used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CRACK CORPS.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading It considered itself in every respect a crack corps, and held its head high always on account of its thorough efficiency and undeniably ‘good form.’
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It considered itself in every respect a crack corps, and held its head high always on account of its thorough efficiency and undeniably ‘good form.’
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Its colours were emblazoned with the victories in which it had shared; its mess plate was rich in gifts from the great captains and men of mark who had held commissions in its ranks.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Its claims to the latter could not be denied; but its rights to the former were sometimes questioned by keen-eyed critics and people behind the scenes.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Its claims to the latter could not be denied; but its rights to the former were sometimes questioned by keen-eyed critics and people behind the scenes.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The Duke’s Own Fusiliers had the credit of being one of the most distinguished regiments in the service of the Queen.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Its claims to the latter could not be denied; but its rights to the former were sometimes questioned by keen-eyed critics and people behind the scenes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Its claims to the latter could not be denied; but its rights to the former were sometimes questioned by keen-eyed critics and people behind the scenes.
captainsnounUS /ˈkæptənz/
plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Its colours were emblazoned with the victories in which it had shared; its mess plate was rich in gifts from the great captains and men of mark who had held commissions in its ranks.
claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading Its claims to the latter could not be denied; but its rights to the former were sometimes questioned by keen-eyed critics and people behind the scenes.
coloursnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a distinguishing emblem
From this reading Its colours were emblazoned with the victories in which it had shared; its mess plate was rich in gifts from the great captains and men of mark who had held commissions in its ranks.
commissionsnounUS /kəˈmɪʃənz/
plural of “commission” — a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading Its colours were emblazoned with the victories in which it had shared; its mess plate was rich in gifts from the great captains and men of mark who had held commissions in its ranks.
carefully weighed
From this reading It considered itself in every respect a crack corps, and held its head high always on account of its thorough efficiency and undeniably ‘good form.’
CORPSnounUS /kɔːr/
an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
From this reading A CRACK CORPS.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Its claims to the latter could not be denied; but its rights to the former were sometimes questioned by keen-eyed critics and people behind the scenes.
CRACKverbUS /kræk/
become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
From this reading A CRACK CORPS.
approval
From this reading The Duke’s Own Fusiliers had the credit of being one of the most distinguished regiments in the service of the Queen.
criticsnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪks/
plural of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading Its claims to the latter could not be denied; but its rights to the former were sometimes questioned by keen-eyed critics and people behind the scenes.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading Its claims to the latter could not be denied; but its rights to the former were sometimes questioned by keen-eyed critics and people behind the scenes.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading The Duke’s Own Fusiliers had the credit of being one of the most distinguished regiments in the service of the Queen.
Duke'snounUS /duːks/
possessive form of “duke” — a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading The Duke’s Own Fusiliers had the credit of being one of the most distinguished regiments in the service of the Queen.
efficiencynounUS /ɪˈfɪʃənsi/
the ratio of the output to the input of any system
From this reading It considered itself in every respect a crack corps, and held its head high always on account of its thorough efficiency and undeniably ‘good form.’
emblazonedverbUS /emˈbleɪzənd/
past form of “emblazon” — decorate with colors
From this reading Its colours were emblazoned with the victories in which it had shared; its mess plate was rich in gifts from the great captains and men of mark who had held commissions in its ranks.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It considered itself in every respect a crack corps, and held its head high always on account of its thorough efficiency and undeniably ‘good form.’
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading It considered itself in every respect a crack corps, and held its head high always on account of its thorough efficiency and undeniably ‘good form.’
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Its claims to the latter could not be denied; but its rights to the former were sometimes questioned by keen-eyed critics and people behind the scenes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Its colours were emblazoned with the victories in which it had shared; its mess plate was rich in gifts from the great captains and men of mark who had held commissions in its ranks.
Fusiliers
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From this reading The Duke’s Own Fusiliers had the credit of being one of the most distinguished regiments in the service of the Queen.
giftsnounUS /ɡɪfts/
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading Its colours were emblazoned with the victories in which it had shared; its mess plate was rich in gifts from the great captains and men of mark who had held commissions in its ranks.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It considered itself in every respect a crack corps, and held its head high always on account of its thorough efficiency and undeniably ‘good form.’
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Its colours were emblazoned with the victories in which it had shared; its mess plate was rich in gifts from the great captains and men of mark who had held commissions in its ranks.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Duke’s Own Fusiliers had the credit of being one of the most distinguished regiments in the service of the Queen.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading It considered itself in every respect a crack corps, and held its head high always on account of its thorough efficiency and undeniably ‘good form.’
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Its colours were emblazoned with the victories in which it had shared; its mess plate was rich in gifts from the great captains and men of mark who had held commissions in its ranks.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It considered itself in every respect a crack corps, and held its head high always on account of its thorough efficiency and undeniably ‘good form.’
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Duke’s Own Fusiliers had the credit of being one of the most distinguished regiments in the service of the Queen.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Its colours were emblazoned with the victories in which it had shared; its mess plate was rich in gifts from the great captains and men of mark who had held commissions in its ranks.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its colours were emblazoned with the victories in which it had shared; its mess plate was rich in gifts from the great captains and men of mark who had held commissions in its ranks.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading It considered itself in every respect a crack corps, and held its head high always on account of its thorough efficiency and undeniably ‘good form.’
keen-eyedadjective
having keen eyesight
From this reading Its claims to the latter could not be denied; but its rights to the former were sometimes questioned by keen-eyed critics and people behind the scenes.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Its claims to the latter could not be denied; but its rights to the former were sometimes questioned by keen-eyed critics and people behind the scenes.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Its colours were emblazoned with the victories in which it had shared; its mess plate was rich in gifts from the great captains and men of mark who had held commissions in its ranks.
the force of workers available
From this reading Its colours were emblazoned with the victories in which it had shared; its mess plate was rich in gifts from the great captains and men of mark who had held commissions in its ranks.
messnounUS /mes/
a state of confusion and disorderliness
From this reading Its colours were emblazoned with the victories in which it had shared; its mess plate was rich in gifts from the great captains and men of mark who had held commissions in its ranks.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The Duke’s Own Fusiliers had the credit of being one of the most distinguished regiments in the service of the Queen.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Its claims to the latter could not be denied; but its rights to the former were sometimes questioned by keen-eyed critics and people behind the scenes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Duke’s Own Fusiliers had the credit of being one of the most distinguished regiments in the service of the Queen.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It considered itself in every respect a crack corps, and held its head high always on account of its thorough efficiency and undeniably ‘good form.’
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Duke’s Own Fusiliers had the credit of being one of the most distinguished regiments in the service of the Queen.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The Duke’s Own Fusiliers had the credit of being one of the most distinguished regiments in the service of the Queen.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Its claims to the latter could not be denied; but its rights to the former were sometimes questioned by keen-eyed critics and people behind the scenes.
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading Its colours were emblazoned with the victories in which it had shared; its mess plate was rich in gifts from the great captains and men of mark who had held commissions in its ranks.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading The Duke’s Own Fusiliers had the credit of being one of the most distinguished regiments in the service of the Queen.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Its claims to the latter could not be denied; but its rights to the former were sometimes questioned by keen-eyed critics and people behind the scenes.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Its colours were emblazoned with the victories in which it had shared; its mess plate was rich in gifts from the great captains and men of mark who had held commissions in its ranks.
regimentsnounUS /ˈredʒəmənts/
plural of “regiment” — army unit smaller than a division
From this reading The Duke’s Own Fusiliers had the credit of being one of the most distinguished regiments in the service of the Queen.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading It considered itself in every respect a crack corps, and held its head high always on account of its thorough efficiency and undeniably ‘good form.’
possessing material wealth
From this reading Its colours were emblazoned with the victories in which it had shared; its mess plate was rich in gifts from the great captains and men of mark who had held commissions in its ranks.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading Its claims to the latter could not be denied; but its rights to the former were sometimes questioned by keen-eyed critics and people behind the scenes.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading Its claims to the latter could not be denied; but its rights to the former were sometimes questioned by keen-eyed critics and people behind the scenes.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading The Duke’s Own Fusiliers had the credit of being one of the most distinguished regiments in the service of the Queen.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading Its colours were emblazoned with the victories in which it had shared; its mess plate was rich in gifts from the great captains and men of mark who had held commissions in its ranks.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Its claims to the latter could not be denied; but its rights to the former were sometimes questioned by keen-eyed critics and people behind the scenes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Duke’s Own Fusiliers had the credit of being one of the most distinguished regiments in the service of the Queen.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading It considered itself in every respect a crack corps, and held its head high always on account of its thorough efficiency and undeniably ‘good form.’
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Its claims to the latter could not be denied; but its rights to the former were sometimes questioned by keen-eyed critics and people behind the scenes.
undeniablyadverbUS /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbli/
to an undeniable degree or in an undeniable manner
From this reading It considered itself in every respect a crack corps, and held its head high always on account of its thorough efficiency and undeniably ‘good form.’
victoriesnounUS /ˈvɪktəriz/
plural of “victory” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Its colours were emblazoned with the victories in which it had shared; its mess plate was rich in gifts from the great captains and men of mark who had held commissions in its ranks.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Its colours were emblazoned with the victories in which it had shared; its mess plate was rich in gifts from the great captains and men of mark who had held commissions in its ranks.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Its colours were emblazoned with the victories in which it had shared; its mess plate was rich in gifts from the great captains and men of mark who had held commissions in its ranks.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Its colours were emblazoned with the victories in which it had shared; its mess plate was rich in gifts from the great captains and men of mark who had held commissions in its ranks.
which person or people
From this reading Its colours were emblazoned with the victories in which it had shared; its mess plate was rich in gifts from the great captains and men of mark who had held commissions in its ranks.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Its colours were emblazoned with the victories in which it had shared; its mess plate was rich in gifts from the great captains and men of mark who had held commissions in its ranks.
