Chapter XV · Chapter 15

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading In the fight that followed Dodge received a fearful walloping from Mr. Poultney.

A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.

From this reading A new man, entering the United States Military Academy, often has a most exaggerated idea of his own importance and merits.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading He got word that Mr. Poultney was one of the yearlings concerned in his discomfiture on post number three, and boldly confronted the yearling with the charge.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The laws of courtesy are enforced by these fights.

with boldness, in a bold manner

From this reading He got word that Mr. Poultney was one of the yearlings concerned in his discomfiture on post number three, and boldly confronted the yearling with the charge.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The laws of courtesy are enforced by these fights.

a military trainee (as at a military academy)

From this reading TAPS SOUNDS ON SUMMER Cadet Dodge spent the last days of the encampment on sick report.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading He got word that Mr. Poultney was one of the yearlings concerned in his discomfiture on post number three, and boldly confronted the yearling with the charge.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading He got word that Mr. Poultney was one of the yearlings concerned in his discomfiture on post number three, and boldly confronted the yearling with the charge.

past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition

From this reading He got word that Mr. Poultney was one of the yearlings concerned in his discomfiture on post number three, and boldly confronted the yearling with the charge.

a courteous or respectful or considerate act

From this reading The laws of courtesy are enforced by these fights.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading TAPS SOUNDS ON SUMMER Cadet Dodge spent the last days of the encampment on sick report.

anxious embarrassment

From this reading He got word that Mr. Poultney was one of the yearlings concerned in his discomfiture on post number three, and boldly confronted the yearling with the charge.

make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid

From this reading TAPS SOUNDS ON SUMMER Cadet Dodge spent the last days of the encampment on sick report.

a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent

From this reading TAPS SOUNDS ON SUMMER Cadet Dodge spent the last days of the encampment on sick report.

forced or compelled or put in force

From this reading The laws of courtesy are enforced by these fights.

a movement into or inward

From this reading A new man, entering the United States Military Academy, often has a most exaggerated idea of his own importance and merits.

represented as greater than is true or reasonable

From this reading A new man, entering the United States Military Academy, often has a most exaggerated idea of his own importance and merits.

experiencing or showing fear

From this reading In the fight that followed Dodge received a fearful walloping from Mr. Poultney.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading In the fight that followed Dodge received a fearful walloping from Mr. Poultney.

plural of “fight” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading The laws of courtesy are enforced by these fights.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading In the fight that followed Dodge received a fearful walloping from Mr. Poultney.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In the fight that followed Dodge received a fearful walloping from Mr. Poultney.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading He got word that Mr. Poultney was one of the yearlings concerned in his discomfiture on post number three, and boldly confronted the yearling with the charge.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A new man, entering the United States Military Academy, often has a most exaggerated idea of his own importance and merits.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He got word that Mr. Poultney was one of the yearlings concerned in his discomfiture on post number three, and boldly confronted the yearling with the charge.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He got word that Mr. Poultney was one of the yearlings concerned in his discomfiture on post number three, and boldly confronted the yearling with the charge.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading A new man, entering the United States Military Academy, often has a most exaggerated idea of his own importance and merits.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading A new man, entering the United States Military Academy, often has a most exaggerated idea of his own importance and merits.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading He got word that Mr. Poultney was one of the yearlings concerned in his discomfiture on post number three, and boldly confronted the yearling with the charge.

immediately past

From this reading TAPS SOUNDS ON SUMMER Cadet Dodge spent the last days of the encampment on sick report.

the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit

From this reading The laws of courtesy are enforced by these fights.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading A new man, entering the United States Military Academy, often has a most exaggerated idea of his own importance and merits.

plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute

From this reading A new man, entering the United States Military Academy, often has a most exaggerated idea of his own importance and merits.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading A new man, entering the United States Military Academy, often has a most exaggerated idea of his own importance and merits.

used to form the superlative

From this reading A new man, entering the United States Military Academy, often has a most exaggerated idea of his own importance and merits.

a form of address for a man

From this reading He got word that Mr. Poultney was one of the yearlings concerned in his discomfiture on post number three, and boldly confronted the yearling with the charge.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading A new man, entering the United States Military Academy, often has a most exaggerated idea of his own importance and merits.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading He got word that Mr. Poultney was one of the yearlings concerned in his discomfiture on post number three, and boldly confronted the yearling with the charge.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TAPS SOUNDS ON SUMMER Cadet Dodge spent the last days of the encampment on sick report.

many times at short intervals

From this reading A new man, entering the United States Military Academy, often has a most exaggerated idea of his own importance and merits.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading TAPS SOUNDS ON SUMMER Cadet Dodge spent the last days of the encampment on sick report.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He got word that Mr. Poultney was one of the yearlings concerned in his discomfiture on post number three, and boldly confronted the yearling with the charge.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading A new man, entering the United States Military Academy, often has a most exaggerated idea of his own importance and merits.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading He got word that Mr. Poultney was one of the yearlings concerned in his discomfiture on post number three, and boldly confronted the yearling with the charge.

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From this reading He got word that Mr. Poultney was one of the yearlings concerned in his discomfiture on post number three, and boldly confronted the yearling with the charge.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading In the fight that followed Dodge received a fearful walloping from Mr. Poultney.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading TAPS SOUNDS ON SUMMER Cadet Dodge spent the last days of the encampment on sick report.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading TAPS SOUNDS ON SUMMER Cadet Dodge spent the last days of the encampment on sick report.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading TAPS SOUNDS ON SUMMER Cadet Dodge spent the last days of the encampment on sick report.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading TAPS SOUNDS ON SUMMER Cadet Dodge spent the last days of the encampment on sick report.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading A new man, entering the United States Military Academy, often has a most exaggerated idea of his own importance and merits.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading TAPS SOUNDS ON SUMMER Cadet Dodge spent the last days of the encampment on sick report.

(military) signal to turn the lights out

From this reading TAPS SOUNDS ON SUMMER Cadet Dodge spent the last days of the encampment on sick report.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He got word that Mr. Poultney was one of the yearlings concerned in his discomfiture on post number three, and boldly confronted the yearling with the charge.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading TAPS SOUNDS ON SUMMER Cadet Dodge spent the last days of the encampment on sick report.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The laws of courtesy are enforced by these fights.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading He got word that Mr. Poultney was one of the yearlings concerned in his discomfiture on post number three, and boldly confronted the yearling with the charge.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading A new man, entering the United States Military Academy, often has a most exaggerated idea of his own importance and merits.

(used informally) very large

From this reading In the fight that followed Dodge received a fearful walloping from Mr. Poultney.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He got word that Mr. Poultney was one of the yearlings concerned in his discomfiture on post number three, and boldly confronted the yearling with the charge.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He got word that Mr. Poultney was one of the yearlings concerned in his discomfiture on post number three, and boldly confronted the yearling with the charge.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading He got word that Mr. Poultney was one of the yearlings concerned in his discomfiture on post number three, and boldly confronted the yearling with the charge.

a young child

From this reading He got word that Mr. Poultney was one of the yearlings concerned in his discomfiture on post number three, and boldly confronted the yearling with the charge.

plural of “yearling” — a young child

From this reading He got word that Mr. Poultney was one of the yearlings concerned in his discomfiture on post number three, and boldly confronted the yearling with the charge.