Chapter IV

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

From this reading A WANDERING POWDER-PUFF "That's Iver!

anew

From this reading It was Colonel Deering who amusedly spoke, president of the Board of Directors of the Craig Steel Works, retired colonel of a national guard regiment, and father of two very attractive daughters, Olive and Sybil, Camp Fire Girls, of whom only one was present here, on the sear skirts of Gas Valley, the outskirts of the great military training-camp, where the army chemists of the Gas Defense Division were again holding their so-called "classes" initiating soldiers into an experience with poison gas.

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

From this reading It was Colonel Deering who amusedly spoke, president of the Board of Directors of the Craig Steel Works, retired colonel of a national guard regiment, and father of two very attractive daughters, Olive and Sybil, Camp Fire Girls, of whom only one was present here, on the sear skirts of Gas Valley, the outskirts of the great military training-camp, where the army chemists of the Gas Defense Division were again holding their so-called "classes" initiating soldiers into an experience with poison gas.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "Yes, one can single out his shoulders at a glance--an inch higher than those of any other man in his company--Lieutenant O. Pips!"

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

From this reading It was Colonel Deering who amusedly spoke, president of the Board of Directors of the Craig Steel Works, retired colonel of a national guard regiment, and father of two very attractive daughters, Olive and Sybil, Camp Fire Girls, of whom only one was present here, on the sear skirts of Gas Valley, the outskirts of the great military training-camp, where the army chemists of the Gas Defense Division were again holding their so-called "classes" initiating soldiers into an experience with poison gas.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "Yes, one can single out his shoulders at a glance--an inch higher than those of any other man in his company--Lieutenant O. Pips!"

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

From this reading It was Colonel Deering who amusedly spoke, president of the Board of Directors of the Craig Steel Works, retired colonel of a national guard regiment, and father of two very attractive daughters, Olive and Sybil, Camp Fire Girls, of whom only one was present here, on the sear skirts of Gas Valley, the outskirts of the great military training-camp, where the army chemists of the Gas Defense Division were again holding their so-called "classes" initiating soldiers into an experience with poison gas.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Yes, one can single out his shoulders at a glance--an inch higher than those of any other man in his company--Lieutenant O. Pips!"

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading It was Colonel Deering who amusedly spoke, president of the Board of Directors of the Craig Steel Works, retired colonel of a national guard regiment, and father of two very attractive daughters, Olive and Sybil, Camp Fire Girls, of whom only one was present here, on the sear skirts of Gas Valley, the outskirts of the great military training-camp, where the army chemists of the Gas Defense Division were again holding their so-called "classes" initiating soldiers into an experience with poison gas.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading It was Colonel Deering who amusedly spoke, president of the Board of Directors of the Craig Steel Works, retired colonel of a national guard regiment, and father of two very attractive daughters, Olive and Sybil, Camp Fire Girls, of whom only one was present here, on the sear skirts of Gas Valley, the outskirts of the great military training-camp, where the army chemists of the Gas Defense Division were again holding their so-called "classes" initiating soldiers into an experience with poison gas.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The cry of rapt identification came from Iver Davenport's seventeen-year-old sister, Sara.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading It was Colonel Deering who amusedly spoke, president of the Board of Directors of the Craig Steel Works, retired colonel of a national guard regiment, and father of two very attractive daughters, Olive and Sybil, Camp Fire Girls, of whom only one was present here, on the sear skirts of Gas Valley, the outskirts of the great military training-camp, where the army chemists of the Gas Defense Division were again holding their so-called "classes" initiating soldiers into an experience with poison gas.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Yes, one can single out his shoulders at a glance--an inch higher than those of any other man in his company--Lieutenant O. Pips!"

plural of “chemist” — a scientist who specializes in chemistry

From this reading It was Colonel Deering who amusedly spoke, president of the Board of Directors of the Craig Steel Works, retired colonel of a national guard regiment, and father of two very attractive daughters, Olive and Sybil, Camp Fire Girls, of whom only one was present here, on the sear skirts of Gas Valley, the outskirts of the great military training-camp, where the army chemists of the Gas Defense Division were again holding their so-called "classes" initiating soldiers into an experience with poison gas.

plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading It was Colonel Deering who amusedly spoke, president of the Board of Directors of the Craig Steel Works, retired colonel of a national guard regiment, and father of two very attractive daughters, Olive and Sybil, Camp Fire Girls, of whom only one was present here, on the sear skirts of Gas Valley, the outskirts of the great military training-camp, where the army chemists of the Gas Defense Division were again holding their so-called "classes" initiating soldiers into an experience with poison gas.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading It was Colonel Deering who amusedly spoke, president of the Board of Directors of the Craig Steel Works, retired colonel of a national guard regiment, and father of two very attractive daughters, Olive and Sybil, Camp Fire Girls, of whom only one was present here, on the sear skirts of Gas Valley, the outskirts of the great military training-camp, where the army chemists of the Gas Defense Division were again holding their so-called "classes" initiating soldiers into an experience with poison gas.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading "Yes, one can single out his shoulders at a glance--an inch higher than those of any other man in his company--Lieutenant O. Pips!"

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Oh! no distance, nor trench, could prevent my recognizing him."

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

From this reading It was Colonel Deering who amusedly spoke, president of the Board of Directors of the Craig Steel Works, retired colonel of a national guard regiment, and father of two very attractive daughters, Olive and Sybil, Camp Fire Girls, of whom only one was present here, on the sear skirts of Gas Valley, the outskirts of the great military training-camp, where the army chemists of the Gas Defense Division were again holding their so-called "classes" initiating soldiers into an experience with poison gas.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading The cry of rapt identification came from Iver Davenport's seventeen-year-old sister, Sara.

plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading It was Colonel Deering who amusedly spoke, president of the Board of Directors of the Craig Steel Works, retired colonel of a national guard regiment, and father of two very attractive daughters, Olive and Sybil, Camp Fire Girls, of whom only one was present here, on the sear skirts of Gas Valley, the outskirts of the great military training-camp, where the army chemists of the Gas Defense Division were again holding their so-called "classes" initiating soldiers into an experience with poison gas.

possessive form of “davenport” — a city in eastern Iowa on the Mississippi River across from Moline and Rock Island

From this reading The cry of rapt identification came from Iver Davenport's seventeen-year-old sister, Sara.

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

From this reading It was Colonel Deering who amusedly spoke, president of the Board of Directors of the Craig Steel Works, retired colonel of a national guard regiment, and father of two very attractive daughters, Olive and Sybil, Camp Fire Girls, of whom only one was present here, on the sear skirts of Gas Valley, the outskirts of the great military training-camp, where the army chemists of the Gas Defense Division were again holding their so-called "classes" initiating soldiers into an experience with poison gas.

(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies

From this reading It was Colonel Deering who amusedly spoke, president of the Board of Directors of the Craig Steel Works, retired colonel of a national guard regiment, and father of two very attractive daughters, Olive and Sybil, Camp Fire Girls, of whom only one was present here, on the sear skirts of Gas Valley, the outskirts of the great military training-camp, where the army chemists of the Gas Defense Division were again holding their so-called "classes" initiating soldiers into an experience with poison gas.

plural of “director” — someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading It was Colonel Deering who amusedly spoke, president of the Board of Directors of the Craig Steel Works, retired colonel of a national guard regiment, and father of two very attractive daughters, Olive and Sybil, Camp Fire Girls, of whom only one was present here, on the sear skirts of Gas Valley, the outskirts of the great military training-camp, where the army chemists of the Gas Defense Division were again holding their so-called "classes" initiating soldiers into an experience with poison gas.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Oh! no distance, nor trench, could prevent my recognizing him."

an army unit large enough to sustain combat

From this reading It was Colonel Deering who amusedly spoke, president of the Board of Directors of the Craig Steel Works, retired colonel of a national guard regiment, and father of two very attractive daughters, Olive and Sybil, Camp Fire Girls, of whom only one was present here, on the sear skirts of Gas Valley, the outskirts of the great military training-camp, where the army chemists of the Gas Defense Division were again holding their so-called "classes" initiating soldiers into an experience with poison gas.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading It was Colonel Deering who amusedly spoke, president of the Board of Directors of the Craig Steel Works, retired colonel of a national guard regiment, and father of two very attractive daughters, Olive and Sybil, Camp Fire Girls, of whom only one was present here, on the sear skirts of Gas Valley, the outskirts of the great military training-camp, where the army chemists of the Gas Defense Division were again holding their so-called "classes" initiating soldiers into an experience with poison gas.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading It was Colonel Deering who amusedly spoke, president of the Board of Directors of the Craig Steel Works, retired colonel of a national guard regiment, and father of two very attractive daughters, Olive and Sybil, Camp Fire Girls, of whom only one was present here, on the sear skirts of Gas Valley, the outskirts of the great military training-camp, where the army chemists of the Gas Defense Division were again holding their so-called "classes" initiating soldiers into an experience with poison gas.

start firing a weapon

From this reading It was Colonel Deering who amusedly spoke, president of the Board of Directors of the Craig Steel Works, retired colonel of a national guard regiment, and father of two very attractive daughters, Olive and Sybil, Camp Fire Girls, of whom only one was present here, on the sear skirts of Gas Valley, the outskirts of the great military training-camp, where the army chemists of the Gas Defense Division were again holding their so-called "classes" initiating soldiers into an experience with poison gas.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The cry of rapt identification came from Iver Davenport's seventeen-year-old sister, Sara.

the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity

From this reading It was Colonel Deering who amusedly spoke, president of the Board of Directors of the Craig Steel Works, retired colonel of a national guard regiment, and father of two very attractive daughters, Olive and Sybil, Camp Fire Girls, of whom only one was present here, on the sear skirts of Gas Valley, the outskirts of the great military training-camp, where the army chemists of the Gas Defense Division were again holding their so-called "classes" initiating soldiers into an experience with poison gas.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading It was Colonel Deering who amusedly spoke, president of the Board of Directors of the Craig Steel Works, retired colonel of a national guard regiment, and father of two very attractive daughters, Olive and Sybil, Camp Fire Girls, of whom only one was present here, on the sear skirts of Gas Valley, the outskirts of the great military training-camp, where the army chemists of the Gas Defense Division were again holding their so-called "classes" initiating soldiers into an experience with poison gas.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading "Yes, one can single out his shoulders at a glance--an inch higher than those of any other man in his company--Lieutenant O. Pips!"

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

From this reading It was Colonel Deering who amusedly spoke, president of the Board of Directors of the Craig Steel Works, retired colonel of a national guard regiment, and father of two very attractive daughters, Olive and Sybil, Camp Fire Girls, of whom only one was present here, on the sear skirts of Gas Valley, the outskirts of the great military training-camp, where the army chemists of the Gas Defense Division were again holding their so-called "classes" initiating soldiers into an experience with poison gas.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading It was Colonel Deering who amusedly spoke, president of the Board of Directors of the Craig Steel Works, retired colonel of a national guard regiment, and father of two very attractive daughters, Olive and Sybil, Camp Fire Girls, of whom only one was present here, on the sear skirts of Gas Valley, the outskirts of the great military training-camp, where the army chemists of the Gas Defense Division were again holding their so-called "classes" initiating soldiers into an experience with poison gas.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading It was Colonel Deering who amusedly spoke, president of the Board of Directors of the Craig Steel Works, retired colonel of a national guard regiment, and father of two very attractive daughters, Olive and Sybil, Camp Fire Girls, of whom only one was present here, on the sear skirts of Gas Valley, the outskirts of the great military training-camp, where the army chemists of the Gas Defense Division were again holding their so-called "classes" initiating soldiers into an experience with poison gas.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading "Yes, one can single out his shoulders at a glance--an inch higher than those of any other man in his company--Lieutenant O. Pips!"

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Oh! no distance, nor trench, could prevent my recognizing him."

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

From this reading "Yes, one can single out his shoulders at a glance--an inch higher than those of any other man in his company--Lieutenant O. Pips!"

the act of retaining something

From this reading It was Colonel Deering who amusedly spoke, president of the Board of Directors of the Craig Steel Works, retired colonel of a national guard regiment, and father of two very attractive daughters, Olive and Sybil, Camp Fire Girls, of whom only one was present here, on the sear skirts of Gas Valley, the outskirts of the great military training-camp, where the army chemists of the Gas Defense Division were again holding their so-called "classes" initiating soldiers into an experience with poison gas.

the act of designating or identifying something

From this reading The cry of rapt identification came from Iver Davenport's seventeen-year-old sister, Sara.

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

From this reading "Yes, one can single out his shoulders at a glance--an inch higher than those of any other man in his company--Lieutenant O. Pips!"

a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading "Yes, one can single out his shoulders at a glance--an inch higher than those of any other man in his company--Lieutenant O. Pips!"

-ing form of “initiate” — bring into being

From this reading It was Colonel Deering who amusedly spoke, president of the Board of Directors of the Craig Steel Works, retired colonel of a national guard regiment, and father of two very attractive daughters, Olive and Sybil, Camp Fire Girls, of whom only one was present here, on the sear skirts of Gas Valley, the outskirts of the great military training-camp, where the army chemists of the Gas Defense Division were again holding their so-called "classes" initiating soldiers into an experience with poison gas.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was Colonel Deering who amusedly spoke, president of the Board of Directors of the Craig Steel Works, retired colonel of a national guard regiment, and father of two very attractive daughters, Olive and Sybil, Camp Fire Girls, of whom only one was present here, on the sear skirts of Gas Valley, the outskirts of the great military training-camp, where the army chemists of the Gas Defense Division were again holding their so-called "classes" initiating soldiers into an experience with poison gas.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was Colonel Deering who amusedly spoke, president of the Board of Directors of the Craig Steel Works, retired colonel of a national guard regiment, and father of two very attractive daughters, Olive and Sybil, Camp Fire Girls, of whom only one was present here, on the sear skirts of Gas Valley, the outskirts of the great military training-camp, where the army chemists of the Gas Defense Division were again holding their so-called "classes" initiating soldiers into an experience with poison gas.

comparative of “iv” — being one more than three

From this reading A WANDERING POWDER-PUFF "That's Iver!

a commissioned military officer

From this reading "Yes, one can single out his shoulders at a glance--an inch higher than those of any other man in his company--Lieutenant O. Pips!"

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "Yes, one can single out his shoulders at a glance--an inch higher than those of any other man in his company--Lieutenant O. Pips!"

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading It was Colonel Deering who amusedly spoke, president of the Board of Directors of the Craig Steel Works, retired colonel of a national guard regiment, and father of two very attractive daughters, Olive and Sybil, Camp Fire Girls, of whom only one was present here, on the sear skirts of Gas Valley, the outskirts of the great military training-camp, where the army chemists of the Gas Defense Division were again holding their so-called "classes" initiating soldiers into an experience with poison gas.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Oh! no distance, nor trench, could prevent my recognizing him."

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading It was Colonel Deering who amusedly spoke, president of the Board of Directors of the Craig Steel Works, retired colonel of a national guard regiment, and father of two very attractive daughters, Olive and Sybil, Camp Fire Girls, of whom only one was present here, on the sear skirts of Gas Valley, the outskirts of the great military training-camp, where the army chemists of the Gas Defense Division were again holding their so-called "classes" initiating soldiers into an experience with poison gas.

not any; not one

From this reading Oh! no distance, nor trench, could prevent my recognizing him."

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Oh! no distance, nor trench, could prevent my recognizing him."

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading "Yes, one can single out his shoulders at a glance--an inch higher than those of any other man in his company--Lieutenant O. Pips!"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The cry of rapt identification came from Iver Davenport's seventeen-year-old sister, Sara.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading Oh! no distance, nor trench, could prevent my recognizing him."

of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive

From this reading It was Colonel Deering who amusedly spoke, president of the Board of Directors of the Craig Steel Works, retired colonel of a national guard regiment, and father of two very attractive daughters, Olive and Sybil, Camp Fire Girls, of whom only one was present here, on the sear skirts of Gas Valley, the outskirts of the great military training-camp, where the army chemists of the Gas Defense Division were again holding their so-called "classes" initiating soldiers into an experience with poison gas.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was Colonel Deering who amusedly spoke, president of the Board of Directors of the Craig Steel Works, retired colonel of a national guard regiment, and father of two very attractive daughters, Olive and Sybil, Camp Fire Girls, of whom only one was present here, on the sear skirts of Gas Valley, the outskirts of the great military training-camp, where the army chemists of the Gas Defense Division were again holding their so-called "classes" initiating soldiers into an experience with poison gas.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Yes, one can single out his shoulders at a glance--an inch higher than those of any other man in his company--Lieutenant O. Pips!"

and nothing more

From this reading It was Colonel Deering who amusedly spoke, president of the Board of Directors of the Craig Steel Works, retired colonel of a national guard regiment, and father of two very attractive daughters, Olive and Sybil, Camp Fire Girls, of whom only one was present here, on the sear skirts of Gas Valley, the outskirts of the great military training-camp, where the army chemists of the Gas Defense Division were again holding their so-called "classes" initiating soldiers into an experience with poison gas.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "Yes, one can single out his shoulders at a glance--an inch higher than those of any other man in his company--Lieutenant O. Pips!"

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Yes, one can single out his shoulders at a glance--an inch higher than those of any other man in his company--Lieutenant O. Pips!"

outlying areas (as of a city or town)

From this reading It was Colonel Deering who amusedly spoke, president of the Board of Directors of the Craig Steel Works, retired colonel of a national guard regiment, and father of two very attractive daughters, Olive and Sybil, Camp Fire Girls, of whom only one was present here, on the sear skirts of Gas Valley, the outskirts of the great military training-camp, where the army chemists of the Gas Defense Division were again holding their so-called "classes" initiating soldiers into an experience with poison gas.

plural of “pip” — a disease of poultry

From this reading "Yes, one can single out his shoulders at a glance--an inch higher than those of any other man in his company--Lieutenant O. Pips!"

spoil as if by poison

From this reading It was Colonel Deering who amusedly spoke, president of the Board of Directors of the Craig Steel Works, retired colonel of a national guard regiment, and father of two very attractive daughters, Olive and Sybil, Camp Fire Girls, of whom only one was present here, on the sear skirts of Gas Valley, the outskirts of the great military training-camp, where the army chemists of the Gas Defense Division were again holding their so-called "classes" initiating soldiers into an experience with poison gas.

used of competitive activities in which only women take part

From this reading A WANDERING POWDER-PUFF "That's Iver!

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It was Colonel Deering who amusedly spoke, president of the Board of Directors of the Craig Steel Works, retired colonel of a national guard regiment, and father of two very attractive daughters, Olive and Sybil, Camp Fire Girls, of whom only one was present here, on the sear skirts of Gas Valley, the outskirts of the great military training-camp, where the army chemists of the Gas Defense Division were again holding their so-called "classes" initiating soldiers into an experience with poison gas.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading It was Colonel Deering who amusedly spoke, president of the Board of Directors of the Craig Steel Works, retired colonel of a national guard regiment, and father of two very attractive daughters, Olive and Sybil, Camp Fire Girls, of whom only one was present here, on the sear skirts of Gas Valley, the outskirts of the great military training-camp, where the army chemists of the Gas Defense Division were again holding their so-called "classes" initiating soldiers into an experience with poison gas.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading Oh! no distance, nor trench, could prevent my recognizing him."

feeling great rapture or delight

From this reading The cry of rapt identification came from Iver Davenport's seventeen-year-old sister, Sara.

-ing form of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

From this reading Oh! no distance, nor trench, could prevent my recognizing him."

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading It was Colonel Deering who amusedly spoke, president of the Board of Directors of the Craig Steel Works, retired colonel of a national guard regiment, and father of two very attractive daughters, Olive and Sybil, Camp Fire Girls, of whom only one was present here, on the sear skirts of Gas Valley, the outskirts of the great military training-camp, where the army chemists of the Gas Defense Division were again holding their so-called "classes" initiating soldiers into an experience with poison gas.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading It was Colonel Deering who amusedly spoke, president of the Board of Directors of the Craig Steel Works, retired colonel of a national guard regiment, and father of two very attractive daughters, Olive and Sybil, Camp Fire Girls, of whom only one was present here, on the sear skirts of Gas Valley, the outskirts of the great military training-camp, where the army chemists of the Gas Defense Division were again holding their so-called "classes" initiating soldiers into an experience with poison gas.

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

From this reading The cry of rapt identification came from Iver Davenport's seventeen-year-old sister, Sara.

make very hot and dry

From this reading It was Colonel Deering who amusedly spoke, president of the Board of Directors of the Craig Steel Works, retired colonel of a national guard regiment, and father of two very attractive daughters, Olive and Sybil, Camp Fire Girls, of whom only one was present here, on the sear skirts of Gas Valley, the outskirts of the great military training-camp, where the army chemists of the Gas Defense Division were again holding their so-called "classes" initiating soldiers into an experience with poison gas.

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

From this reading The cry of rapt identification came from Iver Davenport's seventeen-year-old sister, Sara.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading "Yes, one can single out his shoulders at a glance--an inch higher than those of any other man in his company--Lieutenant O. Pips!"

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading "Yes, one can single out his shoulders at a glance--an inch higher than those of any other man in his company--Lieutenant O. Pips!"

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading The cry of rapt identification came from Iver Davenport's seventeen-year-old sister, Sara.

plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist

From this reading It was Colonel Deering who amusedly spoke, president of the Board of Directors of the Craig Steel Works, retired colonel of a national guard regiment, and father of two very attractive daughters, Olive and Sybil, Camp Fire Girls, of whom only one was present here, on the sear skirts of Gas Valley, the outskirts of the great military training-camp, where the army chemists of the Gas Defense Division were again holding their so-called "classes" initiating soldiers into an experience with poison gas.

doubtful or suspect

From this reading It was Colonel Deering who amusedly spoke, president of the Board of Directors of the Craig Steel Works, retired colonel of a national guard regiment, and father of two very attractive daughters, Olive and Sybil, Camp Fire Girls, of whom only one was present here, on the sear skirts of Gas Valley, the outskirts of the great military training-camp, where the army chemists of the Gas Defense Division were again holding their so-called "classes" initiating soldiers into an experience with poison gas.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading It was Colonel Deering who amusedly spoke, president of the Board of Directors of the Craig Steel Works, retired colonel of a national guard regiment, and father of two very attractive daughters, Olive and Sybil, Camp Fire Girls, of whom only one was present here, on the sear skirts of Gas Valley, the outskirts of the great military training-camp, where the army chemists of the Gas Defense Division were again holding their so-called "classes" initiating soldiers into an experience with poison gas.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading It was Colonel Deering who amusedly spoke, president of the Board of Directors of the Craig Steel Works, retired colonel of a national guard regiment, and father of two very attractive daughters, Olive and Sybil, Camp Fire Girls, of whom only one was present here, on the sear skirts of Gas Valley, the outskirts of the great military training-camp, where the army chemists of the Gas Defense Division were again holding their so-called "classes" initiating soldiers into an experience with poison gas.

an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range

From this reading It was Colonel Deering who amusedly spoke, president of the Board of Directors of the Craig Steel Works, retired colonel of a national guard regiment, and father of two very attractive daughters, Olive and Sybil, Camp Fire Girls, of whom only one was present here, on the sear skirts of Gas Valley, the outskirts of the great military training-camp, where the army chemists of the Gas Defense Division were again holding their so-called "classes" initiating soldiers into an experience with poison gas.

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

From this reading It was Colonel Deering who amusedly spoke, president of the Board of Directors of the Craig Steel Works, retired colonel of a national guard regiment, and father of two very attractive daughters, Olive and Sybil, Camp Fire Girls, of whom only one was present here, on the sear skirts of Gas Valley, the outskirts of the great military training-camp, where the army chemists of the Gas Defense Division were again holding their so-called "classes" initiating soldiers into an experience with poison gas.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "Yes, one can single out his shoulders at a glance--an inch higher than those of any other man in his company--Lieutenant O. Pips!"

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

From this reading A WANDERING POWDER-PUFF "That's Iver!

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

From this reading The cry of rapt identification came from Iver Davenport's seventeen-year-old sister, Sara.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was Colonel Deering who amusedly spoke, president of the Board of Directors of the Craig Steel Works, retired colonel of a national guard regiment, and father of two very attractive daughters, Olive and Sybil, Camp Fire Girls, of whom only one was present here, on the sear skirts of Gas Valley, the outskirts of the great military training-camp, where the army chemists of the Gas Defense Division were again holding their so-called "classes" initiating soldiers into an experience with poison gas.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading "Yes, one can single out his shoulders at a glance--an inch higher than those of any other man in his company--Lieutenant O. Pips!"

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

From this reading It was Colonel Deering who amusedly spoke, president of the Board of Directors of the Craig Steel Works, retired colonel of a national guard regiment, and father of two very attractive daughters, Olive and Sybil, Camp Fire Girls, of whom only one was present here, on the sear skirts of Gas Valley, the outskirts of the great military training-camp, where the army chemists of the Gas Defense Division were again holding their so-called "classes" initiating soldiers into an experience with poison gas.

a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth

From this reading Oh! no distance, nor trench, could prevent my recognizing him."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading It was Colonel Deering who amusedly spoke, president of the Board of Directors of the Craig Steel Works, retired colonel of a national guard regiment, and father of two very attractive daughters, Olive and Sybil, Camp Fire Girls, of whom only one was present here, on the sear skirts of Gas Valley, the outskirts of the great military training-camp, where the army chemists of the Gas Defense Division were again holding their so-called "classes" initiating soldiers into an experience with poison gas.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading It was Colonel Deering who amusedly spoke, president of the Board of Directors of the Craig Steel Works, retired colonel of a national guard regiment, and father of two very attractive daughters, Olive and Sybil, Camp Fire Girls, of whom only one was present here, on the sear skirts of Gas Valley, the outskirts of the great military training-camp, where the army chemists of the Gas Defense Division were again holding their so-called "classes" initiating soldiers into an experience with poison gas.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was Colonel Deering who amusedly spoke, president of the Board of Directors of the Craig Steel Works, retired colonel of a national guard regiment, and father of two very attractive daughters, Olive and Sybil, Camp Fire Girls, of whom only one was present here, on the sear skirts of Gas Valley, the outskirts of the great military training-camp, where the army chemists of the Gas Defense Division were again holding their so-called "classes" initiating soldiers into an experience with poison gas.

migratory

From this reading A WANDERING POWDER-PUFF "That's Iver!

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was Colonel Deering who amusedly spoke, president of the Board of Directors of the Craig Steel Works, retired colonel of a national guard regiment, and father of two very attractive daughters, Olive and Sybil, Camp Fire Girls, of whom only one was present here, on the sear skirts of Gas Valley, the outskirts of the great military training-camp, where the army chemists of the Gas Defense Division were again holding their so-called "classes" initiating soldiers into an experience with poison gas.

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

From this reading It was Colonel Deering who amusedly spoke, president of the Board of Directors of the Craig Steel Works, retired colonel of a national guard regiment, and father of two very attractive daughters, Olive and Sybil, Camp Fire Girls, of whom only one was present here, on the sear skirts of Gas Valley, the outskirts of the great military training-camp, where the army chemists of the Gas Defense Division were again holding their so-called "classes" initiating soldiers into an experience with poison gas.

in or at the place that

From this reading It was Colonel Deering who amusedly spoke, president of the Board of Directors of the Craig Steel Works, retired colonel of a national guard regiment, and father of two very attractive daughters, Olive and Sybil, Camp Fire Girls, of whom only one was present here, on the sear skirts of Gas Valley, the outskirts of the great military training-camp, where the army chemists of the Gas Defense Division were again holding their so-called "classes" initiating soldiers into an experience with poison gas.

which person or people

From this reading It was Colonel Deering who amusedly spoke, president of the Board of Directors of the Craig Steel Works, retired colonel of a national guard regiment, and father of two very attractive daughters, Olive and Sybil, Camp Fire Girls, of whom only one was present here, on the sear skirts of Gas Valley, the outskirts of the great military training-camp, where the army chemists of the Gas Defense Division were again holding their so-called "classes" initiating soldiers into an experience with poison gas.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It was Colonel Deering who amusedly spoke, president of the Board of Directors of the Craig Steel Works, retired colonel of a national guard regiment, and father of two very attractive daughters, Olive and Sybil, Camp Fire Girls, of whom only one was present here, on the sear skirts of Gas Valley, the outskirts of the great military training-camp, where the army chemists of the Gas Defense Division were again holding their so-called "classes" initiating soldiers into an experience with poison gas.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was Colonel Deering who amusedly spoke, president of the Board of Directors of the Craig Steel Works, retired colonel of a national guard regiment, and father of two very attractive daughters, Olive and Sybil, Camp Fire Girls, of whom only one was present here, on the sear skirts of Gas Valley, the outskirts of the great military training-camp, where the army chemists of the Gas Defense Division were again holding their so-called "classes" initiating soldiers into an experience with poison gas.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading It was Colonel Deering who amusedly spoke, president of the Board of Directors of the Craig Steel Works, retired colonel of a national guard regiment, and father of two very attractive daughters, Olive and Sybil, Camp Fire Girls, of whom only one was present here, on the sear skirts of Gas Valley, the outskirts of the great military training-camp, where the army chemists of the Gas Defense Division were again holding their so-called "classes" initiating soldiers into an experience with poison gas.

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes, one can single out his shoulders at a glance--an inch higher than those of any other man in his company--Lieutenant O. Pips!"