used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During this time "squad drill" is the daily rule, and the strangers learn to march and stand and face--everything a new soldier has to learn, with the exception of the manual of arms.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading This usually takes place about the first day of July.
adjudgedverbUS /əˈdʒʌdʒd/
past form of “adjudge” — declare to be
From this reading After that they are adjudged fit to associate with the older cadets, and are marched up to "Camp McPherson."
admissionnounUS /ædˈmɪʃən/
the act of admitting someone to enter
From this reading The new cadets at West Point are housed in barracks for two weeks after their admission.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The new cadets at West Point are housed in barracks for two weeks after their admission.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During this time "squad drill" is the daily rule, and the strangers learn to march and stand and face--everything a new soldier has to learn, with the exception of the manual of arms.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The new cadets at West Point are housed in barracks for two weeks after their admission.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading During this time "squad drill" is the daily rule, and the strangers learn to march and stand and face--everything a new soldier has to learn, with the exception of the manual of arms.
associateverbUS /əˈsoʊsiət/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading After that they are adjudged fit to associate with the older cadets, and are marched up to "Camp McPherson."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The new cadets at West Point are housed in barracks for two weeks after their admission.
barracksnounUS /ˈbærəks/
plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel
From this reading The new cadets at West Point are housed in barracks for two weeks after their admission.
cadetsnounUS /kəˈdets/
plural of “cadet” — a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading The new cadets at West Point are housed in barracks for two weeks after their admission.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading THE MOVE INTO CAMP.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading During this time "squad drill" is the daily rule, and the strangers learn to march and stand and face--everything a new soldier has to learn, with the exception of the manual of arms.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading This usually takes place about the first day of July.
drillverbUS /drɪl/
make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
From this reading During this time "squad drill" is the daily rule, and the strangers learn to march and stand and face--everything a new soldier has to learn, with the exception of the manual of arms.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During this time "squad drill" is the daily rule, and the strangers learn to march and stand and face--everything a new soldier has to learn, with the exception of the manual of arms.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading During this time "squad drill" is the daily rule, and the strangers learn to march and stand and face--everything a new soldier has to learn, with the exception of the manual of arms.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading During this time "squad drill" is the daily rule, and the strangers learn to march and stand and face--everything a new soldier has to learn, with the exception of the manual of arms.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading During this time "squad drill" is the daily rule, and the strangers learn to march and stand and face--everything a new soldier has to learn, with the exception of the manual of arms.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading This usually takes place about the first day of July.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading After that they are adjudged fit to associate with the older cadets, and are marched up to "Camp McPherson."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The new cadets at West Point are housed in barracks for two weeks after their admission.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During this time "squad drill" is the daily rule, and the strangers learn to march and stand and face--everything a new soldier has to learn, with the exception of the manual of arms.
housedverbUS /haʊzd/
past form of “house” — contain or cover
From this reading The new cadets at West Point are housed in barracks for two weeks after their admission.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The new cadets at West Point are housed in barracks for two weeks after their admission.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE MOVE INTO CAMP.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During this time "squad drill" is the daily rule, and the strangers learn to march and stand and face--everything a new soldier has to learn, with the exception of the manual of arms.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading This usually takes place about the first day of July.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading During this time "squad drill" is the daily rule, and the strangers learn to march and stand and face--everything a new soldier has to learn, with the exception of the manual of arms.
manualnounUS /ˈmænjuːəl/
a small handbook
From this reading During this time "squad drill" is the daily rule, and the strangers learn to march and stand and face--everything a new soldier has to learn, with the exception of the manual of arms.
march in a procession
From this reading During this time "squad drill" is the daily rule, and the strangers learn to march and stand and face--everything a new soldier has to learn, with the exception of the manual of arms.
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading After that they are adjudged fit to associate with the older cadets, and are marched up to "Camp McPherson."
McPhersonnounUS /məkˈfɜːrsən/
United States evangelist (born in Canada) noted for her extravagant religious services (1890-1944)
From this reading After that they are adjudged fit to associate with the older cadets, and are marched up to "Camp McPherson."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE MOVE INTO CAMP.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The new cadets at West Point are housed in barracks for two weeks after their admission.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During this time "squad drill" is the daily rule, and the strangers learn to march and stand and face--everything a new soldier has to learn, with the exception of the manual of arms.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading After that they are adjudged fit to associate with the older cadets, and are marched up to "Camp McPherson."
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading This usually takes place about the first day of July.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The new cadets at West Point are housed in barracks for two weeks after their admission.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading During this time "squad drill" is the daily rule, and the strangers learn to march and stand and face--everything a new soldier has to learn, with the exception of the manual of arms.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading During this time "squad drill" is the daily rule, and the strangers learn to march and stand and face--everything a new soldier has to learn, with the exception of the manual of arms.
squadnounUS /skwɑːd/
a smallest army unit
From this reading During this time "squad drill" is the daily rule, and the strangers learn to march and stand and face--everything a new soldier has to learn, with the exception of the manual of arms.
be standing; be upright
From this reading During this time "squad drill" is the daily rule, and the strangers learn to march and stand and face--everything a new soldier has to learn, with the exception of the manual of arms.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading During this time "squad drill" is the daily rule, and the strangers learn to march and stand and face--everything a new soldier has to learn, with the exception of the manual of arms.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading This usually takes place about the first day of July.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After that they are adjudged fit to associate with the older cadets, and are marched up to "Camp McPherson."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MOVE INTO CAMP.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The new cadets at West Point are housed in barracks for two weeks after their admission.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After that they are adjudged fit to associate with the older cadets, and are marched up to "Camp McPherson."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading During this time "squad drill" is the daily rule, and the strangers learn to march and stand and face--everything a new soldier has to learn, with the exception of the manual of arms.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading During this time "squad drill" is the daily rule, and the strangers learn to march and stand and face--everything a new soldier has to learn, with the exception of the manual of arms.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During this time "squad drill" is the daily rule, and the strangers learn to march and stand and face--everything a new soldier has to learn, with the exception of the manual of arms.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The new cadets at West Point are housed in barracks for two weeks after their admission.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading After that they are adjudged fit to associate with the older cadets, and are marched up to "Camp McPherson."
under normal conditions
From this reading This usually takes place about the first day of July.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The new cadets at West Point are housed in barracks for two weeks after their admission.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The new cadets at West Point are housed in barracks for two weeks after their admission.
in the company of; together with
From this reading During this time "squad drill" is the daily rule, and the strangers learn to march and stand and face--everything a new soldier has to learn, with the exception of the manual of arms.
