used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Either might have chosen the cavalry, or possibly the artillery arm of the service, but both had already expressed a preference for the infantry arm.
AcademynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading The Secretary of War, in the presence of the superintendent, the commandant and the members of the faculty of the United States Military Academy, flanked by the Board of Visitors, had handed his diploma to the last man, the cadet at the foot of the graduating class, Mr. Atterbury.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Either might have chosen the cavalry, or possibly the artillery arm of the service, but both had already expressed a preference for the infantry arm.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "The 'doughboys' (infantry) are always the fellows who see the hardest of the fighting in war time," was the way Dick put it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Secretary of War, in the presence of the superintendent, the commandant and the members of the faculty of the United States Military Academy, flanked by the Board of Visitors, had handed his diploma to the last man, the cadet at the foot of the graduating class, Mr. Atterbury.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "The 'doughboys' (infantry) are always the fellows who see the hardest of the fighting in war time," was the way Dick put it.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Either might have chosen the cavalry, or possibly the artillery arm of the service, but both had already expressed a preference for the infantry arm.
artillerynounUS /ɑːrˈtɪləri/
large but transportable armament
From this reading Either might have chosen the cavalry, or possibly the artillery arm of the service, but both had already expressed a preference for the infantry arm.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dick had graduated as number thirty-four; Greg as thirty-seven.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CONCLUSION The graduating exercises at West Point had finished.
Atterbury
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From this reading The Secretary of War, in the presence of the superintendent, the commandant and the members of the faculty of the United States Military Academy, flanked by the Board of Visitors, had handed his diploma to the last man, the cadet at the foot of the graduating class, Mr. Atterbury.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The Secretary of War, in the presence of the superintendent, the commandant and the members of the faculty of the United States Military Academy, flanked by the Board of Visitors, had handed his diploma to the last man, the cadet at the foot of the graduating class, Mr. Atterbury.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Either might have chosen the cavalry, or possibly the artillery arm of the service, but both had already expressed a preference for the infantry arm.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Either might have chosen the cavalry, or possibly the artillery arm of the service, but both had already expressed a preference for the infantry arm.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Secretary of War, in the presence of the superintendent, the commandant and the members of the faculty of the United States Military Academy, flanked by the Board of Visitors, had handed his diploma to the last man, the cadet at the foot of the graduating class, Mr. Atterbury.
cadetnounUS /kəˈdet/
a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading The Secretary of War, in the presence of the superintendent, the commandant and the members of the faculty of the United States Military Academy, flanked by the Board of Visitors, had handed his diploma to the last man, the cadet at the foot of the graduating class, Mr. Atterbury.
cavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading Either might have chosen the cavalry, or possibly the artillery arm of the service, but both had already expressed a preference for the infantry arm.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading Either might have chosen the cavalry, or possibly the artillery arm of the service, but both had already expressed a preference for the infantry arm.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading The Secretary of War, in the presence of the superintendent, the commandant and the members of the faculty of the United States Military Academy, flanked by the Board of Visitors, had handed his diploma to the last man, the cadet at the foot of the graduating class, Mr. Atterbury.
commandantnounUS /ˌkɑːmənˈdɑːnt/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading The Secretary of War, in the presence of the superintendent, the commandant and the members of the faculty of the United States Military Academy, flanked by the Board of Visitors, had handed his diploma to the last man, the cadet at the foot of the graduating class, Mr. Atterbury.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading CONCLUSION The graduating exercises at West Point had finished.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick had graduated as number thirty-four; Greg as thirty-seven.
diplomanounUS /dɪˈploʊmɑː/
a document certifying the successful completion of a course of study
From this reading The Secretary of War, in the presence of the superintendent, the commandant and the members of the faculty of the United States Military Academy, flanked by the Board of Visitors, had handed his diploma to the last man, the cadet at the foot of the graduating class, Mr. Atterbury.
doughboys
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From this reading "The 'doughboys' (infantry) are always the fellows who see the hardest of the fighting in war time," was the way Dick put it.
one or the other of two
From this reading Either might have chosen the cavalry, or possibly the artillery arm of the service, but both had already expressed a preference for the infantry arm.
exercisesnounUS /ˈeksərsaɪzəz/
plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading CONCLUSION The graduating exercises at West Point had finished.
communicated in words
From this reading Either might have chosen the cavalry, or possibly the artillery arm of the service, but both had already expressed a preference for the infantry arm.
facultynounUS /ˈfækəlti/
one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading The Secretary of War, in the presence of the superintendent, the commandant and the members of the faculty of the United States Military Academy, flanked by the Board of Visitors, had handed his diploma to the last man, the cadet at the foot of the graduating class, Mr. Atterbury.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading "The 'doughboys' (infantry) are always the fellows who see the hardest of the fighting in war time," was the way Dick put it.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading "The 'doughboys' (infantry) are always the fellows who see the hardest of the fighting in war time," was the way Dick put it.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading CONCLUSION The graduating exercises at West Point had finished.
flankedverbUS /flæŋkt/
past form of “flank” — be located at the sides of something or somebody
From this reading The Secretary of War, in the presence of the superintendent, the commandant and the members of the faculty of the United States Military Academy, flanked by the Board of Visitors, had handed his diploma to the last man, the cadet at the foot of the graduating class, Mr. Atterbury.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The Secretary of War, in the presence of the superintendent, the commandant and the members of the faculty of the United States Military Academy, flanked by the Board of Visitors, had handed his diploma to the last man, the cadet at the foot of the graduating class, Mr. Atterbury.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Either might have chosen the cavalry, or possibly the artillery arm of the service, but both had already expressed a preference for the infantry arm.
graduatedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrædʒuːeɪtɪd/
marked with or divided into degrees
From this reading Dick had graduated as number thirty-four; Greg as thirty-seven.
graduatingverbUS /ˈɡrædʒəweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “graduate” — receive an academic degree upon completion of one's studies
From this reading CONCLUSION The graduating exercises at West Point had finished.
Greg
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From this reading Dick had graduated as number thirty-four; Greg as thirty-seven.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CONCLUSION The graduating exercises at West Point had finished.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading The Secretary of War, in the presence of the superintendent, the commandant and the members of the faculty of the United States Military Academy, flanked by the Board of Visitors, had handed his diploma to the last man, the cadet at the foot of the graduating class, Mr. Atterbury.
hardestadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdəst/
superlative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading "The 'doughboys' (infantry) are always the fellows who see the hardest of the fighting in war time," was the way Dick put it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Either might have chosen the cavalry, or possibly the artillery arm of the service, but both had already expressed a preference for the infantry arm.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Secretary of War, in the presence of the superintendent, the commandant and the members of the faculty of the United States Military Academy, flanked by the Board of Visitors, had handed his diploma to the last man, the cadet at the foot of the graduating class, Mr. Atterbury.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Secretary of War, in the presence of the superintendent, the commandant and the members of the faculty of the United States Military Academy, flanked by the Board of Visitors, had handed his diploma to the last man, the cadet at the foot of the graduating class, Mr. Atterbury.
infantrynounUS /ˈɪnfəntri/
an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot
From this reading Either might have chosen the cavalry, or possibly the artillery arm of the service, but both had already expressed a preference for the infantry arm.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "The 'doughboys' (infantry) are always the fellows who see the hardest of the fighting in war time," was the way Dick put it.
immediately past
From this reading The Secretary of War, in the presence of the superintendent, the commandant and the members of the faculty of the United States Military Academy, flanked by the Board of Visitors, had handed his diploma to the last man, the cadet at the foot of the graduating class, Mr. Atterbury.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The Secretary of War, in the presence of the superintendent, the commandant and the members of the faculty of the United States Military Academy, flanked by the Board of Visitors, had handed his diploma to the last man, the cadet at the foot of the graduating class, Mr. Atterbury.
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 Secretary of War, in the presence of the superintendent, the commandant and the members of the faculty of the United States Military Academy, flanked by the Board of Visitors, had handed his diploma to the last man, the cadet at the foot of the graduating class, Mr. Atterbury.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Either might have chosen the cavalry, or possibly the artillery arm of the service, but both had already expressed a preference for the infantry arm.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading The Secretary of War, in the presence of the superintendent, the commandant and the members of the faculty of the United States Military Academy, flanked by the Board of Visitors, had handed his diploma to the last man, the cadet at the foot of the graduating class, Mr. Atterbury.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The Secretary of War, in the presence of the superintendent, the commandant and the members of the faculty of the United States Military Academy, flanked by the Board of Visitors, had handed his diploma to the last man, the cadet at the foot of the graduating class, Mr. Atterbury.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Dick had graduated as number thirty-four; Greg as thirty-seven.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Secretary of War, in the presence of the superintendent, the commandant and the members of the faculty of the United States Military Academy, flanked by the Board of Visitors, had handed his diploma to the last man, the cadet at the foot of the graduating class, Mr. Atterbury.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Either might have chosen the cavalry, or possibly the artillery arm of the service, but both had already expressed a preference for the infantry arm.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading CONCLUSION The graduating exercises at West Point had finished.
by chance
From this reading Either might have chosen the cavalry, or possibly the artillery arm of the service, but both had already expressed a preference for the infantry arm.
preferencenounUS /ˈprefərəns/
a strong liking
From this reading Either might have chosen the cavalry, or possibly the artillery arm of the service, but both had already expressed a preference for the infantry arm.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The Secretary of War, in the presence of the superintendent, the commandant and the members of the faculty of the United States Military Academy, flanked by the Board of Visitors, had handed his diploma to the last man, the cadet at the foot of the graduating class, Mr. Atterbury.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "The 'doughboys' (infantry) are always the fellows who see the hardest of the fighting in war time," was the way Dick put it.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading The Secretary of War, in the presence of the superintendent, the commandant and the members of the faculty of the United States Military Academy, flanked by the Board of Visitors, had handed his diploma to the last man, the cadet at the foot of the graduating class, Mr. Atterbury.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "The 'doughboys' (infantry) are always the fellows who see the hardest of the fighting in war time," was the way Dick put it.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Either might have chosen the cavalry, or possibly the artillery arm of the service, but both had already expressed a preference for the infantry arm.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The Secretary of War, in the presence of the superintendent, the commandant and the members of the faculty of the United States Military Academy, flanked by the Board of Visitors, had handed his diploma to the last man, the cadet at the foot of the graduating class, Mr. Atterbury.
superintendentnounUS /ˌsuːpərənˈtendənt/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading The Secretary of War, in the presence of the superintendent, the commandant and the members of the faculty of the United States Military Academy, flanked by the Board of Visitors, had handed his diploma to the last man, the cadet at the foot of the graduating class, Mr. Atterbury.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONCLUSION The graduating exercises at West Point had finished.
thirty-fouradjective
being four more than thirty
From this reading Dick had graduated as number thirty-four; Greg as thirty-seven.
thirty-sevenadjective
being seven more than thirty
From this reading Dick had graduated as number thirty-four; Greg as thirty-seven.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "The 'doughboys' (infantry) are always the fellows who see the hardest of the fighting in war time," was the way Dick put it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Secretary of War, in the presence of the superintendent, the commandant and the members of the faculty of the United States Military Academy, flanked by the Board of Visitors, had handed his diploma to the last man, the cadet at the foot of the graduating class, Mr. Atterbury.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading The Secretary of War, in the presence of the superintendent, the commandant and the members of the faculty of the United States Military Academy, flanked by the Board of Visitors, had handed his diploma to the last man, the cadet at the foot of the graduating class, Mr. Atterbury.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading The Secretary of War, in the presence of the superintendent, the commandant and the members of the faculty of the United States Military Academy, flanked by the Board of Visitors, had handed his diploma to the last man, the cadet at the foot of the graduating class, Mr. Atterbury.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The Secretary of War, in the presence of the superintendent, the commandant and the members of the faculty of the United States Military Academy, flanked by the Board of Visitors, had handed his diploma to the last man, the cadet at the foot of the graduating class, Mr. Atterbury.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The 'doughboys' (infantry) are always the fellows who see the hardest of the fighting in war time," was the way Dick put it.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "The 'doughboys' (infantry) are always the fellows who see the hardest of the fighting in war time," was the way Dick put it.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading CONCLUSION The graduating exercises at West Point had finished.
which person or people
From this reading "The 'doughboys' (infantry) are always the fellows who see the hardest of the fighting in war time," was the way Dick put it.
