used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But things wore a different aspect now.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading He had to shout to be heard above the noise of the gale.
academynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading THE RESCUE OF DUTTON Through the blinding snow the two cadets tried to peer, in order to see which way they should take to get back to the academy.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Which way had we better go?" asked Paul, after a pause.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Neither of them was very familiar with the country, though they had been over part of it in drills and practice marches in the fall.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Which way had we better go?" asked Paul, after a pause.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading But things wore a different aspect now.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE RESCUE OF DUTTON Through the blinding snow the two cadets tried to peer, in order to see which way they should take to get back to the academy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had to shout to be heard above the noise of the gale.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Neither of them was very familiar with the country, though they had been over part of it in drills and practice marches in the fall.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Which way had we better go?" asked Paul, after a pause.
blindingadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪndɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading THE RESCUE OF DUTTON Through the blinding snow the two cadets tried to peer, in order to see which way they should take to get back to the academy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But things wore a different aspect now.
cadetsnounUS /kəˈdets/
plural of “cadet” — a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading THE RESCUE OF DUTTON Through the blinding snow the two cadets tried to peer, in order to see which way they should take to get back to the academy.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Neither of them was very familiar with the country, though they had been over part of it in drills and practice marches in the fall.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading But things wore a different aspect now.
drillsnounUS /drɪlz/
plural of “drill” — a tool with a sharp point and cutting edges for making holes in hard materials (usually rotating rapidly or by repeated blows)
From this reading Neither of them was very familiar with the country, though they had been over part of it in drills and practice marches in the fall.
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From this reading THE RESCUE OF DUTTON Through the blinding snow the two cadets tried to peer, in order to see which way they should take to get back to the academy.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Neither of them was very familiar with the country, though they had been over part of it in drills and practice marches in the fall.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Neither of them was very familiar with the country, though they had been over part of it in drills and practice marches in the fall.
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading He had to shout to be heard above the noise of the gale.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading THE RESCUE OF DUTTON Through the blinding snow the two cadets tried to peer, in order to see which way they should take to get back to the academy.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Which way had we better go?" asked Paul, after a pause.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Neither of them was very familiar with the country, though they had been over part of it in drills and practice marches in the fall.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had to shout to be heard above the noise of the gale.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He had to shout to be heard above the noise of the gale.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE RESCUE OF DUTTON Through the blinding snow the two cadets tried to peer, in order to see which way they should take to get back to the academy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Neither of them was very familiar with the country, though they had been over part of it in drills and practice marches in the fall.
marchesnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪz/
a region in central Italy
From this reading Neither of them was very familiar with the country, though they had been over part of it in drills and practice marches in the fall.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither of them was very familiar with the country, though they had been over part of it in drills and practice marches in the fall.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading He had to shout to be heard above the noise of the gale.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But things wore a different aspect now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RESCUE OF DUTTON Through the blinding snow the two cadets tried to peer, in order to see which way they should take to get back to the academy.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading THE RESCUE OF DUTTON Through the blinding snow the two cadets tried to peer, in order to see which way they should take to get back to the academy.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Neither of them was very familiar with the country, though they had been over part of it in drills and practice marches in the fall.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Neither of them was very familiar with the country, though they had been over part of it in drills and practice marches in the fall.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading "Which way had we better go?" asked Paul, after a pause.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading "Which way had we better go?" asked Paul, after a pause.
peernounUS /pɪr/
a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
From this reading THE RESCUE OF DUTTON Through the blinding snow the two cadets tried to peer, in order to see which way they should take to get back to the academy.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Neither of them was very familiar with the country, though they had been over part of it in drills and practice marches in the fall.
free from harm or evil
From this reading THE RESCUE OF DUTTON Through the blinding snow the two cadets tried to peer, in order to see which way they should take to get back to the academy.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE RESCUE OF DUTTON Through the blinding snow the two cadets tried to peer, in order to see which way they should take to get back to the academy.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading THE RESCUE OF DUTTON Through the blinding snow the two cadets tried to peer, in order to see which way they should take to get back to the academy.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading He had to shout to be heard above the noise of the gale.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading THE RESCUE OF DUTTON Through the blinding snow the two cadets tried to peer, in order to see which way they should take to get back to the academy.
carry out
From this reading THE RESCUE OF DUTTON Through the blinding snow the two cadets tried to peer, in order to see which way they should take to get back to the academy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RESCUE OF DUTTON Through the blinding snow the two cadets tried to peer, in order to see which way they should take to get back to the academy.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Neither of them was very familiar with the country, though they had been over part of it in drills and practice marches in the fall.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE RESCUE OF DUTTON Through the blinding snow the two cadets tried to peer, in order to see which way they should take to get back to the academy.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But things wore a different aspect now.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Neither of them was very familiar with the country, though they had been over part of it in drills and practice marches in the fall.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE RESCUE OF DUTTON Through the blinding snow the two cadets tried to peer, in order to see which way they should take to get back to the academy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE RESCUE OF DUTTON Through the blinding snow the two cadets tried to peer, in order to see which way they should take to get back to the academy.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading THE RESCUE OF DUTTON Through the blinding snow the two cadets tried to peer, in order to see which way they should take to get back to the academy.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE RESCUE OF DUTTON Through the blinding snow the two cadets tried to peer, in order to see which way they should take to get back to the academy.
precisely as stated
From this reading Neither of them was very familiar with the country, though they had been over part of it in drills and practice marches in the fall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Neither of them was very familiar with the country, though they had been over part of it in drills and practice marches in the fall.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE RESCUE OF DUTTON Through the blinding snow the two cadets tried to peer, in order to see which way they should take to get back to the academy.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Which way had we better go?" asked Paul, after a pause.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE RESCUE OF DUTTON Through the blinding snow the two cadets tried to peer, in order to see which way they should take to get back to the academy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Neither of them was very familiar with the country, though they had been over part of it in drills and practice marches in the fall.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading But things wore a different aspect now.
