used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It does not take long for news of so exciting a matter as a really important fight to spread among the corps.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It does not take long for news of so exciting a matter as a really important fight to spread among the corps.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading No sooner did the Parson leave camp than cadets began to stroll in to find out why he had come, and, learning, they hurried off to discuss the news with their own tentmates.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading So it happened that by the time the cadets marched down to mess hall to supper every man in the battalion knew that Mark Mallory, the B. J. beast, had succeeded in getting another chance at "Billy" Williams.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It does not take long for news of so exciting a matter as a really important fight to spread among the corps.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So it happened that by the time the cadets marched down to mess hall to supper every man in the battalion knew that Mark Mallory, the B. J. beast, had succeeded in getting another chance at "Billy" Williams.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading So it happened that by the time the cadets marched down to mess hall to supper every man in the battalion knew that Mark Mallory, the B. J. beast, had succeeded in getting another chance at "Billy" Williams.
battalionnounUS /bəˈtæljən/
an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies
From this reading So it happened that by the time the cadets marched down to mess hall to supper every man in the battalion knew that Mark Mallory, the B. J. beast, had succeeded in getting another chance at "Billy" Williams.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR THE BATTLE.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading So it happened that by the time the cadets marched down to mess hall to supper every man in the battalion knew that Mark Mallory, the B. J. beast, had succeeded in getting another chance at "Billy" Williams.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading No sooner did the Parson leave camp than cadets began to stroll in to find out why he had come, and, learning, they hurried off to discuss the news with their own tentmates.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading So it happened that by the time the cadets marched down to mess hall to supper every man in the battalion knew that Mark Mallory, the B. J. beast, had succeeded in getting another chance at "Billy" Williams.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading So it happened that by the time the cadets marched down to mess hall to supper every man in the battalion knew that Mark Mallory, the B. J. beast, had succeeded in getting another chance at "Billy" Williams.
cadetsnounUS /kəˈdets/
plural of “cadet” — a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading No sooner did the Parson leave camp than cadets began to stroll in to find out why he had come, and, learning, they hurried off to discuss the news with their own tentmates.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading No sooner did the Parson leave camp than cadets began to stroll in to find out why he had come, and, learning, they hurried off to discuss the news with their own tentmates.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading So it happened that by the time the cadets marched down to mess hall to supper every man in the battalion knew that Mark Mallory, the B. J. beast, had succeeded in getting another chance at "Billy" Williams.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading No sooner did the Parson leave camp than cadets began to stroll in to find out why he had come, and, learning, they hurried off to discuss the news with their own tentmates.
corpsnounUS /kɔːr/
an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
From this reading It does not take long for news of so exciting a matter as a really important fight to spread among the corps.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading No sooner did the Parson leave camp than cadets began to stroll in to find out why he had come, and, learning, they hurried off to discuss the news with their own tentmates.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading No sooner did the Parson leave camp than cadets began to stroll in to find out why he had come, and, learning, they hurried off to discuss the news with their own tentmates.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It does not take long for news of so exciting a matter as a really important fight to spread among the corps.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading So it happened that by the time the cadets marched down to mess hall to supper every man in the battalion knew that Mark Mallory, the B. J. beast, had succeeded in getting another chance at "Billy" Williams.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading So it happened that by the time the cadets marched down to mess hall to supper every man in the battalion knew that Mark Mallory, the B. J. beast, had succeeded in getting another chance at "Billy" Williams.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading It does not take long for news of so exciting a matter as a really important fight to spread among the corps.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading It does not take long for news of so exciting a matter as a really important fight to spread among the corps.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading No sooner did the Parson leave camp than cadets began to stroll in to find out why he had come, and, learning, they hurried off to discuss the news with their own tentmates.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR THE BATTLE.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading So it happened that by the time the cadets marched down to mess hall to supper every man in the battalion knew that Mark Mallory, the B. J. beast, had succeeded in getting another chance at "Billy" Williams.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading No sooner did the Parson leave camp than cadets began to stroll in to find out why he had come, and, learning, they hurried off to discuss the news with their own tentmates.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading So it happened that by the time the cadets marched down to mess hall to supper every man in the battalion knew that Mark Mallory, the B. J. beast, had succeeded in getting another chance at "Billy" Williams.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading So it happened that by the time the cadets marched down to mess hall to supper every man in the battalion knew that Mark Mallory, the B. J. beast, had succeeded in getting another chance at "Billy" Williams.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No sooner did the Parson leave camp than cadets began to stroll in to find out why he had come, and, learning, they hurried off to discuss the news with their own tentmates.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading No sooner did the Parson leave camp than cadets began to stroll in to find out why he had come, and, learning, they hurried off to discuss the news with their own tentmates.
of great significance or value
From this reading It does not take long for news of so exciting a matter as a really important fight to spread among the corps.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No sooner did the Parson leave camp than cadets began to stroll in to find out why he had come, and, learning, they hurried off to discuss the news with their own tentmates.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It does not take long for news of so exciting a matter as a really important fight to spread among the corps.
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading So it happened that by the time the cadets marched down to mess hall to supper every man in the battalion knew that Mark Mallory, the B. J. beast, had succeeded in getting another chance at "Billy" Williams.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading So it happened that by the time the cadets marched down to mess hall to supper every man in the battalion knew that Mark Mallory, the B. J. beast, had succeeded in getting another chance at "Billy" Williams.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading No sooner did the Parson leave camp than cadets began to stroll in to find out why he had come, and, learning, they hurried off to discuss the news with their own tentmates.
go away from a place
From this reading No sooner did the Parson leave camp than cadets began to stroll in to find out why he had come, and, learning, they hurried off to discuss the news with their own tentmates.
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 does not take long for news of so exciting a matter as a really important fight to spread among the corps.
Mallory
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From this reading So it happened that by the time the cadets marched down to mess hall to supper every man in the battalion knew that Mark Mallory, the B. J. beast, had succeeded in getting another chance at "Billy" Williams.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading So it happened that by the time the cadets marched down to mess hall to supper every man in the battalion knew that Mark Mallory, the B. J. beast, had succeeded in getting another chance at "Billy" Williams.
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading So it happened that by the time the cadets marched down to mess hall to supper every man in the battalion knew that Mark Mallory, the B. J. beast, had succeeded in getting another chance at "Billy" Williams.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading So it happened that by the time the cadets marched down to mess hall to supper every man in the battalion knew that Mark Mallory, the B. J. beast, had succeeded in getting another chance at "Billy" Williams.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It does not take long for news of so exciting a matter as a really important fight to spread among the corps.
messnounUS /mes/
a state of confusion and disorderliness
From this reading So it happened that by the time the cadets marched down to mess hall to supper every man in the battalion knew that Mark Mallory, the B. J. beast, had succeeded in getting another chance at "Billy" Williams.
information about recent and important events
From this reading It does not take long for news of so exciting a matter as a really important fight to spread among the corps.
not any; not one
From this reading No sooner did the Parson leave camp than cadets began to stroll in to find out why he had come, and, learning, they hurried off to discuss the news with their own tentmates.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It does not take long for news of so exciting a matter as a really important fight to spread among the corps.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It does not take long for news of so exciting a matter as a really important fight to spread among the corps.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading No sooner did the Parson leave camp than cadets began to stroll in to find out why he had come, and, learning, they hurried off to discuss the news with their own tentmates.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading No sooner did the Parson leave camp than cadets began to stroll in to find out why he had come, and, learning, they hurried off to discuss the news with their own tentmates.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading No sooner did the Parson leave camp than cadets began to stroll in to find out why he had come, and, learning, they hurried off to discuss the news with their own tentmates.
ParsonnounUS /ˈpɑːrsən/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading No sooner did the Parson leave camp than cadets began to stroll in to find out why he had come, and, learning, they hurried off to discuss the news with their own tentmates.
plebes
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From this reading The plebes knew of it, too.
PREPARATIONSnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR THE BATTLE.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It does not take long for news of so exciting a matter as a really important fight to spread among the corps.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It does not take long for news of so exciting a matter as a really important fight to spread among the corps.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading No sooner did the Parson leave camp than cadets began to stroll in to find out why he had come, and, learning, they hurried off to discuss the news with their own tentmates.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading It does not take long for news of so exciting a matter as a really important fight to spread among the corps.
strollnounUS /stroʊl/
a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
From this reading No sooner did the Parson leave camp than cadets began to stroll in to find out why he had come, and, learning, they hurried off to discuss the news with their own tentmates.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading So it happened that by the time the cadets marched down to mess hall to supper every man in the battalion knew that Mark Mallory, the B. J. beast, had succeeded in getting another chance at "Billy" Williams.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading So it happened that by the time the cadets marched down to mess hall to supper every man in the battalion knew that Mark Mallory, the B. J. beast, had succeeded in getting another chance at "Billy" Williams.
carry out
From this reading It does not take long for news of so exciting a matter as a really important fight to spread among the corps.
tentmates
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From this reading No sooner did the Parson leave camp than cadets began to stroll in to find out why he had come, and, learning, they hurried off to discuss the news with their own tentmates.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No sooner did the Parson leave camp than cadets began to stroll in to find out why he had come, and, learning, they hurried off to discuss the news with their own tentmates.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So it happened that by the time the cadets marched down to mess hall to supper every man in the battalion knew that Mark Mallory, the B. J. beast, had succeeded in getting another chance at "Billy" Williams.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR THE BATTLE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading No sooner did the Parson leave camp than cadets began to stroll in to find out why he had come, and, learning, they hurried off to discuss the news with their own tentmates.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No sooner did the Parson leave camp than cadets began to stroll in to find out why he had come, and, learning, they hurried off to discuss the news with their own tentmates.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading So it happened that by the time the cadets marched down to mess hall to supper every man in the battalion knew that Mark Mallory, the B. J. beast, had succeeded in getting another chance at "Billy" Williams.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It does not take long for news of so exciting a matter as a really important fight to spread among the corps.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The plebes knew of it, too.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading No sooner did the Parson leave camp than cadets began to stroll in to find out why he had come, and, learning, they hurried off to discuss the news with their own tentmates.
WilliamsnounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading So it happened that by the time the cadets marched down to mess hall to supper every man in the battalion knew that Mark Mallory, the B. J. beast, had succeeded in getting another chance at "Billy" Williams.
in the company of; together with
From this reading No sooner did the Parson leave camp than cadets began to stroll in to find out why he had come, and, learning, they hurried off to discuss the news with their own tentmates.
