used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is October first, and once more are exchanged joyous greetings among several hundred young men at Annapolis; fresh from a happy vacation they hurl at one another warm welcomes.
AcademynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading It was an enthusiastic breaking up and departure a month ago but it is none the less a joyful, eager return, for the hearts of midshipmen, their interests, their ambitions, are always centered at the Naval Academy.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading We see the same young faces of our familiar acquaintances, yet in their spirit is detected a difference.
adornverbUS /əˈdɔːrn/
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading In front of the center of the battalion, facing it as it has assembled in ranks, proud of the honor that has come to him and tremendously conscious of the four golden stripes that brilliantly adorn each sleeve, stood Bollup.
in the past
From this reading It was an enthusiastic breaking up and departure a month ago but it is none the less a joyful, eager return, for the hearts of midshipmen, their interests, their ambitions, are always centered at the Naval Academy.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It was an enthusiastic breaking up and departure a month ago but it is none the less a joyful, eager return, for the hearts of midshipmen, their interests, their ambitions, are always centered at the Naval Academy.
ambitionsnounUS /æmˈbɪʃənz/
plural of “ambition” — a cherished desire
From this reading It was an enthusiastic breaking up and departure a month ago but it is none the less a joyful, eager return, for the hearts of midshipmen, their interests, their ambitions, are always centered at the Naval Academy.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It is October first, and once more are exchanged joyous greetings among several hundred young men at Annapolis; fresh from a happy vacation they hurl at one another warm welcomes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an enthusiastic breaking up and departure a month ago but it is none the less a joyful, eager return, for the hearts of midshipmen, their interests, their ambitions, are always centered at the Naval Academy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is October first, and once more are exchanged joyous greetings among several hundred young men at Annapolis; fresh from a happy vacation they hurl at one another warm welcomes.
AnnapolisnounUS /əˈnæpəlɪs/
state capital of Maryland; site of the United States Naval Academy
From this reading It is October first, and once more are exchanged joyous greetings among several hundred young men at Annapolis; fresh from a happy vacation they hurl at one another warm welcomes.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It is October first, and once more are exchanged joyous greetings among several hundred young men at Annapolis; fresh from a happy vacation they hurl at one another warm welcomes.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is October first, and once more are exchanged joyous greetings among several hundred young men at Annapolis; fresh from a happy vacation they hurl at one another warm welcomes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In front of the center of the battalion, facing it as it has assembled in ranks, proud of the honor that has come to him and tremendously conscious of the four golden stripes that brilliantly adorn each sleeve, stood Bollup.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading In front of the center of the battalion, facing it as it has assembled in ranks, proud of the honor that has come to him and tremendously conscious of the four golden stripes that brilliantly adorn each sleeve, stood Bollup.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is October first, and once more are exchanged joyous greetings among several hundred young men at Annapolis; fresh from a happy vacation they hurl at one another warm welcomes.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading There is always evident in the bearing of the senior class a conscious superiority; and even the clean sleevers, little though their own authority be, feel they belong to the governing class and take pride in the thought.
battalionnounUS /bəˈtæljən/
an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies
From this reading In front of the center of the battalion, facing it as it has assembled in ranks, proud of the honor that has come to him and tremendously conscious of the four golden stripes that brilliantly adorn each sleeve, stood Bollup.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There is always evident in the bearing of the senior class a conscious superiority; and even the clean sleevers, little though their own authority be, feel they belong to the governing class and take pride in the thought.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading There is always evident in the bearing of the senior class a conscious superiority; and even the clean sleevers, little though their own authority be, feel they belong to the governing class and take pride in the thought.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading There is always evident in the bearing of the senior class a conscious superiority; and even the clean sleevers, little though their own authority be, feel they belong to the governing class and take pride in the thought.
Bollup
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In front of the center of the battalion, facing it as it has assembled in ranks, proud of the honor that has come to him and tremendously conscious of the four golden stripes that brilliantly adorn each sleeve, stood Bollup.
the act of breaking something
From this reading It was an enthusiastic breaking up and departure a month ago but it is none the less a joyful, eager return, for the hearts of midshipmen, their interests, their ambitions, are always centered at the Naval Academy.
brilliantlyadverbUS /ˈbrɪljəntli/
with brightness
From this reading In front of the center of the battalion, facing it as it has assembled in ranks, proud of the honor that has come to him and tremendously conscious of the four golden stripes that brilliantly adorn each sleeve, stood Bollup.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was an enthusiastic breaking up and departure a month ago but it is none the less a joyful, eager return, for the hearts of midshipmen, their interests, their ambitions, are always centered at the Naval Academy.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading In front of the center of the battalion, facing it as it has assembled in ranks, proud of the honor that has come to him and tremendously conscious of the four golden stripes that brilliantly adorn each sleeve, stood Bollup.
centeredadjectiveUS /ˈsentərd/
being or placed in the center
From this reading It was an enthusiastic breaking up and departure a month ago but it is none the less a joyful, eager return, for the hearts of midshipmen, their interests, their ambitions, are always centered at the Naval Academy.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading There is always evident in the bearing of the senior class a conscious superiority; and even the clean sleevers, little though their own authority be, feel they belong to the governing class and take pride in the thought.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading There is always evident in the bearing of the senior class a conscious superiority; and even the clean sleevers, little though their own authority be, feel they belong to the governing class and take pride in the thought.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In front of the center of the battalion, facing it as it has assembled in ranks, proud of the honor that has come to him and tremendously conscious of the four golden stripes that brilliantly adorn each sleeve, stood Bollup.
intentionally conceived
From this reading There is always evident in the bearing of the senior class a conscious superiority; and even the clean sleevers, little though their own authority be, feel they belong to the governing class and take pride in the thought.
the act of departing
From this reading It was an enthusiastic breaking up and departure a month ago but it is none the less a joyful, eager return, for the hearts of midshipmen, their interests, their ambitions, are always centered at the Naval Academy.
detectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtektəd/
perceived or discerned
From this reading We see the same young faces of our familiar acquaintances, yet in their spirit is detected a difference.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading We see the same young faces of our familiar acquaintances, yet in their spirit is detected a difference.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading In front of the center of the battalion, facing it as it has assembled in ranks, proud of the honor that has come to him and tremendously conscious of the four golden stripes that brilliantly adorn each sleeve, stood Bollup.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading It was an enthusiastic breaking up and departure a month ago but it is none the less a joyful, eager return, for the hearts of midshipmen, their interests, their ambitions, are always centered at the Naval Academy.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading It was an enthusiastic breaking up and departure a month ago but it is none the less a joyful, eager return, for the hearts of midshipmen, their interests, their ambitions, are always centered at the Naval Academy.
divisible by two
From this reading There is always evident in the bearing of the senior class a conscious superiority; and even the clean sleevers, little though their own authority be, feel they belong to the governing class and take pride in the thought.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading There is always evident in the bearing of the senior class a conscious superiority; and even the clean sleevers, little though their own authority be, feel they belong to the governing class and take pride in the thought.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading It is October first, and once more are exchanged joyous greetings among several hundred young men at Annapolis; fresh from a happy vacation they hurl at one another warm welcomes.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading We see the same young faces of our familiar acquaintances, yet in their spirit is detected a difference.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading In front of the center of the battalion, facing it as it has assembled in ranks, proud of the honor that has come to him and tremendously conscious of the four golden stripes that brilliantly adorn each sleeve, stood Bollup.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading We see the same young faces of our familiar acquaintances, yet in their spirit is detected a difference.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading There is always evident in the bearing of the senior class a conscious superiority; and even the clean sleevers, little though their own authority be, feel they belong to the governing class and take pride in the thought.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It is October first, and once more are exchanged joyous greetings among several hundred young men at Annapolis; fresh from a happy vacation they hurl at one another warm welcomes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was an enthusiastic breaking up and departure a month ago but it is none the less a joyful, eager return, for the hearts of midshipmen, their interests, their ambitions, are always centered at the Naval Academy.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading In front of the center of the battalion, facing it as it has assembled in ranks, proud of the honor that has come to him and tremendously conscious of the four golden stripes that brilliantly adorn each sleeve, stood Bollup.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading It is October first, and once more are exchanged joyous greetings among several hundred young men at Annapolis; fresh from a happy vacation they hurl at one another warm welcomes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is October first, and once more are exchanged joyous greetings among several hundred young men at Annapolis; fresh from a happy vacation they hurl at one another warm welcomes.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading In front of the center of the battalion, facing it as it has assembled in ranks, proud of the honor that has come to him and tremendously conscious of the four golden stripes that brilliantly adorn each sleeve, stood Bollup.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading In front of the center of the battalion, facing it as it has assembled in ranks, proud of the honor that has come to him and tremendously conscious of the four golden stripes that brilliantly adorn each sleeve, stood Bollup.
governingadjectiveUS /ˈɡʌvərnɪŋ/
responsible for making and enforcing rules and laws
From this reading There is always evident in the bearing of the senior class a conscious superiority; and even the clean sleevers, little though their own authority be, feel they belong to the governing class and take pride in the thought.
greetingsnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋz/
plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading It is October first, and once more are exchanged joyous greetings among several hundred young men at Annapolis; fresh from a happy vacation they hurl at one another warm welcomes.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading It is October first, and once more are exchanged joyous greetings among several hundred young men at Annapolis; fresh from a happy vacation they hurl at one another warm welcomes.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In front of the center of the battalion, facing it as it has assembled in ranks, proud of the honor that has come to him and tremendously conscious of the four golden stripes that brilliantly adorn each sleeve, stood Bollup.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading It was an enthusiastic breaking up and departure a month ago but it is none the less a joyful, eager return, for the hearts of midshipmen, their interests, their ambitions, are always centered at the Naval Academy.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In front of the center of the battalion, facing it as it has assembled in ranks, proud of the honor that has come to him and tremendously conscious of the four golden stripes that brilliantly adorn each sleeve, stood Bollup.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading In front of the center of the battalion, facing it as it has assembled in ranks, proud of the honor that has come to him and tremendously conscious of the four golden stripes that brilliantly adorn each sleeve, stood Bollup.
ten 10s
From this reading It is October first, and once more are exchanged joyous greetings among several hundred young men at Annapolis; fresh from a happy vacation they hurl at one another warm welcomes.
hurlverbUS /hɜːrl/
throw forcefully
From this reading It is October first, and once more are exchanged joyous greetings among several hundred young men at Annapolis; fresh from a happy vacation they hurl at one another warm welcomes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We see the same young faces of our familiar acquaintances, yet in their spirit is detected a difference.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It was an enthusiastic breaking up and departure a month ago but it is none the less a joyful, eager return, for the hearts of midshipmen, their interests, their ambitions, are always centered at the Naval Academy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is October first, and once more are exchanged joyous greetings among several hundred young men at Annapolis; fresh from a happy vacation they hurl at one another warm welcomes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is October first, and once more are exchanged joyous greetings among several hundred young men at Annapolis; fresh from a happy vacation they hurl at one another warm welcomes.
joyfuladjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
full of or producing joy
From this reading It was an enthusiastic breaking up and departure a month ago but it is none the less a joyful, eager return, for the hearts of midshipmen, their interests, their ambitions, are always centered at the Naval Academy.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading It is October first, and once more are exchanged joyous greetings among several hundred young men at Annapolis; fresh from a happy vacation they hurl at one another warm welcomes.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading It was an enthusiastic breaking up and departure a month ago but it is none the less a joyful, eager return, for the hearts of midshipmen, their interests, their ambitions, are always centered at the Naval Academy.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There is always evident in the bearing of the senior class a conscious superiority; and even the clean sleevers, little though their own authority be, feel they belong to the governing class and take pride in the thought.
the force of workers available
From this reading It is October first, and once more are exchanged joyous greetings among several hundred young men at Annapolis; fresh from a happy vacation they hurl at one another warm welcomes.
midshipmennounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmen/
plural of “midshipman” — a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading It was an enthusiastic breaking up and departure a month ago but it is none the less a joyful, eager return, for the hearts of midshipmen, their interests, their ambitions, are always centered at the Naval Academy.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading It was an enthusiastic breaking up and departure a month ago but it is none the less a joyful, eager return, for the hearts of midshipmen, their interests, their ambitions, are always centered at the Naval Academy.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is October first, and once more are exchanged joyous greetings among several hundred young men at Annapolis; fresh from a happy vacation they hurl at one another warm welcomes.
NavaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading It was an enthusiastic breaking up and departure a month ago but it is none the less a joyful, eager return, for the hearts of midshipmen, their interests, their ambitions, are always centered at the Naval Academy.
not one, and not any
From this reading It was an enthusiastic breaking up and departure a month ago but it is none the less a joyful, eager return, for the hearts of midshipmen, their interests, their ambitions, are always centered at the Naval Academy.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading It is October first, and once more are exchanged joyous greetings among several hundred young men at Annapolis; fresh from a happy vacation they hurl at one another warm welcomes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was an enthusiastic breaking up and departure a month ago but it is none the less a joyful, eager return, for the hearts of midshipmen, their interests, their ambitions, are always centered at the Naval Academy.
on one occasion
From this reading It is October first, and once more are exchanged joyous greetings among several hundred young men at Annapolis; fresh from a happy vacation they hurl at one another warm welcomes.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is October first, and once more are exchanged joyous greetings among several hundred young men at Annapolis; fresh from a happy vacation they hurl at one another warm welcomes.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We see the same young faces of our familiar acquaintances, yet in their spirit is detected a difference.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading There is always evident in the bearing of the senior class a conscious superiority; and even the clean sleevers, little though their own authority be, feel they belong to the governing class and take pride in the thought.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading There is always evident in the bearing of the senior class a conscious superiority; and even the clean sleevers, little though their own authority be, feel they belong to the governing class and take pride in the thought.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading In front of the center of the battalion, facing it as it has assembled in ranks, proud of the honor that has come to him and tremendously conscious of the four golden stripes that brilliantly adorn each sleeve, stood Bollup.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading In front of the center of the battalion, facing it as it has assembled in ranks, proud of the honor that has come to him and tremendously conscious of the four golden stripes that brilliantly adorn each sleeve, stood Bollup.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It was an enthusiastic breaking up and departure a month ago but it is none the less a joyful, eager return, for the hearts of midshipmen, their interests, their ambitions, are always centered at the Naval Academy.
Identical; not different.
From this reading We see the same young faces of our familiar acquaintances, yet in their spirit is detected a difference.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading We see the same young faces of our familiar acquaintances, yet in their spirit is detected a difference.
senioradjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading There is always evident in the bearing of the senior class a conscious superiority; and even the clean sleevers, little though their own authority be, feel they belong to the governing class and take pride in the thought.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading It is October first, and once more are exchanged joyous greetings among several hundred young men at Annapolis; fresh from a happy vacation they hurl at one another warm welcomes.
sleevenounUS /sliːv/
the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm
From this reading In front of the center of the battalion, facing it as it has assembled in ranks, proud of the honor that has come to him and tremendously conscious of the four golden stripes that brilliantly adorn each sleeve, stood Bollup.
sleevers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There is always evident in the bearing of the senior class a conscious superiority; and even the clean sleevers, little though their own authority be, feel they belong to the governing class and take pride in the thought.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading We see the same young faces of our familiar acquaintances, yet in their spirit is detected a difference.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading In front of the center of the battalion, facing it as it has assembled in ranks, proud of the honor that has come to him and tremendously conscious of the four golden stripes that brilliantly adorn each sleeve, stood Bollup.
stripesnounUS /straɪps/
V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service
From this reading In front of the center of the battalion, facing it as it has assembled in ranks, proud of the honor that has come to him and tremendously conscious of the four golden stripes that brilliantly adorn each sleeve, stood Bollup.
superioritynounUS /ˌsuːpɪriˈɔːrɪti/
the quality of being superior
From this reading There is always evident in the bearing of the senior class a conscious superiority; and even the clean sleevers, little though their own authority be, feel they belong to the governing class and take pride in the thought.
carry out
From this reading There is always evident in the bearing of the senior class a conscious superiority; and even the clean sleevers, little though their own authority be, feel they belong to the governing class and take pride in the thought.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In front of the center of the battalion, facing it as it has assembled in ranks, proud of the honor that has come to him and tremendously conscious of the four golden stripes that brilliantly adorn each sleeve, stood Bollup.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was an enthusiastic breaking up and departure a month ago but it is none the less a joyful, eager return, for the hearts of midshipmen, their interests, their ambitions, are always centered at the Naval Academy.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was an enthusiastic breaking up and departure a month ago but it is none the less a joyful, eager return, for the hearts of midshipmen, their interests, their ambitions, are always centered at the Naval Academy.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is always evident in the bearing of the senior class a conscious superiority; and even the clean sleevers, little though their own authority be, feel they belong to the governing class and take pride in the thought.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is October first, and once more are exchanged joyous greetings among several hundred young men at Annapolis; fresh from a happy vacation they hurl at one another warm welcomes.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading There is always evident in the bearing of the senior class a conscious superiority; and even the clean sleevers, little though their own authority be, feel they belong to the governing class and take pride in the thought.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading There is always evident in the bearing of the senior class a conscious superiority; and even the clean sleevers, little though their own authority be, feel they belong to the governing class and take pride in the thought.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There is always evident in the bearing of the senior class a conscious superiority; and even the clean sleevers, little though their own authority be, feel they belong to the governing class and take pride in the thought.
tremendouslyadverbUS /trəˈmendəsli/
extremely
From this reading In front of the center of the battalion, facing it as it has assembled in ranks, proud of the honor that has come to him and tremendously conscious of the four golden stripes that brilliantly adorn each sleeve, stood Bollup.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was an enthusiastic breaking up and departure a month ago but it is none the less a joyful, eager return, for the hearts of midshipmen, their interests, their ambitions, are always centered at the Naval Academy.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading It is October first, and once more are exchanged joyous greetings among several hundred young men at Annapolis; fresh from a happy vacation they hurl at one another warm welcomes.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading It is October first, and once more are exchanged joyous greetings among several hundred young men at Annapolis; fresh from a happy vacation they hurl at one another warm welcomes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was an enthusiastic breaking up and departure a month ago but it is none the less a joyful, eager return, for the hearts of midshipmen, their interests, their ambitions, are always centered at the Naval Academy.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We see the same young faces of our familiar acquaintances, yet in their spirit is detected a difference.
welcomesnounUS /ˈwelkəmz/
plural of “welcome” — the state of being welcome
From this reading It is October first, and once more are exchanged joyous greetings among several hundred young men at Annapolis; fresh from a happy vacation they hurl at one another warm welcomes.
but in spite of that
From this reading We see the same young faces of our familiar acquaintances, yet in their spirit is detected a difference.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It is October first, and once more are exchanged joyous greetings among several hundred young men at Annapolis; fresh from a happy vacation they hurl at one another warm welcomes.
