used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CATCHING A MAN FOR BREACH OF "CON."
(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 All of the tacs. are subordinates of the commandant of cadets, the latter officer being in charge of the discipline and tactical training of cadets.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All of the tacs. are subordinates of the commandant of cadets, the latter officer being in charge of the discipline and tactical training of cadets.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All of the tacs. are subordinates of the commandant of cadets, the latter officer being in charge of the discipline and tactical training of cadets.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading A "tac.," as has been explained in earlier volumes, is a Regular Army officer who is on duty in the department of tactics.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lieutenant Denton was the tac. who served as O.C. during this tour of twenty-four hours.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A "tac.," as has been explained in earlier volumes, is a Regular Army officer who is on duty in the department of tactics.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading All of the tacs. are subordinates of the commandant of cadets, the latter officer being in charge of the discipline and tactical training of cadets.
BREACHverbUS /briːtʃ/
act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
From this reading CATCHING A MAN FOR BREACH OF "CON."
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading Lieutenant Denton was the tac. who served as O.C. during this tour of twenty-four hours.
cadetsnounUS /kəˈdets/
plural of “cadet” — a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading All of the tacs. are subordinates of the commandant of cadets, the latter officer being in charge of the discipline and tactical training of cadets.
CATCHINGnounUS /ˈkætʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
From this reading CATCHING A MAN FOR BREACH OF "CON."
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading All of the tacs. are subordinates of the commandant of cadets, the latter officer being in charge of the discipline and tactical training of cadets.
commandantnounUS /ˌkɑːmənˈdɑːnt/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading All of the tacs. are subordinates of the commandant of cadets, the latter officer being in charge of the discipline and tactical training of cadets.
CONnounUS /kɑːn/
an argument opposed to a proposal
From this reading CATCHING A MAN FOR BREACH OF "CON."
Denton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lieutenant Denton was the tac. who served as O.C. during this tour of twenty-four hours.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading A "tac.," as has been explained in earlier volumes, is a Regular Army officer who is on duty in the department of tactics.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading All of the tacs. are subordinates of the commandant of cadets, the latter officer being in charge of the discipline and tactical training of cadets.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Lieutenant Denton was the tac. who served as O.C. during this tour of twenty-four hours.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading A "tac.," as has been explained in earlier volumes, is a Regular Army officer who is on duty in the department of tactics.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each tac. is, in turn, for a period of twenty-four hours, officer in charge, or "O.C."
earlier in time; previously
From this reading A "tac.," as has been explained in earlier volumes, is a Regular Army officer who is on duty in the department of tactics.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading A "tac.," as has been explained in earlier volumes, is a Regular Army officer who is on duty in the department of tactics.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CATCHING A MAN FOR BREACH OF "CON."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A "tac.," as has been explained in earlier volumes, is a Regular Army officer who is on duty in the department of tactics.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Lieutenant Denton was the tac. who served as O.C. during this tour of twenty-four hours.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A "tac.," as has been explained in earlier volumes, is a Regular Army officer who is on duty in the department of tactics.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A "tac.," as has been explained in earlier volumes, is a Regular Army officer who is on duty in the department of tactics.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading All of the tacs. are subordinates of the commandant of cadets, the latter officer being in charge of the discipline and tactical training of cadets.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading Lieutenant Denton was the tac. who served as O.C. during this tour of twenty-four hours.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading CATCHING A MAN FOR BREACH OF "CON."
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading Lieutenant Denton was the tac. who served as O.C. during this tour of twenty-four hours.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CATCHING A MAN FOR BREACH OF "CON."
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading A "tac.," as has been explained in earlier volumes, is a Regular Army officer who is on duty in the department of tactics.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A "tac.," as has been explained in earlier volumes, is a Regular Army officer who is on duty in the department of tactics.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Each tac. is, in turn, for a period of twenty-four hours, officer in charge, or "O.C."
an amount of time
From this reading Each tac. is, in turn, for a period of twenty-four hours, officer in charge, or "O.C."
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading A "tac.," as has been explained in earlier volumes, is a Regular Army officer who is on duty in the department of tactics.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Lieutenant Denton was the tac. who served as O.C. during this tour of twenty-four hours.
subordinatesnounUS /səˈbɔːrdəneɪts/
plural of “subordinate” — an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
From this reading All of the tacs. are subordinates of the commandant of cadets, the latter officer being in charge of the discipline and tactical training of cadets.
tac
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lieutenant Denton was the tac. who served as O.C. during this tour of twenty-four hours.
tacs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All of the tacs. are subordinates of the commandant of cadets, the latter officer being in charge of the discipline and tactical training of cadets.
tacticaladjectiveUS /ˈtæktɪkəl/
of or pertaining to tactic or tactics
From this reading All of the tacs. are subordinates of the commandant of cadets, the latter officer being in charge of the discipline and tactical training of cadets.
tacticsnounUS /ˈtæktɪks/
the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy
From this reading A "tac.," as has been explained in earlier volumes, is a Regular Army officer who is on duty in the department of tactics.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lieutenant Denton was the tac. who served as O.C. during this tour of twenty-four hours.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Lieutenant Denton was the tac. who served as O.C. during this tour of twenty-four hours.
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading Lieutenant Denton was the tac. who served as O.C. during this tour of twenty-four hours.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading All of the tacs. are subordinates of the commandant of cadets, the latter officer being in charge of the discipline and tactical training of cadets.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Each tac. is, in turn, for a period of twenty-four hours, officer in charge, or "O.C."
twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading Lieutenant Denton was the tac. who served as O.C. during this tour of twenty-four hours.
volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading A "tac.," as has been explained in earlier volumes, is a Regular Army officer who is on duty in the department of tactics.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lieutenant Denton was the tac. who served as O.C. during this tour of twenty-four hours.
which person or people
From this reading Lieutenant Denton was the tac. who served as O.C. during this tour of twenty-four hours.
