used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CLOUD ON DICK'S HORIZON Final exams. were passed!
accoutrementsnounUS /əˈkuːtərmənts/
plural of “accoutrement” — clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing
From this reading Also the entire Corps of Cadets, two battalions of them, in spick and span full-dress uniform, and with all metal accoutrements glistening, in the sun, stood drawn up as the visitors were escorted to their carriages by waiting Army officers.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading A detachment of cavalry and another of field artillery, both from the Regular Army, rode to the railway station to aid in the reception of the Board.
(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 Not a member of the first class had "fessed" himself down and out, so all were to be graduated.
in addition
From this reading Also the entire Corps of Cadets, two battalions of them, in spick and span full-dress uniform, and with all metal accoutrements glistening, in the sun, stood drawn up as the visitors were escorted to their carriages by waiting Army officers.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The Board of Visitors---a committee of United States Senators and Representatives appointed by the President from among the members of the National Congress, arrived.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Not a member of the first class had "fessed" himself down and out, so all were to be graduated.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading A detachment of cavalry and another of field artillery, both from the Regular Army, rode to the railway station to aid in the reception of the Board.
subject to appointment
From this reading The Board of Visitors---a committee of United States Senators and Representatives appointed by the President from among the members of the National Congress, arrived.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading A detachment of cavalry and another of field artillery, both from the Regular Army, rode to the railway station to aid in the reception of the Board.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The Board of Visitors---a committee of United States Senators and Representatives appointed by the President from among the members of the National Congress, arrived.
artillerynounUS /ɑːrˈtɪləri/
large but transportable armament
From this reading A detachment of cavalry and another of field artillery, both from the Regular Army, rode to the railway station to aid in the reception of the Board.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Also the entire Corps of Cadets, two battalions of them, in spick and span full-dress uniform, and with all metal accoutrements glistening, in the sun, stood drawn up as the visitors were escorted to their carriages by waiting Army officers.
battalionsnounUS /bəˈtæljənz/
plural of “battalion” — an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies
From this reading Also the entire Corps of Cadets, two battalions of them, in spick and span full-dress uniform, and with all metal accoutrements glistening, in the sun, stood drawn up as the visitors were escorted to their carriages by waiting Army officers.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Not a member of the first class had "fessed" himself down and out, so all were to be graduated.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The Board of Visitors---a committee of United States Senators and Representatives appointed by the President from among the members of the National Congress, arrived.
the two together, not just one
From this reading A detachment of cavalry and another of field artillery, both from the Regular Army, rode to the railway station to aid in the reception of the Board.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Board of Visitors---a committee of United States Senators and Representatives appointed by the President from among the members of the National Congress, arrived.
CadetsnounUS /kəˈdets/
plural of “cadet” — a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading Also the entire Corps of Cadets, two battalions of them, in spick and span full-dress uniform, and with all metal accoutrements glistening, in the sun, stood drawn up as the visitors were escorted to their carriages by waiting Army officers.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Also the entire Corps of Cadets, two battalions of them, in spick and span full-dress uniform, and with all metal accoutrements glistening, in the sun, stood drawn up as the visitors were escorted to their carriages by waiting Army officers.
cavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading A detachment of cavalry and another of field artillery, both from the Regular Army, rode to the railway station to aid in the reception of the Board.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Not a member of the first class had "fessed" himself down and out, so all were to be graduated.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading A CLOUD ON DICK'S HORIZON Final exams. were passed!
committeenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading The Board of Visitors---a committee of United States Senators and Representatives appointed by the President from among the members of the National Congress, arrived.
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading The Board of Visitors---a committee of United States Senators and Representatives appointed by the President from among the members of the National Congress, arrived.
CorpsnounUS /kɔːr/
an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
From this reading Also the entire Corps of Cadets, two battalions of them, in spick and span full-dress uniform, and with all metal accoutrements glistening, in the sun, stood drawn up as the visitors were escorted to their carriages by waiting Army officers.
detachmentnounUS /dɪˈtætʃmənt/
avoiding emotional involvement
From this reading A detachment of cavalry and another of field artillery, both from the Regular Army, rode to the railway station to aid in the reception of the Board.
DICK'SnounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading A CLOUD ON DICK'S HORIZON Final exams. were passed!
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Not a member of the first class had "fessed" himself down and out, so all were to be graduated.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Also the entire Corps of Cadets, two battalions of them, in spick and span full-dress uniform, and with all metal accoutrements glistening, in the sun, stood drawn up as the visitors were escorted to their carriages by waiting Army officers.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Also the entire Corps of Cadets, two battalions of them, in spick and span full-dress uniform, and with all metal accoutrements glistening, in the sun, stood drawn up as the visitors were escorted to their carriages by waiting Army officers.
escortedverbUS /eˈskɔːrtɪd/
past form of “escort” — accompany as an escort
From this reading Also the entire Corps of Cadets, two battalions of them, in spick and span full-dress uniform, and with all metal accoutrements glistening, in the sun, stood drawn up as the visitors were escorted to their carriages by waiting Army officers.
examsnounUS /ɪɡˈzæmz/
plural of “exam” — a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge
From this reading A CLOUD ON DICK'S HORIZON Final exams. were passed!
fessed
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From this reading Not a member of the first class had "fessed" himself down and out, so all were to be graduated.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading A detachment of cavalry and another of field artillery, both from the Regular Army, rode to the railway station to aid in the reception of the Board.
FinaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading A CLOUD ON DICK'S HORIZON Final exams. were passed!
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Not a member of the first class had "fessed" himself down and out, so all were to be graduated.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Board of Visitors---a committee of United States Senators and Representatives appointed by the President from among the members of the National Congress, arrived.
full-dressadjective
suitable for formal occasions
From this reading Also the entire Corps of Cadets, two battalions of them, in spick and span full-dress uniform, and with all metal accoutrements glistening, in the sun, stood drawn up as the visitors were escorted to their carriages by waiting Army officers.
glisteningadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪsənɪŋ/
reflecting light
From this reading Also the entire Corps of Cadets, two battalions of them, in spick and span full-dress uniform, and with all metal accoutrements glistening, in the sun, stood drawn up as the visitors were escorted to their carriages by waiting Army officers.
graduatedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrædʒuːeɪtɪd/
marked with or divided into degrees
From this reading Not a member of the first class had "fessed" himself down and out, so all were to be graduated.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Not a member of the first class had "fessed" himself down and out, so all were to be graduated.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Not a member of the first class had "fessed" himself down and out, so all were to be graduated.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading A CLOUD ON DICK'S HORIZON Final exams. were passed!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A detachment of cavalry and another of field artillery, both from the Regular Army, rode to the railway station to aid in the reception of the Board.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Not a member of the first class had "fessed" himself down and out, so all were to be graduated.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The Board of Visitors---a committee of United States Senators and Representatives appointed by the President from among the members of the National Congress, arrived.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading Also the entire Corps of Cadets, two battalions of them, in spick and span full-dress uniform, and with all metal accoutrements glistening, in the sun, stood drawn up as the visitors were escorted to their carriages by waiting Army officers.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading The Board of Visitors---a committee of United States Senators and Representatives appointed by the President from among the members of the National Congress, arrived.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not a member of the first class had "fessed" himself down and out, so all were to be graduated.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not a member of the first class had "fessed" himself down and out, so all were to be graduated.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Also the entire Corps of Cadets, two battalions of them, in spick and span full-dress uniform, and with all metal accoutrements glistening, in the sun, stood drawn up as the visitors were escorted to their carriages by waiting Army officers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A CLOUD ON DICK'S HORIZON Final exams. were passed!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Not a member of the first class had "fessed" himself down and out, so all were to be graduated.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A CLOUD ON DICK'S HORIZON Final exams. were passed!
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading The Board of Visitors---a committee of United States Senators and Representatives appointed by the President from among the members of the National Congress, arrived.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading A detachment of cavalry and another of field artillery, both from the Regular Army, rode to the railway station to aid in the reception of the Board.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading A detachment of cavalry and another of field artillery, both from the Regular Army, rode to the railway station to aid in the reception of the Board.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading A detachment of cavalry and another of field artillery, both from the Regular Army, rode to the railway station to aid in the reception of the Board.
RepresentativesnounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪvz/
plural of “representative” — a person who represents others
From this reading The Board of Visitors---a committee of United States Senators and Representatives appointed by the President from among the members of the National Congress, arrived.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading A detachment of cavalry and another of field artillery, both from the Regular Army, rode to the railway station to aid in the reception of the Board.
SenatorsnounUS /ˈsenətərz/
plural of “senator” — a member of a senate
From this reading The Board of Visitors---a committee of United States Senators and Representatives appointed by the President from among the members of the National Congress, arrived.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Not a member of the first class had "fessed" himself down and out, so all were to be graduated.
spannounUS /spæn/
the complete duration of something
From this reading Also the entire Corps of Cadets, two battalions of them, in spick and span full-dress uniform, and with all metal accoutrements glistening, in the sun, stood drawn up as the visitors were escorted to their carriages by waiting Army officers.
spicknoun
(ethnic slur) offensive term for persons of Latin American descent
From this reading Also the entire Corps of Cadets, two battalions of them, in spick and span full-dress uniform, and with all metal accoutrements glistening, in the sun, stood drawn up as the visitors were escorted to their carriages by waiting Army officers.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The Board of Visitors---a committee of United States Senators and Representatives appointed by the President from among the members of the National Congress, arrived.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading A detachment of cavalry and another of field artillery, both from the Regular Army, rode to the railway station to aid in the reception of the Board.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Also the entire Corps of Cadets, two battalions of them, in spick and span full-dress uniform, and with all metal accoutrements glistening, in the sun, stood drawn up as the visitors were escorted to their carriages by waiting Army officers.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Also the entire Corps of Cadets, two battalions of them, in spick and span full-dress uniform, and with all metal accoutrements glistening, in the sun, stood drawn up as the visitors were escorted to their carriages by waiting Army officers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Not a member of the first class had "fessed" himself down and out, so all were to be graduated.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Also the entire Corps of Cadets, two battalions of them, in spick and span full-dress uniform, and with all metal accoutrements glistening, in the sun, stood drawn up as the visitors were escorted to their carriages by waiting Army officers.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Also the entire Corps of Cadets, two battalions of them, in spick and span full-dress uniform, and with all metal accoutrements glistening, in the sun, stood drawn up as the visitors were escorted to their carriages by waiting Army officers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not a member of the first class had "fessed" himself down and out, so all were to be graduated.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Also the entire Corps of Cadets, two battalions of them, in spick and span full-dress uniform, and with all metal accoutrements glistening, in the sun, stood drawn up as the visitors were escorted to their carriages by waiting Army officers.
uniformadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrm/
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading Also the entire Corps of Cadets, two battalions of them, in spick and span full-dress uniform, and with all metal accoutrements glistening, in the sun, stood drawn up as the visitors were escorted to their carriages by waiting Army officers.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading The Board of Visitors---a committee of United States Senators and Representatives appointed by the President from among the members of the National Congress, arrived.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Also the entire Corps of Cadets, two battalions of them, in spick and span full-dress uniform, and with all metal accoutrements glistening, in the sun, stood drawn up as the visitors were escorted to their carriages by waiting Army officers.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading The Board of Visitors---a committee of United States Senators and Representatives appointed by the President from among the members of the National Congress, arrived.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Also the entire Corps of Cadets, two battalions of them, in spick and span full-dress uniform, and with all metal accoutrements glistening, in the sun, stood drawn up as the visitors were escorted to their carriages by waiting Army officers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A CLOUD ON DICK'S HORIZON Final exams. were passed!
in the company of; together with
From this reading Also the entire Corps of Cadets, two battalions of them, in spick and span full-dress uniform, and with all metal accoutrements glistening, in the sun, stood drawn up as the visitors were escorted to their carriages by waiting Army officers.
