added his twin brother.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading "And when we feel real hungry we can turn to our school books for consolation," added his twin brother.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A TOUCH OF MYSTERY "Now I reckon we are worse off than we were before," remarked Jack, as the assembled cadets looked at each other in consternation.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If he cuts off our supper the best thing we can do is to save this grub," declared Randy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A TOUCH OF MYSTERY "Now I reckon we are worse off than we were before," remarked Jack, as the assembled cadets looked at each other in consternation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If he cuts off our supper the best thing we can do is to save this grub," declared Randy.
a small worthless amount
From this reading A TOUCH OF MYSTERY "Now I reckon we are worse off than we were before," remarked Jack, as the assembled cadets looked at each other in consternation.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A TOUCH OF MYSTERY "Now I reckon we are worse off than we were before," remarked Jack, as the assembled cadets looked at each other in consternation.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading A TOUCH OF MYSTERY "Now I reckon we are worse off than we were before," remarked Jack, as the assembled cadets looked at each other in consternation.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A TOUCH OF MYSTERY "Now I reckon we are worse off than we were before," remarked Jack, as the assembled cadets looked at each other in consternation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A TOUCH OF MYSTERY "Now I reckon we are worse off than we were before," remarked Jack, as the assembled cadets looked at each other in consternation.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A TOUCH OF MYSTERY "Now I reckon we are worse off than we were before," remarked Jack, as the assembled cadets looked at each other in consternation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "We'll have to go on short rations."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A TOUCH OF MYSTERY "Now I reckon we are worse off than we were before," remarked Jack, as the assembled cadets looked at each other in consternation.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "If he cuts off our supper the best thing we can do is to save this grub," declared Randy.
RandyadjectiveUS /ˈrændi/
feeling great sexual desire
From this reading "If he cuts off our supper the best thing we can do is to save this grub," declared Randy.
rationsnounUS /ˈræʃənz/
plural of “ration” — the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel)
From this reading "We'll have to go on short rations."
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading "And when we feel real hungry we can turn to our school books for consolation," added his twin brother.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading A TOUCH OF MYSTERY "Now I reckon we are worse off than we were before," remarked Jack, as the assembled cadets looked at each other in consternation.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading A TOUCH OF MYSTERY "Now I reckon we are worse off than we were before," remarked Jack, as the assembled cadets looked at each other in consternation.
except for; apart from
From this reading "If he cuts off our supper the best thing we can do is to save this grub," declared Randy.
an educational institution
From this reading "And when we feel real hungry we can turn to our school books for consolation," added his twin brother.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading "We'll have to go on short rations."
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading "If he cuts off our supper the best thing we can do is to save this grub," declared Randy.
carry out
From this reading "Gee! but doesn't this take the cake?"
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A TOUCH OF MYSTERY "Now I reckon we are worse off than we were before," remarked Jack, as the assembled cadets looked at each other in consternation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A TOUCH OF MYSTERY "Now I reckon we are worse off than we were before," remarked Jack, as the assembled cadets looked at each other in consternation.
a special situation
From this reading "If he cuts off our supper the best thing we can do is to save this grub," declared Randy.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "If he cuts off our supper the best thing we can do is to save this grub," declared Randy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "If he cuts off our supper the best thing we can do is to save this grub," declared Randy.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading A TOUCH OF MYSTERY "Now I reckon we are worse off than we were before," remarked Jack, as the assembled cadets looked at each other in consternation.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading "And when we feel real hungry we can turn to our school books for consolation," added his twin brother.
twinnounUS /twɪn/
either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy
From this reading "And when we feel real hungry we can turn to our school books for consolation," added his twin brother.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading A TOUCH OF MYSTERY "Now I reckon we are worse off than we were before," remarked Jack, as the assembled cadets looked at each other in consternation.
We'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We'll have to go on short rations."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A TOUCH OF MYSTERY "Now I reckon we are worse off than we were before," remarked Jack, as the assembled cadets looked at each other in consternation.
at the time that
From this reading "And when we feel real hungry we can turn to our school books for consolation," added his twin brother.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading A TOUCH OF MYSTERY "Now I reckon we are worse off than we were before," remarked Jack, as the assembled cadets looked at each other in consternation.
