used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DICK HAS A FIGHT But it was too late.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Yes, sir," replied Dick, but an instant later the light revealed him fully dressed, whereas he should have been in bed at taps.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The door of Dick's room was pushed open, and, in the light of the incandescent that burned in the hall, the two cadets could see Captain Hayden and several of the instructors looking in.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Hamilton--Drew--are you here?" asked Captain Hayden sharply.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Hamilton--Drew--are you here?" asked Captain Hayden sharply.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Yes, sir," replied Dick, but an instant later the light revealed him fully dressed, whereas he should have been in bed at taps.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading "Yes, sir," replied Dick, but an instant later the light revealed him fully dressed, whereas he should have been in bed at taps.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Yes, sir," replied Dick, but an instant later the light revealed him fully dressed, whereas he should have been in bed at taps.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading The door of Dick's room was pushed open, and, in the light of the incandescent that burned in the hall, the two cadets could see Captain Hayden and several of the instructors looking in.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading DICK HAS A FIGHT But it was too late.
cadetsnounUS /kəˈdets/
plural of “cadet” — a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading The door of Dick's room was pushed open, and, in the light of the incandescent that burned in the hall, the two cadets could see Captain Hayden and several of the instructors looking in.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The door of Dick's room was pushed open, and, in the light of the incandescent that burned in the hall, the two cadets could see Captain Hayden and several of the instructors looking in.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The door of Dick's room was pushed open, and, in the light of the incandescent that burned in the hall, the two cadets could see Captain Hayden and several of the instructors looking in.
someone who is a detective
From this reading DICK HAS A FIGHT But it was too late.
Dick'snounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading The door of Dick's room was pushed open, and, in the light of the incandescent that burned in the hall, the two cadets could see Captain Hayden and several of the instructors looking in.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The door of Dick's room was pushed open, and, in the light of the incandescent that burned in the hall, the two cadets could see Captain Hayden and several of the instructors looking in.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading "Yes, sir," replied Dick, but an instant later the light revealed him fully dressed, whereas he should have been in bed at taps.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading "Hamilton--Drew--are you here?" asked Captain Hayden sharply.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Ha!" exclaimed the head master.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading DICK HAS A FIGHT But it was too late.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading "Yes, sir," replied Dick, but an instant later the light revealed him fully dressed, whereas he should have been in bed at taps.
(astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial point measured westward along the celestial equator from the zenith crossing; the right ascension for an observer at a particular location and time of day
From this reading "Ha!" exclaimed the head master.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The door of Dick's room was pushed open, and, in the light of the incandescent that burned in the hall, the two cadets could see Captain Hayden and several of the instructors looking in.
HamiltonnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading "Hamilton--Drew--are you here?" asked Captain Hayden sharply.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DICK HAS A FIGHT But it was too late.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Yes, sir," replied Dick, but an instant later the light revealed him fully dressed, whereas he should have been in bed at taps.
Hayden
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The door of Dick's room was pushed open, and, in the light of the incandescent that burned in the hall, the two cadets could see Captain Hayden and several of the instructors looking in.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Yes, sir," replied Dick, but an instant later the light revealed him fully dressed, whereas he should have been in bed at taps.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "Ha!" exclaimed the head master.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Hamilton--Drew--are you here?" asked Captain Hayden sharply.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Yes, sir," replied Dick, but an instant later the light revealed him fully dressed, whereas he should have been in bed at taps.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The door of Dick's room was pushed open, and, in the light of the incandescent that burned in the hall, the two cadets could see Captain Hayden and several of the instructors looking in.
incandescentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkənˈdesənt/
emitting light as a result of being heated
From this reading The door of Dick's room was pushed open, and, in the light of the incandescent that burned in the hall, the two cadets could see Captain Hayden and several of the instructors looking in.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading "Yes, sir," replied Dick, but an instant later the light revealed him fully dressed, whereas he should have been in bed at taps.
instructorsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktərz/
plural of “instructor” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading The door of Dick's room was pushed open, and, in the light of the incandescent that burned in the hall, the two cadets could see Captain Hayden and several of the instructors looking in.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading DICK HAS A FIGHT But it was too late.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading DICK HAS A FIGHT But it was too late.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading "Yes, sir," replied Dick, but an instant later the light revealed him fully dressed, whereas he should have been in bed at taps.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The door of Dick's room was pushed open, and, in the light of the incandescent that burned in the hall, the two cadets could see Captain Hayden and several of the instructors looking in.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The door of Dick's room was pushed open, and, in the light of the incandescent that burned in the hall, the two cadets could see Captain Hayden and several of the instructors looking in.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "Ha!" exclaimed the head master.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The door of Dick's room was pushed open, and, in the light of the incandescent that burned in the hall, the two cadets could see Captain Hayden and several of the instructors looking in.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The door of Dick's room was pushed open, and, in the light of the incandescent that burned in the hall, the two cadets could see Captain Hayden and several of the instructors looking in.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading The door of Dick's room was pushed open, and, in the light of the incandescent that burned in the hall, the two cadets could see Captain Hayden and several of the instructors looking in.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Yes, sir," replied Dick, but an instant later the light revealed him fully dressed, whereas he should have been in bed at taps.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading "Yes, sir," replied Dick, but an instant later the light revealed him fully dressed, whereas he should have been in bed at taps.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The door of Dick's room was pushed open, and, in the light of the incandescent that burned in the hall, the two cadets could see Captain Hayden and several of the instructors looking in.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The door of Dick's room was pushed open, and, in the light of the incandescent that burned in the hall, the two cadets could see Captain Hayden and several of the instructors looking in.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The door of Dick's room was pushed open, and, in the light of the incandescent that burned in the hall, the two cadets could see Captain Hayden and several of the instructors looking in.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading "Hamilton--Drew--are you here?" asked Captain Hayden sharply.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Yes, sir," replied Dick, but an instant later the light revealed him fully dressed, whereas he should have been in bed at taps.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Yes, sir," replied Dick, but an instant later the light revealed him fully dressed, whereas he should have been in bed at taps.
tapsnounUS /tæps/
(military) signal to turn the lights out
From this reading "Yes, sir," replied Dick, but an instant later the light revealed him fully dressed, whereas he should have been in bed at taps.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The door of Dick's room was pushed open, and, in the light of the incandescent that burned in the hall, the two cadets could see Captain Hayden and several of the instructors looking in.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The door of Dick's room was pushed open, and, in the light of the incandescent that burned in the hall, the two cadets could see Captain Hayden and several of the instructors looking in.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading DICK HAS A FIGHT But it was too late.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The door of Dick's room was pushed open, and, in the light of the incandescent that burned in the hall, the two cadets could see Captain Hayden and several of the instructors looking in.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DICK HAS A FIGHT But it was too late.
whereasconjunctionUS /weˈræz/
in contrast with the fact that
From this reading "Yes, sir," replied Dick, but an instant later the light revealed him fully dressed, whereas he should have been in bed at taps.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, sir," replied Dick, but an instant later the light revealed him fully dressed, whereas he should have been in bed at taps.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Hamilton--Drew--are you here?" asked Captain Hayden sharply.
