used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a week rumor had been rife that orders for a move were coming and the brigades hailed it with delight.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The men in the nearest regimental camps, regular and volunteer, were "lined up" along the sentry posts and silently, eagerly watching and waiting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The men in the nearest regimental camps, regular and volunteer, were "lined up" along the sentry posts and silently, eagerly watching and waiting.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading They were envious of the comrades who had been shipped to Manila, emulous of those who had stormed Santiago, and would have welcomed with unreasoning enthusiasm any mandate that bore promise of change of scene--or duty.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Something unusual was going on at division headquarters.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For a week rumor had been rife that orders for a move were coming and the brigades hailed it with delight.
bleakadjectiveUS /bliːk/
offering little or no hope
From this reading For a month, shivering at night in the dripping, drenching fogs drifting in from the Pacific, or drilling for hours each day on the bleak slopes of the Presidio Heights, they had been praying for something to break the monotony of the routine.
cause to be bored
From this reading They were envious of the comrades who had been shipped to Manila, emulous of those who had stormed Santiago, and would have welcomed with unreasoning enthusiasm any mandate that bore promise of change of scene--or duty.
terminate
From this reading For a month, shivering at night in the dripping, drenching fogs drifting in from the Pacific, or drilling for hours each day on the bleak slopes of the Presidio Heights, they had been praying for something to break the monotony of the routine.
brigadesnounUS /brɪˈɡeɪdz/
plural of “brigade” — army unit smaller than a division
From this reading For a week rumor had been rife that orders for a move were coming and the brigades hailed it with delight.
campsnounUS /kæmps/
plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The men in the nearest regimental camps, regular and volunteer, were "lined up" along the sentry posts and silently, eagerly watching and waiting.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading They were envious of the comrades who had been shipped to Manila, emulous of those who had stormed Santiago, and would have welcomed with unreasoning enthusiasm any mandate that bore promise of change of scene--or duty.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading For a week rumor had been rife that orders for a move were coming and the brigades hailed it with delight.
comradesnounUS /ˈkɑːmrædz/
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading They were envious of the comrades who had been shipped to Manila, emulous of those who had stormed Santiago, and would have welcomed with unreasoning enthusiasm any mandate that bore promise of change of scene--or duty.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading For a month, shivering at night in the dripping, drenching fogs drifting in from the Pacific, or drilling for hours each day on the bleak slopes of the Presidio Heights, they had been praying for something to break the monotony of the routine.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading For a week rumor had been rife that orders for a move were coming and the brigades hailed it with delight.
divisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading Something unusual was going on at division headquarters.
drenchingnounUS /ˈdrentʃɪŋ/
the act of making something completely wet
From this reading For a month, shivering at night in the dripping, drenching fogs drifting in from the Pacific, or drilling for hours each day on the bleak slopes of the Presidio Heights, they had been praying for something to break the monotony of the routine.
driftingnounUS /ˈdrɪftɪŋ/
aimless wandering from place to place
From this reading For a month, shivering at night in the dripping, drenching fogs drifting in from the Pacific, or drilling for hours each day on the bleak slopes of the Presidio Heights, they had been praying for something to break the monotony of the routine.
drillingnounUS /ˈdrɪlɪŋ/
the act of drilling
From this reading For a month, shivering at night in the dripping, drenching fogs drifting in from the Pacific, or drilling for hours each day on the bleak slopes of the Presidio Heights, they had been praying for something to break the monotony of the routine.
drippingnounUS /ˈdrɪpɪŋ/
a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house)
From this reading For a month, shivering at night in the dripping, drenching fogs drifting in from the Pacific, or drilling for hours each day on the bleak slopes of the Presidio Heights, they had been praying for something to break the monotony of the routine.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading They were envious of the comrades who had been shipped to Manila, emulous of those who had stormed Santiago, and would have welcomed with unreasoning enthusiasm any mandate that bore promise of change of scene--or duty.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading For a month, shivering at night in the dripping, drenching fogs drifting in from the Pacific, or drilling for hours each day on the bleak slopes of the Presidio Heights, they had been praying for something to break the monotony of the routine.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading The men in the nearest regimental camps, regular and volunteer, were "lined up" along the sentry posts and silently, eagerly watching and waiting.
emulousadjective
characterized by or arising from emulation or imitation
From this reading They were envious of the comrades who had been shipped to Manila, emulous of those who had stormed Santiago, and would have welcomed with unreasoning enthusiasm any mandate that bore promise of change of scene--or duty.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading They were envious of the comrades who had been shipped to Manila, emulous of those who had stormed Santiago, and would have welcomed with unreasoning enthusiasm any mandate that bore promise of change of scene--or duty.
enviousadjectiveUS /ˈenviəs/
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading They were envious of the comrades who had been shipped to Manila, emulous of those who had stormed Santiago, and would have welcomed with unreasoning enthusiasm any mandate that bore promise of change of scene--or duty.
fogsnounUS /fɔːɡz/
plural of “fog” — droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading For a month, shivering at night in the dripping, drenching fogs drifting in from the Pacific, or drilling for hours each day on the bleak slopes of the Presidio Heights, they had been praying for something to break the monotony of the routine.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a week rumor had been rife that orders for a move were coming and the brigades hailed it with delight.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For a month, shivering at night in the dripping, drenching fogs drifting in from the Pacific, or drilling for hours each day on the bleak slopes of the Presidio Heights, they had been praying for something to break the monotony of the routine.
the act of departing
From this reading Something unusual was going on at division headquarters.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For a week rumor had been rife that orders for a move were coming and the brigades hailed it with delight.
hailedverbUS /heɪld/
past form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading For a week rumor had been rife that orders for a move were coming and the brigades hailed it with delight.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They were envious of the comrades who had been shipped to Manila, emulous of those who had stormed Santiago, and would have welcomed with unreasoning enthusiasm any mandate that bore promise of change of scene--or duty.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading Something unusual was going on at division headquarters.
HeightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading For a month, shivering at night in the dripping, drenching fogs drifting in from the Pacific, or drilling for hours each day on the bleak slopes of the Presidio Heights, they had been praying for something to break the monotony of the routine.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading For a month, shivering at night in the dripping, drenching fogs drifting in from the Pacific, or drilling for hours each day on the bleak slopes of the Presidio Heights, they had been praying for something to break the monotony of the routine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The men in the nearest regimental camps, regular and volunteer, were "lined up" along the sentry posts and silently, eagerly watching and waiting.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For a week rumor had been rife that orders for a move were coming and the brigades hailed it with delight.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading The men in the nearest regimental camps, regular and volunteer, were "lined up" along the sentry posts and silently, eagerly watching and waiting.
mandatenounUS /ˈmændeɪt/
a document giving an official instruction or command
From this reading They were envious of the comrades who had been shipped to Manila, emulous of those who had stormed Santiago, and would have welcomed with unreasoning enthusiasm any mandate that bore promise of change of scene--or duty.
ManilanounUS /məˈnɪlə/
a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp
From this reading They were envious of the comrades who had been shipped to Manila, emulous of those who had stormed Santiago, and would have welcomed with unreasoning enthusiasm any mandate that bore promise of change of scene--or duty.
the force of workers available
From this reading The men in the nearest regimental camps, regular and volunteer, were "lined up" along the sentry posts and silently, eagerly watching and waiting.
monotonynounUS /məˈnɑːtəni/
the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
From this reading For a month, shivering at night in the dripping, drenching fogs drifting in from the Pacific, or drilling for hours each day on the bleak slopes of the Presidio Heights, they had been praying for something to break the monotony of the routine.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading For a month, shivering at night in the dripping, drenching fogs drifting in from the Pacific, or drilling for hours each day on the bleak slopes of the Presidio Heights, they had been praying for something to break the monotony of the routine.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading For a week rumor had been rife that orders for a move were coming and the brigades hailed it with delight.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading The men in the nearest regimental camps, regular and volunteer, were "lined up" along the sentry posts and silently, eagerly watching and waiting.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading For a month, shivering at night in the dripping, drenching fogs drifting in from the Pacific, or drilling for hours each day on the bleak slopes of the Presidio Heights, they had been praying for something to break the monotony of the routine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For a month, shivering at night in the dripping, drenching fogs drifting in from the Pacific, or drilling for hours each day on the bleak slopes of the Presidio Heights, they had been praying for something to break the monotony of the routine.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Something unusual was going on at division headquarters.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For a month, shivering at night in the dripping, drenching fogs drifting in from the Pacific, or drilling for hours each day on the bleak slopes of the Presidio Heights, they had been praying for something to break the monotony of the routine.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading For a week rumor had been rife that orders for a move were coming and the brigades hailed it with delight.
PacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading For a month, shivering at night in the dripping, drenching fogs drifting in from the Pacific, or drilling for hours each day on the bleak slopes of the Presidio Heights, they had been praying for something to break the monotony of the routine.
postsnounUS /poʊsts/
plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading The men in the nearest regimental camps, regular and volunteer, were "lined up" along the sentry posts and silently, eagerly watching and waiting.
prayingverbUS /ˈpreɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading For a month, shivering at night in the dripping, drenching fogs drifting in from the Pacific, or drilling for hours each day on the bleak slopes of the Presidio Heights, they had been praying for something to break the monotony of the routine.
PresidionounUS /prɪˈsɪdioʊ/
a fortress established in the southwestern United States by the Spanish in order to protect their missions and other holdings
From this reading For a month, shivering at night in the dripping, drenching fogs drifting in from the Pacific, or drilling for hours each day on the bleak slopes of the Presidio Heights, they had been praying for something to break the monotony of the routine.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading They were envious of the comrades who had been shipped to Manila, emulous of those who had stormed Santiago, and would have welcomed with unreasoning enthusiasm any mandate that bore promise of change of scene--or duty.
regimentaladjectiveUS /ˌredʒəˈmentəl/
belonging to or concerning a regiment
From this reading The men in the nearest regimental camps, regular and volunteer, were "lined up" along the sentry posts and silently, eagerly watching and waiting.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading The men in the nearest regimental camps, regular and volunteer, were "lined up" along the sentry posts and silently, eagerly watching and waiting.
rifeadjectiveUS /raɪf/
most frequent or common
From this reading For a week rumor had been rife that orders for a move were coming and the brigades hailed it with delight.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading For a month, shivering at night in the dripping, drenching fogs drifting in from the Pacific, or drilling for hours each day on the bleak slopes of the Presidio Heights, they had been praying for something to break the monotony of the routine.
rumornounUS /ˈruːmər/
gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading For a week rumor had been rife that orders for a move were coming and the brigades hailed it with delight.
SantiagonounUS /ˌsæntiˈɑːɡoʊ/
city in the northern Dominican Republic
From this reading They were envious of the comrades who had been shipped to Manila, emulous of those who had stormed Santiago, and would have welcomed with unreasoning enthusiasm any mandate that bore promise of change of scene--or duty.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading They were envious of the comrades who had been shipped to Manila, emulous of those who had stormed Santiago, and would have welcomed with unreasoning enthusiasm any mandate that bore promise of change of scene--or duty.
sentrynounUS /ˈsentri/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading The men in the nearest regimental camps, regular and volunteer, were "lined up" along the sentry posts and silently, eagerly watching and waiting.
shippedverbUS /ʃɪpt/
inflected form of “ship” — transport commercially
From this reading They were envious of the comrades who had been shipped to Manila, emulous of those who had stormed Santiago, and would have welcomed with unreasoning enthusiasm any mandate that bore promise of change of scene--or duty.
shiveringnounUS /ˈʃɪvərɪŋ/
a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever
From this reading For a month, shivering at night in the dripping, drenching fogs drifting in from the Pacific, or drilling for hours each day on the bleak slopes of the Presidio Heights, they had been praying for something to break the monotony of the routine.
without speaking
From this reading The men in the nearest regimental camps, regular and volunteer, were "lined up" along the sentry posts and silently, eagerly watching and waiting.
slopesnounUS /sloʊps/
plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation
From this reading For a month, shivering at night in the dripping, drenching fogs drifting in from the Pacific, or drilling for hours each day on the bleak slopes of the Presidio Heights, they had been praying for something to break the monotony of the routine.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Something unusual was going on at division headquarters.
stormedverbUS /stɔːrmd/
past form of “storm” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading They were envious of the comrades who had been shipped to Manila, emulous of those who had stormed Santiago, and would have welcomed with unreasoning enthusiasm any mandate that bore promise of change of scene--or duty.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For a week rumor had been rife that orders for a move were coming and the brigades hailed it with delight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The men in the nearest regimental camps, regular and volunteer, were "lined up" along the sentry posts and silently, eagerly watching and waiting.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For a month, shivering at night in the dripping, drenching fogs drifting in from the Pacific, or drilling for hours each day on the bleak slopes of the Presidio Heights, they had been praying for something to break the monotony of the routine.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading They were envious of the comrades who had been shipped to Manila, emulous of those who had stormed Santiago, and would have welcomed with unreasoning enthusiasm any mandate that bore promise of change of scene--or duty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For a month, shivering at night in the dripping, drenching fogs drifting in from the Pacific, or drilling for hours each day on the bleak slopes of the Presidio Heights, they had been praying for something to break the monotony of the routine.
unreasoningadjectiveUS /ənˈriːznɪŋ/
not based on reason or evidence
From this reading They were envious of the comrades who had been shipped to Manila, emulous of those who had stormed Santiago, and would have welcomed with unreasoning enthusiasm any mandate that bore promise of change of scene--or duty.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Something unusual was going on at division headquarters.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The men in the nearest regimental camps, regular and volunteer, were "lined up" along the sentry posts and silently, eagerly watching and waiting.
volunteerverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪr/
tell voluntarily
From this reading The men in the nearest regimental camps, regular and volunteer, were "lined up" along the sentry posts and silently, eagerly watching and waiting.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading The men in the nearest regimental camps, regular and volunteer, were "lined up" along the sentry posts and silently, eagerly watching and waiting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Something unusual was going on at division headquarters.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading The men in the nearest regimental camps, regular and volunteer, were "lined up" along the sentry posts and silently, eagerly watching and waiting.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading For a week rumor had been rife that orders for a move were coming and the brigades hailed it with delight.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading They were envious of the comrades who had been shipped to Manila, emulous of those who had stormed Santiago, and would have welcomed with unreasoning enthusiasm any mandate that bore promise of change of scene--or duty.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The men in the nearest regimental camps, regular and volunteer, were "lined up" along the sentry posts and silently, eagerly watching and waiting.
which person or people
From this reading They were envious of the comrades who had been shipped to Manila, emulous of those who had stormed Santiago, and would have welcomed with unreasoning enthusiasm any mandate that bore promise of change of scene--or duty.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For a week rumor had been rife that orders for a move were coming and the brigades hailed it with delight.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They were envious of the comrades who had been shipped to Manila, emulous of those who had stormed Santiago, and would have welcomed with unreasoning enthusiasm any mandate that bore promise of change of scene--or duty.
