Chapter III · Chapter 3

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading They marched us this morning first to the post gymnasium, and there we sat in a great half-circle while Major Stewart explained to us the history of army packs, and some facts about the one that bears his name.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading Our men in other wars have abandoned their packs on entering battle, they were such encumbrances in skirmishing.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading They marched us this morning first to the post gymnasium, and there we sat in a great half-circle while Major Stewart explained to us the history of army packs, and some facts about the one that bears his name.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading They marched us this morning first to the post gymnasium, and there we sat in a great half-circle while Major Stewart explained to us the history of army packs, and some facts about the one that bears his name.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading But the new pack may be worn both in marching and in shooting; further, on expecting battle the rolls may be made short, and then are strapped to the lower part of the haversack.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading They marched us this morning first to the post gymnasium, and there we sat in a great half-circle while Major Stewart explained to us the history of army packs, and some facts about the one that bears his name.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading Our men in other wars have abandoned their packs on entering battle, they were such encumbrances in skirmishing.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading But the new pack may be worn both in marching and in shooting; further, on expecting battle the rolls may be made short, and then are strapped to the lower part of the haversack.

plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws

From this reading They marched us this morning first to the post gymnasium, and there we sat in a great half-circle while Major Stewart explained to us the history of army packs, and some facts about the one that bears his name.

the two together, not just one

From this reading But the new pack may be worn both in marching and in shooting; further, on expecting battle the rolls may be made short, and then are strapped to the lower part of the haversack.

an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading This part, on drawing out a leather strap, falls to the ground, and the men go forward lightened of the heaviest part of their burden, but yet carrying food enough for the day's work.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the new pack may be worn both in marching and in shooting; further, on expecting battle the rolls may be made short, and then are strapped to the lower part of the haversack.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In the battle of San Juan thousands of packs were dropped by the roadside, and the men finished their fighting without rations.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading This part, on drawing out a leather strap, falls to the ground, and the men go forward lightened of the heaviest part of their burden, but yet carrying food enough for the day's work.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading This part, on drawing out a leather strap, falls to the ground, and the men go forward lightened of the heaviest part of their burden, but yet carrying food enough for the day's work.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading This part, on drawing out a leather strap, falls to the ground, and the men go forward lightened of the heaviest part of their burden, but yet carrying food enough for the day's work.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading In the battle of San Juan thousands of packs were dropped by the roadside, and the men finished their fighting without rations.

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From this reading Our men in other wars have abandoned their packs on entering battle, they were such encumbrances in skirmishing.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading This part, on drawing out a leather strap, falls to the ground, and the men go forward lightened of the heaviest part of their burden, but yet carrying food enough for the day's work.

a movement into or inward

From this reading Our men in other wars have abandoned their packs on entering battle, they were such encumbrances in skirmishing.

-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading But the new pack may be worn both in marching and in shooting; further, on expecting battle the rolls may be made short, and then are strapped to the lower part of the haversack.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading They marched us this morning first to the post gymnasium, and there we sat in a great half-circle while Major Stewart explained to us the history of army packs, and some facts about the one that bears his name.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading They marched us this morning first to the post gymnasium, and there we sat in a great half-circle while Major Stewart explained to us the history of army packs, and some facts about the one that bears his name.

the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)

From this reading This part, on drawing out a leather strap, falls to the ground, and the men go forward lightened of the heaviest part of their burden, but yet carrying food enough for the day's work.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading In the battle of San Juan thousands of packs were dropped by the roadside, and the men finished their fighting without rations.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading In the battle of San Juan thousands of packs were dropped by the roadside, and the men finished their fighting without rations.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading They marched us this morning first to the post gymnasium, and there we sat in a great half-circle while Major Stewart explained to us the history of army packs, and some facts about the one that bears his name.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading This part, on drawing out a leather strap, falls to the ground, and the men go forward lightened of the heaviest part of their burden, but yet carrying food enough for the day's work.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This part, on drawing out a leather strap, falls to the ground, and the men go forward lightened of the heaviest part of their burden, but yet carrying food enough for the day's work.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading This part, on drawing out a leather strap, falls to the ground, and the men go forward lightened of the heaviest part of their burden, but yet carrying food enough for the day's work.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading But the new pack may be worn both in marching and in shooting; further, on expecting battle the rolls may be made short, and then are strapped to the lower part of the haversack.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading This part, on drawing out a leather strap, falls to the ground, and the men go forward lightened of the heaviest part of their burden, but yet carrying food enough for the day's work.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading They marched us this morning first to the post gymnasium, and there we sat in a great half-circle while Major Stewart explained to us the history of army packs, and some facts about the one that bears his name.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading This part, on drawing out a leather strap, falls to the ground, and the men go forward lightened of the heaviest part of their burden, but yet carrying food enough for the day's work.

a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12

From this reading They marched us this morning first to the post gymnasium, and there we sat in a great half-circle while Major Stewart explained to us the history of army packs, and some facts about the one that bears his name.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading They marched us this morning first to the post gymnasium, and there we sat in a great half-circle while Major Stewart explained to us the history of army packs, and some facts about the one that bears his name.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Our men in other wars have abandoned their packs on entering battle, they were such encumbrances in skirmishing.

a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder

From this reading But the new pack may be worn both in marching and in shooting; further, on expecting battle the rolls may be made short, and then are strapped to the lower part of the haversack.

superlative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading This part, on drawing out a leather strap, falls to the ground, and the men go forward lightened of the heaviest part of their burden, but yet carrying food enough for the day's work.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading They marched us this morning first to the post gymnasium, and there we sat in a great half-circle while Major Stewart explained to us the history of army packs, and some facts about the one that bears his name.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading They marched us this morning first to the post gymnasium, and there we sat in a great half-circle while Major Stewart explained to us the history of army packs, and some facts about the one that bears his name.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading They marched us this morning first to the post gymnasium, and there we sat in a great half-circle while Major Stewart explained to us the history of army packs, and some facts about the one that bears his name.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In the battle of San Juan thousands of packs were dropped by the roadside, and the men finished their fighting without rations.

an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

From this reading This part, on drawing out a leather strap, falls to the ground, and the men go forward lightened of the heaviest part of their burden, but yet carrying food enough for the day's work.

past form of “lighten” — make more cheerful

From this reading This part, on drawing out a leather strap, falls to the ground, and the men go forward lightened of the heaviest part of their burden, but yet carrying food enough for the day's work.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading But the new pack may be worn both in marching and in shooting; further, on expecting battle the rolls may be made short, and then are strapped to the lower part of the haversack.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading But the new pack may be worn both in marching and in shooting; further, on expecting battle the rolls may be made short, and then are strapped to the lower part of the haversack.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading They marched us this morning first to the post gymnasium, and there we sat in a great half-circle while Major Stewart explained to us the history of army packs, and some facts about the one that bears his name.

past form of “march” — march in a procession

From this reading They marched us this morning first to the post gymnasium, and there we sat in a great half-circle while Major Stewart explained to us the history of army packs, and some facts about the one that bears his name.

the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)

From this reading But the new pack may be worn both in marching and in shooting; further, on expecting battle the rolls may be made short, and then are strapped to the lower part of the haversack.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading But the new pack may be worn both in marching and in shooting; further, on expecting battle the rolls may be made short, and then are strapped to the lower part of the haversack.

the force of workers available

From this reading Our men in other wars have abandoned their packs on entering battle, they were such encumbrances in skirmishing.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading They marched us this morning first to the post gymnasium, and there we sat in a great half-circle while Major Stewart explained to us the history of army packs, and some facts about the one that bears his name.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading They marched us this morning first to the post gymnasium, and there we sat in a great half-circle while Major Stewart explained to us the history of army packs, and some facts about the one that bears his name.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading But the new pack may be worn both in marching and in shooting; further, on expecting battle the rolls may be made short, and then are strapped to the lower part of the haversack.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading They marched us this morning first to the post gymnasium, and there we sat in a great half-circle while Major Stewart explained to us the history of army packs, and some facts about the one that bears his name.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Our men in other wars have abandoned their packs on entering battle, they were such encumbrances in skirmishing.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They marched us this morning first to the post gymnasium, and there we sat in a great half-circle while Major Stewart explained to us the history of army packs, and some facts about the one that bears his name.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Our men in other wars have abandoned their packs on entering battle, they were such encumbrances in skirmishing.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Our men in other wars have abandoned their packs on entering battle, they were such encumbrances in skirmishing.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading This part, on drawing out a leather strap, falls to the ground, and the men go forward lightened of the heaviest part of their burden, but yet carrying food enough for the day's work.

arrange in a container

From this reading But the new pack may be worn both in marching and in shooting; further, on expecting battle the rolls may be made short, and then are strapped to the lower part of the haversack.

plural of “pack” — a large indefinite number

From this reading They marched us this morning first to the post gymnasium, and there we sat in a great half-circle while Major Stewart explained to us the history of army packs, and some facts about the one that bears his name.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading But the new pack may be worn both in marching and in shooting; further, on expecting battle the rolls may be made short, and then are strapped to the lower part of the haversack.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading They marched us this morning first to the post gymnasium, and there we sat in a great half-circle while Major Stewart explained to us the history of army packs, and some facts about the one that bears his name.

plural of “ration” — the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel)

From this reading In the battle of San Juan thousands of packs were dropped by the roadside, and the men finished their fighting without rations.

edge of a way or road or path

From this reading In the battle of San Juan thousands of packs were dropped by the roadside, and the men finished their fighting without rations.

plural of “roll” — rotary motion of an object around its own axis

From this reading But the new pack may be worn both in marching and in shooting; further, on expecting battle the rolls may be made short, and then are strapped to the lower part of the haversack.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In the battle of San Juan thousands of packs were dropped by the roadside, and the men finished their fighting without rations.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading They marched us this morning first to the post gymnasium, and there we sat in a great half-circle while Major Stewart explained to us the history of army packs, and some facts about the one that bears his name.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading But the new pack may be worn both in marching and in shooting; further, on expecting battle the rolls may be made short, and then are strapped to the lower part of the haversack.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading But the new pack may be worn both in marching and in shooting; further, on expecting battle the rolls may be made short, and then are strapped to the lower part of the haversack.

-ing form of “skirmish” — engage in a skirmish

From this reading Our men in other wars have abandoned their packs on entering battle, they were such encumbrances in skirmishing.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading They marched us this morning first to the post gymnasium, and there we sat in a great half-circle while Major Stewart explained to us the history of army packs, and some facts about the one that bears his name.

United States film actor who portrayed incorruptible but modest heros (1908-1997)

From this reading They marched us this morning first to the post gymnasium, and there we sat in a great half-circle while Major Stewart explained to us the history of army packs, and some facts about the one that bears his name.

an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position

From this reading This part, on drawing out a leather strap, falls to the ground, and the men go forward lightened of the heaviest part of their burden, but yet carrying food enough for the day's work.

inflected form of “strap” — tie with a strap

From this reading But the new pack may be worn both in marching and in shooting; further, on expecting battle the rolls may be made short, and then are strapped to the lower part of the haversack.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Our men in other wars have abandoned their packs on entering battle, they were such encumbrances in skirmishing.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They marched us this morning first to the post gymnasium, and there we sat in a great half-circle while Major Stewart explained to us the history of army packs, and some facts about the one that bears his name.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading They marched us this morning first to the post gymnasium, and there we sat in a great half-circle while Major Stewart explained to us the history of army packs, and some facts about the one that bears his name.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Our men in other wars have abandoned their packs on entering battle, they were such encumbrances in skirmishing.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading But the new pack may be worn both in marching and in shooting; further, on expecting battle the rolls may be made short, and then are strapped to the lower part of the haversack.

in or at that place or location

From this reading They marched us this morning first to the post gymnasium, and there we sat in a great half-circle while Major Stewart explained to us the history of army packs, and some facts about the one that bears his name.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They marched us this morning first to the post gymnasium, and there we sat in a great half-circle while Major Stewart explained to us the history of army packs, and some facts about the one that bears his name.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading They marched us this morning first to the post gymnasium, and there we sat in a great half-circle while Major Stewart explained to us the history of army packs, and some facts about the one that bears his name.

plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading In the battle of San Juan thousands of packs were dropped by the roadside, and the men finished their fighting without rations.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading They marched us this morning first to the post gymnasium, and there we sat in a great half-circle while Major Stewart explained to us the history of army packs, and some facts about the one that bears his name.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading They marched us this morning first to the post gymnasium, and there we sat in a great half-circle while Major Stewart explained to us the history of army packs, and some facts about the one that bears his name.

plural of “war” — the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Our men in other wars have abandoned their packs on entering battle, they were such encumbrances in skirmishing.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading They marched us this morning first to the post gymnasium, and there we sat in a great half-circle while Major Stewart explained to us the history of army packs, and some facts about the one that bears his name.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Our men in other wars have abandoned their packs on entering battle, they were such encumbrances in skirmishing.

during the time that

From this reading They marched us this morning first to the post gymnasium, and there we sat in a great half-circle while Major Stewart explained to us the history of army packs, and some facts about the one that bears his name.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading In the battle of San Juan thousands of packs were dropped by the roadside, and the men finished their fighting without rations.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading This part, on drawing out a leather strap, falls to the ground, and the men go forward lightened of the heaviest part of their burden, but yet carrying food enough for the day's work.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading But the new pack may be worn both in marching and in shooting; further, on expecting battle the rolls may be made short, and then are strapped to the lower part of the haversack.

but in spite of that

From this reading This part, on drawing out a leather strap, falls to the ground, and the men go forward lightened of the heaviest part of their burden, but yet carrying food enough for the day's work.