used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BACK DOOR TO THE VALLEY A hasty breakfast was eaten, washed down with a few swigs of cold liquid refreshment, which the ever obliging Perk had fetched up in a bottle taken from the ship for the purpose, and filled with coffee from their gallon Thermos jug.
accedeverbUS /ækˈsiːd/
yield to another's wish or opinion
From this reading "We'll divide our force for the morning," suggested Jack, knowing only too well his chum would take his words in the way of a command, for he occupied the position of leader, and Perk was only too willing to accede to each and every suggestion his mate advanced.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading "We'll divide our force for the morning," suggested Jack, knowing only too well his chum would take his words in the way of a command, for he occupied the position of leader, and Perk was only too willing to accede to each and every suggestion his mate advanced.
adventurousadjectiveUS /ædˈventʃərəs/
willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises
From this reading Thus the adventurous pair felt well braced for whatever duties the new day had in store for them.
agoin
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From this reading "Jest so, partner," Perk instantly commented; "an' what air yeou agoin' to pass on to me, I wanter know?"
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "Jest so, partner," Perk instantly commented; "an' what air yeou agoin' to pass on to me, I wanter know?"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Jest so, partner," Perk instantly commented; "an' what air yeou agoin' to pass on to me, I wanter know?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A BACK DOOR TO THE VALLEY A hasty breakfast was eaten, washed down with a few swigs of cold liquid refreshment, which the ever obliging Perk had fetched up in a bottle taken from the ship for the purpose, and filled with coffee from their gallon Thermos jug.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A BACK DOOR TO THE VALLEY A hasty breakfast was eaten, washed down with a few swigs of cold liquid refreshment, which the ever obliging Perk had fetched up in a bottle taken from the ship for the purpose, and filled with coffee from their gallon Thermos jug.
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 A BACK DOOR TO THE VALLEY A hasty breakfast was eaten, washed down with a few swigs of cold liquid refreshment, which the ever obliging Perk had fetched up in a bottle taken from the ship for the purpose, and filled with coffee from their gallon Thermos jug.
bracedadjectiveUS /breɪst/
positioned so as to be ready for confrontation or danger
From this reading Thus the adventurous pair felt well braced for whatever duties the new day had in store for them.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading A BACK DOOR TO THE VALLEY A hasty breakfast was eaten, washed down with a few swigs of cold liquid refreshment, which the ever obliging Perk had fetched up in a bottle taken from the ship for the purpose, and filled with coffee from their gallon Thermos jug.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading "We'll divide our force for the morning," suggested Jack, knowing only too well his chum would take his words in the way of a command, for he occupied the position of leader, and Perk was only too willing to accede to each and every suggestion his mate advanced.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading A BACK DOOR TO THE VALLEY A hasty breakfast was eaten, washed down with a few swigs of cold liquid refreshment, which the ever obliging Perk had fetched up in a bottle taken from the ship for the purpose, and filled with coffee from their gallon Thermos jug.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading A BACK DOOR TO THE VALLEY A hasty breakfast was eaten, washed down with a few swigs of cold liquid refreshment, which the ever obliging Perk had fetched up in a bottle taken from the ship for the purpose, and filled with coffee from their gallon Thermos jug.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading "We'll divide our force for the morning," suggested Jack, knowing only too well his chum would take his words in the way of a command, for he occupied the position of leader, and Perk was only too willing to accede to each and every suggestion his mate advanced.
commentedverbUS /ˈkɑːmentəd/
past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on
From this reading "Jest so, partner," Perk instantly commented; "an' what air yeou agoin' to pass on to me, I wanter know?"
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Thus the adventurous pair felt well braced for whatever duties the new day had in store for them.
divideverbUS /dɪˈvaɪd/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading "We'll divide our force for the morning," suggested Jack, knowing only too well his chum would take his words in the way of a command, for he occupied the position of leader, and Perk was only too willing to accede to each and every suggestion his mate advanced.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A BACK DOOR TO THE VALLEY A hasty breakfast was eaten, washed down with a few swigs of cold liquid refreshment, which the ever obliging Perk had fetched up in a bottle taken from the ship for the purpose, and filled with coffee from their gallon Thermos jug.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A BACK DOOR TO THE VALLEY A hasty breakfast was eaten, washed down with a few swigs of cold liquid refreshment, which the ever obliging Perk had fetched up in a bottle taken from the ship for the purpose, and filled with coffee from their gallon Thermos jug.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Thus the adventurous pair felt well braced for whatever duties the new day had in store for them.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "We'll divide our force for the morning," suggested Jack, knowing only too well his chum would take his words in the way of a command, for he occupied the position of leader, and Perk was only too willing to accede to each and every suggestion his mate advanced.
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading A BACK DOOR TO THE VALLEY A hasty breakfast was eaten, washed down with a few swigs of cold liquid refreshment, which the ever obliging Perk had fetched up in a bottle taken from the ship for the purpose, and filled with coffee from their gallon Thermos jug.
at any time
From this reading A BACK DOOR TO THE VALLEY A hasty breakfast was eaten, washed down with a few swigs of cold liquid refreshment, which the ever obliging Perk had fetched up in a bottle taken from the ship for the purpose, and filled with coffee from their gallon Thermos jug.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "We'll divide our force for the morning," suggested Jack, knowing only too well his chum would take his words in the way of a command, for he occupied the position of leader, and Perk was only too willing to accede to each and every suggestion his mate advanced.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Thus the adventurous pair felt well braced for whatever duties the new day had in store for them.
fetchedverbUS /fetʃt/
past form of “fetch” — go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading A BACK DOOR TO THE VALLEY A hasty breakfast was eaten, washed down with a few swigs of cold liquid refreshment, which the ever obliging Perk had fetched up in a bottle taken from the ship for the purpose, and filled with coffee from their gallon Thermos jug.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A BACK DOOR TO THE VALLEY A hasty breakfast was eaten, washed down with a few swigs of cold liquid refreshment, which the ever obliging Perk had fetched up in a bottle taken from the ship for the purpose, and filled with coffee from their gallon Thermos jug.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading A BACK DOOR TO THE VALLEY A hasty breakfast was eaten, washed down with a few swigs of cold liquid refreshment, which the ever obliging Perk had fetched up in a bottle taken from the ship for the purpose, and filled with coffee from their gallon Thermos jug.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A BACK DOOR TO THE VALLEY A hasty breakfast was eaten, washed down with a few swigs of cold liquid refreshment, which the ever obliging Perk had fetched up in a bottle taken from the ship for the purpose, and filled with coffee from their gallon Thermos jug.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading "We'll divide our force for the morning," suggested Jack, knowing only too well his chum would take his words in the way of a command, for he occupied the position of leader, and Perk was only too willing to accede to each and every suggestion his mate advanced.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A BACK DOOR TO THE VALLEY A hasty breakfast was eaten, washed down with a few swigs of cold liquid refreshment, which the ever obliging Perk had fetched up in a bottle taken from the ship for the purpose, and filled with coffee from their gallon Thermos jug.
gallonnounUS /ˈɡælən/
United States liquid unit equal to 4 quarts or 3.785 liters
From this reading A BACK DOOR TO THE VALLEY A hasty breakfast was eaten, washed down with a few swigs of cold liquid refreshment, which the ever obliging Perk had fetched up in a bottle taken from the ship for the purpose, and filled with coffee from their gallon Thermos jug.
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading Jack picked up the glasses, and handed them to the other.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A BACK DOOR TO THE VALLEY A hasty breakfast was eaten, washed down with a few swigs of cold liquid refreshment, which the ever obliging Perk had fetched up in a bottle taken from the ship for the purpose, and filled with coffee from their gallon Thermos jug.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading Jack picked up the glasses, and handed them to the other.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading A BACK DOOR TO THE VALLEY A hasty breakfast was eaten, washed down with a few swigs of cold liquid refreshment, which the ever obliging Perk had fetched up in a bottle taken from the ship for the purpose, and filled with coffee from their gallon Thermos jug.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "We'll divide our force for the morning," suggested Jack, knowing only too well his chum would take his words in the way of a command, for he occupied the position of leader, and Perk was only too willing to accede to each and every suggestion his mate advanced.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "We'll divide our force for the morning," suggested Jack, knowing only too well his chum would take his words in the way of a command, for he occupied the position of leader, and Perk was only too willing to accede to each and every suggestion his mate advanced.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Jest so, partner," Perk instantly commented; "an' what air yeou agoin' to pass on to me, I wanter know?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A BACK DOOR TO THE VALLEY A hasty breakfast was eaten, washed down with a few swigs of cold liquid refreshment, which the ever obliging Perk had fetched up in a bottle taken from the ship for the purpose, and filled with coffee from their gallon Thermos jug.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading "Jest so, partner," Perk instantly commented; "an' what air yeou agoin' to pass on to me, I wanter know?"
a small worthless amount
From this reading "We'll divide our force for the morning," suggested Jack, knowing only too well his chum would take his words in the way of a command, for he occupied the position of leader, and Perk was only too willing to accede to each and every suggestion his mate advanced.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading "Jest so, partner," Perk instantly commented; "an' what air yeou agoin' to pass on to me, I wanter know?"
jugnounUS /dʒʌɡ/
a large bottle with a narrow mouth
From this reading A BACK DOOR TO THE VALLEY A hasty breakfast was eaten, washed down with a few swigs of cold liquid refreshment, which the ever obliging Perk had fetched up in a bottle taken from the ship for the purpose, and filled with coffee from their gallon Thermos jug.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Jest so, partner," Perk instantly commented; "an' what air yeou agoin' to pass on to me, I wanter know?"
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading "We'll divide our force for the morning," suggested Jack, knowing only too well his chum would take his words in the way of a command, for he occupied the position of leader, and Perk was only too willing to accede to each and every suggestion his mate advanced.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading "We'll divide our force for the morning," suggested Jack, knowing only too well his chum would take his words in the way of a command, for he occupied the position of leader, and Perk was only too willing to accede to each and every suggestion his mate advanced.
liquidadjectiveUS /ˈlɪkwəd/
existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow
From this reading A BACK DOOR TO THE VALLEY A hasty breakfast was eaten, washed down with a few swigs of cold liquid refreshment, which the ever obliging Perk had fetched up in a bottle taken from the ship for the purpose, and filled with coffee from their gallon Thermos jug.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading "We'll divide our force for the morning," suggested Jack, knowing only too well his chum would take his words in the way of a command, for he occupied the position of leader, and Perk was only too willing to accede to each and every suggestion his mate advanced.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Jest so, partner," Perk instantly commented; "an' what air yeou agoin' to pass on to me, I wanter know?"
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "We'll divide our force for the morning," suggested Jack, knowing only too well his chum would take his words in the way of a command, for he occupied the position of leader, and Perk was only too willing to accede to each and every suggestion his mate advanced.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Thus the adventurous pair felt well braced for whatever duties the new day had in store for them.
obligingadjectiveUS /əˈblaɪdʒɪŋ/
showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others
From this reading A BACK DOOR TO THE VALLEY A hasty breakfast was eaten, washed down with a few swigs of cold liquid refreshment, which the ever obliging Perk had fetched up in a bottle taken from the ship for the purpose, and filled with coffee from their gallon Thermos jug.
held or filled or in use
From this reading "We'll divide our force for the morning," suggested Jack, knowing only too well his chum would take his words in the way of a command, for he occupied the position of leader, and Perk was only too willing to accede to each and every suggestion his mate advanced.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A BACK DOOR TO THE VALLEY A hasty breakfast was eaten, washed down with a few swigs of cold liquid refreshment, which the ever obliging Perk had fetched up in a bottle taken from the ship for the purpose, and filled with coffee from their gallon Thermos jug.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Jest so, partner," Perk instantly commented; "an' what air yeou agoin' to pass on to me, I wanter know?"
and nothing more
From this reading "We'll divide our force for the morning," suggested Jack, knowing only too well his chum would take his words in the way of a command, for he occupied the position of leader, and Perk was only too willing to accede to each and every suggestion his mate advanced.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Jack picked up the glasses, and handed them to the other.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "We'll divide our force for the morning," suggested Jack, knowing only too well his chum would take his words in the way of a command, for he occupied the position of leader, and Perk was only too willing to accede to each and every suggestion his mate advanced.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Thus the adventurous pair felt well braced for whatever duties the new day had in store for them.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading "Jest so, partner," Perk instantly commented; "an' what air yeou agoin' to pass on to me, I wanter know?"
go across or through
From this reading "Jest so, partner," Perk instantly commented; "an' what air yeou agoin' to pass on to me, I wanter know?"
PerknounUS /pɜːrk/
an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)
From this reading A BACK DOOR TO THE VALLEY A hasty breakfast was eaten, washed down with a few swigs of cold liquid refreshment, which the ever obliging Perk had fetched up in a bottle taken from the ship for the purpose, and filled with coffee from their gallon Thermos jug.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading Jack picked up the glasses, and handed them to the other.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading "We'll divide our force for the morning," suggested Jack, knowing only too well his chum would take his words in the way of a command, for he occupied the position of leader, and Perk was only too willing to accede to each and every suggestion his mate advanced.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading A BACK DOOR TO THE VALLEY A hasty breakfast was eaten, washed down with a few swigs of cold liquid refreshment, which the ever obliging Perk had fetched up in a bottle taken from the ship for the purpose, and filled with coffee from their gallon Thermos jug.
refreshmentnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənt/
snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading A BACK DOOR TO THE VALLEY A hasty breakfast was eaten, washed down with a few swigs of cold liquid refreshment, which the ever obliging Perk had fetched up in a bottle taken from the ship for the purpose, and filled with coffee from their gallon Thermos jug.
transport commercially
From this reading A BACK DOOR TO THE VALLEY A hasty breakfast was eaten, washed down with a few swigs of cold liquid refreshment, which the ever obliging Perk had fetched up in a bottle taken from the ship for the purpose, and filled with coffee from their gallon Thermos jug.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Jest so, partner," Perk instantly commented; "an' what air yeou agoin' to pass on to me, I wanter know?"
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Thus the adventurous pair felt well braced for whatever duties the new day had in store for them.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "We'll divide our force for the morning," suggested Jack, knowing only too well his chum would take his words in the way of a command, for he occupied the position of leader, and Perk was only too willing to accede to each and every suggestion his mate advanced.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading "We'll divide our force for the morning," suggested Jack, knowing only too well his chum would take his words in the way of a command, for he occupied the position of leader, and Perk was only too willing to accede to each and every suggestion his mate advanced.
swigs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A BACK DOOR TO THE VALLEY A hasty breakfast was eaten, washed down with a few swigs of cold liquid refreshment, which the ever obliging Perk had fetched up in a bottle taken from the ship for the purpose, and filled with coffee from their gallon Thermos jug.
carry out
From this reading "We'll divide our force for the morning," suggested Jack, knowing only too well his chum would take his words in the way of a command, for he occupied the position of leader, and Perk was only too willing to accede to each and every suggestion his mate advanced.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading A BACK DOOR TO THE VALLEY A hasty breakfast was eaten, washed down with a few swigs of cold liquid refreshment, which the ever obliging Perk had fetched up in a bottle taken from the ship for the purpose, and filled with coffee from their gallon Thermos jug.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A BACK DOOR TO THE VALLEY A hasty breakfast was eaten, washed down with a few swigs of cold liquid refreshment, which the ever obliging Perk had fetched up in a bottle taken from the ship for the purpose, and filled with coffee from their gallon Thermos jug.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A BACK DOOR TO THE VALLEY A hasty breakfast was eaten, washed down with a few swigs of cold liquid refreshment, which the ever obliging Perk had fetched up in a bottle taken from the ship for the purpose, and filled with coffee from their gallon Thermos jug.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Thus the adventurous pair felt well braced for whatever duties the new day had in store for them.
ThermosnounUS /ˈθɜːrməs/
vacuum flask that preserves temperature of hot or cold drinks
From this reading A BACK DOOR TO THE VALLEY A hasty breakfast was eaten, washed down with a few swigs of cold liquid refreshment, which the ever obliging Perk had fetched up in a bottle taken from the ship for the purpose, and filled with coffee from their gallon Thermos jug.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus the adventurous pair felt well braced for whatever duties the new day had in store for them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A BACK DOOR TO THE VALLEY A hasty breakfast was eaten, washed down with a few swigs of cold liquid refreshment, which the ever obliging Perk had fetched up in a bottle taken from the ship for the purpose, and filled with coffee from their gallon Thermos jug.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "We'll divide our force for the morning," suggested Jack, knowing only too well his chum would take his words in the way of a command, for he occupied the position of leader, and Perk was only too willing to accede to each and every suggestion his mate advanced.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A BACK DOOR TO THE VALLEY A hasty breakfast was eaten, washed down with a few swigs of cold liquid refreshment, which the ever obliging Perk had fetched up in a bottle taken from the ship for the purpose, and filled with coffee from their gallon Thermos jug.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading A BACK DOOR TO THE VALLEY A hasty breakfast was eaten, washed down with a few swigs of cold liquid refreshment, which the ever obliging Perk had fetched up in a bottle taken from the ship for the purpose, and filled with coffee from their gallon Thermos jug.
wanternoun
a person who wants or needs something
From this reading "Jest so, partner," Perk instantly commented; "an' what air yeou agoin' to pass on to me, I wanter know?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A BACK DOOR TO THE VALLEY A hasty breakfast was eaten, washed down with a few swigs of cold liquid refreshment, which the ever obliging Perk had fetched up in a bottle taken from the ship for the purpose, and filled with coffee from their gallon Thermos jug.
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading A BACK DOOR TO THE VALLEY A hasty breakfast was eaten, washed down with a few swigs of cold liquid refreshment, which the ever obliging Perk had fetched up in a bottle taken from the ship for the purpose, and filled with coffee from their gallon Thermos jug.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "We'll divide our force for the morning," suggested Jack, knowing only too well his chum would take his words in the way of a command, for he occupied the position of leader, and Perk was only too willing to accede to each and every suggestion his mate advanced.
We'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We'll divide our force for the morning," suggested Jack, knowing only too well his chum would take his words in the way of a command, for he occupied the position of leader, and Perk was only too willing to accede to each and every suggestion his mate advanced.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Thus the adventurous pair felt well braced for whatever duties the new day had in store for them.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Jest so, partner," Perk instantly commented; "an' what air yeou agoin' to pass on to me, I wanter know?"
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Thus the adventurous pair felt well braced for whatever duties the new day had in store for them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A BACK DOOR TO THE VALLEY A hasty breakfast was eaten, washed down with a few swigs of cold liquid refreshment, which the ever obliging Perk had fetched up in a bottle taken from the ship for the purpose, and filled with coffee from their gallon Thermos jug.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading "We'll divide our force for the morning," suggested Jack, knowing only too well his chum would take his words in the way of a command, for he occupied the position of leader, and Perk was only too willing to accede to each and every suggestion his mate advanced.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A BACK DOOR TO THE VALLEY A hasty breakfast was eaten, washed down with a few swigs of cold liquid refreshment, which the ever obliging Perk had fetched up in a bottle taken from the ship for the purpose, and filled with coffee from their gallon Thermos jug.
the words that are spoken
From this reading "We'll divide our force for the morning," suggested Jack, knowing only too well his chum would take his words in the way of a command, for he occupied the position of leader, and Perk was only too willing to accede to each and every suggestion his mate advanced.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "We'll divide our force for the morning," suggested Jack, knowing only too well his chum would take his words in the way of a command, for he occupied the position of leader, and Perk was only too willing to accede to each and every suggestion his mate advanced.
yeou
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Jest so, partner," Perk instantly commented; "an' what air yeou agoin' to pass on to me, I wanter know?"
