used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It had been a glorious affair, and they fought it all over again in their tents, the defeated ones explaining that if "this" had happened, "that" wouldn't have taken place.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It had been a glorious affair, and they fought it all over again in their tents, the defeated ones explaining that if "this" had happened, "that" wouldn't have taken place.
anew
From this reading It had been a glorious affair, and they fought it all over again in their tents, the defeated ones explaining that if "this" had happened, "that" wouldn't have taken place.
(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 It had been a glorious affair, and they fought it all over again in their tents, the defeated ones explaining that if "this" had happened, "that" wouldn't have taken place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading UNCLE EZRA AT KENTFIELD The rest of that day, and far into the night, ignoring the warning of tattoo and taps, the cadets discussed the sham battle.
arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading "But for all that, you can't deny but that Dick saved the day for Dutton," argued Paul.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading UNCLE EZRA AT KENTFIELD The rest of that day, and far into the night, ignoring the warning of tattoo and taps, the cadets discussed the sham battle.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading UNCLE EZRA AT KENTFIELD The rest of that day, and far into the night, ignoring the warning of tattoo and taps, the cadets discussed the sham battle.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been a glorious affair, and they fought it all over again in their tents, the defeated ones explaining that if "this" had happened, "that" wouldn't have taken place.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But for all that, you can't deny but that Dick saved the day for Dutton," argued Paul.
cadetsnounUS /kəˈdets/
plural of “cadet” — a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading UNCLE EZRA AT KENTFIELD The rest of that day, and far into the night, ignoring the warning of tattoo and taps, the cadets discussed the sham battle.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The battle practically ended the military instruction at camp.
can't
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From this reading "But for all that, you can't deny but that Dick saved the day for Dutton," argued Paul.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "He certainly did," was the general reply.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading UNCLE EZRA AT KENTFIELD The rest of that day, and far into the night, ignoring the warning of tattoo and taps, the cadets discussed the sham battle.
defeatedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfiːtəd/
beaten or overcome; not victorious
From this reading It had been a glorious affair, and they fought it all over again in their tents, the defeated ones explaining that if "this" had happened, "that" wouldn't have taken place.
declare untrue; contradict
From this reading "But for all that, you can't deny but that Dick saved the day for Dutton," argued Paul.
someone who is a detective
From this reading "But for all that, you can't deny but that Dick saved the day for Dutton," argued Paul.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "He certainly did," was the general reply.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading UNCLE EZRA AT KENTFIELD The rest of that day, and far into the night, ignoring the warning of tattoo and taps, the cadets discussed the sham battle.
Dutton
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From this reading "But for all that, you can't deny but that Dick saved the day for Dutton," argued Paul.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading The battle practically ended the military instruction at camp.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading It had been a glorious affair, and they fought it all over again in their tents, the defeated ones explaining that if "this" had happened, "that" wouldn't have taken place.
EZRAnounUS /ˈezrə/
a Jewish priest and scribe sent by the Persian king to restore Jewish law and worship in Jerusalem
From this reading UNCLE EZRA AT KENTFIELD The rest of that day, and far into the night, ignoring the warning of tattoo and taps, the cadets discussed the sham battle.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading UNCLE EZRA AT KENTFIELD The rest of that day, and far into the night, ignoring the warning of tattoo and taps, the cadets discussed the sham battle.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "But for all that, you can't deny but that Dick saved the day for Dutton," argued Paul.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading It had been a glorious affair, and they fought it all over again in their tents, the defeated ones explaining that if "this" had happened, "that" wouldn't have taken place.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading "He certainly did," was the general reply.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading It had been a glorious affair, and they fought it all over again in their tents, the defeated ones explaining that if "this" had happened, "that" wouldn't have taken place.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had been a glorious affair, and they fought it all over again in their tents, the defeated ones explaining that if "this" had happened, "that" wouldn't have taken place.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It had been a glorious affair, and they fought it all over again in their tents, the defeated ones explaining that if "this" had happened, "that" wouldn't have taken place.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It had been a glorious affair, and they fought it all over again in their tents, the defeated ones explaining that if "this" had happened, "that" wouldn't have taken place.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He certainly did," was the general reply.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It had been a glorious affair, and they fought it all over again in their tents, the defeated ones explaining that if "this" had happened, "that" wouldn't have taken place.
ignoringverbUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “ignore” — refuse to acknowledge
From this reading UNCLE EZRA AT KENTFIELD The rest of that day, and far into the night, ignoring the warning of tattoo and taps, the cadets discussed the sham battle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It had been a glorious affair, and they fought it all over again in their tents, the defeated ones explaining that if "this" had happened, "that" wouldn't have taken place.
instructionnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading The battle practically ended the military instruction at camp.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading UNCLE EZRA AT KENTFIELD The rest of that day, and far into the night, ignoring the warning of tattoo and taps, the cadets discussed the sham battle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been a glorious affair, and they fought it all over again in their tents, the defeated ones explaining that if "this" had happened, "that" wouldn't have taken place.
KENTFIELD
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From this reading UNCLE EZRA AT KENTFIELD The rest of that day, and far into the night, ignoring the warning of tattoo and taps, the cadets discussed the sham battle.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading The battle practically ended the military instruction at camp.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading UNCLE EZRA AT KENTFIELD The rest of that day, and far into the night, ignoring the warning of tattoo and taps, the cadets discussed the sham battle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading UNCLE EZRA AT KENTFIELD The rest of that day, and far into the night, ignoring the warning of tattoo and taps, the cadets discussed the sham battle.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It had been a glorious affair, and they fought it all over again in their tents, the defeated ones explaining that if "this" had happened, "that" wouldn't have taken place.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It had been a glorious affair, and they fought it all over again in their tents, the defeated ones explaining that if "this" had happened, "that" wouldn't have taken place.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading "But for all that, you can't deny but that Dick saved the day for Dutton," argued Paul.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It had been a glorious affair, and they fought it all over again in their tents, the defeated ones explaining that if "this" had happened, "that" wouldn't have taken place.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading The battle practically ended the military instruction at camp.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "He certainly did," was the general reply.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading UNCLE EZRA AT KENTFIELD The rest of that day, and far into the night, ignoring the warning of tattoo and taps, the cadets discussed the sham battle.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading "But for all that, you can't deny but that Dick saved the day for Dutton," argued Paul.
shamnounUS /ʃæm/
something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be
From this reading UNCLE EZRA AT KENTFIELD The rest of that day, and far into the night, ignoring the warning of tattoo and taps, the cadets discussed the sham battle.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading It had been a glorious affair, and they fought it all over again in their tents, the defeated ones explaining that if "this" had happened, "that" wouldn't have taken place.
tapsnounUS /tæps/
(military) signal to turn the lights out
From this reading UNCLE EZRA AT KENTFIELD The rest of that day, and far into the night, ignoring the warning of tattoo and taps, the cadets discussed the sham battle.
tattoonounUS /ˌtæˈtuː/
a drumbeat or bugle call that signals the military to return to their quarters
From this reading UNCLE EZRA AT KENTFIELD The rest of that day, and far into the night, ignoring the warning of tattoo and taps, the cadets discussed the sham battle.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading It had been a glorious affair, and they fought it all over again in their tents, the defeated ones explaining that if "this" had happened, "that" wouldn't have taken place.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading UNCLE EZRA AT KENTFIELD The rest of that day, and far into the night, ignoring the warning of tattoo and taps, the cadets discussed the sham battle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNCLE EZRA AT KENTFIELD The rest of that day, and far into the night, ignoring the warning of tattoo and taps, the cadets discussed the sham battle.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It had been a glorious affair, and they fought it all over again in their tents, the defeated ones explaining that if "this" had happened, "that" wouldn't have taken place.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It had been a glorious affair, and they fought it all over again in their tents, the defeated ones explaining that if "this" had happened, "that" wouldn't have taken place.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It had been a glorious affair, and they fought it all over again in their tents, the defeated ones explaining that if "this" had happened, "that" wouldn't have taken place.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading UNCLE EZRA AT KENTFIELD The rest of that day, and far into the night, ignoring the warning of tattoo and taps, the cadets discussed the sham battle.
a message informing of danger
From this reading UNCLE EZRA AT KENTFIELD The rest of that day, and far into the night, ignoring the warning of tattoo and taps, the cadets discussed the sham battle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He certainly did," was the general reply.
wouldn't
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From this reading It had been a glorious affair, and they fought it all over again in their tents, the defeated ones explaining that if "this" had happened, "that" wouldn't have taken place.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But for all that, you can't deny but that Dick saved the day for Dutton," argued Paul.
