(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 I remember one occasion at Chancellorsville--" "Now Captain Handlee," interrupted Major Webster, who had constituted himself host to the veteran, "you keep all such stories for me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON THE GRIDIRON When the exercises for the day were over, Dick sought out Captain Handlee, and inquired how he liked the wall-scaling.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading "We never had such practice when I was in the army, but we did pretty near the same in real life.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I remember one occasion at Chancellorsville--" "Now Captain Handlee," interrupted Major Webster, who had constituted himself host to the veteran, "you keep all such stories for me.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "We never had such practice when I was in the army, but we did pretty near the same in real life.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading ON THE GRIDIRON When the exercises for the day were over, Dick sought out Captain Handlee, and inquired how he liked the wall-scaling.
Chancellorsvillenoun
a village in northeastern Virginia
From this reading I remember one occasion at Chancellorsville--" "Now Captain Handlee," interrupted Major Webster, who had constituted himself host to the veteran, "you keep all such stories for me.
constitutedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːtəd/
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading I remember one occasion at Chancellorsville--" "Now Captain Handlee," interrupted Major Webster, who had constituted himself host to the veteran, "you keep all such stories for me.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading ON THE GRIDIRON When the exercises for the day were over, Dick sought out Captain Handlee, and inquired how he liked the wall-scaling.
someone who is a detective
From this reading ON THE GRIDIRON When the exercises for the day were over, Dick sought out Captain Handlee, and inquired how he liked the wall-scaling.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "We never had such practice when I was in the army, but we did pretty near the same in real life.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Fine!" exclaimed the veteran.
exercisesnounUS /ˈeksərsaɪzəz/
plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading ON THE GRIDIRON When the exercises for the day were over, Dick sought out Captain Handlee, and inquired how he liked the wall-scaling.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "Fine!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ON THE GRIDIRON When the exercises for the day were over, Dick sought out Captain Handlee, and inquired how he liked the wall-scaling.
GRIDIRONnounUS /ˈɡrɪdaɪərn/
a cooking utensil of parallel metal bars; used to grill fish or meat
From this reading ON THE GRIDIRON When the exercises for the day were over, Dick sought out Captain Handlee, and inquired how he liked the wall-scaling.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "We never had such practice when I was in the army, but we did pretty near the same in real life.
Handlee
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From this reading ON THE GRIDIRON When the exercises for the day were over, Dick sought out Captain Handlee, and inquired how he liked the wall-scaling.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ON THE GRIDIRON When the exercises for the day were over, Dick sought out Captain Handlee, and inquired how he liked the wall-scaling.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading I remember one occasion at Chancellorsville--" "Now Captain Handlee," interrupted Major Webster, who had constituted himself host to the veteran, "you keep all such stories for me.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading I remember one occasion at Chancellorsville--" "Now Captain Handlee," interrupted Major Webster, who had constituted himself host to the veteran, "you keep all such stories for me.
how
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From this reading ON THE GRIDIRON When the exercises for the day were over, Dick sought out Captain Handlee, and inquired how he liked the wall-scaling.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "We never had such practice when I was in the army, but we did pretty near the same in real life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "We never had such practice when I was in the army, but we did pretty near the same in real life.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading ON THE GRIDIRON When the exercises for the day were over, Dick sought out Captain Handlee, and inquired how he liked the wall-scaling.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading I remember one occasion at Chancellorsville--" "Now Captain Handlee," interrupted Major Webster, who had constituted himself host to the veteran, "you keep all such stories for me.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading I remember one occasion at Chancellorsville--" "Now Captain Handlee," interrupted Major Webster, who had constituted himself host to the veteran, "you keep all such stories for me.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "We never had such practice when I was in the army, but we did pretty near the same in real life.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading ON THE GRIDIRON When the exercises for the day were over, Dick sought out Captain Handlee, and inquired how he liked the wall-scaling.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading I remember one occasion at Chancellorsville--" "Now Captain Handlee," interrupted Major Webster, who had constituted himself host to the veteran, "you keep all such stories for me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I remember one occasion at Chancellorsville--" "Now Captain Handlee," interrupted Major Webster, who had constituted himself host to the veteran, "you keep all such stories for me.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "We never had such practice when I was in the army, but we did pretty near the same in real life.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "We never had such practice when I was in the army, but we did pretty near the same in real life.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I remember one occasion at Chancellorsville--" "Now Captain Handlee," interrupted Major Webster, who had constituted himself host to the veteran, "you keep all such stories for me.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading I remember one occasion at Chancellorsville--" "Now Captain Handlee," interrupted Major Webster, who had constituted himself host to the veteran, "you keep all such stories for me.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE GRIDIRON When the exercises for the day were over, Dick sought out Captain Handlee, and inquired how he liked the wall-scaling.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I remember one occasion at Chancellorsville--" "Now Captain Handlee," interrupted Major Webster, who had constituted himself host to the veteran, "you keep all such stories for me.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading ON THE GRIDIRON When the exercises for the day were over, Dick sought out Captain Handlee, and inquired how he liked the wall-scaling.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading ON THE GRIDIRON When the exercises for the day were over, Dick sought out Captain Handlee, and inquired how he liked the wall-scaling.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading "We never had such practice when I was in the army, but we did pretty near the same in real life.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "We never had such practice when I was in the army, but we did pretty near the same in real life.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading "We never had such practice when I was in the army, but we did pretty near the same in real life.
To recall to mind.
From this reading I remember one occasion at Chancellorsville--" "Now Captain Handlee," interrupted Major Webster, who had constituted himself host to the veteran, "you keep all such stories for me.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "We never had such practice when I was in the army, but we did pretty near the same in real life.
that is looked for
From this reading ON THE GRIDIRON When the exercises for the day were over, Dick sought out Captain Handlee, and inquired how he liked the wall-scaling.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading I remember one occasion at Chancellorsville--" "Now Captain Handlee," interrupted Major Webster, who had constituted himself host to the veteran, "you keep all such stories for me.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "We never had such practice when I was in the army, but we did pretty near the same in real life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE GRIDIRON When the exercises for the day were over, Dick sought out Captain Handlee, and inquired how he liked the wall-scaling.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I remember one occasion at Chancellorsville--" "Now Captain Handlee," interrupted Major Webster, who had constituted himself host to the veteran, "you keep all such stories for me.
veterannounUS /ˈvetərən/
a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading Fine!" exclaimed the veteran.
wall-scaling
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From this reading ON THE GRIDIRON When the exercises for the day were over, Dick sought out Captain Handlee, and inquired how he liked the wall-scaling.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "We never had such practice when I was in the army, but we did pretty near the same in real life.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We never had such practice when I was in the army, but we did pretty near the same in real life.
WebsternounUS /ˈwebstər/
English playwright (1580-1625)
From this reading I remember one occasion at Chancellorsville--" "Now Captain Handlee," interrupted Major Webster, who had constituted himself host to the veteran, "you keep all such stories for me.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ON THE GRIDIRON When the exercises for the day were over, Dick sought out Captain Handlee, and inquired how he liked the wall-scaling.
at the time that
From this reading ON THE GRIDIRON When the exercises for the day were over, Dick sought out Captain Handlee, and inquired how he liked the wall-scaling.
which person or people
From this reading I remember one occasion at Chancellorsville--" "Now Captain Handlee," interrupted Major Webster, who had constituted himself host to the veteran, "you keep all such stories for me.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I remember one occasion at Chancellorsville--" "Now Captain Handlee," interrupted Major Webster, who had constituted himself host to the veteran, "you keep all such stories for me.
