AcademynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading The two were listening to the music of the band at the Saturday afternoon hop in the Academy Building, and also watching several cadets paying penalties by marching sedately back and forth in the area.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The two were listening to the music of the band at the Saturday afternoon hop in the Academy Building, and also watching several cadets paying penalties by marching sedately back and forth in the area.
in addition
From this reading The two were listening to the music of the band at the Saturday afternoon hop in the Academy Building, and also watching several cadets paying penalties by marching sedately back and forth in the area.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mark and Texas were seated on the steps of barracks when the Parson came through the sally port.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading The two were listening to the music of the band at the Saturday afternoon hop in the Academy Building, and also watching several cadets paying penalties by marching sedately back and forth in the area.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The two were listening to the music of the band at the Saturday afternoon hop in the Academy Building, and also watching several cadets paying penalties by marching sedately back and forth in the area.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The two were listening to the music of the band at the Saturday afternoon hop in the Academy Building, and also watching several cadets paying penalties by marching sedately back and forth in the area.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading The two were listening to the music of the band at the Saturday afternoon hop in the Academy Building, and also watching several cadets paying penalties by marching sedately back and forth in the area.
barracksnounUS /ˈbærəks/
plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel
From this reading Mark and Texas were seated on the steps of barracks when the Parson came through the sally port.
next to; at the side of
From this reading He came up and sat down beside the two in his usual methodical way.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The two were listening to the music of the band at the Saturday afternoon hop in the Academy Building, and also watching several cadets paying penalties by marching sedately back and forth in the area.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The two were listening to the music of the band at the Saturday afternoon hop in the Academy Building, and also watching several cadets paying penalties by marching sedately back and forth in the area.
cadetsnounUS /kəˈdets/
plural of “cadet” — a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading The two were listening to the music of the band at the Saturday afternoon hop in the Academy Building, and also watching several cadets paying penalties by marching sedately back and forth in the area.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mark and Texas were seated on the steps of barracks when the Parson came through the sally port.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He came up and sat down beside the two in his usual methodical way.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Stanard strolled in slowly with no signs of excitement.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The two were listening to the music of the band at the Saturday afternoon hop in the Academy Building, and also watching several cadets paying penalties by marching sedately back and forth in the area.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He came up and sat down beside the two in his usual methodical way.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He came up and sat down beside the two in his usual methodical way.
hopverbUS /hɑːp/
jump lightly
From this reading The two were listening to the music of the band at the Saturday afternoon hop in the Academy Building, and also watching several cadets paying penalties by marching sedately back and forth in the area.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The two were listening to the music of the band at the Saturday afternoon hop in the Academy Building, and also watching several cadets paying penalties by marching sedately back and forth in the area.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading The two were listening to the music of the band at the Saturday afternoon hop in the Academy Building, and also watching several cadets paying penalties by marching sedately back and forth in the area.
marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/
the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
From this reading The two were listening to the music of the band at the Saturday afternoon hop in the Academy Building, and also watching several cadets paying penalties by marching sedately back and forth in the area.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Mark and Texas were seated on the steps of barracks when the Parson came through the sally port.
methodicaladjectiveUS /məˈθɑːdəkəl/
characterized by method and orderliness
From this reading He came up and sat down beside the two in his usual methodical way.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading The two were listening to the music of the band at the Saturday afternoon hop in the Academy Building, and also watching several cadets paying penalties by marching sedately back and forth in the area.
not any; not one
From this reading Stanard strolled in slowly with no signs of excitement.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mark and Texas were seated on the steps of barracks when the Parson came through the sally port.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mark and Texas were seated on the steps of barracks when the Parson came through the sally port.
ParsonnounUS /ˈpɑːrsən/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Mark and Texas were seated on the steps of barracks when the Parson came through the sally port.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE RESCUE PARTY.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading The two were listening to the music of the band at the Saturday afternoon hop in the Academy Building, and also watching several cadets paying penalties by marching sedately back and forth in the area.
penaltiesnounUS /ˈpenəltiz/
plural of “penalty” — the act of punishing
From this reading The two were listening to the music of the band at the Saturday afternoon hop in the Academy Building, and also watching several cadets paying penalties by marching sedately back and forth in the area.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Mark and Texas were seated on the steps of barracks when the Parson came through the sally port.
free from harm or evil
From this reading THE RESCUE PARTY.
witty remark
From this reading Mark and Texas were seated on the steps of barracks when the Parson came through the sally port.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He came up and sat down beside the two in his usual methodical way.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The two were listening to the music of the band at the Saturday afternoon hop in the Academy Building, and also watching several cadets paying penalties by marching sedately back and forth in the area.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Mark and Texas were seated on the steps of barracks when the Parson came through the sally port.
sedatelyadverbUS /sɪˈdeɪtli/
in a sedate manner
From this reading The two were listening to the music of the band at the Saturday afternoon hop in the Academy Building, and also watching several cadets paying penalties by marching sedately back and forth in the area.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The two were listening to the music of the band at the Saturday afternoon hop in the Academy Building, and also watching several cadets paying penalties by marching sedately back and forth in the area.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Stanard strolled in slowly with no signs of excitement.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Stanard strolled in slowly with no signs of excitement.
Stanard
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From this reading Stanard strolled in slowly with no signs of excitement.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Mark and Texas were seated on the steps of barracks when the Parson came through the sally port.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading Stanard strolled in slowly with no signs of excitement.
TexasnounUS /ˈteksəs/
the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading Mark and Texas were seated on the steps of barracks when the Parson came through the sally port.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RESCUE PARTY.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Mark and Texas were seated on the steps of barracks when the Parson came through the sally port.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The two were listening to the music of the band at the Saturday afternoon hop in the Academy Building, and also watching several cadets paying penalties by marching sedately back and forth in the area.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two were listening to the music of the band at the Saturday afternoon hop in the Academy Building, and also watching several cadets paying penalties by marching sedately back and forth in the area.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He came up and sat down beside the two in his usual methodical way.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading He came up and sat down beside the two in his usual methodical way.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading The two were listening to the music of the band at the Saturday afternoon hop in the Academy Building, and also watching several cadets paying penalties by marching sedately back and forth in the area.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He came up and sat down beside the two in his usual methodical way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mark and Texas were seated on the steps of barracks when the Parson came through the sally port.
at the time that
From this reading Mark and Texas were seated on the steps of barracks when the Parson came through the sally port.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Stanard strolled in slowly with no signs of excitement.
