used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DICK GETS A FALL At the chapel service, which the cadets were required to attend, Dick saw, for the first time, all his fellow students gathered together under one roof.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Sunday seemed quite long to Dick, but he managed to spend some pleasant hours, strolling about with Paul Drew, and some other new cadets.
(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 DICK GETS A FALL At the chapel service, which the cadets were required to attend, Dick saw, for the first time, all his fellow students gathered together under one roof.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were a fine body of young men, and he felt proud that he was one of them.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Every one was in full dress uniform, and a spick and span appearance the lads made, as they marched to and from chapel, to the music of the cadet band.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Every one was in full dress uniform, and a spick and span appearance the lads made, as they marched to and from chapel, to the music of the cadet band.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DICK GETS A FALL At the chapel service, which the cadets were required to attend, Dick saw, for the first time, all his fellow students gathered together under one roof.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading DICK GETS A FALL At the chapel service, which the cadets were required to attend, Dick saw, for the first time, all his fellow students gathered together under one roof.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading Every one was in full dress uniform, and a spick and span appearance the lads made, as they marched to and from chapel, to the music of the cadet band.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading They were a fine body of young men, and he felt proud that he was one of them.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading He was glad, however, when Monday came, bringing with it many duties.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sunday seemed quite long to Dick, but he managed to spend some pleasant hours, strolling about with Paul Drew, and some other new cadets.
cadetnounUS /kəˈdet/
a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading Every one was in full dress uniform, and a spick and span appearance the lads made, as they marched to and from chapel, to the music of the cadet band.
cadetsnounUS /kəˈdets/
plural of “cadet” — a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading DICK GETS A FALL At the chapel service, which the cadets were required to attend, Dick saw, for the first time, all his fellow students gathered together under one roof.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He was glad, however, when Monday came, bringing with it many duties.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading DICK GETS A FALL At the chapel service, which the cadets were required to attend, Dick saw, for the first time, all his fellow students gathered together under one roof.
someone who is a detective
From this reading DICK GETS A FALL At the chapel service, which the cadets were required to attend, Dick saw, for the first time, all his fellow students gathered together under one roof.
put on clothes
From this reading Every one was in full dress uniform, and a spick and span appearance the lads made, as they marched to and from chapel, to the music of the cadet band.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Sunday seemed quite long to Dick, but he managed to spend some pleasant hours, strolling about with Paul Drew, and some other new cadets.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He was glad, however, when Monday came, bringing with it many duties.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every one was in full dress uniform, and a spick and span appearance the lads made, as they marched to and from chapel, to the music of the cadet band.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading DICK GETS A FALL At the chapel service, which the cadets were required to attend, Dick saw, for the first time, all his fellow students gathered together under one roof.
a boy or man
From this reading DICK GETS A FALL At the chapel service, which the cadets were required to attend, Dick saw, for the first time, all his fellow students gathered together under one roof.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading They were a fine body of young men, and he felt proud that he was one of them.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading They were a fine body of young men, and he felt proud that he was one of them.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading DICK GETS A FALL At the chapel service, which the cadets were required to attend, Dick saw, for the first time, all his fellow students gathered together under one roof.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DICK GETS A FALL At the chapel service, which the cadets were required to attend, Dick saw, for the first time, all his fellow students gathered together under one roof.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Every one was in full dress uniform, and a spick and span appearance the lads made, as they marched to and from chapel, to the music of the cadet band.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Every one was in full dress uniform, and a spick and span appearance the lads made, as they marched to and from chapel, to the music of the cadet band.
brought together in one place
From this reading DICK GETS A FALL At the chapel service, which the cadets were required to attend, Dick saw, for the first time, all his fellow students gathered together under one roof.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading DICK GETS A FALL At the chapel service, which the cadets were required to attend, Dick saw, for the first time, all his fellow students gathered together under one roof.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading He was glad, however, when Monday came, bringing with it many duties.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were a fine body of young men, and he felt proud that he was one of them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DICK GETS A FALL At the chapel service, which the cadets were required to attend, Dick saw, for the first time, all his fellow students gathered together under one roof.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Sunday seemed quite long to Dick, but he managed to spend some pleasant hours, strolling about with Paul Drew, and some other new cadets.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He was glad, however, when Monday came, bringing with it many duties.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Every one was in full dress uniform, and a spick and span appearance the lads made, as they marched to and from chapel, to the music of the cadet band.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was glad, however, when Monday came, bringing with it many duties.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading Every one was in full dress uniform, and a spick and span appearance the lads made, as they marched to and from chapel, to the music of the cadet band.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Sunday seemed quite long to Dick, but he managed to spend some pleasant hours, strolling about with Paul Drew, and some other new cadets.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Every one was in full dress uniform, and a spick and span appearance the lads made, as they marched to and from chapel, to the music of the cadet band.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Sunday seemed quite long to Dick, but he managed to spend some pleasant hours, strolling about with Paul Drew, and some other new cadets.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He was glad, however, when Monday came, bringing with it many duties.
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading Every one was in full dress uniform, and a spick and span appearance the lads made, as they marched to and from chapel, to the music of the cadet band.
the force of workers available
From this reading They were a fine body of young men, and he felt proud that he was one of them.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading He was glad, however, when Monday came, bringing with it many duties.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Every one was in full dress uniform, and a spick and span appearance the lads made, as they marched to and from chapel, to the music of the cadet band.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Sunday seemed quite long to Dick, but he managed to spend some pleasant hours, strolling about with Paul Drew, and some other new cadets.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were a fine body of young men, and he felt proud that he was one of them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading DICK GETS A FALL At the chapel service, which the cadets were required to attend, Dick saw, for the first time, all his fellow students gathered together under one roof.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Sunday seemed quite long to Dick, but he managed to spend some pleasant hours, strolling about with Paul Drew, and some other new cadets.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Sunday seemed quite long to Dick, but he managed to spend some pleasant hours, strolling about with Paul Drew, and some other new cadets.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Sunday seemed quite long to Dick, but he managed to spend some pleasant hours, strolling about with Paul Drew, and some other new cadets.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading They were a fine body of young men, and he felt proud that he was one of them.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Sunday seemed quite long to Dick, but he managed to spend some pleasant hours, strolling about with Paul Drew, and some other new cadets.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading DICK GETS A FALL At the chapel service, which the cadets were required to attend, Dick saw, for the first time, all his fellow students gathered together under one roof.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading DICK GETS A FALL At the chapel service, which the cadets were required to attend, Dick saw, for the first time, all his fellow students gathered together under one roof.
cut with a saw
From this reading DICK GETS A FALL At the chapel service, which the cadets were required to attend, Dick saw, for the first time, all his fellow students gathered together under one roof.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Sunday seemed quite long to Dick, but he managed to spend some pleasant hours, strolling about with Paul Drew, and some other new cadets.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading DICK GETS A FALL At the chapel service, which the cadets were required to attend, Dick saw, for the first time, all his fellow students gathered together under one roof.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Sunday seemed quite long to Dick, but he managed to spend some pleasant hours, strolling about with Paul Drew, and some other new cadets.
spannounUS /spæn/
the complete duration of something
From this reading Every one was in full dress uniform, and a spick and span appearance the lads made, as they marched to and from chapel, to the music of the cadet band.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Sunday seemed quite long to Dick, but he managed to spend some pleasant hours, strolling about with Paul Drew, and some other new cadets.
spicknoun
(ethnic slur) offensive term for persons of Latin American descent
From this reading Every one was in full dress uniform, and a spick and span appearance the lads made, as they marched to and from chapel, to the music of the cadet band.
strollingverbUS /ˈstroʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading Sunday seemed quite long to Dick, but he managed to spend some pleasant hours, strolling about with Paul Drew, and some other new cadets.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading DICK GETS A FALL At the chapel service, which the cadets were required to attend, Dick saw, for the first time, all his fellow students gathered together under one roof.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Sunday seemed quite long to Dick, but he managed to spend some pleasant hours, strolling about with Paul Drew, and some other new cadets.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They were a fine body of young men, and he felt proud that he was one of them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DICK GETS A FALL At the chapel service, which the cadets were required to attend, Dick saw, for the first time, all his fellow students gathered together under one roof.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They were a fine body of young men, and he felt proud that he was one of them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were a fine body of young men, and he felt proud that he was one of them.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading DICK GETS A FALL At the chapel service, which the cadets were required to attend, Dick saw, for the first time, all his fellow students gathered together under one roof.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DICK GETS A FALL At the chapel service, which the cadets were required to attend, Dick saw, for the first time, all his fellow students gathered together under one roof.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading DICK GETS A FALL At the chapel service, which the cadets were required to attend, Dick saw, for the first time, all his fellow students gathered together under one roof.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading DICK GETS A FALL At the chapel service, which the cadets were required to attend, Dick saw, for the first time, all his fellow students gathered together under one roof.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading Every one was in full dress uniform, and a spick and span appearance the lads made, as they marched to and from chapel, to the music of the cadet band.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They were a fine body of young men, and he felt proud that he was one of them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading DICK GETS A FALL At the chapel service, which the cadets were required to attend, Dick saw, for the first time, all his fellow students gathered together under one roof.
at the time that
From this reading He was glad, however, when Monday came, bringing with it many duties.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading DICK GETS A FALL At the chapel service, which the cadets were required to attend, Dick saw, for the first time, all his fellow students gathered together under one roof.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sunday seemed quite long to Dick, but he managed to spend some pleasant hours, strolling about with Paul Drew, and some other new cadets.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading They were a fine body of young men, and he felt proud that he was one of them.
