(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 Dress parade in all its Fourth of July holiday splendor had passed, and the sunset gun marked the ending of that day of celebration.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dress parade in all its Fourth of July holiday splendor had passed, and the sunset gun marked the ending of that day of celebration.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Cadets are famous as "ladies' men," and during the gay holiday season, which was now on, West Point was crowded with girls, so that every cadet had his opportunities for gallantry, excepting, of course, the plebes, who do not go into "society."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Cadets are famous as "ladies' men," and during the gay holiday season, which was now on, West Point was crowded with girls, so that every cadet had his opportunities for gallantry, excepting, of course, the plebes, who do not go into "society."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Through the dusk of evening the battalion had marched back from supper, to the tune of "Marching Through Georgia" from the band and the popping of sundry small firecrackers from mischievous small boys on the way.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading Through the dusk of evening the battalion had marched back from supper, to the tune of "Marching Through Georgia" from the band and the popping of sundry small firecrackers from mischievous small boys on the way.
battalionnounUS /bəˈtæljən/
an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies
From this reading Through the dusk of evening the battalion had marched back from supper, to the tune of "Marching Through Georgia" from the band and the popping of sundry small firecrackers from mischievous small boys on the way.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Through the dusk of evening the battalion had marched back from supper, to the tune of "Marching Through Georgia" from the band and the popping of sundry small firecrackers from mischievous small boys on the way.
cadetnounUS /kəˈdet/
a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading Cadets are famous as "ladies' men," and during the gay holiday season, which was now on, West Point was crowded with girls, so that every cadet had his opportunities for gallantry, excepting, of course, the plebes, who do not go into "society."
cadetsnounUS /kəˈdets/
plural of “cadet” — a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading And then the cadets had scattered, still in their dress uniforms, each to join his own party of friends and go to the evening's entertainment.
celebrationnounUS /ˌseləˈbreɪʃən/
a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event
From this reading Dress parade in all its Fourth of July holiday splendor had passed, and the sunset gun marked the ending of that day of celebration.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Cadets are famous as "ladies' men," and during the gay holiday season, which was now on, West Point was crowded with girls, so that every cadet had his opportunities for gallantry, excepting, of course, the plebes, who do not go into "society."
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading Cadets are famous as "ladies' men," and during the gay holiday season, which was now on, West Point was crowded with girls, so that every cadet had his opportunities for gallantry, excepting, of course, the plebes, who do not go into "society."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Dress parade in all its Fourth of July holiday splendor had passed, and the sunset gun marked the ending of that day of celebration.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Cadets are famous as "ladies' men," and during the gay holiday season, which was now on, West Point was crowded with girls, so that every cadet had his opportunities for gallantry, excepting, of course, the plebes, who do not go into "society."
put on clothes
From this reading Dress parade in all its Fourth of July holiday splendor had passed, and the sunset gun marked the ending of that day of celebration.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Cadets are famous as "ladies' men," and during the gay holiday season, which was now on, West Point was crowded with girls, so that every cadet had his opportunities for gallantry, excepting, of course, the plebes, who do not go into "society."
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Through the dusk of evening the battalion had marched back from supper, to the tune of "Marching Through Georgia" from the band and the popping of sundry small firecrackers from mischievous small boys on the way.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading And then the cadets had scattered, still in their dress uniforms, each to join his own party of friends and go to the evening's entertainment.
endingnounUS /ˈendɪŋ/
the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)
From this reading Dress parade in all its Fourth of July holiday splendor had passed, and the sunset gun marked the ending of that day of celebration.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading And then the cadets had scattered, still in their dress uniforms, each to join his own party of friends and go to the evening's entertainment.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Through the dusk of evening the battalion had marched back from supper, to the tune of "Marching Through Georgia" from the band and the popping of sundry small firecrackers from mischievous small boys on the way.
evening'snounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
possessive form of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading And then the cadets had scattered, still in their dress uniforms, each to join his own party of friends and go to the evening's entertainment.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Cadets are famous as "ladies' men," and during the gay holiday season, which was now on, West Point was crowded with girls, so that every cadet had his opportunities for gallantry, excepting, of course, the plebes, who do not go into "society."
exceptingverbUS /ˌekˈseptɪŋ/
-ing form of “except” — take exception to
From this reading Cadets are famous as "ladies' men," and during the gay holiday season, which was now on, West Point was crowded with girls, so that every cadet had his opportunities for gallantry, excepting, of course, the plebes, who do not go into "society."
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Cadets are famous as "ladies' men," and during the gay holiday season, which was now on, West Point was crowded with girls, so that every cadet had his opportunities for gallantry, excepting, of course, the plebes, who do not go into "society."
firecrackersnounUS /ˈfaɪərkrækərz/
plural of “firecracker” — firework consisting of a small explosive charge and fuse in a heavy paper casing
From this reading Through the dusk of evening the battalion had marched back from supper, to the tune of "Marching Through Georgia" from the band and the popping of sundry small firecrackers from mischievous small boys on the way.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Cadets are famous as "ladies' men," and during the gay holiday season, which was now on, West Point was crowded with girls, so that every cadet had his opportunities for gallantry, excepting, of course, the plebes, who do not go into "society."
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading Dress parade in all its Fourth of July holiday splendor had passed, and the sunset gun marked the ending of that day of celebration.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading And then the cadets had scattered, still in their dress uniforms, each to join his own party of friends and go to the evening's entertainment.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Through the dusk of evening the battalion had marched back from supper, to the tune of "Marching Through Georgia" from the band and the popping of sundry small firecrackers from mischievous small boys on the way.
gallantrynounUS /ˈɡæləntri/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading Cadets are famous as "ladies' men," and during the gay holiday season, which was now on, West Point was crowded with girls, so that every cadet had his opportunities for gallantry, excepting, of course, the plebes, who do not go into "society."
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Cadets are famous as "ladies' men," and during the gay holiday season, which was now on, West Point was crowded with girls, so that every cadet had his opportunities for gallantry, excepting, of course, the plebes, who do not go into "society."
GeorgianounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒə/
a state in southeastern United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading Through the dusk of evening the battalion had marched back from supper, to the tune of "Marching Through Georgia" from the band and the popping of sundry small firecrackers from mischievous small boys on the way.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Cadets are famous as "ladies' men," and during the gay holiday season, which was now on, West Point was crowded with girls, so that every cadet had his opportunities for gallantry, excepting, of course, the plebes, who do not go into "society."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading And then the cadets had scattered, still in their dress uniforms, each to join his own party of friends and go to the evening's entertainment.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Dress parade in all its Fourth of July holiday splendor had passed, and the sunset gun marked the ending of that day of celebration.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dress parade in all its Fourth of July holiday splendor had passed, and the sunset gun marked the ending of that day of celebration.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And then the cadets had scattered, still in their dress uniforms, each to join his own party of friends and go to the evening's entertainment.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Dress parade in all its Fourth of July holiday splendor had passed, and the sunset gun marked the ending of that day of celebration.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dress parade in all its Fourth of July holiday splendor had passed, and the sunset gun marked the ending of that day of celebration.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Cadets are famous as "ladies' men," and during the gay holiday season, which was now on, West Point was crowded with girls, so that every cadet had his opportunities for gallantry, excepting, of course, the plebes, who do not go into "society."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Dress parade in all its Fourth of July holiday splendor had passed, and the sunset gun marked the ending of that day of celebration.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading And then the cadets had scattered, still in their dress uniforms, each to join his own party of friends and go to the evening's entertainment.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading Dress parade in all its Fourth of July holiday splendor had passed, and the sunset gun marked the ending of that day of celebration.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Cadets are famous as "ladies' men," and during the gay holiday season, which was now on, West Point was crowded with girls, so that every cadet had his opportunities for gallantry, excepting, of course, the plebes, who do not go into "society."
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading Through the dusk of evening the battalion had marched back from supper, to the tune of "Marching Through Georgia" from the band and the popping of sundry small firecrackers from mischievous small boys on the way.
MarchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/
the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
From this reading Through the dusk of evening the battalion had marched back from supper, to the tune of "Marching Through Georgia" from the band and the popping of sundry small firecrackers from mischievous small boys on the way.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Dress parade in all its Fourth of July holiday splendor had passed, and the sunset gun marked the ending of that day of celebration.
the force of workers available
From this reading Cadets are famous as "ladies' men," and during the gay holiday season, which was now on, West Point was crowded with girls, so that every cadet had his opportunities for gallantry, excepting, of course, the plebes, who do not go into "society."
mischievousadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstʃəvəs/
naughtily or annoyingly playful
From this reading Through the dusk of evening the battalion had marched back from supper, to the tune of "Marching Through Georgia" from the band and the popping of sundry small firecrackers from mischievous small boys on the way.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Cadets are famous as "ladies' men," and during the gay holiday season, which was now on, West Point was crowded with girls, so that every cadet had his opportunities for gallantry, excepting, of course, the plebes, who do not go into "society."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Cadets are famous as "ladies' men," and during the gay holiday season, which was now on, West Point was crowded with girls, so that every cadet had his opportunities for gallantry, excepting, of course, the plebes, who do not go into "society."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dress parade in all its Fourth of July holiday splendor had passed, and the sunset gun marked the ending of that day of celebration.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Through the dusk of evening the battalion had marched back from supper, to the tune of "Marching Through Georgia" from the band and the popping of sundry small firecrackers from mischievous small boys on the way.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Cadets are famous as "ladies' men," and during the gay holiday season, which was now on, West Point was crowded with girls, so that every cadet had his opportunities for gallantry, excepting, of course, the plebes, who do not go into "society."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading And then the cadets had scattered, still in their dress uniforms, each to join his own party of friends and go to the evening's entertainment.
paradenounUS /pərˈeɪd/
a ceremonial procession including people marching
From this reading Dress parade in all its Fourth of July holiday splendor had passed, and the sunset gun marked the ending of that day of celebration.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading And then the cadets had scattered, still in their dress uniforms, each to join his own party of friends and go to the evening's entertainment.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Dress parade in all its Fourth of July holiday splendor had passed, and the sunset gun marked the ending of that day of celebration.
plebes
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From this reading Cadets are famous as "ladies' men," and during the gay holiday season, which was now on, West Point was crowded with girls, so that every cadet had his opportunities for gallantry, excepting, of course, the plebes, who do not go into "society."
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Cadets are famous as "ladies' men," and during the gay holiday season, which was now on, West Point was crowded with girls, so that every cadet had his opportunities for gallantry, excepting, of course, the plebes, who do not go into "society."
poppingnounUS /ˈpɑːpɪŋ/
a sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork
From this reading Through the dusk of evening the battalion had marched back from supper, to the tune of "Marching Through Georgia" from the band and the popping of sundry small firecrackers from mischievous small boys on the way.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading And then the cadets had scattered, still in their dress uniforms, each to join his own party of friends and go to the evening's entertainment.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading THE SCHEME SUCCEEDS.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Cadets are famous as "ladies' men," and during the gay holiday season, which was now on, West Point was crowded with girls, so that every cadet had his opportunities for gallantry, excepting, of course, the plebes, who do not go into "society."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Through the dusk of evening the battalion had marched back from supper, to the tune of "Marching Through Georgia" from the band and the popping of sundry small firecrackers from mischievous small boys on the way.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Cadets are famous as "ladies' men," and during the gay holiday season, which was now on, West Point was crowded with girls, so that every cadet had his opportunities for gallantry, excepting, of course, the plebes, who do not go into "society."
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Cadets are famous as "ladies' men," and during the gay holiday season, which was now on, West Point was crowded with girls, so that every cadet had his opportunities for gallantry, excepting, of course, the plebes, who do not go into "society."
splendornounUS /ˈsplen.dər/
Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.
From this reading Dress parade in all its Fourth of July holiday splendor had passed, and the sunset gun marked the ending of that day of celebration.
not in physical motion
From this reading And then the cadets had scattered, still in their dress uniforms, each to join his own party of friends and go to the evening's entertainment.
SUCCEEDSverbUS /səkˈsiːdz/
third-person singular of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading THE SCHEME SUCCEEDS.
sundryadjectiveUS /ˈsʌndri/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading Through the dusk of evening the battalion had marched back from supper, to the tune of "Marching Through Georgia" from the band and the popping of sundry small firecrackers from mischievous small boys on the way.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading Dress parade in all its Fourth of July holiday splendor had passed, and the sunset gun marked the ending of that day of celebration.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Through the dusk of evening the battalion had marched back from supper, to the tune of "Marching Through Georgia" from the band and the popping of sundry small firecrackers from mischievous small boys on the way.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dress parade in all its Fourth of July holiday splendor had passed, and the sunset gun marked the ending of that day of celebration.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SCHEME SUCCEEDS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And then the cadets had scattered, still in their dress uniforms, each to join his own party of friends and go to the evening's entertainment.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And then the cadets had scattered, still in their dress uniforms, each to join his own party of friends and go to the evening's entertainment.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through the dusk of evening the battalion had marched back from supper, to the tune of "Marching Through Georgia" from the band and the popping of sundry small firecrackers from mischievous small boys on the way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Through the dusk of evening the battalion had marched back from supper, to the tune of "Marching Through Georgia" from the band and the popping of sundry small firecrackers from mischievous small boys on the way.
tunenounUS /tuːn/
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading Through the dusk of evening the battalion had marched back from supper, to the tune of "Marching Through Georgia" from the band and the popping of sundry small firecrackers from mischievous small boys on the way.
uniformsnounUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrmz/
plural of “uniform” — clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
From this reading And then the cadets had scattered, still in their dress uniforms, each to join his own party of friends and go to the evening's entertainment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cadets are famous as "ladies' men," and during the gay holiday season, which was now on, West Point was crowded with girls, so that every cadet had his opportunities for gallantry, excepting, of course, the plebes, who do not go into "society."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Through the dusk of evening the battalion had marched back from supper, to the tune of "Marching Through Georgia" from the band and the popping of sundry small firecrackers from mischievous small boys on the way.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Cadets are famous as "ladies' men," and during the gay holiday season, which was now on, West Point was crowded with girls, so that every cadet had his opportunities for gallantry, excepting, of course, the plebes, who do not go into "society."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Cadets are famous as "ladies' men," and during the gay holiday season, which was now on, West Point was crowded with girls, so that every cadet had his opportunities for gallantry, excepting, of course, the plebes, who do not go into "society."
which person or people
From this reading Cadets are famous as "ladies' men," and during the gay holiday season, which was now on, West Point was crowded with girls, so that every cadet had his opportunities for gallantry, excepting, of course, the plebes, who do not go into "society."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Cadets are famous as "ladies' men," and during the gay holiday season, which was now on, West Point was crowded with girls, so that every cadet had his opportunities for gallantry, excepting, of course, the plebes, who do not go into "society."
