used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Levi Kadoff, one of the sutlers, who, by some strange methods, had obtained the privilege of selling the soldiers from his stock which was displayed in a tent not far from the center of the camp, looked hastily up as he was greeted.
(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 There were many laughing calls to be invited to the feast, to all of which Dennis responded good-naturedly, but without in any way committing himself unduly to the increase of the numbers of those with whom he intended to share the change in the camp diet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It had been long since any of them had tasted fresh meat and the sight of the pig which Dennis still was carrying upon his shoulders aroused the desire of every beholder to share in the repast which was to follow.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It had been long since any of them had tasted fresh meat and the sight of the pig which Dennis still was carrying upon his shoulders aroused the desire of every beholder to share in the repast which was to follow.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading THE SUTLER'S GOODS The appearance of the two soldiers in the camp at once attracted the attention of their comrades.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading It had been long since any of them had tasted fresh meat and the sight of the pig which Dennis still was carrying upon his shoulders aroused the desire of every beholder to share in the repast which was to follow.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Hello, Levi," called Dennis, as he and Noel passed the sutler's tent.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE SUTLER'S GOODS The appearance of the two soldiers in the camp at once attracted the attention of their comrades.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading THE SUTLER'S GOODS The appearance of the two soldiers in the camp at once attracted the attention of their comrades.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading THE SUTLER'S GOODS The appearance of the two soldiers in the camp at once attracted the attention of their comrades.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There were many laughing calls to be invited to the feast, to all of which Dennis responded good-naturedly, but without in any way committing himself unduly to the increase of the numbers of those with whom he intended to share the change in the camp diet.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been long since any of them had tasted fresh meat and the sight of the pig which Dennis still was carrying upon his shoulders aroused the desire of every beholder to share in the repast which was to follow.
beholdernounUS /biˈhoʊldər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading It had been long since any of them had tasted fresh meat and the sight of the pig which Dennis still was carrying upon his shoulders aroused the desire of every beholder to share in the repast which was to follow.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There were many laughing calls to be invited to the feast, to all of which Dennis responded good-naturedly, but without in any way committing himself unduly to the increase of the numbers of those with whom he intended to share the change in the camp diet.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Levi Kadoff, one of the sutlers, who, by some strange methods, had obtained the privilege of selling the soldiers from his stock which was displayed in a tent not far from the center of the camp, looked hastily up as he was greeted.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Hello, Levi," called Dennis, as he and Noel passed the sutler's tent.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading There were many laughing calls to be invited to the feast, to all of which Dennis responded good-naturedly, but without in any way committing himself unduly to the increase of the numbers of those with whom he intended to share the change in the camp diet.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading THE SUTLER'S GOODS The appearance of the two soldiers in the camp at once attracted the attention of their comrades.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading It had been long since any of them had tasted fresh meat and the sight of the pig which Dennis still was carrying upon his shoulders aroused the desire of every beholder to share in the repast which was to follow.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading Levi Kadoff, one of the sutlers, who, by some strange methods, had obtained the privilege of selling the soldiers from his stock which was displayed in a tent not far from the center of the camp, looked hastily up as he was greeted.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading There were many laughing calls to be invited to the feast, to all of which Dennis responded good-naturedly, but without in any way committing himself unduly to the increase of the numbers of those with whom he intended to share the change in the camp diet.
committingverbUS /kəˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “commit” — perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading There were many laughing calls to be invited to the feast, to all of which Dennis responded good-naturedly, but without in any way committing himself unduly to the increase of the numbers of those with whom he intended to share the change in the camp diet.
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading THE SUTLER'S GOODS The appearance of the two soldiers in the camp at once attracted the attention of their comrades.
Dennis
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From this reading It had been long since any of them had tasted fresh meat and the sight of the pig which Dennis still was carrying upon his shoulders aroused the desire of every beholder to share in the repast which was to follow.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading It had been long since any of them had tasted fresh meat and the sight of the pig which Dennis still was carrying upon his shoulders aroused the desire of every beholder to share in the repast which was to follow.
dietnounUS /ˈdaɪət/
a prescribed selection of foods
From this reading There were many laughing calls to be invited to the feast, to all of which Dennis responded good-naturedly, but without in any way committing himself unduly to the increase of the numbers of those with whom he intended to share the change in the camp diet.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading Levi Kadoff, one of the sutlers, who, by some strange methods, had obtained the privilege of selling the soldiers from his stock which was displayed in a tent not far from the center of the camp, looked hastily up as he was greeted.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It had been long since any of them had tasted fresh meat and the sight of the pig which Dennis still was carrying upon his shoulders aroused the desire of every beholder to share in the repast which was to follow.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Levi Kadoff, one of the sutlers, who, by some strange methods, had obtained the privilege of selling the soldiers from his stock which was displayed in a tent not far from the center of the camp, looked hastily up as he was greeted.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading There were many laughing calls to be invited to the feast, to all of which Dennis responded good-naturedly, but without in any way committing himself unduly to the increase of the numbers of those with whom he intended to share the change in the camp diet.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It had been long since any of them had tasted fresh meat and the sight of the pig which Dennis still was carrying upon his shoulders aroused the desire of every beholder to share in the repast which was to follow.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading It had been long since any of them had tasted fresh meat and the sight of the pig which Dennis still was carrying upon his shoulders aroused the desire of every beholder to share in the repast which was to follow.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Levi Kadoff, one of the sutlers, who, by some strange methods, had obtained the privilege of selling the soldiers from his stock which was displayed in a tent not far from the center of the camp, looked hastily up as he was greeted.
good-naturedlyadverbUS /ˈɡʊdˈneɪtʃərdli/
in a good-natured manner
From this reading There were many laughing calls to be invited to the feast, to all of which Dennis responded good-naturedly, but without in any way committing himself unduly to the increase of the numbers of those with whom he intended to share the change in the camp diet.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading THE SUTLER'S GOODS The appearance of the two soldiers in the camp at once attracted the attention of their comrades.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Levi Kadoff, one of the sutlers, who, by some strange methods, had obtained the privilege of selling the soldiers from his stock which was displayed in a tent not far from the center of the camp, looked hastily up as he was greeted.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had been long since any of them had tasted fresh meat and the sight of the pig which Dennis still was carrying upon his shoulders aroused the desire of every beholder to share in the repast which was to follow.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Levi Kadoff, one of the sutlers, who, by some strange methods, had obtained the privilege of selling the soldiers from his stock which was displayed in a tent not far from the center of the camp, looked hastily up as he was greeted.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There were many laughing calls to be invited to the feast, to all of which Dennis responded good-naturedly, but without in any way committing himself unduly to the increase of the numbers of those with whom he intended to share the change in the camp diet.
HellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading "Hello, Levi," called Dennis, as he and Noel passed the sutler's tent.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading There were many laughing calls to be invited to the feast, to all of which Dennis responded good-naturedly, but without in any way committing himself unduly to the increase of the numbers of those with whom he intended to share the change in the camp diet.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It had been long since any of them had tasted fresh meat and the sight of the pig which Dennis still was carrying upon his shoulders aroused the desire of every beholder to share in the repast which was to follow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SUTLER'S GOODS The appearance of the two soldiers in the camp at once attracted the attention of their comrades.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading There were many laughing calls to be invited to the feast, to all of which Dennis responded good-naturedly, but without in any way committing himself unduly to the increase of the numbers of those with whom he intended to share the change in the camp diet.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading There were many laughing calls to be invited to the feast, to all of which Dennis responded good-naturedly, but without in any way committing himself unduly to the increase of the numbers of those with whom he intended to share the change in the camp diet.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading There were many laughing calls to be invited to the feast, to all of which Dennis responded good-naturedly, but without in any way committing himself unduly to the increase of the numbers of those with whom he intended to share the change in the camp diet.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been long since any of them had tasted fresh meat and the sight of the pig which Dennis still was carrying upon his shoulders aroused the desire of every beholder to share in the repast which was to follow.
Kadoff
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From this reading Levi Kadoff, one of the sutlers, who, by some strange methods, had obtained the privilege of selling the soldiers from his stock which was displayed in a tent not far from the center of the camp, looked hastily up as he was greeted.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading There were many laughing calls to be invited to the feast, to all of which Dennis responded good-naturedly, but without in any way committing himself unduly to the increase of the numbers of those with whom he intended to share the change in the camp diet.
LevinounUS /ˈliːvaɪ/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading "Hello, Levi," called Dennis, as he and Noel passed the sutler's tent.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It had been long since any of them had tasted fresh meat and the sight of the pig which Dennis still was carrying upon his shoulders aroused the desire of every beholder to share in the repast which was to follow.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Levi Kadoff, one of the sutlers, who, by some strange methods, had obtained the privilege of selling the soldiers from his stock which was displayed in a tent not far from the center of the camp, looked hastily up as he was greeted.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There were many laughing calls to be invited to the feast, to all of which Dennis responded good-naturedly, but without in any way committing himself unduly to the increase of the numbers of those with whom he intended to share the change in the camp diet.
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading It had been long since any of them had tasted fresh meat and the sight of the pig which Dennis still was carrying upon his shoulders aroused the desire of every beholder to share in the repast which was to follow.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Levi Kadoff, one of the sutlers, who, by some strange methods, had obtained the privilege of selling the soldiers from his stock which was displayed in a tent not far from the center of the camp, looked hastily up as he was greeted.
NoelnounUS /noʊˈel/
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading "Hello, Levi," called Dennis, as he and Noel passed the sutler's tent.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Levi Kadoff, one of the sutlers, who, by some strange methods, had obtained the privilege of selling the soldiers from his stock which was displayed in a tent not far from the center of the camp, looked hastily up as he was greeted.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading There were many laughing calls to be invited to the feast, to all of which Dennis responded good-naturedly, but without in any way committing himself unduly to the increase of the numbers of those with whom he intended to share the change in the camp diet.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Levi Kadoff, one of the sutlers, who, by some strange methods, had obtained the privilege of selling the soldiers from his stock which was displayed in a tent not far from the center of the camp, looked hastily up as he was greeted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SUTLER'S GOODS The appearance of the two soldiers in the camp at once attracted the attention of their comrades.
on one occasion
From this reading THE SUTLER'S GOODS The appearance of the two soldiers in the camp at once attracted the attention of their comrades.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Levi Kadoff, one of the sutlers, who, by some strange methods, had obtained the privilege of selling the soldiers from his stock which was displayed in a tent not far from the center of the camp, looked hastily up as he was greeted.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading "Hello, Levi," called Dennis, as he and Noel passed the sutler's tent.
pignounUS /pɪɡ/
domestic swine
From this reading It had been long since any of them had tasted fresh meat and the sight of the pig which Dennis still was carrying upon his shoulders aroused the desire of every beholder to share in the repast which was to follow.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading Levi Kadoff, one of the sutlers, who, by some strange methods, had obtained the privilege of selling the soldiers from his stock which was displayed in a tent not far from the center of the camp, looked hastily up as he was greeted.
repastnoun
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading It had been long since any of them had tasted fresh meat and the sight of the pig which Dennis still was carrying upon his shoulders aroused the desire of every beholder to share in the repast which was to follow.
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading There were many laughing calls to be invited to the feast, to all of which Dennis responded good-naturedly, but without in any way committing himself unduly to the increase of the numbers of those with whom he intended to share the change in the camp diet.
sellingnounUS /ˈselɪŋ/
the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money
From this reading Levi Kadoff, one of the sutlers, who, by some strange methods, had obtained the privilege of selling the soldiers from his stock which was displayed in a tent not far from the center of the camp, looked hastily up as he was greeted.
have in common
From this reading It had been long since any of them had tasted fresh meat and the sight of the pig which Dennis still was carrying upon his shoulders aroused the desire of every beholder to share in the repast which was to follow.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading It had been long since any of them had tasted fresh meat and the sight of the pig which Dennis still was carrying upon his shoulders aroused the desire of every beholder to share in the repast which was to follow.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading It had been long since any of them had tasted fresh meat and the sight of the pig which Dennis still was carrying upon his shoulders aroused the desire of every beholder to share in the repast which was to follow.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It had been long since any of them had tasted fresh meat and the sight of the pig which Dennis still was carrying upon his shoulders aroused the desire of every beholder to share in the repast which was to follow.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading THE SUTLER'S GOODS The appearance of the two soldiers in the camp at once attracted the attention of their comrades.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Levi Kadoff, one of the sutlers, who, by some strange methods, had obtained the privilege of selling the soldiers from his stock which was displayed in a tent not far from the center of the camp, looked hastily up as he was greeted.
not in physical motion
From this reading It had been long since any of them had tasted fresh meat and the sight of the pig which Dennis still was carrying upon his shoulders aroused the desire of every beholder to share in the repast which was to follow.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading Levi Kadoff, one of the sutlers, who, by some strange methods, had obtained the privilege of selling the soldiers from his stock which was displayed in a tent not far from the center of the camp, looked hastily up as he was greeted.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Levi Kadoff, one of the sutlers, who, by some strange methods, had obtained the privilege of selling the soldiers from his stock which was displayed in a tent not far from the center of the camp, looked hastily up as he was greeted.
SUTLER'S
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From this reading THE SUTLER'S GOODS The appearance of the two soldiers in the camp at once attracted the attention of their comrades.
sutlers
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From this reading Levi Kadoff, one of the sutlers, who, by some strange methods, had obtained the privilege of selling the soldiers from his stock which was displayed in a tent not far from the center of the camp, looked hastily up as he was greeted.
tastedverbUS /ˈteɪstɪd/
past form of “taste” — have flavor; taste of something
From this reading It had been long since any of them had tasted fresh meat and the sight of the pig which Dennis still was carrying upon his shoulders aroused the desire of every beholder to share in the repast which was to follow.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading "Hello, Levi," called Dennis, as he and Noel passed the sutler's tent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SUTLER'S GOODS The appearance of the two soldiers in the camp at once attracted the attention of their comrades.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE SUTLER'S GOODS The appearance of the two soldiers in the camp at once attracted the attention of their comrades.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It had been long since any of them had tasted fresh meat and the sight of the pig which Dennis still was carrying upon his shoulders aroused the desire of every beholder to share in the repast which was to follow.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were many laughing calls to be invited to the feast, to all of which Dennis responded good-naturedly, but without in any way committing himself unduly to the increase of the numbers of those with whom he intended to share the change in the camp diet.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading There were many laughing calls to be invited to the feast, to all of which Dennis responded good-naturedly, but without in any way committing himself unduly to the increase of the numbers of those with whom he intended to share the change in the camp diet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It had been long since any of them had tasted fresh meat and the sight of the pig which Dennis still was carrying upon his shoulders aroused the desire of every beholder to share in the repast which was to follow.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE SUTLER'S GOODS The appearance of the two soldiers in the camp at once attracted the attention of their comrades.
undulyadverbUS /ənˈduːli/
to an undue degree
From this reading There were many laughing calls to be invited to the feast, to all of which Dennis responded good-naturedly, but without in any way committing himself unduly to the increase of the numbers of those with whom he intended to share the change in the camp diet.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Levi Kadoff, one of the sutlers, who, by some strange methods, had obtained the privilege of selling the soldiers from his stock which was displayed in a tent not far from the center of the camp, looked hastily up as he was greeted.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It had been long since any of them had tasted fresh meat and the sight of the pig which Dennis still was carrying upon his shoulders aroused the desire of every beholder to share in the repast which was to follow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It had been long since any of them had tasted fresh meat and the sight of the pig which Dennis still was carrying upon his shoulders aroused the desire of every beholder to share in the repast which was to follow.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There were many laughing calls to be invited to the feast, to all of which Dennis responded good-naturedly, but without in any way committing himself unduly to the increase of the numbers of those with whom he intended to share the change in the camp diet.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were many laughing calls to be invited to the feast, to all of which Dennis responded good-naturedly, but without in any way committing himself unduly to the increase of the numbers of those with whom he intended to share the change in the camp diet.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It had been long since any of them had tasted fresh meat and the sight of the pig which Dennis still was carrying upon his shoulders aroused the desire of every beholder to share in the repast which was to follow.
which person or people
From this reading Levi Kadoff, one of the sutlers, who, by some strange methods, had obtained the privilege of selling the soldiers from his stock which was displayed in a tent not far from the center of the camp, looked hastily up as he was greeted.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There were many laughing calls to be invited to the feast, to all of which Dennis responded good-naturedly, but without in any way committing himself unduly to the increase of the numbers of those with whom he intended to share the change in the camp diet.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There were many laughing calls to be invited to the feast, to all of which Dennis responded good-naturedly, but without in any way committing himself unduly to the increase of the numbers of those with whom he intended to share the change in the camp diet.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading There were many laughing calls to be invited to the feast, to all of which Dennis responded good-naturedly, but without in any way committing himself unduly to the increase of the numbers of those with whom he intended to share the change in the camp diet.
