used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mark managed after a good deal of trouble to postpone Texas' hunting trip; and the two struggled on through the day's drills disconsolately, waiting to see what would happen next.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Mark managed after a good deal of trouble to postpone Texas' hunting trip; and the two struggled on through the day's drills disconsolately, waiting to see what would happen next.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mark managed after a good deal of trouble to postpone Texas' hunting trip; and the two struggled on through the day's drills disconsolately, waiting to see what would happen next.
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 Evening came, and the plebes being lined up in barracks area the roll was called, the "orders" read, and then the reports of the day.
barracksnounUS /ˈbærəks/
plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel
From this reading Evening came, and the plebes being lined up in barracks area the roll was called, the "orders" read, and then the reports of the day.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Evening came, and the plebes being lined up in barracks area the roll was called, the "orders" read, and then the reports of the day.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading The cadet who did the reading rattled down the list in his usual hurried, breathless style.
cadetnounUS /kəˈdet/
a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading The cadet who did the reading rattled down the list in his usual hurried, breathless style.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Evening came, and the plebes being lined up in barracks area the roll was called, the "orders" read, and then the reports of the day.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Evening came, and the plebes being lined up in barracks area the roll was called, the "orders" read, and then the reports of the day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The rest of that day passed without incident.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Mark managed after a good deal of trouble to postpone Texas' hunting trip; and the two struggled on through the day's drills disconsolately, waiting to see what would happen next.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Mark managed after a good deal of trouble to postpone Texas' hunting trip; and the two struggled on through the day's drills disconsolately, waiting to see what would happen next.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The cadet who did the reading rattled down the list in his usual hurried, breathless style.
disconsolatelyadverb
in grief-stricken loneliness; without comforting circumstances or prospects
From this reading Mark managed after a good deal of trouble to postpone Texas' hunting trip; and the two struggled on through the day's drills disconsolately, waiting to see what would happen next.
DISMISSALnounUS /dɪˈsmɪsəl/
a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF DISMISSAL.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The cadet who did the reading rattled down the list in his usual hurried, breathless style.
drillsnounUS /drɪlz/
plural of “drill” — a tool with a sharp point and cutting edges for making holes in hard materials (usually rotating rapidly or by repeated blows)
From this reading Mark managed after a good deal of trouble to postpone Texas' hunting trip; and the two struggled on through the day's drills disconsolately, waiting to see what would happen next.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Evening came, and the plebes being lined up in barracks area the roll was called, the "orders" read, and then the reports of the day.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Mark managed after a good deal of trouble to postpone Texas' hunting trip; and the two struggled on through the day's drills disconsolately, waiting to see what would happen next.
come to pass
From this reading Mark managed after a good deal of trouble to postpone Texas' hunting trip; and the two struggled on through the day's drills disconsolately, waiting to see what would happen next.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The cadet who did the reading rattled down the list in his usual hurried, breathless style.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading Mark managed after a good deal of trouble to postpone Texas' hunting trip; and the two struggled on through the day's drills disconsolately, waiting to see what would happen next.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading The cadet who did the reading rattled down the list in his usual hurried, breathless style.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF DISMISSAL.
a single distinct event
From this reading The rest of that day passed without incident.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading Evening came, and the plebes being lined up in barracks area the roll was called, the "orders" read, and then the reports of the day.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading The cadet who did the reading rattled down the list in his usual hurried, breathless style.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Mark managed after a good deal of trouble to postpone Texas' hunting trip; and the two struggled on through the day's drills disconsolately, waiting to see what would happen next.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Mark managed after a good deal of trouble to postpone Texas' hunting trip; and the two struggled on through the day's drills disconsolately, waiting to see what would happen next.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Mark managed after a good deal of trouble to postpone Texas' hunting trip; and the two struggled on through the day's drills disconsolately, waiting to see what would happen next.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF DISMISSAL.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mark managed after a good deal of trouble to postpone Texas' hunting trip; and the two struggled on through the day's drills disconsolately, waiting to see what would happen next.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Evening came, and the plebes being lined up in barracks area the roll was called, the "orders" read, and then the reports of the day.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The rest of that day passed without incident.
plebes
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From this reading Evening came, and the plebes being lined up in barracks area the roll was called, the "orders" read, and then the reports of the day.
postponeverbUS /poʊstˈpoʊn/
hold back to a later time
From this reading Mark managed after a good deal of trouble to postpone Texas' hunting trip; and the two struggled on through the day's drills disconsolately, waiting to see what would happen next.
rattledadjectiveUS /ˈrætəld/
thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)
From this reading The cadet who did the reading rattled down the list in his usual hurried, breathless style.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Evening came, and the plebes being lined up in barracks area the roll was called, the "orders" read, and then the reports of the day.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading The cadet who did the reading rattled down the list in his usual hurried, breathless style.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading Evening came, and the plebes being lined up in barracks area the roll was called, the "orders" read, and then the reports of the day.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The rest of that day passed without incident.
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading Evening came, and the plebes being lined up in barracks area the roll was called, the "orders" read, and then the reports of the day.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Mark managed after a good deal of trouble to postpone Texas' hunting trip; and the two struggled on through the day's drills disconsolately, waiting to see what would happen next.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF DISMISSAL.
struggledverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəld/
past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Mark managed after a good deal of trouble to postpone Texas' hunting trip; and the two struggled on through the day's drills disconsolately, waiting to see what would happen next.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The cadet who did the reading rattled down the list in his usual hurried, breathless style.
TexasnounUS /ˈteksəs/
the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading Mark managed after a good deal of trouble to postpone Texas' hunting trip; and the two struggled on through the day's drills disconsolately, waiting to see what would happen next.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The rest of that day passed without incident.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE SHADOW OF DISMISSAL.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Evening came, and the plebes being lined up in barracks area the roll was called, the "orders" read, and then the reports of the day.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Mark managed after a good deal of trouble to postpone Texas' hunting trip; and the two struggled on through the day's drills disconsolately, waiting to see what would happen next.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mark managed after a good deal of trouble to postpone Texas' hunting trip; and the two struggled on through the day's drills disconsolately, waiting to see what would happen next.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Mark managed after a good deal of trouble to postpone Texas' hunting trip; and the two struggled on through the day's drills disconsolately, waiting to see what would happen next.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Mark managed after a good deal of trouble to postpone Texas' hunting trip; and the two struggled on through the day's drills disconsolately, waiting to see what would happen next.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Mark managed after a good deal of trouble to postpone Texas' hunting trip; and the two struggled on through the day's drills disconsolately, waiting to see what would happen next.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Evening came, and the plebes being lined up in barracks area the roll was called, the "orders" read, and then the reports of the day.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The cadet who did the reading rattled down the list in his usual hurried, breathless style.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Mark managed after a good deal of trouble to postpone Texas' hunting trip; and the two struggled on through the day's drills disconsolately, waiting to see what would happen next.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Evening came, and the plebes being lined up in barracks area the roll was called, the "orders" read, and then the reports of the day.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Mark managed after a good deal of trouble to postpone Texas' hunting trip; and the two struggled on through the day's drills disconsolately, waiting to see what would happen next.
which person or people
From this reading The cadet who did the reading rattled down the list in his usual hurried, breathless style.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The rest of that day passed without incident.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mark managed after a good deal of trouble to postpone Texas' hunting trip; and the two struggled on through the day's drills disconsolately, waiting to see what would happen next.
