used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "THE MAN WORE A SLOUCH HAT" "Bang," went the reveille gun at six in the morning, rattling every window in Bancroft Hall; and out of bed jumped Robert Drake in a hurry.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading "Turn out, Stone," he called to his roommate, who was in his own sleeping room across the study.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "THE MAN WORE A SLOUCH HAT" "Bang," went the reveille gun at six in the morning, rattling every window in Bancroft Hall; and out of bed jumped Robert Drake in a hurry.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "THE MAN WORE A SLOUCH HAT" "Bang," went the reveille gun at six in the morning, rattling every window in Bancroft Hall; and out of bed jumped Robert Drake in a hurry.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Hardly had the reverberating roar of the morning gun died away than Bancroft Hall was filled with the harsh, sleep-blasting notes of discordant bugles.
Bancroft
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From this reading "THE MAN WORE A SLOUCH HAT" "Bang," went the reveille gun at six in the morning, rattling every window in Bancroft Hall; and out of bed jumped Robert Drake in a hurry.
BangverbUS /bæŋ/
strike violently
From this reading "THE MAN WORE A SLOUCH HAT" "Bang," went the reveille gun at six in the morning, rattling every window in Bancroft Hall; and out of bed jumped Robert Drake in a hurry.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading "THE MAN WORE A SLOUCH HAT" "Bang," went the reveille gun at six in the morning, rattling every window in Bancroft Hall; and out of bed jumped Robert Drake in a hurry.
the two together, not just one
From this reading A suite for two midshipmen consists of two sleeping rooms separated by a longer room used in common by both, a large clothes closet, and a shower-bath.
buglesnounUS /ˈbjuːɡəlz/
plural of “bugle” — a brass instrument without valves; used for military calls and fanfares
From this reading Hardly had the reverberating roar of the morning gun died away than Bancroft Hall was filled with the harsh, sleep-blasting notes of discordant bugles.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A suite for two midshipmen consists of two sleeping rooms separated by a longer room used in common by both, a large clothes closet, and a shower-bath.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Turn out, Stone," he called to his roommate, who was in his own sleeping room across the study.
closetnounUS /ˈklɑːzət/
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading A suite for two midshipmen consists of two sleeping rooms separated by a longer room used in common by both, a large clothes closet, and a shower-bath.
clothing in general
From this reading He first took his customary cold shower-bath, and then quickly threw on his clothes.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading He first took his customary cold shower-bath, and then quickly threw on his clothes.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading A suite for two midshipmen consists of two sleeping rooms separated by a longer room used in common by both, a large clothes closet, and a shower-bath.
consistsverbUS /kənˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “consist” — originate
From this reading A suite for two midshipmen consists of two sleeping rooms separated by a longer room used in common by both, a large clothes closet, and a shower-bath.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading He first took his customary cold shower-bath, and then quickly threw on his clothes.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Hardly had the reverberating roar of the morning gun died away than Bancroft Hall was filled with the harsh, sleep-blasting notes of discordant bugles.
discordantadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɔːrdənt/
not in agreement or harmony
From this reading Hardly had the reverberating roar of the morning gun died away than Bancroft Hall was filled with the harsh, sleep-blasting notes of discordant bugles.
DrakenounUS /dreɪk/
English explorer and admiral who was the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe and who helped to defeat the Spanish Armada (1540-1596)
From this reading "THE MAN WORE A SLOUCH HAT" "Bang," went the reveille gun at six in the morning, rattling every window in Bancroft Hall; and out of bed jumped Robert Drake in a hurry.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "THE MAN WORE A SLOUCH HAT" "Bang," went the reveille gun at six in the morning, rattling every window in Bancroft Hall; and out of bed jumped Robert Drake in a hurry.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Hardly had the reverberating roar of the morning gun died away than Bancroft Hall was filled with the harsh, sleep-blasting notes of discordant bugles.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He first took his customary cold shower-bath, and then quickly threw on his clothes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A suite for two midshipmen consists of two sleeping rooms separated by a longer room used in common by both, a large clothes closet, and a shower-bath.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading "THE MAN WORE A SLOUCH HAT" "Bang," went the reveille gun at six in the morning, rattling every window in Bancroft Hall; and out of bed jumped Robert Drake in a hurry.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hardly had the reverberating roar of the morning gun died away than Bancroft Hall was filled with the harsh, sleep-blasting notes of discordant bugles.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading "THE MAN WORE A SLOUCH HAT" "Bang," went the reveille gun at six in the morning, rattling every window in Bancroft Hall; and out of bed jumped Robert Drake in a hurry.
only a very short time before
From this reading Hardly had the reverberating roar of the morning gun died away than Bancroft Hall was filled with the harsh, sleep-blasting notes of discordant bugles.
harshadjectiveUS /hɑːrʃ/
unpleasantly stern
From this reading Hardly had the reverberating roar of the morning gun died away than Bancroft Hall was filled with the harsh, sleep-blasting notes of discordant bugles.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading "THE MAN WORE A SLOUCH HAT" "Bang," went the reveille gun at six in the morning, rattling every window in Bancroft Hall; and out of bed jumped Robert Drake in a hurry.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He first took his customary cold shower-bath, and then quickly threw on his clothes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He first took his customary cold shower-bath, and then quickly threw on his clothes.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading "THE MAN WORE A SLOUCH HAT" "Bang," went the reveille gun at six in the morning, rattling every window in Bancroft Hall; and out of bed jumped Robert Drake in a hurry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "THE MAN WORE A SLOUCH HAT" "Bang," went the reveille gun at six in the morning, rattling every window in Bancroft Hall; and out of bed jumped Robert Drake in a hurry.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading "THE MAN WORE A SLOUCH HAT" "Bang," went the reveille gun at six in the morning, rattling every window in Bancroft Hall; and out of bed jumped Robert Drake in a hurry.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A suite for two midshipmen consists of two sleeping rooms separated by a longer room used in common by both, a large clothes closet, and a shower-bath.
for more time
From this reading A suite for two midshipmen consists of two sleeping rooms separated by a longer room used in common by both, a large clothes closet, and a shower-bath.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "THE MAN WORE A SLOUCH HAT" "Bang," went the reveille gun at six in the morning, rattling every window in Bancroft Hall; and out of bed jumped Robert Drake in a hurry.
midshipmennounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmen/
plural of “midshipman” — a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading A suite for two midshipmen consists of two sleeping rooms separated by a longer room used in common by both, a large clothes closet, and a shower-bath.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "THE MAN WORE A SLOUCH HAT" "Bang," went the reveille gun at six in the morning, rattling every window in Bancroft Hall; and out of bed jumped Robert Drake in a hurry.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading Hardly had the reverberating roar of the morning gun died away than Bancroft Hall was filled with the harsh, sleep-blasting notes of discordant bugles.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "THE MAN WORE A SLOUCH HAT" "Bang," went the reveille gun at six in the morning, rattling every window in Bancroft Hall; and out of bed jumped Robert Drake in a hurry.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He first took his customary cold shower-bath, and then quickly threw on his clothes.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "THE MAN WORE A SLOUCH HAT" "Bang," went the reveille gun at six in the morning, rattling every window in Bancroft Hall; and out of bed jumped Robert Drake in a hurry.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "Turn out, Stone," he called to his roommate, who was in his own sleeping room across the study.
with speed
From this reading He first took his customary cold shower-bath, and then quickly threw on his clothes.
rattlingnounUS /ˈrætlɪŋ/
a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)
From this reading "THE MAN WORE A SLOUCH HAT" "Bang," went the reveille gun at six in the morning, rattling every window in Bancroft Hall; and out of bed jumped Robert Drake in a hurry.
reveillenounUS /ˈrevəliː/
(military) signal to wake up
From this reading "THE MAN WORE A SLOUCH HAT" "Bang," went the reveille gun at six in the morning, rattling every window in Bancroft Hall; and out of bed jumped Robert Drake in a hurry.
reverberatingadjectiveUS /rɪˈvɜːrbəreɪtɪŋ/
characterized by resonance
From this reading Hardly had the reverberating roar of the morning gun died away than Bancroft Hall was filled with the harsh, sleep-blasting notes of discordant bugles.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading Hardly had the reverberating roar of the morning gun died away than Bancroft Hall was filled with the harsh, sleep-blasting notes of discordant bugles.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading "THE MAN WORE A SLOUCH HAT" "Bang," went the reveille gun at six in the morning, rattling every window in Bancroft Hall; and out of bed jumped Robert Drake in a hurry.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "Turn out, Stone," he called to his roommate, who was in his own sleeping room across the study.
roommatenounUS /ˈruːmeɪt/
an associate who shares a room with you
From this reading "Turn out, Stone," he called to his roommate, who was in his own sleeping room across the study.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading A suite for two midshipmen consists of two sleeping rooms separated by a longer room used in common by both, a large clothes closet, and a shower-bath.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading A suite for two midshipmen consists of two sleeping rooms separated by a longer room used in common by both, a large clothes closet, and a shower-bath.
shower-bath
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From this reading He first took his customary cold shower-bath, and then quickly threw on his clothes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading "THE MAN WORE A SLOUCH HAT" "Bang," went the reveille gun at six in the morning, rattling every window in Bancroft Hall; and out of bed jumped Robert Drake in a hurry.
sleep-blasting
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From this reading Hardly had the reverberating roar of the morning gun died away than Bancroft Hall was filled with the harsh, sleep-blasting notes of discordant bugles.
the state of being asleep
From this reading "Turn out, Stone," he called to his roommate, who was in his own sleeping room across the study.
SLOUCHnounUS /slaʊtʃ/
an incompetent person; usually used in negative constructions
From this reading "THE MAN WORE A SLOUCH HAT" "Bang," went the reveille gun at six in the morning, rattling every window in Bancroft Hall; and out of bed jumped Robert Drake in a hurry.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading "Turn out, Stone," he called to his roommate, who was in his own sleeping room across the study.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading "Turn out, Stone," he called to his roommate, who was in his own sleeping room across the study.
suitenounUS /swiːt/
a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
From this reading A suite for two midshipmen consists of two sleeping rooms separated by a longer room used in common by both, a large clothes closet, and a shower-bath.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Hardly had the reverberating roar of the morning gun died away than Bancroft Hall was filled with the harsh, sleep-blasting notes of discordant bugles.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "THE MAN WORE A SLOUCH HAT" "Bang," went the reveille gun at six in the morning, rattling every window in Bancroft Hall; and out of bed jumped Robert Drake in a hurry.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He first took his customary cold shower-bath, and then quickly threw on his clothes.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading He first took his customary cold shower-bath, and then quickly threw on his clothes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Turn out, Stone," he called to his roommate, who was in his own sleeping room across the study.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He first took his customary cold shower-bath, and then quickly threw on his clothes.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading "Turn out, Stone," he called to his roommate, who was in his own sleeping room across the study.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A suite for two midshipmen consists of two sleeping rooms separated by a longer room used in common by both, a large clothes closet, and a shower-bath.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading A suite for two midshipmen consists of two sleeping rooms separated by a longer room used in common by both, a large clothes closet, and a shower-bath.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Turn out, Stone," he called to his roommate, who was in his own sleeping room across the study.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "THE MAN WORE A SLOUCH HAT" "Bang," went the reveille gun at six in the morning, rattling every window in Bancroft Hall; and out of bed jumped Robert Drake in a hurry.
which person or people
From this reading "Turn out, Stone," he called to his roommate, who was in his own sleeping room across the study.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading "THE MAN WORE A SLOUCH HAT" "Bang," went the reveille gun at six in the morning, rattling every window in Bancroft Hall; and out of bed jumped Robert Drake in a hurry.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Hardly had the reverberating roar of the morning gun died away than Bancroft Hall was filled with the harsh, sleep-blasting notes of discordant bugles.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading "THE MAN WORE A SLOUCH HAT" "Bang," went the reveille gun at six in the morning, rattling every window in Bancroft Hall; and out of bed jumped Robert Drake in a hurry.
