used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE NAVY GOAT GRINS All at once the Navy band chopped out a few swift measures of triumphant melody.
(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 THE NAVY GOAT GRINS All at once the Navy band chopped out a few swift measures of triumphant melody.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thousands of blue and gold Navy banners fluttered through the stands.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Given breathing time, the Army now brought the ball out toward midfield, and once more the savage work began.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE NAVY GOAT GRINS All at once the Navy band chopped out a few swift measures of triumphant melody.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Given breathing time, the Army now brought the ball out toward midfield, and once more the savage work began.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading THE NAVY GOAT GRINS All at once the Navy band chopped out a few swift measures of triumphant melody.
bannersnounUS /ˈbænərz/
plural of “banner” — long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
From this reading Thousands of blue and gold Navy banners fluttered through the stands.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Given breathing time, the Army now brought the ball out toward midfield, and once more the savage work began.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Thousands of blue and gold Navy banners fluttered through the stands.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading Given breathing time, the Army now brought the ball out toward midfield, and once more the savage work began.
BrigadenounUS /brəˈɡeɪd/
army unit smaller than a division
From this reading The entire Brigade of Midshipmen cheered under its cheermaster.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Given breathing time, the Army now brought the ball out toward midfield, and once more the savage work began.
cheeredverbUS /tʃɪrd/
past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to
From this reading The entire Brigade of Midshipmen cheered under its cheermaster.
cheermaster
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From this reading The entire Brigade of Midshipmen cheered under its cheermaster.
choppedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːpt/
prepared by cutting
From this reading THE NAVY GOAT GRINS All at once the Navy band chopped out a few swift measures of triumphant melody.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading That safety had counted two on the score for the Navy.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading The entire Brigade of Midshipmen cheered under its cheermaster.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THE NAVY GOAT GRINS All at once the Navy band chopped out a few swift measures of triumphant melody.
flutteredverbUS /ˈflʌtərd/
past form of “flutter” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading Thousands of blue and gold Navy banners fluttered through the stands.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That safety had counted two on the score for the Navy.
GivenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Given breathing time, the Army now brought the ball out toward midfield, and once more the savage work began.
GOATnounUS /ɡoʊt/
any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
From this reading THE NAVY GOAT GRINS All at once the Navy band chopped out a few swift measures of triumphant melody.
coins made of gold
From this reading Thousands of blue and gold Navy banners fluttered through the stands.
GRINSnounUS /ɡrɪnz/
plural of “grin” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading THE NAVY GOAT GRINS All at once the Navy band chopped out a few swift measures of triumphant melody.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That safety had counted two on the score for the Navy.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The entire Brigade of Midshipmen cheered under its cheermaster.
measuresnounUS /ˈmeʒərz/
plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading THE NAVY GOAT GRINS All at once the Navy band chopped out a few swift measures of triumphant melody.
melodynounUS /ˈmelədi/
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading THE NAVY GOAT GRINS All at once the Navy band chopped out a few swift measures of triumphant melody.
midfieldnoun
(sports) the middle part of a playing field (as in football or lacrosse)
From this reading Given breathing time, the Army now brought the ball out toward midfield, and once more the savage work began.
MidshipmennounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmen/
plural of “midshipman” — a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading The entire Brigade of Midshipmen cheered under its cheermaster.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Given breathing time, the Army now brought the ball out toward midfield, and once more the savage work began.
NAVYnounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading THE NAVY GOAT GRINS All at once the Navy band chopped out a few swift measures of triumphant melody.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Given breathing time, the Army now brought the ball out toward midfield, and once more the savage work began.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE NAVY GOAT GRINS All at once the Navy band chopped out a few swift measures of triumphant melody.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading That safety had counted two on the score for the Navy.
on one occasion
From this reading THE NAVY GOAT GRINS All at once the Navy band chopped out a few swift measures of triumphant melody.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE NAVY GOAT GRINS All at once the Navy band chopped out a few swift measures of triumphant melody.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading That safety had counted two on the score for the Navy.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Given breathing time, the Army now brought the ball out toward midfield, and once more the savage work began.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading That safety had counted two on the score for the Navy.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading Thousands of blue and gold Navy banners fluttered through the stands.
moving very fast
From this reading THE NAVY GOAT GRINS All at once the Navy band chopped out a few swift measures of triumphant melody.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That safety had counted two on the score for the Navy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NAVY GOAT GRINS All at once the Navy band chopped out a few swift measures of triumphant melody.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Thousands of blue and gold Navy banners fluttered through the stands.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Thousands of blue and gold Navy banners fluttered through the stands.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Given breathing time, the Army now brought the ball out toward midfield, and once more the savage work began.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Given breathing time, the Army now brought the ball out toward midfield, and once more the savage work began.
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading THE NAVY GOAT GRINS All at once the Navy band chopped out a few swift measures of triumphant melody.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading That safety had counted two on the score for the Navy.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The entire Brigade of Midshipmen cheered under its cheermaster.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Given breathing time, the Army now brought the ball out toward midfield, and once more the savage work began.
