used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was about twelve o’clock at night, to be more exact as to time; as to place, the scene was a low tavern on the roadside.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was about twelve o’clock at night, to be more exact as to time; as to place, the scene was a low tavern on the roadside.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading This hour was long after the time that cadets are supposed to be in their tents asleep, but as we have seen, cadets do not always do as they are supposed to.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It is safe to say that in spite of all the talk about the severity of West Point discipline, if the commandant of cadets should take it into his head to wander through Camp McPherson every night for a week running, he would find some things to surprise him.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading This hour was long after the time that cadets are supposed to be in their tents asleep, but as we have seen, cadets do not always do as they are supposed to.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was the evening of the following day, and the scene was Highland Falls.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This hour was long after the time that cadets are supposed to be in their tents asleep, but as we have seen, cadets do not always do as they are supposed to.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was about twelve o’clock at night, to be more exact as to time; as to place, the scene was a low tavern on the roadside.
in a state of sleep
From this reading This hour was long after the time that cadets are supposed to be in their tents asleep, but as we have seen, cadets do not always do as they are supposed to.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was about twelve o’clock at night, to be more exact as to time; as to place, the scene was a low tavern on the roadside.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was about twelve o’clock at night, to be more exact as to time; as to place, the scene was a low tavern on the roadside.
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading BULL HARRIS REAPS HIS REWARD.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This hour was long after the time that cadets are supposed to be in their tents asleep, but as we have seen, cadets do not always do as they are supposed to.
cadetsnounUS /kəˈdets/
plural of “cadet” — a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading This hour was long after the time that cadets are supposed to be in their tents asleep, but as we have seen, cadets do not always do as they are supposed to.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading It is safe to say that in spite of all the talk about the severity of West Point discipline, if the commandant of cadets should take it into his head to wander through Camp McPherson every night for a week running, he would find some things to surprise him.
commandantnounUS /ˌkɑːmənˈdɑːnt/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading It is safe to say that in spite of all the talk about the severity of West Point discipline, if the commandant of cadets should take it into his head to wander through Camp McPherson every night for a week running, he would find some things to surprise him.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was the evening of the following day, and the scene was Highland Falls.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading It is safe to say that in spite of all the talk about the severity of West Point discipline, if the commandant of cadets should take it into his head to wander through Camp McPherson every night for a week running, he would find some things to surprise him.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading This hour was long after the time that cadets are supposed to be in their tents asleep, but as we have seen, cadets do not always do as they are supposed to.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was the evening of the following day, and the scene was Highland Falls.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It is safe to say that in spite of all the talk about the severity of West Point discipline, if the commandant of cadets should take it into his head to wander through Camp McPherson every night for a week running, he would find some things to surprise him.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading It was about twelve o’clock at night, to be more exact as to time; as to place, the scene was a low tavern on the roadside.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading It was the evening of the following day, and the scene was Highland Falls.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It is safe to say that in spite of all the talk about the severity of West Point discipline, if the commandant of cadets should take it into his head to wander through Camp McPherson every night for a week running, he would find some things to surprise him.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading It was the evening of the following day, and the scene was Highland Falls.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is safe to say that in spite of all the talk about the severity of West Point discipline, if the commandant of cadets should take it into his head to wander through Camp McPherson every night for a week running, he would find some things to surprise him.
HARRISnounUS /ˈherɪs/
United States author who wrote the stories about Uncle Remus (1848-1908)
From this reading BULL HARRIS REAPS HIS REWARD.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This hour was long after the time that cadets are supposed to be in their tents asleep, but as we have seen, cadets do not always do as they are supposed to.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is safe to say that in spite of all the talk about the severity of West Point discipline, if the commandant of cadets should take it into his head to wander through Camp McPherson every night for a week running, he would find some things to surprise him.
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 is safe to say that in spite of all the talk about the severity of West Point discipline, if the commandant of cadets should take it into his head to wander through Camp McPherson every night for a week running, he would find some things to surprise him.
HighlandnounUS /ˈhaɪlənd/
elevated (e.g., mountainous) land
From this reading It was the evening of the following day, and the scene was Highland Falls.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is safe to say that in spite of all the talk about the severity of West Point discipline, if the commandant of cadets should take it into his head to wander through Camp McPherson every night for a week running, he would find some things to surprise him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BULL HARRIS REAPS HIS REWARD.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading This hour was long after the time that cadets are supposed to be in their tents asleep, but as we have seen, cadets do not always do as they are supposed to.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It is safe to say that in spite of all the talk about the severity of West Point discipline, if the commandant of cadets should take it into his head to wander through Camp McPherson every night for a week running, he would find some things to surprise him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This hour was long after the time that cadets are supposed to be in their tents asleep, but as we have seen, cadets do not always do as they are supposed to.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It is safe to say that in spite of all the talk about the severity of West Point discipline, if the commandant of cadets should take it into his head to wander through Camp McPherson every night for a week running, he would find some things to surprise him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is safe to say that in spite of all the talk about the severity of West Point discipline, if the commandant of cadets should take it into his head to wander through Camp McPherson every night for a week running, he would find some things to surprise him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the evening of the following day, and the scene was Highland Falls.
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 This hour was long after the time that cadets are supposed to be in their tents asleep, but as we have seen, cadets do not always do as they are supposed to.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It was about twelve o’clock at night, to be more exact as to time; as to place, the scene was a low tavern on the roadside.
McPhersonnounUS /məkˈfɜːrsən/
United States evangelist (born in Canada) noted for her extravagant religious services (1890-1944)
From this reading It is safe to say that in spite of all the talk about the severity of West Point discipline, if the commandant of cadets should take it into his head to wander through Camp McPherson every night for a week running, he would find some things to surprise him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was about twelve o’clock at night, to be more exact as to time; as to place, the scene was a low tavern on the roadside.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was about twelve o’clock at night, to be more exact as to time; as to place, the scene was a low tavern on the roadside.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This hour was long after the time that cadets are supposed to be in their tents asleep, but as we have seen, cadets do not always do as they are supposed to.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was about twelve o’clock at night, to be more exact as to time; as to place, the scene was a low tavern on the roadside.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the evening of the following day, and the scene was Highland Falls.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was about twelve o’clock at night, to be more exact as to time; as to place, the scene was a low tavern on the roadside.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was about twelve o’clock at night, to be more exact as to time; as to place, the scene was a low tavern on the roadside.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It is safe to say that in spite of all the talk about the severity of West Point discipline, if the commandant of cadets should take it into his head to wander through Camp McPherson every night for a week running, he would find some things to surprise him.
REAPSverbUS /riːps/
third-person singular of “reap” — gather, as of natural products
From this reading BULL HARRIS REAPS HIS REWARD.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading BULL HARRIS REAPS HIS REWARD.
roadsidenounUS /ˈroʊdsaɪd/
edge of a way or road or path
From this reading It was about twelve o’clock at night, to be more exact as to time; as to place, the scene was a low tavern on the roadside.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading It is safe to say that in spite of all the talk about the severity of West Point discipline, if the commandant of cadets should take it into his head to wander through Camp McPherson every night for a week running, he would find some things to surprise him.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading It is safe to say that in spite of all the talk about the severity of West Point discipline, if the commandant of cadets should take it into his head to wander through Camp McPherson every night for a week running, he would find some things to surprise him.
express in words
From this reading It is safe to say that in spite of all the talk about the severity of West Point discipline, if the commandant of cadets should take it into his head to wander through Camp McPherson every night for a week running, he would find some things to surprise him.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading It was the evening of the following day, and the scene was Highland Falls.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading This hour was long after the time that cadets are supposed to be in their tents asleep, but as we have seen, cadets do not always do as they are supposed to.
severitynounUS /sɪˈverɪti/
used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather
From this reading It is safe to say that in spite of all the talk about the severity of West Point discipline, if the commandant of cadets should take it into his head to wander through Camp McPherson every night for a week running, he would find some things to surprise him.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It is safe to say that in spite of all the talk about the severity of West Point discipline, if the commandant of cadets should take it into his head to wander through Camp McPherson every night for a week running, he would find some things to surprise him.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It is safe to say that in spite of all the talk about the severity of West Point discipline, if the commandant of cadets should take it into his head to wander through Camp McPherson every night for a week running, he would find some things to surprise him.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading It is safe to say that in spite of all the talk about the severity of West Point discipline, if the commandant of cadets should take it into his head to wander through Camp McPherson every night for a week running, he would find some things to surprise him.
required or under orders
From this reading This hour was long after the time that cadets are supposed to be in their tents asleep, but as we have seen, cadets do not always do as they are supposed to.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading It is safe to say that in spite of all the talk about the severity of West Point discipline, if the commandant of cadets should take it into his head to wander through Camp McPherson every night for a week running, he would find some things to surprise him.
carry out
From this reading It is safe to say that in spite of all the talk about the severity of West Point discipline, if the commandant of cadets should take it into his head to wander through Camp McPherson every night for a week running, he would find some things to surprise him.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading It is safe to say that in spite of all the talk about the severity of West Point discipline, if the commandant of cadets should take it into his head to wander through Camp McPherson every night for a week running, he would find some things to surprise him.
tavernnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading It was about twelve o’clock at night, to be more exact as to time; as to place, the scene was a low tavern on the roadside.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading This hour was long after the time that cadets are supposed to be in their tents asleep, but as we have seen, cadets do not always do as they are supposed to.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This hour was long after the time that cadets are supposed to be in their tents asleep, but as we have seen, cadets do not always do as they are supposed to.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was the evening of the following day, and the scene was Highland Falls.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This hour was long after the time that cadets are supposed to be in their tents asleep, but as we have seen, cadets do not always do as they are supposed to.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This hour was long after the time that cadets are supposed to be in their tents asleep, but as we have seen, cadets do not always do as they are supposed to.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It is safe to say that in spite of all the talk about the severity of West Point discipline, if the commandant of cadets should take it into his head to wander through Camp McPherson every night for a week running, he would find some things to surprise him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This hour was long after the time that cadets are supposed to be in their tents asleep, but as we have seen, cadets do not always do as they are supposed to.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It is safe to say that in spite of all the talk about the severity of West Point discipline, if the commandant of cadets should take it into his head to wander through Camp McPherson every night for a week running, he would find some things to surprise him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was about twelve o’clock at night, to be more exact as to time; as to place, the scene was a low tavern on the roadside.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was about twelve o’clock at night, to be more exact as to time; as to place, the scene was a low tavern on the roadside.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading It was about twelve o’clock at night, to be more exact as to time; as to place, the scene was a low tavern on the roadside.
wanderverbUS /ˈwɑːndər/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading It is safe to say that in spite of all the talk about the severity of West Point discipline, if the commandant of cadets should take it into his head to wander through Camp McPherson every night for a week running, he would find some things to surprise him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the evening of the following day, and the scene was Highland Falls.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading This hour was long after the time that cadets are supposed to be in their tents asleep, but as we have seen, cadets do not always do as they are supposed to.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It is safe to say that in spite of all the talk about the severity of West Point discipline, if the commandant of cadets should take it into his head to wander through Camp McPherson every night for a week running, he would find some things to surprise him.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading It is safe to say that in spite of all the talk about the severity of West Point discipline, if the commandant of cadets should take it into his head to wander through Camp McPherson every night for a week running, he would find some things to surprise him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It is safe to say that in spite of all the talk about the severity of West Point discipline, if the commandant of cadets should take it into his head to wander through Camp McPherson every night for a week running, he would find some things to surprise him.
