used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TIADATHA IN HOSPITAL Soon my wounded Tiadatha Carefully labelled like a parcel Started on his journey Baseward, Fared upon that fearful journey, Burning head and aching shoulder, Fared upon a swaying _dhuli_ In an ambulance that shook him As you shake a medicine bottle, Seemed to shake his very soul out.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Rank and Christian name?” and what not, Till it seemed to Tiadatha That the whole Ram Corps was round him, Armed with note-books, armed with pencils, Perching everywhere about him, Sometimes perching on his tummy, Often climbing up the tent poles, Thirsting for these silly details, Reeling off these silly questions, “Unit, rank and length of service?”
achingadjectiveUS /ˈeɪkɪŋ/
causing a dull and steady pain
From this reading TIADATHA IN HOSPITAL Soon my wounded Tiadatha Carefully labelled like a parcel Started on his journey Baseward, Fared upon that fearful journey, Burning head and aching shoulder, Fared upon a swaying _dhuli_ In an ambulance that shook him As you shake a medicine bottle, Seemed to shake his very soul out.
how long something has existed
From this reading One night in the Clearing Station, Then by train to Salonica; And throughout that weary journey, In F.A. or Clearing Station, Came those everlasting questions Very dear to all the Ram Corps: “Unit, age and length of service?”
(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 One night in the Clearing Station, Then by train to Salonica; And throughout that weary journey, In F.A. or Clearing Station, Came those everlasting questions Very dear to all the Ram Corps: “Unit, age and length of service?”
ambulancenounUS /ˈæmbjələns/
a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals
From this reading TIADATHA IN HOSPITAL Soon my wounded Tiadatha Carefully labelled like a parcel Started on his journey Baseward, Fared upon that fearful journey, Burning head and aching shoulder, Fared upon a swaying _dhuli_ In an ambulance that shook him As you shake a medicine bottle, Seemed to shake his very soul out.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading TIADATHA IN HOSPITAL Soon my wounded Tiadatha Carefully labelled like a parcel Started on his journey Baseward, Fared upon that fearful journey, Burning head and aching shoulder, Fared upon a swaying _dhuli_ In an ambulance that shook him As you shake a medicine bottle, Seemed to shake his very soul out.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TIADATHA IN HOSPITAL Soon my wounded Tiadatha Carefully labelled like a parcel Started on his journey Baseward, Fared upon that fearful journey, Burning head and aching shoulder, Fared upon a swaying _dhuli_ In an ambulance that shook him As you shake a medicine bottle, Seemed to shake his very soul out.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading “Rank and Christian name?” and what not, Till it seemed to Tiadatha That the whole Ram Corps was round him, Armed with note-books, armed with pencils, Perching everywhere about him, Sometimes perching on his tummy, Often climbing up the tent poles, Thirsting for these silly details, Reeling off these silly questions, “Unit, rank and length of service?”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading TIADATHA IN HOSPITAL Soon my wounded Tiadatha Carefully labelled like a parcel Started on his journey Baseward, Fared upon that fearful journey, Burning head and aching shoulder, Fared upon a swaying _dhuli_ In an ambulance that shook him As you shake a medicine bottle, Seemed to shake his very soul out.
Baseward
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From this reading TIADATHA IN HOSPITAL Soon my wounded Tiadatha Carefully labelled like a parcel Started on his journey Baseward, Fared upon that fearful journey, Burning head and aching shoulder, Fared upon a swaying _dhuli_ In an ambulance that shook him As you shake a medicine bottle, Seemed to shake his very soul out.
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 TIADATHA IN HOSPITAL Soon my wounded Tiadatha Carefully labelled like a parcel Started on his journey Baseward, Fared upon that fearful journey, Burning head and aching shoulder, Fared upon a swaying _dhuli_ In an ambulance that shook him As you shake a medicine bottle, Seemed to shake his very soul out.
the act of burning something
From this reading TIADATHA IN HOSPITAL Soon my wounded Tiadatha Carefully labelled like a parcel Started on his journey Baseward, Fared upon that fearful journey, Burning head and aching shoulder, Fared upon a swaying _dhuli_ In an ambulance that shook him As you shake a medicine bottle, Seemed to shake his very soul out.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One night in the Clearing Station, Then by train to Salonica; And throughout that weary journey, In F.A. or Clearing Station, Came those everlasting questions Very dear to all the Ram Corps: “Unit, age and length of service?”
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading One night in the Clearing Station, Then by train to Salonica; And throughout that weary journey, In F.A. or Clearing Station, Came those everlasting questions Very dear to all the Ram Corps: “Unit, age and length of service?”
taking care or paying attention
From this reading TIADATHA IN HOSPITAL Soon my wounded Tiadatha Carefully labelled like a parcel Started on his journey Baseward, Fared upon that fearful journey, Burning head and aching shoulder, Fared upon a swaying _dhuli_ In an ambulance that shook him As you shake a medicine bottle, Seemed to shake his very soul out.
choppyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɑːpi/
marked by abrupt transitions
From this reading Rocking like a tiny dinghy When a choppy sea is running.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading “Rank and Christian name?” and what not, Till it seemed to Tiadatha That the whole Ram Corps was round him, Armed with note-books, armed with pencils, Perching everywhere about him, Sometimes perching on his tummy, Often climbing up the tent poles, Thirsting for these silly details, Reeling off these silly questions, “Unit, rank and length of service?”
ClearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading One night in the Clearing Station, Then by train to Salonica; And throughout that weary journey, In F.A. or Clearing Station, Came those everlasting questions Very dear to all the Ram Corps: “Unit, age and length of service?”
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading “Rank and Christian name?” and what not, Till it seemed to Tiadatha That the whole Ram Corps was round him, Armed with note-books, armed with pencils, Perching everywhere about him, Sometimes perching on his tummy, Often climbing up the tent poles, Thirsting for these silly details, Reeling off these silly questions, “Unit, rank and length of service?”
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading “Colour of your mother’s eyebrows?”
CorpsnounUS /kɔːr/
an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
From this reading One night in the Clearing Station, Then by train to Salonica; And throughout that weary journey, In F.A. or Clearing Station, Came those everlasting questions Very dear to all the Ram Corps: “Unit, age and length of service?”
dearly loved
From this reading One night in the Clearing Station, Then by train to Salonica; And throughout that weary journey, In F.A. or Clearing Station, Came those everlasting questions Very dear to all the Ram Corps: “Unit, age and length of service?”
true confidential information
From this reading “Rank and Christian name?” and what not, Till it seemed to Tiadatha That the whole Ram Corps was round him, Armed with note-books, armed with pencils, Perching everywhere about him, Sometimes perching on his tummy, Often climbing up the tent poles, Thirsting for these silly details, Reeling off these silly questions, “Unit, rank and length of service?”
dhuli
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TIADATHA IN HOSPITAL Soon my wounded Tiadatha Carefully labelled like a parcel Started on his journey Baseward, Fared upon that fearful journey, Burning head and aching shoulder, Fared upon a swaying _dhuli_ In an ambulance that shook him As you shake a medicine bottle, Seemed to shake his very soul out.
dinghynounUS /ˈdɪŋi/
a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
From this reading Rocking like a tiny dinghy When a choppy sea is running.
everlastingadjectiveUS /ˌevərˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading One night in the Clearing Station, Then by train to Salonica; And throughout that weary journey, In F.A. or Clearing Station, Came those everlasting questions Very dear to all the Ram Corps: “Unit, age and length of service?”
to or in any or all places
From this reading “Rank and Christian name?” and what not, Till it seemed to Tiadatha That the whole Ram Corps was round him, Armed with note-books, armed with pencils, Perching everywhere about him, Sometimes perching on his tummy, Often climbing up the tent poles, Thirsting for these silly details, Reeling off these silly questions, “Unit, rank and length of service?”
eyebrowsnounUS /ˈaɪbraʊz/
plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye
From this reading “Colour of your mother’s eyebrows?”
a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
From this reading One night in the Clearing Station, Then by train to Salonica; And throughout that weary journey, In F.A. or Clearing Station, Came those everlasting questions Very dear to all the Ram Corps: “Unit, age and length of service?”
FaredverbUS /ferd/
past form of “fare” — proceed or get along
From this reading TIADATHA IN HOSPITAL Soon my wounded Tiadatha Carefully labelled like a parcel Started on his journey Baseward, Fared upon that fearful journey, Burning head and aching shoulder, Fared upon a swaying _dhuli_ In an ambulance that shook him As you shake a medicine bottle, Seemed to shake his very soul out.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading TIADATHA IN HOSPITAL Soon my wounded Tiadatha Carefully labelled like a parcel Started on his journey Baseward, Fared upon that fearful journey, Burning head and aching shoulder, Fared upon a swaying _dhuli_ In an ambulance that shook him As you shake a medicine bottle, Seemed to shake his very soul out.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Rank and Christian name?” and what not, Till it seemed to Tiadatha That the whole Ram Corps was round him, Armed with note-books, armed with pencils, Perching everywhere about him, Sometimes perching on his tummy, Often climbing up the tent poles, Thirsting for these silly details, Reeling off these silly questions, “Unit, rank and length of service?”
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading TIADATHA IN HOSPITAL Soon my wounded Tiadatha Carefully labelled like a parcel Started on his journey Baseward, Fared upon that fearful journey, Burning head and aching shoulder, Fared upon a swaying _dhuli_ In an ambulance that shook him As you shake a medicine bottle, Seemed to shake his very soul out.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading TIADATHA IN HOSPITAL Soon my wounded Tiadatha Carefully labelled like a parcel Started on his journey Baseward, Fared upon that fearful journey, Burning head and aching shoulder, Fared upon a swaying _dhuli_ In an ambulance that shook him As you shake a medicine bottle, Seemed to shake his very soul out.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TIADATHA IN HOSPITAL Soon my wounded Tiadatha Carefully labelled like a parcel Started on his journey Baseward, Fared upon that fearful journey, Burning head and aching shoulder, Fared upon a swaying _dhuli_ In an ambulance that shook him As you shake a medicine bottle, Seemed to shake his very soul out.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading TIADATHA IN HOSPITAL Soon my wounded Tiadatha Carefully labelled like a parcel Started on his journey Baseward, Fared upon that fearful journey, Burning head and aching shoulder, Fared upon a swaying _dhuli_ In an ambulance that shook him As you shake a medicine bottle, Seemed to shake his very soul out.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TIADATHA IN HOSPITAL Soon my wounded Tiadatha Carefully labelled like a parcel Started on his journey Baseward, Fared upon that fearful journey, Burning head and aching shoulder, Fared upon a swaying _dhuli_ In an ambulance that shook him As you shake a medicine bottle, Seemed to shake his very soul out.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rocking like a tiny dinghy When a choppy sea is running.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Rank and Christian name?” and what not, Till it seemed to Tiadatha That the whole Ram Corps was round him, Armed with note-books, armed with pencils, Perching everywhere about him, Sometimes perching on his tummy, Often climbing up the tent poles, Thirsting for these silly details, Reeling off these silly questions, “Unit, rank and length of service?”
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading TIADATHA IN HOSPITAL Soon my wounded Tiadatha Carefully labelled like a parcel Started on his journey Baseward, Fared upon that fearful journey, Burning head and aching shoulder, Fared upon a swaying _dhuli_ In an ambulance that shook him As you shake a medicine bottle, Seemed to shake his very soul out.
labelledadjectiveUS /ˈleɪbəld/
bearing or marked with a label or tag
From this reading TIADATHA IN HOSPITAL Soon my wounded Tiadatha Carefully labelled like a parcel Started on his journey Baseward, Fared upon that fearful journey, Burning head and aching shoulder, Fared upon a swaying _dhuli_ In an ambulance that shook him As you shake a medicine bottle, Seemed to shake his very soul out.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading One night in the Clearing Station, Then by train to Salonica; And throughout that weary journey, In F.A. or Clearing Station, Came those everlasting questions Very dear to all the Ram Corps: “Unit, age and length of service?”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading TIADATHA IN HOSPITAL Soon my wounded Tiadatha Carefully labelled like a parcel Started on his journey Baseward, Fared upon that fearful journey, Burning head and aching shoulder, Fared upon a swaying _dhuli_ In an ambulance that shook him As you shake a medicine bottle, Seemed to shake his very soul out.
medicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading TIADATHA IN HOSPITAL Soon my wounded Tiadatha Carefully labelled like a parcel Started on his journey Baseward, Fared upon that fearful journey, Burning head and aching shoulder, Fared upon a swaying _dhuli_ In an ambulance that shook him As you shake a medicine bottle, Seemed to shake his very soul out.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading “Colour of your mother’s eyebrows?”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading TIADATHA IN HOSPITAL Soon my wounded Tiadatha Carefully labelled like a parcel Started on his journey Baseward, Fared upon that fearful journey, Burning head and aching shoulder, Fared upon a swaying _dhuli_ In an ambulance that shook him As you shake a medicine bottle, Seemed to shake his very soul out.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “Rank and Christian name?” and what not, Till it seemed to Tiadatha That the whole Ram Corps was round him, Armed with note-books, armed with pencils, Perching everywhere about him, Sometimes perching on his tummy, Often climbing up the tent poles, Thirsting for these silly details, Reeling off these silly questions, “Unit, rank and length of service?”
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading One night in the Clearing Station, Then by train to Salonica; And throughout that weary journey, In F.A. or Clearing Station, Came those everlasting questions Very dear to all the Ram Corps: “Unit, age and length of service?”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Rank and Christian name?” and what not, Till it seemed to Tiadatha That the whole Ram Corps was round him, Armed with note-books, armed with pencils, Perching everywhere about him, Sometimes perching on his tummy, Often climbing up the tent poles, Thirsting for these silly details, Reeling off these silly questions, “Unit, rank and length of service?”
note-books
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Rank and Christian name?” and what not, Till it seemed to Tiadatha That the whole Ram Corps was round him, Armed with note-books, armed with pencils, Perching everywhere about him, Sometimes perching on his tummy, Often climbing up the tent poles, Thirsting for these silly details, Reeling off these silly questions, “Unit, rank and length of service?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One night in the Clearing Station, Then by train to Salonica; And throughout that weary journey, In F.A. or Clearing Station, Came those everlasting questions Very dear to all the Ram Corps: “Unit, age and length of service?”
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “Rank and Christian name?” and what not, Till it seemed to Tiadatha That the whole Ram Corps was round him, Armed with note-books, armed with pencils, Perching everywhere about him, Sometimes perching on his tummy, Often climbing up the tent poles, Thirsting for these silly details, Reeling off these silly questions, “Unit, rank and length of service?”
many times at short intervals
From this reading “Rank and Christian name?” and what not, Till it seemed to Tiadatha That the whole Ram Corps was round him, Armed with note-books, armed with pencils, Perching everywhere about him, Sometimes perching on his tummy, Often climbing up the tent poles, Thirsting for these silly details, Reeling off these silly questions, “Unit, rank and length of service?”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading TIADATHA IN HOSPITAL Soon my wounded Tiadatha Carefully labelled like a parcel Started on his journey Baseward, Fared upon that fearful journey, Burning head and aching shoulder, Fared upon a swaying _dhuli_ In an ambulance that shook him As you shake a medicine bottle, Seemed to shake his very soul out.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One night in the Clearing Station, Then by train to Salonica; And throughout that weary journey, In F.A. or Clearing Station, Came those everlasting questions Very dear to all the Ram Corps: “Unit, age and length of service?”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading One night in the Clearing Station, Then by train to Salonica; And throughout that weary journey, In F.A. or Clearing Station, Came those everlasting questions Very dear to all the Ram Corps: “Unit, age and length of service?”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading TIADATHA IN HOSPITAL Soon my wounded Tiadatha Carefully labelled like a parcel Started on his journey Baseward, Fared upon that fearful journey, Burning head and aching shoulder, Fared upon a swaying _dhuli_ In an ambulance that shook him As you shake a medicine bottle, Seemed to shake his very soul out.
parcelnounUS /ˈpɑːrsəl/
a wrapped container
From this reading TIADATHA IN HOSPITAL Soon my wounded Tiadatha Carefully labelled like a parcel Started on his journey Baseward, Fared upon that fearful journey, Burning head and aching shoulder, Fared upon a swaying _dhuli_ In an ambulance that shook him As you shake a medicine bottle, Seemed to shake his very soul out.
pencilsnounUS /ˈpensəlz/
plural of “pencil” — a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
From this reading “Rank and Christian name?” and what not, Till it seemed to Tiadatha That the whole Ram Corps was round him, Armed with note-books, armed with pencils, Perching everywhere about him, Sometimes perching on his tummy, Often climbing up the tent poles, Thirsting for these silly details, Reeling off these silly questions, “Unit, rank and length of service?”
Perching
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Rank and Christian name?” and what not, Till it seemed to Tiadatha That the whole Ram Corps was round him, Armed with note-books, armed with pencils, Perching everywhere about him, Sometimes perching on his tummy, Often climbing up the tent poles, Thirsting for these silly details, Reeling off these silly questions, “Unit, rank and length of service?”
polesnounUS /poʊlz/
plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading “Rank and Christian name?” and what not, Till it seemed to Tiadatha That the whole Ram Corps was round him, Armed with note-books, armed with pencils, Perching everywhere about him, Sometimes perching on his tummy, Often climbing up the tent poles, Thirsting for these silly details, Reeling off these silly questions, “Unit, rank and length of service?”
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading One night in the Clearing Station, Then by train to Salonica; And throughout that weary journey, In F.A. or Clearing Station, Came those everlasting questions Very dear to all the Ram Corps: “Unit, age and length of service?”
RamverbUS /ræm/
strike or drive against with a heavy impact
From this reading One night in the Clearing Station, Then by train to Salonica; And throughout that weary journey, In F.A. or Clearing Station, Came those everlasting questions Very dear to all the Ram Corps: “Unit, age and length of service?”
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading “Rank and Christian name?” and what not, Till it seemed to Tiadatha That the whole Ram Corps was round him, Armed with note-books, armed with pencils, Perching everywhere about him, Sometimes perching on his tummy, Often climbing up the tent poles, Thirsting for these silly details, Reeling off these silly questions, “Unit, rank and length of service?”
ReelingverbUS /ˈriːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “reel” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading “Rank and Christian name?” and what not, Till it seemed to Tiadatha That the whole Ram Corps was round him, Armed with note-books, armed with pencils, Perching everywhere about him, Sometimes perching on his tummy, Often climbing up the tent poles, Thirsting for these silly details, Reeling off these silly questions, “Unit, rank and length of service?”
RockingverbUS /ˈrɑːkɪŋ/
-ing form of “rock” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading Rocking like a tiny dinghy When a choppy sea is running.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading “Rank and Christian name?” and what not, Till it seemed to Tiadatha That the whole Ram Corps was round him, Armed with note-books, armed with pencils, Perching everywhere about him, Sometimes perching on his tummy, Often climbing up the tent poles, Thirsting for these silly details, Reeling off these silly questions, “Unit, rank and length of service?”
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Rocking like a tiny dinghy When a choppy sea is running.
Salonicanoun
a port city in northeastern Greece on an inlet of the Aegean Sea; second largest city of Greece
From this reading One night in the Clearing Station, Then by train to Salonica; And throughout that weary journey, In F.A. or Clearing Station, Came those everlasting questions Very dear to all the Ram Corps: “Unit, age and length of service?”
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Rocking like a tiny dinghy When a choppy sea is running.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading TIADATHA IN HOSPITAL Soon my wounded Tiadatha Carefully labelled like a parcel Started on his journey Baseward, Fared upon that fearful journey, Burning head and aching shoulder, Fared upon a swaying _dhuli_ In an ambulance that shook him As you shake a medicine bottle, Seemed to shake his very soul out.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading One night in the Clearing Station, Then by train to Salonica; And throughout that weary journey, In F.A. or Clearing Station, Came those everlasting questions Very dear to all the Ram Corps: “Unit, age and length of service?”
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading TIADATHA IN HOSPITAL Soon my wounded Tiadatha Carefully labelled like a parcel Started on his journey Baseward, Fared upon that fearful journey, Burning head and aching shoulder, Fared upon a swaying _dhuli_ In an ambulance that shook him As you shake a medicine bottle, Seemed to shake his very soul out.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading TIADATHA IN HOSPITAL Soon my wounded Tiadatha Carefully labelled like a parcel Started on his journey Baseward, Fared upon that fearful journey, Burning head and aching shoulder, Fared upon a swaying _dhuli_ In an ambulance that shook him As you shake a medicine bottle, Seemed to shake his very soul out.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading TIADATHA IN HOSPITAL Soon my wounded Tiadatha Carefully labelled like a parcel Started on his journey Baseward, Fared upon that fearful journey, Burning head and aching shoulder, Fared upon a swaying _dhuli_ In an ambulance that shook him As you shake a medicine bottle, Seemed to shake his very soul out.
ludicrous, foolish
From this reading “Rank and Christian name?” and what not, Till it seemed to Tiadatha That the whole Ram Corps was round him, Armed with note-books, armed with pencils, Perching everywhere about him, Sometimes perching on his tummy, Often climbing up the tent poles, Thirsting for these silly details, Reeling off these silly questions, “Unit, rank and length of service?”
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading “Rank and Christian name?” and what not, Till it seemed to Tiadatha That the whole Ram Corps was round him, Armed with note-books, armed with pencils, Perching everywhere about him, Sometimes perching on his tummy, Often climbing up the tent poles, Thirsting for these silly details, Reeling off these silly questions, “Unit, rank and length of service?”
in the near future
From this reading TIADATHA IN HOSPITAL Soon my wounded Tiadatha Carefully labelled like a parcel Started on his journey Baseward, Fared upon that fearful journey, Burning head and aching shoulder, Fared upon a swaying _dhuli_ In an ambulance that shook him As you shake a medicine bottle, Seemed to shake his very soul out.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading TIADATHA IN HOSPITAL Soon my wounded Tiadatha Carefully labelled like a parcel Started on his journey Baseward, Fared upon that fearful journey, Burning head and aching shoulder, Fared upon a swaying _dhuli_ In an ambulance that shook him As you shake a medicine bottle, Seemed to shake his very soul out.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading TIADATHA IN HOSPITAL Soon my wounded Tiadatha Carefully labelled like a parcel Started on his journey Baseward, Fared upon that fearful journey, Burning head and aching shoulder, Fared upon a swaying _dhuli_ In an ambulance that shook him As you shake a medicine bottle, Seemed to shake his very soul out.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading One night in the Clearing Station, Then by train to Salonica; And throughout that weary journey, In F.A. or Clearing Station, Came those everlasting questions Very dear to all the Ram Corps: “Unit, age and length of service?”
swayingverbUS /ˈsweɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading TIADATHA IN HOSPITAL Soon my wounded Tiadatha Carefully labelled like a parcel Started on his journey Baseward, Fared upon that fearful journey, Burning head and aching shoulder, Fared upon a swaying _dhuli_ In an ambulance that shook him As you shake a medicine bottle, Seemed to shake his very soul out.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading “Rank and Christian name?” and what not, Till it seemed to Tiadatha That the whole Ram Corps was round him, Armed with note-books, armed with pencils, Perching everywhere about him, Sometimes perching on his tummy, Often climbing up the tent poles, Thirsting for these silly details, Reeling off these silly questions, “Unit, rank and length of service?”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TIADATHA IN HOSPITAL Soon my wounded Tiadatha Carefully labelled like a parcel Started on his journey Baseward, Fared upon that fearful journey, Burning head and aching shoulder, Fared upon a swaying _dhuli_ In an ambulance that shook him As you shake a medicine bottle, Seemed to shake his very soul out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One night in the Clearing Station, Then by train to Salonica; And throughout that weary journey, In F.A. or Clearing Station, Came those everlasting questions Very dear to all the Ram Corps: “Unit, age and length of service?”
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading One night in the Clearing Station, Then by train to Salonica; And throughout that weary journey, In F.A. or Clearing Station, Came those everlasting questions Very dear to all the Ram Corps: “Unit, age and length of service?”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “Rank and Christian name?” and what not, Till it seemed to Tiadatha That the whole Ram Corps was round him, Armed with note-books, armed with pencils, Perching everywhere about him, Sometimes perching on his tummy, Often climbing up the tent poles, Thirsting for these silly details, Reeling off these silly questions, “Unit, rank and length of service?”
ThirstingverbUS /ˈθɜːrstɪŋ/
-ing form of “thirst” — feel the need to drink
From this reading “Rank and Christian name?” and what not, Till it seemed to Tiadatha That the whole Ram Corps was round him, Armed with note-books, armed with pencils, Perching everywhere about him, Sometimes perching on his tummy, Often climbing up the tent poles, Thirsting for these silly details, Reeling off these silly questions, “Unit, rank and length of service?”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading One night in the Clearing Station, Then by train to Salonica; And throughout that weary journey, In F.A. or Clearing Station, Came those everlasting questions Very dear to all the Ram Corps: “Unit, age and length of service?”
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading One night in the Clearing Station, Then by train to Salonica; And throughout that weary journey, In F.A. or Clearing Station, Came those everlasting questions Very dear to all the Ram Corps: “Unit, age and length of service?”
TIADATHA
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From this reading TIADATHA IN HOSPITAL Soon my wounded Tiadatha Carefully labelled like a parcel Started on his journey Baseward, Fared upon that fearful journey, Burning head and aching shoulder, Fared upon a swaying _dhuli_ In an ambulance that shook him As you shake a medicine bottle, Seemed to shake his very soul out.
up to a particular time
From this reading “Rank and Christian name?” and what not, Till it seemed to Tiadatha That the whole Ram Corps was round him, Armed with note-books, armed with pencils, Perching everywhere about him, Sometimes perching on his tummy, Often climbing up the tent poles, Thirsting for these silly details, Reeling off these silly questions, “Unit, rank and length of service?”
very small
From this reading Rocking like a tiny dinghy When a choppy sea is running.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TIADATHA IN HOSPITAL Soon my wounded Tiadatha Carefully labelled like a parcel Started on his journey Baseward, Fared upon that fearful journey, Burning head and aching shoulder, Fared upon a swaying _dhuli_ In an ambulance that shook him As you shake a medicine bottle, Seemed to shake his very soul out.
create by training and teaching
From this reading One night in the Clearing Station, Then by train to Salonica; And throughout that weary journey, In F.A. or Clearing Station, Came those everlasting questions Very dear to all the Ram Corps: “Unit, age and length of service?”
tummynounUS /ˈtʌmi/
slang for a paunch
From this reading “Rank and Christian name?” and what not, Till it seemed to Tiadatha That the whole Ram Corps was round him, Armed with note-books, armed with pencils, Perching everywhere about him, Sometimes perching on his tummy, Often climbing up the tent poles, Thirsting for these silly details, Reeling off these silly questions, “Unit, rank and length of service?”
UnitnounUS /ˈjuːnət/
any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange
From this reading One night in the Clearing Station, Then by train to Salonica; And throughout that weary journey, In F.A. or Clearing Station, Came those everlasting questions Very dear to all the Ram Corps: “Unit, age and length of service?”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Rank and Christian name?” and what not, Till it seemed to Tiadatha That the whole Ram Corps was round him, Armed with note-books, armed with pencils, Perching everywhere about him, Sometimes perching on his tummy, Often climbing up the tent poles, Thirsting for these silly details, Reeling off these silly questions, “Unit, rank and length of service?”
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading TIADATHA IN HOSPITAL Soon my wounded Tiadatha Carefully labelled like a parcel Started on his journey Baseward, Fared upon that fearful journey, Burning head and aching shoulder, Fared upon a swaying _dhuli_ In an ambulance that shook him As you shake a medicine bottle, Seemed to shake his very soul out.
precisely as stated
From this reading TIADATHA IN HOSPITAL Soon my wounded Tiadatha Carefully labelled like a parcel Started on his journey Baseward, Fared upon that fearful journey, Burning head and aching shoulder, Fared upon a swaying _dhuli_ In an ambulance that shook him As you shake a medicine bottle, Seemed to shake his very soul out.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Rank and Christian name?” and what not, Till it seemed to Tiadatha That the whole Ram Corps was round him, Armed with note-books, armed with pencils, Perching everywhere about him, Sometimes perching on his tummy, Often climbing up the tent poles, Thirsting for these silly details, Reeling off these silly questions, “Unit, rank and length of service?”
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading One night in the Clearing Station, Then by train to Salonica; And throughout that weary journey, In F.A. or Clearing Station, Came those everlasting questions Very dear to all the Ram Corps: “Unit, age and length of service?”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Rank and Christian name?” and what not, Till it seemed to Tiadatha That the whole Ram Corps was round him, Armed with note-books, armed with pencils, Perching everywhere about him, Sometimes perching on his tummy, Often climbing up the tent poles, Thirsting for these silly details, Reeling off these silly questions, “Unit, rank and length of service?”
at the time that
From this reading Rocking like a tiny dinghy When a choppy sea is running.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading “Rank and Christian name?” and what not, Till it seemed to Tiadatha That the whole Ram Corps was round him, Armed with note-books, armed with pencils, Perching everywhere about him, Sometimes perching on his tummy, Often climbing up the tent poles, Thirsting for these silly details, Reeling off these silly questions, “Unit, rank and length of service?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Rank and Christian name?” and what not, Till it seemed to Tiadatha That the whole Ram Corps was round him, Armed with note-books, armed with pencils, Perching everywhere about him, Sometimes perching on his tummy, Often climbing up the tent poles, Thirsting for these silly details, Reeling off these silly questions, “Unit, rank and length of service?”
people who are wounded
From this reading TIADATHA IN HOSPITAL Soon my wounded Tiadatha Carefully labelled like a parcel Started on his journey Baseward, Fared upon that fearful journey, Burning head and aching shoulder, Fared upon a swaying _dhuli_ In an ambulance that shook him As you shake a medicine bottle, Seemed to shake his very soul out.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading TIADATHA IN HOSPITAL Soon my wounded Tiadatha Carefully labelled like a parcel Started on his journey Baseward, Fared upon that fearful journey, Burning head and aching shoulder, Fared upon a swaying _dhuli_ In an ambulance that shook him As you shake a medicine bottle, Seemed to shake his very soul out.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Colour of your mother’s eyebrows?”
