Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading CADET PRESCOTT COMMANDS AT SQUADRON DRILL The Military Academy found itself in a whirling round of recitations and drills, arranged for the delight of the Board of Visitors.

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

From this reading CADET PRESCOTT COMMANDS AT SQUADRON DRILL The Military Academy found itself in a whirling round of recitations and drills, arranged for the delight of the Board of Visitors.

later than; following

From this reading This order was borne by a soldier orderly immediately after breakfast on the day before graduation.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading "Mr. Prescott," said the commandant, when the tall, soldierly looking cadet knocked, entered and saluted, "you will take command at the cavalry squadron drill, which takes place at three this afternoon."

(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 There were other hundreds of spectators at first, and thousands later, to see all that was going on, for there are hosts of citizens who know what inspiring sights are to be found at West Point in Graduation Week.

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

From this reading CADET PRESCOTT COMMANDS AT SQUADRON DRILL The Military Academy found itself in a whirling round of recitations and drills, arranged for the delight of the Board of Visitors.

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

From this reading There were other hundreds of spectators at first, and thousands later, to see all that was going on, for there are hosts of citizens who know what inspiring sights are to be found at West Point in Graduation Week.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading CADET PRESCOTT COMMANDS AT SQUADRON DRILL The Military Academy found itself in a whirling round of recitations and drills, arranged for the delight of the Board of Visitors.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading CADET PRESCOTT COMMANDS AT SQUADRON DRILL The Military Academy found itself in a whirling round of recitations and drills, arranged for the delight of the Board of Visitors.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading There were other hundreds of spectators at first, and thousands later, to see all that was going on, for there are hosts of citizens who know what inspiring sights are to be found at West Point in Graduation Week.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading This order was borne by a soldier orderly immediately after breakfast on the day before graduation.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading CADET PRESCOTT COMMANDS AT SQUADRON DRILL The Military Academy found itself in a whirling round of recitations and drills, arranged for the delight of the Board of Visitors.

inflected form of “bear” — have

From this reading This order was borne by a soldier orderly immediately after breakfast on the day before graduation.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading This order was borne by a soldier orderly immediately after breakfast on the day before graduation.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This order was borne by a soldier orderly immediately after breakfast on the day before graduation.

a military trainee (as at a military academy)

From this reading CADET PRESCOTT COMMANDS AT SQUADRON DRILL The Military Academy found itself in a whirling round of recitations and drills, arranged for the delight of the Board of Visitors.

plural of “cadet” — a military trainee (as at a military academy)

From this reading "Mr. Prescott is directed to report at the office of the commandant of cadets."

troops trained to fight on horseback

From this reading "Mr. Prescott," said the commandant, when the tall, soldierly looking cadet knocked, entered and saluted, "you will take command at the cavalry squadron drill, which takes place at three this afternoon."

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading There were other hundreds of spectators at first, and thousands later, to see all that was going on, for there are hosts of citizens who know what inspiring sights are to be found at West Point in Graduation Week.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading "Mr. Prescott," said the commandant, when the tall, soldierly looking cadet knocked, entered and saluted, "you will take command at the cavalry squadron drill, which takes place at three this afternoon."

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading "Mr. Prescott is directed to report at the office of the commandant of cadets."

plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading CADET PRESCOTT COMMANDS AT SQUADRON DRILL The Military Academy found itself in a whirling round of recitations and drills, arranged for the delight of the Board of Visitors.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading This order was borne by a soldier orderly immediately after breakfast on the day before graduation.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading CADET PRESCOTT COMMANDS AT SQUADRON DRILL The Military Academy found itself in a whirling round of recitations and drills, arranged for the delight of the Board of Visitors.

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading "Mr. Prescott is directed to report at the office of the commandant of cadets."

make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool

From this reading CADET PRESCOTT COMMANDS AT SQUADRON DRILL The Military Academy found itself in a whirling round of recitations and drills, arranged for the delight of the Board of Visitors.

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 CADET PRESCOTT COMMANDS AT SQUADRON DRILL The Military Academy found itself in a whirling round of recitations and drills, arranged for the delight of the Board of Visitors.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading "Mr. Prescott," said the commandant, when the tall, soldierly looking cadet knocked, entered and saluted, "you will take command at the cavalry squadron drill, which takes place at three this afternoon."

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading There were other hundreds of spectators at first, and thousands later, to see all that was going on, for there are hosts of citizens who know what inspiring sights are to be found at West Point in Graduation Week.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading CADET PRESCOTT COMMANDS AT SQUADRON DRILL The Military Academy found itself in a whirling round of recitations and drills, arranged for the delight of the Board of Visitors.

set up or found

From this reading CADET PRESCOTT COMMANDS AT SQUADRON DRILL The Military Academy found itself in a whirling round of recitations and drills, arranged for the delight of the Board of Visitors.

the act of departing

From this reading There were other hundreds of spectators at first, and thousands later, to see all that was going on, for there are hosts of citizens who know what inspiring sights are to be found at West Point in Graduation Week.

the successful completion of a program of study

From this reading There were other hundreds of spectators at first, and thousands later, to see all that was going on, for there are hosts of citizens who know what inspiring sights are to be found at West Point in Graduation Week.

plural of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading There were other hundreds of spectators at first, and thousands later, to see all that was going on, for there are hosts of citizens who know what inspiring sights are to be found at West Point in Graduation Week.

plural of “hundred” — ten 10s

From this reading There were other hundreds of spectators at first, and thousands later, to see all that was going on, for there are hosts of citizens who know what inspiring sights are to be found at West Point in Graduation Week.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading This order was borne by a soldier orderly immediately after breakfast on the day before graduation.

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

From this reading CADET PRESCOTT COMMANDS AT SQUADRON DRILL The Military Academy found itself in a whirling round of recitations and drills, arranged for the delight of the Board of Visitors.

stimulating or exalting to the spirit

From this reading There were other hundreds of spectators at first, and thousands later, to see all that was going on, for there are hosts of citizens who know what inspiring sights are to be found at West Point in Graduation Week.

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

From this reading "Mr. Prescott is directed to report at the office of the commandant of cadets."

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading CADET PRESCOTT COMMANDS AT SQUADRON DRILL The Military Academy found itself in a whirling round of recitations and drills, arranged for the delight of the Board of Visitors.

past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading "Mr. Prescott," said the commandant, when the tall, soldierly looking cadet knocked, entered and saluted, "you will take command at the cavalry squadron drill, which takes place at three this afternoon."

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading There were other hundreds of spectators at first, and thousands later, to see all that was going on, for there are hosts of citizens who know what inspiring sights are to be found at West Point in Graduation Week.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading There were other hundreds of spectators at first, and thousands later, to see all that was going on, for there are hosts of citizens who know what inspiring sights are to be found at West Point in Graduation Week.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading "Mr. Prescott," said the commandant, when the tall, soldierly looking cadet knocked, entered and saluted, "you will take command at the cavalry squadron drill, which takes place at three this afternoon."

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading CADET PRESCOTT COMMANDS AT SQUADRON DRILL The Military Academy found itself in a whirling round of recitations and drills, arranged for the delight of the Board of Visitors.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Mr. Prescott is directed to report at the office of the commandant of cadets."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CADET PRESCOTT COMMANDS AT SQUADRON DRILL The Military Academy found itself in a whirling round of recitations and drills, arranged for the delight of the Board of Visitors.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading "Mr. Prescott is directed to report at the office of the commandant of cadets."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There were other hundreds of spectators at first, and thousands later, to see all that was going on, for there are hosts of citizens who know what inspiring sights are to be found at West Point in Graduation Week.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading This order was borne by a soldier orderly immediately after breakfast on the day before graduation.

a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer

From this reading This order was borne by a soldier orderly immediately after breakfast on the day before graduation.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading There were other hundreds of spectators at first, and thousands later, to see all that was going on, for there are hosts of citizens who know what inspiring sights are to be found at West Point in Graduation Week.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "Mr. Prescott," said the commandant, when the tall, soldierly looking cadet knocked, entered and saluted, "you will take command at the cavalry squadron drill, which takes place at three this afternoon."

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading There were other hundreds of spectators at first, and thousands later, to see all that was going on, for there are hosts of citizens who know what inspiring sights are to be found at West Point in Graduation Week.

a town in central Arizona

From this reading CADET PRESCOTT COMMANDS AT SQUADRON DRILL The Military Academy found itself in a whirling round of recitations and drills, arranged for the delight of the Board of Visitors.

plural of “recitation” — written matter that is recited from memory

From this reading CADET PRESCOTT COMMANDS AT SQUADRON DRILL The Military Academy found itself in a whirling round of recitations and drills, arranged for the delight of the Board of Visitors.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading "Mr. Prescott is directed to report at the office of the commandant of cadets."

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading CADET PRESCOTT COMMANDS AT SQUADRON DRILL The Military Academy found itself in a whirling round of recitations and drills, arranged for the delight of the Board of Visitors.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Mr. Prescott," said the commandant, when the tall, soldierly looking cadet knocked, entered and saluted, "you will take command at the cavalry squadron drill, which takes place at three this afternoon."

past form of “salute” — propose a toast to

From this reading "Mr. Prescott," said the commandant, when the tall, soldierly looking cadet knocked, entered and saluted, "you will take command at the cavalry squadron drill, which takes place at three this afternoon."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading There were other hundreds of spectators at first, and thousands later, to see all that was going on, for there are hosts of citizens who know what inspiring sights are to be found at West Point in Graduation Week.

an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument

From this reading There were other hundreds of spectators at first, and thousands later, to see all that was going on, for there are hosts of citizens who know what inspiring sights are to be found at West Point in Graduation Week.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading This order was borne by a soldier orderly immediately after breakfast on the day before graduation.

(of persons) befitting a warrior

From this reading "Mr. Prescott," said the commandant, when the tall, soldierly looking cadet knocked, entered and saluted, "you will take command at the cavalry squadron drill, which takes place at three this afternoon."

plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

From this reading There were other hundreds of spectators at first, and thousands later, to see all that was going on, for there are hosts of citizens who know what inspiring sights are to be found at West Point in Graduation Week.

a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms

From this reading CADET PRESCOTT COMMANDS AT SQUADRON DRILL The Military Academy found itself in a whirling round of recitations and drills, arranged for the delight of the Board of Visitors.

carry out

From this reading "Mr. Prescott," said the commandant, when the tall, soldierly looking cadet knocked, entered and saluted, "you will take command at the cavalry squadron drill, which takes place at three this afternoon."

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading "Mr. Prescott," said the commandant, when the tall, soldierly looking cadet knocked, entered and saluted, "you will take command at the cavalry squadron drill, which takes place at three this afternoon."

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading "Mr. Prescott," said the commandant, when the tall, soldierly looking cadet knocked, entered and saluted, "you will take command at the cavalry squadron drill, which takes place at three this afternoon."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There were other hundreds of spectators at first, and thousands later, to see all that was going on, for there are hosts of citizens who know what inspiring sights are to be found at West Point in Graduation Week.

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

From this reading CADET PRESCOTT COMMANDS AT SQUADRON DRILL The Military Academy found itself in a whirling round of recitations and drills, arranged for the delight of the Board of Visitors.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were other hundreds of spectators at first, and thousands later, to see all that was going on, for there are hosts of citizens who know what inspiring sights are to be found at West Point in Graduation Week.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This order was borne by a soldier orderly immediately after breakfast on the day before graduation.

plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading There were other hundreds of spectators at first, and thousands later, to see all that was going on, for there are hosts of citizens who know what inspiring sights are to be found at West Point in Graduation Week.

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

From this reading "Mr. Prescott," said the commandant, when the tall, soldierly looking cadet knocked, entered and saluted, "you will take command at the cavalry squadron drill, which takes place at three this afternoon."

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading There were other hundreds of spectators at first, and thousands later, to see all that was going on, for there are hosts of citizens who know what inspiring sights are to be found at West Point in Graduation Week.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading CADET PRESCOTT COMMANDS AT SQUADRON DRILL The Military Academy found itself in a whirling round of recitations and drills, arranged for the delight of the Board of Visitors.

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

From this reading There were other hundreds of spectators at first, and thousands later, to see all that was going on, for there are hosts of citizens who know what inspiring sights are to be found at West Point in Graduation Week.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading There were other hundreds of spectators at first, and thousands later, to see all that was going on, for there are hosts of citizens who know what inspiring sights are to be found at West Point in Graduation Week.

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

From this reading There were other hundreds of spectators at first, and thousands later, to see all that was going on, for there are hosts of citizens who know what inspiring sights are to be found at West Point in Graduation Week.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading There were other hundreds of spectators at first, and thousands later, to see all that was going on, for there are hosts of citizens who know what inspiring sights are to be found at West Point in Graduation Week.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading There were other hundreds of spectators at first, and thousands later, to see all that was going on, for there are hosts of citizens who know what inspiring sights are to be found at West Point in Graduation Week.

at the time that

From this reading "Mr. Prescott," said the commandant, when the tall, soldierly looking cadet knocked, entered and saluted, "you will take command at the cavalry squadron drill, which takes place at three this afternoon."

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading "Mr. Prescott," said the commandant, when the tall, soldierly looking cadet knocked, entered and saluted, "you will take command at the cavalry squadron drill, which takes place at three this afternoon."

the act of rotating in a circle or spiral

From this reading CADET PRESCOTT COMMANDS AT SQUADRON DRILL The Military Academy found itself in a whirling round of recitations and drills, arranged for the delight of the Board of Visitors.

which person or people

From this reading There were other hundreds of spectators at first, and thousands later, to see all that was going on, for there are hosts of citizens who know what inspiring sights are to be found at West Point in Graduation Week.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Mr. Prescott," said the commandant, when the tall, soldierly looking cadet knocked, entered and saluted, "you will take command at the cavalry squadron drill, which takes place at three this afternoon."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Mr. Prescott," said the commandant, when the tall, soldierly looking cadet knocked, entered and saluted, "you will take command at the cavalry squadron drill, which takes place at three this afternoon."