used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Every cottage was occupied and a large number of tents were pitched.
(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 Gray-headed veterans, heroes of the war, had gathered there from all over the State of Maine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Every cottage was occupied and a large number of tents were pitched.
annualadjectiveUS /ˈænjuːəl/
completing its life cycle within a year
From this reading It was the week of the annual muster of the Grand Army at Camp Benson, on Lake Sebasticook.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading It was the week of the annual muster of the Grand Army at Camp Benson, on Lake Sebasticook.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was the week of the annual muster of the Grand Army at Camp Benson, on Lake Sebasticook.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading Every day there were parades, a band concert, and a dance in the large hall that had been built for that purpose.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Every day there were parades, a band concert, and a dance in the large hall that had been built for that purpose.
Benson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the week of the annual muster of the Grand Army at Camp Benson, on Lake Sebasticook.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Every day there were parades, a band concert, and a dance in the large hall that had been built for that purpose.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading It was the week of the annual muster of the Grand Army at Camp Benson, on Lake Sebasticook.
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading THE CANOE RACE.
concertnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərt/
a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
From this reading Every day there were parades, a band concert, and a dance in the large hall that had been built for that purpose.
a small house with a single story
From this reading Every cottage was occupied and a large number of tents were pitched.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading Every day there were parades, a band concert, and a dance in the large hall that had been built for that purpose.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Every day there were parades, a band concert, and a dance in the large hall that had been built for that purpose.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every cottage was occupied and a large number of tents were pitched.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Every day there were parades, a band concert, and a dance in the large hall that had been built for that purpose.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Gray-headed veterans, heroes of the war, had gathered there from all over the State of Maine.
brought together in one place
From this reading Gray-headed veterans, heroes of the war, had gathered there from all over the State of Maine.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading It was the week of the annual muster of the Grand Army at Camp Benson, on Lake Sebasticook.
Gray-headedadjective
showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair
From this reading Gray-headed veterans, heroes of the war, had gathered there from all over the State of Maine.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Gray-headed veterans, heroes of the war, had gathered there from all over the State of Maine.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Every day there were parades, a band concert, and a dance in the large hall that had been built for that purpose.
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Gray-headed veterans, heroes of the war, had gathered there from all over the State of Maine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Every day there were parades, a band concert, and a dance in the large hall that had been built for that purpose.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the week of the annual muster of the Grand Army at Camp Benson, on Lake Sebasticook.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading It was the week of the annual muster of the Grand Army at Camp Benson, on Lake Sebasticook.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Every cottage was occupied and a large number of tents were pitched.
MainenounUS /meɪn/
a state in New England
From this reading Gray-headed veterans, heroes of the war, had gathered there from all over the State of Maine.
musterverbUS /ˈmʌstər/
gather or bring together
From this reading It was the week of the annual muster of the Grand Army at Camp Benson, on Lake Sebasticook.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Every cottage was occupied and a large number of tents were pitched.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Every cottage was occupied and a large number of tents were pitched.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the week of the annual muster of the Grand Army at Camp Benson, on Lake Sebasticook.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was the week of the annual muster of the Grand Army at Camp Benson, on Lake Sebasticook.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Gray-headed veterans, heroes of the war, had gathered there from all over the State of Maine.
paradesnounUS /pərˈeɪdz/
plural of “parade” — a ceremonial procession including people marching
From this reading Every day there were parades, a band concert, and a dance in the large hall that had been built for that purpose.
pitchedadjectiveUS /pɪtʃt/
(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form
From this reading Every cottage was occupied and a large number of tents were pitched.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Every day there were parades, a band concert, and a dance in the large hall that had been built for that purpose.
any competition
From this reading THE CANOE RACE.
Sebasticook
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the week of the annual muster of the Grand Army at Camp Benson, on Lake Sebasticook.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Gray-headed veterans, heroes of the war, had gathered there from all over the State of Maine.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Every cottage was occupied and a large number of tents were pitched.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Every day there were parades, a band concert, and a dance in the large hall that had been built for that purpose.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CANOE RACE.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Gray-headed veterans, heroes of the war, had gathered there from all over the State of Maine.
veteransnounUS /ˈvetərənz/
plural of “veteran” — a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading Gray-headed veterans, heroes of the war, had gathered there from all over the State of Maine.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Gray-headed veterans, heroes of the war, had gathered there from all over the State of Maine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the week of the annual muster of the Grand Army at Camp Benson, on Lake Sebasticook.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It was the week of the annual muster of the Grand Army at Camp Benson, on Lake Sebasticook.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Every cottage was occupied and a large number of tents were pitched.
