used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FOR THE PRIZE TROOP After a bath and rub down in the gymnasium Dick dressed for evening parade.
acknowledgingverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “acknowledge” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading What is it?" asked the young snob, barely acknowledging Dick's courtesy.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading FOR THE PRIZE TROOP After a bath and rub down in the gymnasium Dick dressed for evening parade.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FOR THE PRIZE TROOP After a bath and rub down in the gymnasium Dick dressed for evening parade.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading What is it?" asked the young snob, barely acknowledging Dick's courtesy.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading What is it?" asked the young snob, barely acknowledging Dick's courtesy.
bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading FOR THE PRIZE TROOP After a bath and rub down in the gymnasium Dick dressed for evening parade.
campusnounUS /ˈkæmpəs/
a field on which the buildings of a university are situated
From this reading When this was over he sought out Dutton, who was strolling off the campus with some chums.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Captain Dutton, I wish to speak to you," said Dick, formally saluting.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading When this was over he sought out Dutton, who was strolling off the campus with some chums.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading What is it?" asked the young snob, barely acknowledging Dick's courtesy.
someone who is a detective
From this reading FOR THE PRIZE TROOP After a bath and rub down in the gymnasium Dick dressed for evening parade.
Dick'snounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading What is it?" asked the young snob, barely acknowledging Dick's courtesy.
don't
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From this reading "Well, I don't know that I wish to speak to you.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading FOR THE PRIZE TROOP After a bath and rub down in the gymnasium Dick dressed for evening parade.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading FOR THE PRIZE TROOP After a bath and rub down in the gymnasium Dick dressed for evening parade.
Dutton
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From this reading When this was over he sought out Dutton, who was strolling off the campus with some chums.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading FOR THE PRIZE TROOP After a bath and rub down in the gymnasium Dick dressed for evening parade.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FOR THE PRIZE TROOP After a bath and rub down in the gymnasium Dick dressed for evening parade.
formallyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrməli/
with official authorization
From this reading "Captain Dutton, I wish to speak to you," said Dick, formally saluting.
gymnasiumnounUS /dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/
a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
From this reading FOR THE PRIZE TROOP After a bath and rub down in the gymnasium Dick dressed for evening parade.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When this was over he sought out Dutton, who was strolling off the campus with some chums.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Captain Dutton, I wish to speak to you," said Dick, formally saluting.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FOR THE PRIZE TROOP After a bath and rub down in the gymnasium Dick dressed for evening parade.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What is it?" asked the young snob, barely acknowledging Dick's courtesy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading What is it?" asked the young snob, barely acknowledging Dick's courtesy.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Well, I don't know that I wish to speak to you.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When this was over he sought out Dutton, who was strolling off the campus with some chums.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When this was over he sought out Dutton, who was strolling off the campus with some chums.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When this was over he sought out Dutton, who was strolling off the campus with some chums.
paradenounUS /pərˈeɪd/
a ceremonial procession including people marching
From this reading FOR THE PRIZE TROOP After a bath and rub down in the gymnasium Dick dressed for evening parade.
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading FOR THE PRIZE TROOP After a bath and rub down in the gymnasium Dick dressed for evening parade.
rubverbUS /rʌb/
move over something with pressure
From this reading FOR THE PRIZE TROOP After a bath and rub down in the gymnasium Dick dressed for evening parade.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Captain Dutton, I wish to speak to you," said Dick, formally saluting.
salutingverbUS /səˈluːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading "Captain Dutton, I wish to speak to you," said Dick, formally saluting.
snobnounUS /snɑːb/
a person regarded as arrogant and annoying
From this reading What is it?" asked the young snob, barely acknowledging Dick's courtesy.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading When this was over he sought out Dutton, who was strolling off the campus with some chums.
that is looked for
From this reading When this was over he sought out Dutton, who was strolling off the campus with some chums.
express in speech
From this reading "Captain Dutton, I wish to speak to you," said Dick, formally saluting.
strollingverbUS /ˈstroʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading When this was over he sought out Dutton, who was strolling off the campus with some chums.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Well, I don't know that I wish to speak to you.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FOR THE PRIZE TROOP After a bath and rub down in the gymnasium Dick dressed for evening parade.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When this was over he sought out Dutton, who was strolling off the campus with some chums.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Captain Dutton, I wish to speak to you," said Dick, formally saluting.
TROOPnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading FOR THE PRIZE TROOP After a bath and rub down in the gymnasium Dick dressed for evening parade.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When this was over he sought out Dutton, who was strolling off the campus with some chums.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, I don't know that I wish to speak to you.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What is it?" asked the young snob, barely acknowledging Dick's courtesy.
at the time that
From this reading When this was over he sought out Dutton, who was strolling off the campus with some chums.
which person or people
From this reading When this was over he sought out Dutton, who was strolling off the campus with some chums.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "Captain Dutton, I wish to speak to you," said Dick, formally saluting.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When this was over he sought out Dutton, who was strolling off the campus with some chums.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Captain Dutton, I wish to speak to you," said Dick, formally saluting.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading What is it?" asked the young snob, barely acknowledging Dick's courtesy.
