used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is kept, as in England, as a day of rest, except by those unhappy individuals who are unfortunate enough to reside near a Salvation Army barracks!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Early in the morning we heard the distant sound of martial music, and imagined that some volunteer corps was going to hold church parade; but as the sounds came nearer we were undeceived--no volunteer corps that ever existed would consent to march behind such ear-torturing noises.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is kept, as in England, as a day of rest, except by those unhappy individuals who are unfortunate enough to reside near a Salvation Army barracks!
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading It is kept, as in England, as a day of rest, except by those unhappy individuals who are unfortunate enough to reside near a Salvation Army barracks!
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading _LIVING IN NEW ZEALAND._ Sunday had now arrived--our first Sunday in Auckland.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is kept, as in England, as a day of rest, except by those unhappy individuals who are unfortunate enough to reside near a Salvation Army barracks!
AucklandnounUS /ˈɑːklənd/
the largest city and principal port of New Zealand
From this reading _LIVING IN NEW ZEALAND._ Sunday had now arrived--our first Sunday in Auckland.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading I hurried out and found that the disturbing sounds proceeded from the Salvation Army band.
barracksnounUS /ˈbærəks/
plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel
From this reading It is kept, as in England, as a day of rest, except by those unhappy individuals who are unfortunate enough to reside near a Salvation Army barracks!
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Early in the morning we heard the distant sound of martial music, and imagined that some volunteer corps was going to hold church parade; but as the sounds came nearer we were undeceived--no volunteer corps that ever existed would consent to march behind such ear-torturing noises.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Early in the morning we heard the distant sound of martial music, and imagined that some volunteer corps was going to hold church parade; but as the sounds came nearer we were undeceived--no volunteer corps that ever existed would consent to march behind such ear-torturing noises.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is kept, as in England, as a day of rest, except by those unhappy individuals who are unfortunate enough to reside near a Salvation Army barracks!
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Early in the morning we heard the distant sound of martial music, and imagined that some volunteer corps was going to hold church parade; but as the sounds came nearer we were undeceived--no volunteer corps that ever existed would consent to march behind such ear-torturing noises.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Early in the morning we heard the distant sound of martial music, and imagined that some volunteer corps was going to hold church parade; but as the sounds came nearer we were undeceived--no volunteer corps that ever existed would consent to march behind such ear-torturing noises.
permission to do something
From this reading Early in the morning we heard the distant sound of martial music, and imagined that some volunteer corps was going to hold church parade; but as the sounds came nearer we were undeceived--no volunteer corps that ever existed would consent to march behind such ear-torturing noises.
corpsnounUS /kɔːr/
an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
From this reading Early in the morning we heard the distant sound of martial music, and imagined that some volunteer corps was going to hold church parade; but as the sounds came nearer we were undeceived--no volunteer corps that ever existed would consent to march behind such ear-torturing noises.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It is kept, as in England, as a day of rest, except by those unhappy individuals who are unfortunate enough to reside near a Salvation Army barracks!
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Early in the morning we heard the distant sound of martial music, and imagined that some volunteer corps was going to hold church parade; but as the sounds came nearer we were undeceived--no volunteer corps that ever existed would consent to march behind such ear-torturing noises.
disturbingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading I hurried out and found that the disturbing sounds proceeded from the Salvation Army band.
ear-torturing
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From this reading Early in the morning we heard the distant sound of martial music, and imagined that some volunteer corps was going to hold church parade; but as the sounds came nearer we were undeceived--no volunteer corps that ever existed would consent to march behind such ear-torturing noises.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Early in the morning we heard the distant sound of martial music, and imagined that some volunteer corps was going to hold church parade; but as the sounds came nearer we were undeceived--no volunteer corps that ever existed would consent to march behind such ear-torturing noises.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading It is kept, as in England, as a day of rest, except by those unhappy individuals who are unfortunate enough to reside near a Salvation Army barracks!
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It is kept, as in England, as a day of rest, except by those unhappy individuals who are unfortunate enough to reside near a Salvation Army barracks!
at any time
From this reading Early in the morning we heard the distant sound of martial music, and imagined that some volunteer corps was going to hold church parade; but as the sounds came nearer we were undeceived--no volunteer corps that ever existed would consent to march behind such ear-torturing noises.
apart from; not including
From this reading It is kept, as in England, as a day of rest, except by those unhappy individuals who are unfortunate enough to reside near a Salvation Army barracks!
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading Early in the morning we heard the distant sound of martial music, and imagined that some volunteer corps was going to hold church parade; but as the sounds came nearer we were undeceived--no volunteer corps that ever existed would consent to march behind such ear-torturing noises.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _LIVING IN NEW ZEALAND._ Sunday had now arrived--our first Sunday in Auckland.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There is no rest or peace for them.
set up or found
From this reading I hurried out and found that the disturbing sounds proceeded from the Salvation Army band.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I hurried out and found that the disturbing sounds proceeded from the Salvation Army band.
the act of departing
From this reading Early in the morning we heard the distant sound of martial music, and imagined that some volunteer corps was going to hold church parade; but as the sounds came nearer we were undeceived--no volunteer corps that ever existed would consent to march behind such ear-torturing noises.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _LIVING IN NEW ZEALAND._ Sunday had now arrived--our first Sunday in Auckland.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Early in the morning we heard the distant sound of martial music, and imagined that some volunteer corps was going to hold church parade; but as the sounds came nearer we were undeceived--no volunteer corps that ever existed would consent to march behind such ear-torturing noises.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Early in the morning we heard the distant sound of martial music, and imagined that some volunteer corps was going to hold church parade; but as the sounds came nearer we were undeceived--no volunteer corps that ever existed would consent to march behind such ear-torturing noises.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading I hurried out and found that the disturbing sounds proceeded from the Salvation Army band.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I hurried out and found that the disturbing sounds proceeded from the Salvation Army band.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Early in the morning we heard the distant sound of martial music, and imagined that some volunteer corps was going to hold church parade; but as the sounds came nearer we were undeceived--no volunteer corps that ever existed would consent to march behind such ear-torturing noises.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _LIVING IN NEW ZEALAND._ Sunday had now arrived--our first Sunday in Auckland.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading It is kept, as in England, as a day of rest, except by those unhappy individuals who are unfortunate enough to reside near a Salvation Army barracks!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is kept, as in England, as a day of rest, except by those unhappy individuals who are unfortunate enough to reside near a Salvation Army barracks!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is kept, as in England, as a day of rest, except by those unhappy individuals who are unfortunate enough to reside near a Salvation Army barracks!
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading It is kept, as in England, as a day of rest, except by those unhappy individuals who are unfortunate enough to reside near a Salvation Army barracks!
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading _LIVING IN NEW ZEALAND._ Sunday had now arrived--our first Sunday in Auckland.
march in a procession
From this reading Early in the morning we heard the distant sound of martial music, and imagined that some volunteer corps was going to hold church parade; but as the sounds came nearer we were undeceived--no volunteer corps that ever existed would consent to march behind such ear-torturing noises.
martialadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
(of persons) befitting a warrior
From this reading Early in the morning we heard the distant sound of martial music, and imagined that some volunteer corps was going to hold church parade; but as the sounds came nearer we were undeceived--no volunteer corps that ever existed would consent to march behind such ear-torturing noises.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Early in the morning we heard the distant sound of martial music, and imagined that some volunteer corps was going to hold church parade; but as the sounds came nearer we were undeceived--no volunteer corps that ever existed would consent to march behind such ear-torturing noises.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Early in the morning we heard the distant sound of martial music, and imagined that some volunteer corps was going to hold church parade; but as the sounds came nearer we were undeceived--no volunteer corps that ever existed would consent to march behind such ear-torturing noises.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading It is kept, as in England, as a day of rest, except by those unhappy individuals who are unfortunate enough to reside near a Salvation Army barracks!
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Early in the morning we heard the distant sound of martial music, and imagined that some volunteer corps was going to hold church parade; but as the sounds came nearer we were undeceived--no volunteer corps that ever existed would consent to march behind such ear-torturing noises.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading _LIVING IN NEW ZEALAND._ Sunday had now arrived--our first Sunday in Auckland.
not any; not one
From this reading There is no rest or peace for them.
noisesnounUS /ˈnɔɪzɪz/
plural of “noise” — sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading Early in the morning we heard the distant sound of martial music, and imagined that some volunteer corps was going to hold church parade; but as the sounds came nearer we were undeceived--no volunteer corps that ever existed would consent to march behind such ear-torturing noises.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading _LIVING IN NEW ZEALAND._ Sunday had now arrived--our first Sunday in Auckland.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is kept, as in England, as a day of rest, except by those unhappy individuals who are unfortunate enough to reside near a Salvation Army barracks!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There is no rest or peace for them.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _LIVING IN NEW ZEALAND._ Sunday had now arrived--our first Sunday in Auckland.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I hurried out and found that the disturbing sounds proceeded from the Salvation Army band.
paradenounUS /pərˈeɪd/
a ceremonial procession including people marching
From this reading Early in the morning we heard the distant sound of martial music, and imagined that some volunteer corps was going to hold church parade; but as the sounds came nearer we were undeceived--no volunteer corps that ever existed would consent to march behind such ear-torturing noises.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading There is no rest or peace for them.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading I hurried out and found that the disturbing sounds proceeded from the Salvation Army band.
resideverbUS /rɪˈzaɪd/
make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading It is kept, as in England, as a day of rest, except by those unhappy individuals who are unfortunate enough to reside near a Salvation Army barracks!
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading It is kept, as in England, as a day of rest, except by those unhappy individuals who are unfortunate enough to reside near a Salvation Army barracks!
SalvationnounUS /sælˈveɪʃən/
(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
From this reading It is kept, as in England, as a day of rest, except by those unhappy individuals who are unfortunate enough to reside near a Salvation Army barracks!
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Early in the morning we heard the distant sound of martial music, and imagined that some volunteer corps was going to hold church parade; but as the sounds came nearer we were undeceived--no volunteer corps that ever existed would consent to march behind such ear-torturing noises.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Early in the morning we heard the distant sound of martial music, and imagined that some volunteer corps was going to hold church parade; but as the sounds came nearer we were undeceived--no volunteer corps that ever existed would consent to march behind such ear-torturing noises.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Early in the morning we heard the distant sound of martial music, and imagined that some volunteer corps was going to hold church parade; but as the sounds came nearer we were undeceived--no volunteer corps that ever existed would consent to march behind such ear-torturing noises.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Early in the morning we heard the distant sound of martial music, and imagined that some volunteer corps was going to hold church parade; but as the sounds came nearer we were undeceived--no volunteer corps that ever existed would consent to march behind such ear-torturing noises.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading _LIVING IN NEW ZEALAND._ Sunday had now arrived--our first Sunday in Auckland.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Early in the morning we heard the distant sound of martial music, and imagined that some volunteer corps was going to hold church parade; but as the sounds came nearer we were undeceived--no volunteer corps that ever existed would consent to march behind such ear-torturing noises.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Early in the morning we heard the distant sound of martial music, and imagined that some volunteer corps was going to hold church parade; but as the sounds came nearer we were undeceived--no volunteer corps that ever existed would consent to march behind such ear-torturing noises.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There is no rest or peace for them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is no rest or peace for them.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It is kept, as in England, as a day of rest, except by those unhappy individuals who are unfortunate enough to reside near a Salvation Army barracks!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is kept, as in England, as a day of rest, except by those unhappy individuals who are unfortunate enough to reside near a Salvation Army barracks!
undeceivedadjective
freed of a mistaken or misguided notion
From this reading Early in the morning we heard the distant sound of martial music, and imagined that some volunteer corps was going to hold church parade; but as the sounds came nearer we were undeceived--no volunteer corps that ever existed would consent to march behind such ear-torturing noises.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading It is kept, as in England, as a day of rest, except by those unhappy individuals who are unfortunate enough to reside near a Salvation Army barracks!
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading It is kept, as in England, as a day of rest, except by those unhappy individuals who are unfortunate enough to reside near a Salvation Army barracks!
volunteerverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪr/
tell voluntarily
From this reading Early in the morning we heard the distant sound of martial music, and imagined that some volunteer corps was going to hold church parade; but as the sounds came nearer we were undeceived--no volunteer corps that ever existed would consent to march behind such ear-torturing noises.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Early in the morning we heard the distant sound of martial music, and imagined that some volunteer corps was going to hold church parade; but as the sounds came nearer we were undeceived--no volunteer corps that ever existed would consent to march behind such ear-torturing noises.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Early in the morning we heard the distant sound of martial music, and imagined that some volunteer corps was going to hold church parade; but as the sounds came nearer we were undeceived--no volunteer corps that ever existed would consent to march behind such ear-torturing noises.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Early in the morning we heard the distant sound of martial music, and imagined that some volunteer corps was going to hold church parade; but as the sounds came nearer we were undeceived--no volunteer corps that ever existed would consent to march behind such ear-torturing noises.
which person or people
From this reading It is kept, as in England, as a day of rest, except by those unhappy individuals who are unfortunate enough to reside near a Salvation Army barracks!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Early in the morning we heard the distant sound of martial music, and imagined that some volunteer corps was going to hold church parade; but as the sounds came nearer we were undeceived--no volunteer corps that ever existed would consent to march behind such ear-torturing noises.
ZEALANDnounUS /ˈziːlənd/
the largest island of Denmark and the site of Copenhagen
From this reading _LIVING IN NEW ZEALAND._ Sunday had now arrived--our first Sunday in Auckland.
