used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Among the formal official documents in the envelope which brought such delight to the Graham family was one giving in detail the qualifications necessary to secure the admission of a candidate to West Point.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Glancing over the array of causes of disqualification, it was apparent to the doctor that an absolutely perfect physique was necessary, but on all these points he felt well assured.
AcademynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading As to other qualifications, the age for admission of cadets to the Academy was stated to be between seventeen and twenty-two years.
admissionnounUS /ædˈmɪʃən/
the act of admitting someone to enter
From this reading Among the formal official documents in the envelope which brought such delight to the Graham family was one giving in detail the qualifications necessary to secure the admission of a candidate to West Point.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He was subjected soon after his arrival, so said the papers, to a rigid physical examination by a board of experienced surgeons.
how long something has existed
From this reading As to other qualifications, the age for admission of cadets to the Academy was stated to be between seventeen and twenty-two years.
(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 Glancing over the array of causes of disqualification, it was apparent to the doctor that an absolutely perfect physique was necessary, but on all these points he felt well assured.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the formal official documents in the envelope which brought such delight to the Graham family was one giving in detail the qualifications necessary to secure the admission of a candidate to West Point.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Glancing over the array of causes of disqualification, it was apparent to the doctor that an absolutely perfect physique was necessary, but on all these points he felt well assured.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As to other qualifications, the age for admission of cadets to the Academy was stated to be between seventeen and twenty-two years.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Candidates must be unmarried, at least five feet in height, free from any infectious or immoral disorder, and generally from any deformity, disease, or infirmity which might in the faintest degree render them unfit for military service.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Glancing over the array of causes of disqualification, it was apparent to the doctor that an absolutely perfect physique was necessary, but on all these points he felt well assured.
arraynounUS /ərˈeɪ/
an orderly arrangement
From this reading Glancing over the array of causes of disqualification, it was apparent to the doctor that an absolutely perfect physique was necessary, but on all these points he felt well assured.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading He was subjected soon after his arrival, so said the papers, to a rigid physical examination by a board of experienced surgeons.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As to other qualifications, the age for admission of cadets to the Academy was stated to be between seventeen and twenty-two years.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading Glancing over the array of causes of disqualification, it was apparent to the doctor that an absolutely perfect physique was necessary, but on all these points he felt well assured.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Candidates must be unmarried, at least five feet in height, free from any infectious or immoral disorder, and generally from any deformity, disease, or infirmity which might in the faintest degree render them unfit for military service.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As to other qualifications, the age for admission of cadets to the Academy was stated to be between seventeen and twenty-two years.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading As to other qualifications, the age for admission of cadets to the Academy was stated to be between seventeen and twenty-two years.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading He was subjected soon after his arrival, so said the papers, to a rigid physical examination by a board of experienced surgeons.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Among the formal official documents in the envelope which brought such delight to the Graham family was one giving in detail the qualifications necessary to secure the admission of a candidate to West Point.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Glancing over the array of causes of disqualification, it was apparent to the doctor that an absolutely perfect physique was necessary, but on all these points he felt well assured.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was subjected soon after his arrival, so said the papers, to a rigid physical examination by a board of experienced surgeons.
cadetsnounUS /kəˈdets/
plural of “cadet” — a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading As to other qualifications, the age for admission of cadets to the Academy was stated to be between seventeen and twenty-two years.
candidatenounUS /ˈkændədeɪt/
a politician who is running for public office
From this reading Among the formal official documents in the envelope which brought such delight to the Graham family was one giving in detail the qualifications necessary to secure the admission of a candidate to West Point.
CandidatesnounUS /ˈkændədeɪts/
plural of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office
From this reading Candidates must be unmarried, at least five feet in height, free from any infectious or immoral disorder, and generally from any deformity, disease, or infirmity which might in the faintest degree render them unfit for military service.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Glancing over the array of causes of disqualification, it was apparent to the doctor that an absolutely perfect physique was necessary, but on all these points he felt well assured.
deformitynounUS /dɪˈfɔːrməti/
an affliction in which some part of the body is misshapen or malformed
From this reading Candidates must be unmarried, at least five feet in height, free from any infectious or immoral disorder, and generally from any deformity, disease, or infirmity which might in the faintest degree render them unfit for military service.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Candidates must be unmarried, at least five feet in height, free from any infectious or immoral disorder, and generally from any deformity, disease, or infirmity which might in the faintest degree render them unfit for military service.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Among the formal official documents in the envelope which brought such delight to the Graham family was one giving in detail the qualifications necessary to secure the admission of a candidate to West Point.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading Among the formal official documents in the envelope which brought such delight to the Graham family was one giving in detail the qualifications necessary to secure the admission of a candidate to West Point.
diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading Candidates must be unmarried, at least five feet in height, free from any infectious or immoral disorder, and generally from any deformity, disease, or infirmity which might in the faintest degree render them unfit for military service.
disordernounUS /dɪˈsɔːrdər/
a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
From this reading Candidates must be unmarried, at least five feet in height, free from any infectious or immoral disorder, and generally from any deformity, disease, or infirmity which might in the faintest degree render them unfit for military service.
disqualificationnounUS /dɪˌskwɑːləfəˈkeɪʃən/
unfitness that bars you from participation
From this reading Glancing over the array of causes of disqualification, it was apparent to the doctor that an absolutely perfect physique was necessary, but on all these points he felt well assured.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Glancing over the array of causes of disqualification, it was apparent to the doctor that an absolutely perfect physique was necessary, but on all these points he felt well assured.
documentsnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəmənts/
plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Among the formal official documents in the envelope which brought such delight to the Graham family was one giving in detail the qualifications necessary to secure the admission of a candidate to West Point.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading Among the formal official documents in the envelope which brought such delight to the Graham family was one giving in detail the qualifications necessary to secure the admission of a candidate to West Point.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading He was subjected soon after his arrival, so said the papers, to a rigid physical examination by a board of experienced surgeons.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading He was subjected soon after his arrival, so said the papers, to a rigid physical examination by a board of experienced surgeons.
faintestadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪntəst/
superlative of “faint” — deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading Candidates must be unmarried, at least five feet in height, free from any infectious or immoral disorder, and generally from any deformity, disease, or infirmity which might in the faintest degree render them unfit for military service.
a social unit living together
From this reading Among the formal official documents in the envelope which brought such delight to the Graham family was one giving in detail the qualifications necessary to secure the admission of a candidate to West Point.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Candidates must be unmarried, at least five feet in height, free from any infectious or immoral disorder, and generally from any deformity, disease, or infirmity which might in the faintest degree render them unfit for military service.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Glancing over the array of causes of disqualification, it was apparent to the doctor that an absolutely perfect physique was necessary, but on all these points he felt well assured.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Candidates must be unmarried, at least five feet in height, free from any infectious or immoral disorder, and generally from any deformity, disease, or infirmity which might in the faintest degree render them unfit for military service.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As to other qualifications, the age for admission of cadets to the Academy was stated to be between seventeen and twenty-two years.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading Among the formal official documents in the envelope which brought such delight to the Graham family was one giving in detail the qualifications necessary to secure the admission of a candidate to West Point.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Candidates must be unmarried, at least five feet in height, free from any infectious or immoral disorder, and generally from any deformity, disease, or infirmity which might in the faintest degree render them unfit for military service.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Candidates must be unmarried, at least five feet in height, free from any infectious or immoral disorder, and generally from any deformity, disease, or infirmity which might in the faintest degree render them unfit for military service.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Candidates must be unmarried, at least five feet in height, free from any infectious or immoral disorder, and generally from any deformity, disease, or infirmity which might in the faintest degree render them unfit for military service.
the act of giving
From this reading Among the formal official documents in the envelope which brought such delight to the Graham family was one giving in detail the qualifications necessary to secure the admission of a candidate to West Point.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Glancing over the array of causes of disqualification, it was apparent to the doctor that an absolutely perfect physique was necessary, but on all these points he felt well assured.
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading Among the formal official documents in the envelope which brought such delight to the Graham family was one giving in detail the qualifications necessary to secure the admission of a candidate to West Point.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was subjected soon after his arrival, so said the papers, to a rigid physical examination by a board of experienced surgeons.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading Candidates must be unmarried, at least five feet in height, free from any infectious or immoral disorder, and generally from any deformity, disease, or infirmity which might in the faintest degree render them unfit for military service.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was subjected soon after his arrival, so said the papers, to a rigid physical examination by a board of experienced surgeons.
immoraladjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmɔːrəl/
deliberately violating accepted principles of right and wrong
From this reading Candidates must be unmarried, at least five feet in height, free from any infectious or immoral disorder, and generally from any deformity, disease, or infirmity which might in the faintest degree render them unfit for military service.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Among the formal official documents in the envelope which brought such delight to the Graham family was one giving in detail the qualifications necessary to secure the admission of a candidate to West Point.
infectiousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfekʃəs/
caused by infection or capable of causing infection
From this reading Candidates must be unmarried, at least five feet in height, free from any infectious or immoral disorder, and generally from any deformity, disease, or infirmity which might in the faintest degree render them unfit for military service.
infirmitynounUS /ɪnˈfɜːrmɪti/
the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)
From this reading Candidates must be unmarried, at least five feet in height, free from any infectious or immoral disorder, and generally from any deformity, disease, or infirmity which might in the faintest degree render them unfit for military service.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Glancing over the array of causes of disqualification, it was apparent to the doctor that an absolutely perfect physique was necessary, but on all these points he felt well assured.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Candidates must be unmarried, at least five feet in height, free from any infectious or immoral disorder, and generally from any deformity, disease, or infirmity which might in the faintest degree render them unfit for military service.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Candidates must be unmarried, at least five feet in height, free from any infectious or immoral disorder, and generally from any deformity, disease, or infirmity which might in the faintest degree render them unfit for military service.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading Candidates must be unmarried, at least five feet in height, free from any infectious or immoral disorder, and generally from any deformity, disease, or infirmity which might in the faintest degree render them unfit for military service.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Candidates must be unmarried, at least five feet in height, free from any infectious or immoral disorder, and generally from any deformity, disease, or infirmity which might in the faintest degree render them unfit for military service.
absolutely essential
From this reading Among the formal official documents in the envelope which brought such delight to the Graham family was one giving in detail the qualifications necessary to secure the admission of a candidate to West Point.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Among the formal official documents in the envelope which brought such delight to the Graham family was one giving in detail the qualifications necessary to secure the admission of a candidate to West Point.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading Among the formal official documents in the envelope which brought such delight to the Graham family was one giving in detail the qualifications necessary to secure the admission of a candidate to West Point.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Glancing over the array of causes of disqualification, it was apparent to the doctor that an absolutely perfect physique was necessary, but on all these points he felt well assured.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Among the formal official documents in the envelope which brought such delight to the Graham family was one giving in detail the qualifications necessary to secure the admission of a candidate to West Point.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Candidates must be unmarried, at least five feet in height, free from any infectious or immoral disorder, and generally from any deformity, disease, or infirmity which might in the faintest degree render them unfit for military service.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading As to other qualifications, the age for admission of cadets to the Academy was stated to be between seventeen and twenty-two years.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Glancing over the array of causes of disqualification, it was apparent to the doctor that an absolutely perfect physique was necessary, but on all these points he felt well assured.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading He was subjected soon after his arrival, so said the papers, to a rigid physical examination by a board of experienced surgeons.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Glancing over the array of causes of disqualification, it was apparent to the doctor that an absolutely perfect physique was necessary, but on all these points he felt well assured.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading He was subjected soon after his arrival, so said the papers, to a rigid physical examination by a board of experienced surgeons.
physiquenounUS /fəˈziːk/
constitution of the human body
From this reading Glancing over the array of causes of disqualification, it was apparent to the doctor that an absolutely perfect physique was necessary, but on all these points he felt well assured.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Among the formal official documents in the envelope which brought such delight to the Graham family was one giving in detail the qualifications necessary to secure the admission of a candidate to West Point.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Glancing over the array of causes of disqualification, it was apparent to the doctor that an absolutely perfect physique was necessary, but on all these points he felt well assured.
qualificationsnounUS /ˌkwɑːləfəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “qualification” — an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something
From this reading Among the formal official documents in the envelope which brought such delight to the Graham family was one giving in detail the qualifications necessary to secure the admission of a candidate to West Point.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading Candidates must be unmarried, at least five feet in height, free from any infectious or immoral disorder, and generally from any deformity, disease, or infirmity which might in the faintest degree render them unfit for military service.
rigidadjectiveUS /ˈrɪdʒəd/
incapable of or resistant to bending
From this reading He was subjected soon after his arrival, so said the papers, to a rigid physical examination by a board of experienced surgeons.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He was subjected soon after his arrival, so said the papers, to a rigid physical examination by a board of experienced surgeons.
get by special effort
From this reading Among the formal official documents in the envelope which brought such delight to the Graham family was one giving in detail the qualifications necessary to secure the admission of a candidate to West Point.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Candidates must be unmarried, at least five feet in height, free from any infectious or immoral disorder, and generally from any deformity, disease, or infirmity which might in the faintest degree render them unfit for military service.
seventeenadjectiveUS /ˈsevənˈtiːn/
being one more than sixteen
From this reading As to other qualifications, the age for admission of cadets to the Academy was stated to be between seventeen and twenty-two years.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was subjected soon after his arrival, so said the papers, to a rigid physical examination by a board of experienced surgeons.
in the near future
From this reading He was subjected soon after his arrival, so said the papers, to a rigid physical examination by a board of experienced surgeons.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading As to other qualifications, the age for admission of cadets to the Academy was stated to be between seventeen and twenty-two years.
subjectedverbUS /səbˈdʒektɪd/
past form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to
From this reading He was subjected soon after his arrival, so said the papers, to a rigid physical examination by a board of experienced surgeons.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Among the formal official documents in the envelope which brought such delight to the Graham family was one giving in detail the qualifications necessary to secure the admission of a candidate to West Point.
surgeonsnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒənz/
plural of “surgeon” — a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading He was subjected soon after his arrival, so said the papers, to a rigid physical examination by a board of experienced surgeons.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Glancing over the array of causes of disqualification, it was apparent to the doctor that an absolutely perfect physique was necessary, but on all these points he felt well assured.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Among the formal official documents in the envelope which brought such delight to the Graham family was one giving in detail the qualifications necessary to secure the admission of a candidate to West Point.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Candidates must be unmarried, at least five feet in height, free from any infectious or immoral disorder, and generally from any deformity, disease, or infirmity which might in the faintest degree render them unfit for military service.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Glancing over the array of causes of disqualification, it was apparent to the doctor that an absolutely perfect physique was necessary, but on all these points he felt well assured.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Among the formal official documents in the envelope which brought such delight to the Graham family was one giving in detail the qualifications necessary to secure the admission of a candidate to West Point.
twenty-twonounUS /ˈtwentituː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-one and one
From this reading As to other qualifications, the age for admission of cadets to the Academy was stated to be between seventeen and twenty-two years.
unfitadjectiveUS /ənˈfɪt/
below the required standards for a purpose
From this reading Candidates must be unmarried, at least five feet in height, free from any infectious or immoral disorder, and generally from any deformity, disease, or infirmity which might in the faintest degree render them unfit for military service.
unmarriedadjectiveUS /ənˈmerid/
not married or related to the unmarried state
From this reading Candidates must be unmarried, at least five feet in height, free from any infectious or immoral disorder, and generally from any deformity, disease, or infirmity which might in the faintest degree render them unfit for military service.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Among the formal official documents in the envelope which brought such delight to the Graham family was one giving in detail the qualifications necessary to secure the admission of a candidate to West Point.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Glancing over the array of causes of disqualification, it was apparent to the doctor that an absolutely perfect physique was necessary, but on all these points he felt well assured.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Among the formal official documents in the envelope which brought such delight to the Graham family was one giving in detail the qualifications necessary to secure the admission of a candidate to West Point.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Among the formal official documents in the envelope which brought such delight to the Graham family was one giving in detail the qualifications necessary to secure the admission of a candidate to West Point.
a late time of life
From this reading As to other qualifications, the age for admission of cadets to the Academy was stated to be between seventeen and twenty-two years.
