used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "What with this wretched demobilization business and officers clearing out almost every day my turn comes once every five days.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Christmas Eve "Six o'clock, sir, and a fine morning," announced Derek's batman, as he switched on the electric light, and handed the still half asleep officer a cup of strongly-brewed tea.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Christmas Eve "Six o'clock, sir, and a fine morning," announced Derek's batman, as he switched on the electric light, and handed the still half asleep officer a cup of strongly-brewed tea.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Christmas Eve "Six o'clock, sir, and a fine morning," announced Derek's batman, as he switched on the electric light, and handed the still half asleep officer a cup of strongly-brewed tea.
in a state of sleep
From this reading Christmas Eve "Six o'clock, sir, and a fine morning," announced Derek's batman, as he switched on the electric light, and handed the still half asleep officer a cup of strongly-brewed tea.
batmannounUS /ˈbætmæn/
an orderly assigned to serve a British military officer
From this reading Christmas Eve "Six o'clock, sir, and a fine morning," announced Derek's batman, as he switched on the electric light, and handed the still half asleep officer a cup of strongly-brewed tea.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
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beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
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a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
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showing who or what does the action
From this reading "By Jove! it's Christmas Eve, and I'm Orderly Dog till eight o'clock," thought Derek.
camouflageverbUS /ˈkæməflɑːʒ/
disguise by camouflaging; exploit the natural surroundings to disguise something
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a tight-fitting headdress
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period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading Christmas Eve "Six o'clock, sir, and a fine morning," announced Derek's batman, as he switched on the electric light, and handed the still half asleep officer a cup of strongly-brewed tea.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
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plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading "What with this wretched demobilization business and officers clearing out almost every day my turn comes once every five days.
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
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a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
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Daventry
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time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
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the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "What with this wretched demobilization business and officers clearing out almost every day my turn comes once every five days.
demobilizationnounUS /diˌmoʊbəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
act of changing from a war basis to a peace basis including disbanding or discharging troops
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Derek
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Derek's
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a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
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showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
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dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
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being one more than seven
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electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
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(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
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everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
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being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Christmas Eve "Six o'clock, sir, and a fine morning," announced Derek's batman, as he switched on the electric light, and handed the still half asleep officer a cup of strongly-brewed tea.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading "What with this wretched demobilization business and officers clearing out almost every day my turn comes once every five days.
flannelnounUS /ˈflænəl/
a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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garbnounUS /ɡɑːrb/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
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plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading Well, here goes!"
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
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the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
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having or involving the use of hands
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Christmas Eve "Six o'clock, sir, and a fine morning," announced Derek's batman, as he switched on the electric light, and handed the still half asleep officer a cup of strongly-brewed tea.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Well, here goes!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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I'm
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without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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it's
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itemsnounUS /ˈaɪtəmz/
plural of “item” — a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
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Jovenoun
(Roman mythology) supreme god of Romans; counterpart of Greek Zeus
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JumpingnounUS /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/
the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump
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immediately past
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of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Christmas Eve "Six o'clock, sir, and a fine morning," announced Derek's batman, as he switched on the electric light, and handed the still half asleep officer a cup of strongly-brewed tea.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Christmas Eve "Six o'clock, sir, and a fine morning," announced Derek's batman, as he switched on the electric light, and handed the still half asleep officer a cup of strongly-brewed tea.
mufflernounUS /ˈmʌflər/
a tubular acoustic device inserted in the exhaust system that is designed to reduce noise
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belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "What with this wretched demobilization business and officers clearing out almost every day my turn comes once every five days.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
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an event that occurs at a critical time
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Christmas Eve "Six o'clock, sir, and a fine morning," announced Derek's batman, as he switched on the electric light, and handed the still half asleep officer a cup of strongly-brewed tea.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
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plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
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touching and supported by a surface
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on one occasion
From this reading "What with this wretched demobilization business and officers clearing out almost every day my turn comes once every five days.
OrderlynounUS /ˈɔːrdərli/
a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer
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not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "What with this wretched demobilization business and officers clearing out almost every day my turn comes once every five days.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
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a set of two similar things considered as a unit
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give an exhibition of to an interested audience
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pyjamas
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not move; be in a resting position
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réveillé
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sea-boots
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past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
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term of address for a man
From this reading Christmas Eve "Six o'clock, sir, and a fine morning," announced Derek's batman, as he switched on the electric light, and handed the still half asleep officer a cup of strongly-brewed tea.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Christmas Eve "Six o'clock, sir, and a fine morning," announced Derek's batman, as he switched on the electric light, and handed the still half asleep officer a cup of strongly-brewed tea.
not in physical motion
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strongly-brewed
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sweaternounUS /ˈswetər/
a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body
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switchedverbUS /swɪtʃt/
past form of “switch” — change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence
From this reading Christmas Eve "Six o'clock, sir, and a fine morning," announced Derek's batman, as he switched on the electric light, and handed the still half asleep officer a cup of strongly-brewed tea.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Christmas Eve "Six o'clock, sir, and a fine morning," announced Derek's batman, as he switched on the electric light, and handed the still half asleep officer a cup of strongly-brewed tea.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
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up to a particular time
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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trench-coat
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trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
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change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading "What with this wretched demobilization business and officers clearing out almost every day my turn comes once every five days.
(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 Well, here goes!"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What with this wretched demobilization business and officers clearing out almost every day my turn comes once every five days.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "What with this wretched demobilization business and officers clearing out almost every day my turn comes once every five days.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
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of very poor quality or condition
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