used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This school was not only a fount of learning, but a school for manners and—in a way—a minor university.
academiesnounUS /əˈkædəmiz/
plural of “academy” — a secondary school (usually private)
From this reading Cadet schools are not perfect military academies; nevertheless, they are interesting resorts.
achieveverbUS /əˈtʃiːv/
to gain with effort
From this reading This is a happy condition, and the only basis whereon to achieve future success.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although, as I have said, I was a student of ‘osophies and ‘ologies before the war, the discovery that my knowledge was limited soon came to me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This school was not only a fount of learning, but a school for manners and—in a way—a minor university.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Cadet schools are not perfect military academies; nevertheless, they are interesting resorts.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Although, as I have said, I was a student of ‘osophies and ‘ologies before the war, the discovery that my knowledge was limited soon came to me.
basisnounUS /ˈbeɪsəs/
a relation that provides the foundation for something
From this reading This is a happy condition, and the only basis whereon to achieve future success.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Although, as I have said, I was a student of ‘osophies and ‘ologies before the war, the discovery that my knowledge was limited soon came to me.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This school was not only a fount of learning, but a school for manners and—in a way—a minor university.
CadetnounUS /kəˈdet/
a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading Cadet schools are not perfect military academies; nevertheless, they are interesting resorts.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Although, as I have said, I was a student of ‘osophies and ‘ologies before the war, the discovery that my knowledge was limited soon came to me.
a state at a particular time
From this reading This is a happy condition, and the only basis whereon to achieve future success.
the act of discovering something
From this reading Although, as I have said, I was a student of ‘osophies and ‘ologies before the war, the discovery that my knowledge was limited soon came to me.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This school was not only a fount of learning, but a school for manners and—in a way—a minor university.
fountnoun
a specific size and style of type within a type family
From this reading This school was not only a fount of learning, but a school for manners and—in a way—a minor university.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE SERGEANT–MAJOR FROM THE GUARDS.
yet to be or coming
From this reading This is a happy condition, and the only basis whereon to achieve future success.
GUARDSnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading THE SERGEANT–MAJOR FROM THE GUARDS.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading This is a happy condition, and the only basis whereon to achieve future success.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Although, as I have said, I was a student of ‘osophies and ‘ologies before the war, the discovery that my knowledge was limited soon came to me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Although, as I have said, I was a student of ‘osophies and ‘ologies before the war, the discovery that my knowledge was limited soon came to me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This school was not only a fount of learning, but a school for manners and—in a way—a minor university.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Cadet schools are not perfect military academies; nevertheless, they are interesting resorts.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is a happy condition, and the only basis whereon to achieve future success.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Although, as I have said, I was a student of ‘osophies and ‘ologies before the war, the discovery that my knowledge was limited soon came to me.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading This school was not only a fount of learning, but a school for manners and—in a way—a minor university.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading Although, as I have said, I was a student of ‘osophies and ‘ologies before the war, the discovery that my knowledge was limited soon came to me.
MAJORadjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading THE SERGEANT–MAJOR FROM THE GUARDS.
social deportment
From this reading This school was not only a fount of learning, but a school for manners and—in a way—a minor university.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Although, as I have said, I was a student of ‘osophies and ‘ologies before the war, the discovery that my knowledge was limited soon came to me.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading Cadet schools are not perfect military academies; nevertheless, they are interesting resorts.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading This school was not only a fount of learning, but a school for manners and—in a way—a minor university.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Although, as I have said, I was a student of ‘osophies and ‘ologies before the war, the discovery that my knowledge was limited soon came to me.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Cadet schools are not perfect military academies; nevertheless, they are interesting resorts.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Cadet schools are not perfect military academies; nevertheless, they are interesting resorts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This school was not only a fount of learning, but a school for manners and—in a way—a minor university.
ologies
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From this reading Although, as I have said, I was a student of ‘osophies and ‘ologies before the war, the discovery that my knowledge was limited soon came to me.
and nothing more
From this reading This school was not only a fount of learning, but a school for manners and—in a way—a minor university.
osophies
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From this reading Although, as I have said, I was a student of ‘osophies and ‘ologies before the war, the discovery that my knowledge was limited soon came to me.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Cadet schools are not perfect military academies; nevertheless, they are interesting resorts.
resortsnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrts/
plural of “resort” — a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading Cadet schools are not perfect military academies; nevertheless, they are interesting resorts.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Although, as I have said, I was a student of ‘osophies and ‘ologies before the war, the discovery that my knowledge was limited soon came to me.
an educational institution
From this reading This school was not only a fount of learning, but a school for manners and—in a way—a minor university.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading Cadet schools are not perfect military academies; nevertheless, they are interesting resorts.
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading THE SERGEANT–MAJOR FROM THE GUARDS.
in the near future
From this reading Although, as I have said, I was a student of ‘osophies and ‘ologies before the war, the discovery that my knowledge was limited soon came to me.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Although, as I have said, I was a student of ‘osophies and ‘ologies before the war, the discovery that my knowledge was limited soon came to me.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading This is a happy condition, and the only basis whereon to achieve future success.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although, as I have said, I was a student of ‘osophies and ‘ologies before the war, the discovery that my knowledge was limited soon came to me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SERGEANT–MAJOR FROM THE GUARDS.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Cadet schools are not perfect military academies; nevertheless, they are interesting resorts.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This school was not only a fount of learning, but a school for manners and—in a way—a minor university.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although, as I have said, I was a student of ‘osophies and ‘ologies before the war, the discovery that my knowledge was limited soon came to me.
universitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading This school was not only a fount of learning, but a school for manners and—in a way—a minor university.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Although, as I have said, I was a student of ‘osophies and ‘ologies before the war, the discovery that my knowledge was limited soon came to me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This school was not only a fount of learning, but a school for manners and—in a way—a minor university.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading This school was not only a fount of learning, but a school for manners and—in a way—a minor university.
whereon
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From this reading This is a happy condition, and the only basis whereon to achieve future success.
