10.30
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Up at five in the morning, busy most of the time until six in the evening, the cadets of the first, third and fourth classes found ample time to enjoy themselves between dark and taps, at 10.30, except when guard duty or something else interfered.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Much of the "idle" time through the day was spent in short naps, to make up for that short six hours and a half of regular night sleep.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Yet all the young men seemed to thrive in their life of hard work and outdoor air.
(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 Yet all the young men seemed to thrive in their life of hard work and outdoor air.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading Up at five in the morning, busy most of the time until six in the evening, the cadets of the first, third and fourth classes found ample time to enjoy themselves between dark and taps, at 10.30, except when guard duty or something else interfered.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Up at five in the morning, busy most of the time until six in the evening, the cadets of the first, third and fourth classes found ample time to enjoy themselves between dark and taps, at 10.30, except when guard duty or something else interfered.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading THE CURE FOR PLEBE ANIMAL SPIRITS So the weeks slipped by.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Hazing was proceeding merrily, so far as some of the yearlings were concerned.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Up at five in the morning, busy most of the time until six in the evening, the cadets of the first, third and fourth classes found ample time to enjoy themselves between dark and taps, at 10.30, except when guard duty or something else interfered.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Up at five in the morning, busy most of the time until six in the evening, the cadets of the first, third and fourth classes found ample time to enjoy themselves between dark and taps, at 10.30, except when guard duty or something else interfered.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Up at five in the morning, busy most of the time until six in the evening, the cadets of the first, third and fourth classes found ample time to enjoy themselves between dark and taps, at 10.30, except when guard duty or something else interfered.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE CURE FOR PLEBE ANIMAL SPIRITS So the weeks slipped by.
cadetsnounUS /kəˈdets/
plural of “cadet” — a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading Up at five in the morning, busy most of the time until six in the evening, the cadets of the first, third and fourth classes found ample time to enjoy themselves between dark and taps, at 10.30, except when guard duty or something else interfered.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Up at five in the morning, busy most of the time until six in the evening, the cadets of the first, third and fourth classes found ample time to enjoy themselves between dark and taps, at 10.30, except when guard duty or something else interfered.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Hazing was proceeding merrily, so far as some of the yearlings were concerned.
provide a cure for, make healthy again
From this reading THE CURE FOR PLEBE ANIMAL SPIRITS So the weeks slipped by.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Up at five in the morning, busy most of the time until six in the evening, the cadets of the first, third and fourth classes found ample time to enjoy themselves between dark and taps, at 10.30, except when guard duty or something else interfered.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Much of the "idle" time through the day was spent in short naps, to make up for that short six hours and a half of regular night sleep.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Up at five in the morning, busy most of the time until six in the evening, the cadets of the first, third and fourth classes found ample time to enjoy themselves between dark and taps, at 10.30, except when guard duty or something else interfered.
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Up at five in the morning, busy most of the time until six in the evening, the cadets of the first, third and fourth classes found ample time to enjoy themselves between dark and taps, at 10.30, except when guard duty or something else interfered.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Up at five in the morning, busy most of the time until six in the evening, the cadets of the first, third and fourth classes found ample time to enjoy themselves between dark and taps, at 10.30, except when guard duty or something else interfered.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Up at five in the morning, busy most of the time until six in the evening, the cadets of the first, third and fourth classes found ample time to enjoy themselves between dark and taps, at 10.30, except when guard duty or something else interfered.
apart from; not including
From this reading Up at five in the morning, busy most of the time until six in the evening, the cadets of the first, third and fourth classes found ample time to enjoy themselves between dark and taps, at 10.30, except when guard duty or something else interfered.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Hazing was proceeding merrily, so far as some of the yearlings were concerned.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Up at five in the morning, busy most of the time until six in the evening, the cadets of the first, third and fourth classes found ample time to enjoy themselves between dark and taps, at 10.30, except when guard duty or something else interfered.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Up at five in the morning, busy most of the time until six in the evening, the cadets of the first, third and fourth classes found ample time to enjoy themselves between dark and taps, at 10.30, except when guard duty or something else interfered.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE CURE FOR PLEBE ANIMAL SPIRITS So the weeks slipped by.
set up or found
From this reading Up at five in the morning, busy most of the time until six in the evening, the cadets of the first, third and fourth classes found ample time to enjoy themselves between dark and taps, at 10.30, except when guard duty or something else interfered.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading Up at five in the morning, busy most of the time until six in the evening, the cadets of the first, third and fourth classes found ample time to enjoy themselves between dark and taps, at 10.30, except when guard duty or something else interfered.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Up at five in the morning, busy most of the time until six in the evening, the cadets of the first, third and fourth classes found ample time to enjoy themselves between dark and taps, at 10.30, except when guard duty or something else interfered.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Much of the "idle" time through the day was spent in short naps, to make up for that short six hours and a half of regular night sleep.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Yet all the young men seemed to thrive in their life of hard work and outdoor air.
HazingverbUS /ˈheɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “haze” — become hazy, dull, or cloudy
From this reading Hazing was proceeding merrily, so far as some of the yearlings were concerned.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Much of the "idle" time through the day was spent in short naps, to make up for that short six hours and a half of regular night sleep.
not in action or at work
From this reading Much of the "idle" time through the day was spent in short naps, to make up for that short six hours and a half of regular night sleep.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Up at five in the morning, busy most of the time until six in the evening, the cadets of the first, third and fourth classes found ample time to enjoy themselves between dark and taps, at 10.30, except when guard duty or something else interfered.
interferedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrd/
past form of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading Up at five in the morning, busy most of the time until six in the evening, the cadets of the first, third and fourth classes found ample time to enjoy themselves between dark and taps, at 10.30, except when guard duty or something else interfered.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Yet all the young men seemed to thrive in their life of hard work and outdoor air.
engage in
From this reading Much of the "idle" time through the day was spent in short naps, to make up for that short six hours and a half of regular night sleep.
the force of workers available
From this reading Yet all the young men seemed to thrive in their life of hard work and outdoor air.
merrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading Hazing was proceeding merrily, so far as some of the yearlings were concerned.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Up at five in the morning, busy most of the time until six in the evening, the cadets of the first, third and fourth classes found ample time to enjoy themselves between dark and taps, at 10.30, except when guard duty or something else interfered.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Up at five in the morning, busy most of the time until six in the evening, the cadets of the first, third and fourth classes found ample time to enjoy themselves between dark and taps, at 10.30, except when guard duty or something else interfered.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Much of the "idle" time through the day was spent in short naps, to make up for that short six hours and a half of regular night sleep.
napsnounUS /næps/
plural of “nap” — a period of time spent sleeping
From this reading Much of the "idle" time through the day was spent in short naps, to make up for that short six hours and a half of regular night sleep.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Much of the "idle" time through the day was spent in short naps, to make up for that short six hours and a half of regular night sleep.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Up at five in the morning, busy most of the time until six in the evening, the cadets of the first, third and fourth classes found ample time to enjoy themselves between dark and taps, at 10.30, except when guard duty or something else interfered.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Up at five in the morning, busy most of the time until six in the evening, the cadets of the first, third and fourth classes found ample time to enjoy themselves between dark and taps, at 10.30, except when guard duty or something else interfered.
outdooradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtdɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
From this reading Yet all the young men seemed to thrive in their life of hard work and outdoor air.
PLEBEnoun
a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading THE CURE FOR PLEBE ANIMAL SPIRITS So the weeks slipped by.
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading Hazing was proceeding merrily, so far as some of the yearlings were concerned.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Much of the "idle" time through the day was spent in short naps, to make up for that short six hours and a half of regular night sleep.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Yet all the young men seemed to thrive in their life of hard work and outdoor air.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Much of the "idle" time through the day was spent in short naps, to make up for that short six hours and a half of regular night sleep.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Up at five in the morning, busy most of the time until six in the evening, the cadets of the first, third and fourth classes found ample time to enjoy themselves between dark and taps, at 10.30, except when guard duty or something else interfered.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Much of the "idle" time through the day was spent in short naps, to make up for that short six hours and a half of regular night sleep.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading THE CURE FOR PLEBE ANIMAL SPIRITS So the weeks slipped by.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE CURE FOR PLEBE ANIMAL SPIRITS So the weeks slipped by.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Hazing was proceeding merrily, so far as some of the yearlings were concerned.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Up at five in the morning, busy most of the time until six in the evening, the cadets of the first, third and fourth classes found ample time to enjoy themselves between dark and taps, at 10.30, except when guard duty or something else interfered.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Much of the "idle" time through the day was spent in short naps, to make up for that short six hours and a half of regular night sleep.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading THE CURE FOR PLEBE ANIMAL SPIRITS So the weeks slipped by.
tapsnounUS /tæps/
(military) signal to turn the lights out
From this reading Up at five in the morning, busy most of the time until six in the evening, the cadets of the first, third and fourth classes found ample time to enjoy themselves between dark and taps, at 10.30, except when guard duty or something else interfered.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Much of the "idle" time through the day was spent in short naps, to make up for that short six hours and a half of regular night sleep.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CURE FOR PLEBE ANIMAL SPIRITS So the weeks slipped by.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Yet all the young men seemed to thrive in their life of hard work and outdoor air.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Up at five in the morning, busy most of the time until six in the evening, the cadets of the first, third and fourth classes found ample time to enjoy themselves between dark and taps, at 10.30, except when guard duty or something else interfered.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Up at five in the morning, busy most of the time until six in the evening, the cadets of the first, third and fourth classes found ample time to enjoy themselves between dark and taps, at 10.30, except when guard duty or something else interfered.
thriveverbUS /θraɪv/
grow vigorously
From this reading Yet all the young men seemed to thrive in their life of hard work and outdoor air.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Much of the "idle" time through the day was spent in short naps, to make up for that short six hours and a half of regular night sleep.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Up at five in the morning, busy most of the time until six in the evening, the cadets of the first, third and fourth classes found ample time to enjoy themselves between dark and taps, at 10.30, except when guard duty or something else interfered.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Up at five in the morning, busy most of the time until six in the evening, the cadets of the first, third and fourth classes found ample time to enjoy themselves between dark and taps, at 10.30, except when guard duty or something else interfered.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Up at five in the morning, busy most of the time until six in the evening, the cadets of the first, third and fourth classes found ample time to enjoy themselves between dark and taps, at 10.30, except when guard duty or something else interfered.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Up at five in the morning, busy most of the time until six in the evening, the cadets of the first, third and fourth classes found ample time to enjoy themselves between dark and taps, at 10.30, except when guard duty or something else interfered.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Much of the "idle" time through the day was spent in short naps, to make up for that short six hours and a half of regular night sleep.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE CURE FOR PLEBE ANIMAL SPIRITS So the weeks slipped by.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Hazing was proceeding merrily, so far as some of the yearlings were concerned.
at the time that
From this reading Up at five in the morning, busy most of the time until six in the evening, the cadets of the first, third and fourth classes found ample time to enjoy themselves between dark and taps, at 10.30, except when guard duty or something else interfered.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Yet all the young men seemed to thrive in their life of hard work and outdoor air.
yearlingsnounUS /ˈjɜːrlɪŋz/
plural of “yearling” — a young child
From this reading Hazing was proceeding merrily, so far as some of the yearlings were concerned.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet all the young men seemed to thrive in their life of hard work and outdoor air.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Yet all the young men seemed to thrive in their life of hard work and outdoor air.
