Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A solemn assemblage was that at the Ermita quarters of the provost-guard the following day.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading There was a spontaneous movement when the division commander entered, and all made way for him without a word, but sturdily stood the rank and file and held their ground against all others, for the preliminary examination, as it might be called, was to take place at ten o'clock.

(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 All voices were lowered, all discussion hushed.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading In the presence of death the American remembers that men are born equal, and forgets the ceremonious observance of military courtesies.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Officers of rank and soldiers from the ranks, in rusty blue, in gleaming white, in dingy Khaki rubbed shoulders and elbows in the crowded courtyard.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading In the presence of death the American remembers that men are born equal, and forgets the ceremonious observance of military courtesies.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading There was a spontaneous movement when the division commander entered, and all made way for him without a word, but sturdily stood the rank and file and held their ground against all others, for the preliminary examination, as it might be called, was to take place at ten o'clock.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading A solemn assemblage was that at the Ermita quarters of the provost-guard the following day.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A solemn assemblage was that at the Ermita quarters of the provost-guard the following day.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading There was a spontaneous movement when the division commander entered, and all made way for him without a word, but sturdily stood the rank and file and held their ground against all others, for the preliminary examination, as it might be called, was to take place at ten o'clock.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Officers of rank and soldiers from the ranks, in rusty blue, in gleaming white, in dingy Khaki rubbed shoulders and elbows in the crowded courtyard.

brought into existence

From this reading In the presence of death the American remembers that men are born equal, and forgets the ceremonious observance of military courtesies.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There was a spontaneous movement when the division commander entered, and all made way for him without a word, but sturdily stood the rank and file and held their ground against all others, for the preliminary examination, as it might be called, was to take place at ten o'clock.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading There was a spontaneous movement when the division commander entered, and all made way for him without a word, but sturdily stood the rank and file and held their ground against all others, for the preliminary examination, as it might be called, was to take place at ten o'clock.

characterized by pomp and ceremony and stately display

From this reading In the presence of death the American remembers that men are born equal, and forgets the ceremonious observance of military courtesies.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading There was a spontaneous movement when the division commander entered, and all made way for him without a word, but sturdily stood the rank and file and held their ground against all others, for the preliminary examination, as it might be called, was to take place at ten o'clock.

plural of “courtesy” — a courteous or respectful or considerate act

From this reading In the presence of death the American remembers that men are born equal, and forgets the ceremonious observance of military courtesies.

An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.

From this reading Officers of rank and soldiers from the ranks, in rusty blue, in gleaming white, in dingy Khaki rubbed shoulders and elbows in the crowded courtyard.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading Officers of rank and soldiers from the ranks, in rusty blue, in gleaming white, in dingy Khaki rubbed shoulders and elbows in the crowded courtyard.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A solemn assemblage was that at the Ermita quarters of the provost-guard the following day.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading In the presence of death the American remembers that men are born equal, and forgets the ceremonious observance of military courtesies.

thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot

From this reading Officers of rank and soldiers from the ranks, in rusty blue, in gleaming white, in dingy Khaki rubbed shoulders and elbows in the crowded courtyard.

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading All voices were lowered, all discussion hushed.

an army unit large enough to sustain combat

From this reading There was a spontaneous movement when the division commander entered, and all made way for him without a word, but sturdily stood the rank and file and held their ground against all others, for the preliminary examination, as it might be called, was to take place at ten o'clock.

plural of “elbow” — hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped

From this reading Officers of rank and soldiers from the ranks, in rusty blue, in gleaming white, in dingy Khaki rubbed shoulders and elbows in the crowded courtyard.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading There was a spontaneous movement when the division commander entered, and all made way for him without a word, but sturdily stood the rank and file and held their ground against all others, for the preliminary examination, as it might be called, was to take place at ten o'clock.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading In the presence of death the American remembers that men are born equal, and forgets the ceremonious observance of military courtesies.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A solemn assemblage was that at the Ermita quarters of the provost-guard the following day.

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading There was a spontaneous movement when the division commander entered, and all made way for him without a word, but sturdily stood the rank and file and held their ground against all others, for the preliminary examination, as it might be called, was to take place at ten o'clock.

record in a public office or in a court of law

From this reading There was a spontaneous movement when the division commander entered, and all made way for him without a word, but sturdily stood the rank and file and held their ground against all others, for the preliminary examination, as it might be called, was to take place at ten o'clock.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading A solemn assemblage was that at the Ermita quarters of the provost-guard the following day.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There was a spontaneous movement when the division commander entered, and all made way for him without a word, but sturdily stood the rank and file and held their ground against all others, for the preliminary examination, as it might be called, was to take place at ten o'clock.

third-person singular of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading In the presence of death the American remembers that men are born equal, and forgets the ceremonious observance of military courtesies.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Officers of rank and soldiers from the ranks, in rusty blue, in gleaming white, in dingy Khaki rubbed shoulders and elbows in the crowded courtyard.

a flash of light (especially reflected light)

From this reading Officers of rank and soldiers from the ranks, in rusty blue, in gleaming white, in dingy Khaki rubbed shoulders and elbows in the crowded courtyard.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading There was a spontaneous movement when the division commander entered, and all made way for him without a word, but sturdily stood the rank and file and held their ground against all others, for the preliminary examination, as it might be called, was to take place at ten o'clock.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading There was a spontaneous movement when the division commander entered, and all made way for him without a word, but sturdily stood the rank and file and held their ground against all others, for the preliminary examination, as it might be called, was to take place at ten o'clock.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading There was a spontaneous movement when the division commander entered, and all made way for him without a word, but sturdily stood the rank and file and held their ground against all others, for the preliminary examination, as it might be called, was to take place at ten o'clock.

in a softened tone

From this reading All voices were lowered, all discussion hushed.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Officers of rank and soldiers from the ranks, in rusty blue, in gleaming white, in dingy Khaki rubbed shoulders and elbows in the crowded courtyard.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There was a spontaneous movement when the division commander entered, and all made way for him without a word, but sturdily stood the rank and file and held their ground against all others, for the preliminary examination, as it might be called, was to take place at ten o'clock.

of a yellowish brown color

From this reading Officers of rank and soldiers from the ranks, in rusty blue, in gleaming white, in dingy Khaki rubbed shoulders and elbows in the crowded courtyard.

below the surround or below the normal position

From this reading All voices were lowered, all discussion hushed.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading There was a spontaneous movement when the division commander entered, and all made way for him without a word, but sturdily stood the rank and file and held their ground against all others, for the preliminary examination, as it might be called, was to take place at ten o'clock.

the force of workers available

From this reading In the presence of death the American remembers that men are born equal, and forgets the ceremonious observance of military courtesies.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading There was a spontaneous movement when the division commander entered, and all made way for him without a word, but sturdily stood the rank and file and held their ground against all others, for the preliminary examination, as it might be called, was to take place at ten o'clock.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading In the presence of death the American remembers that men are born equal, and forgets the ceremonious observance of military courtesies.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading There was a spontaneous movement when the division commander entered, and all made way for him without a word, but sturdily stood the rank and file and held their ground against all others, for the preliminary examination, as it might be called, was to take place at ten o'clock.

according to the clock

From this reading There was a spontaneous movement when the division commander entered, and all made way for him without a word, but sturdily stood the rank and file and held their ground against all others, for the preliminary examination, as it might be called, was to take place at ten o'clock.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading In the presence of death the American remembers that men are born equal, and forgets the ceremonious observance of military courtesies.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A solemn assemblage was that at the Ermita quarters of the provost-guard the following day.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Officers of rank and soldiers from the ranks, in rusty blue, in gleaming white, in dingy Khaki rubbed shoulders and elbows in the crowded courtyard.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading There was a spontaneous movement when the division commander entered, and all made way for him without a word, but sturdily stood the rank and file and held their ground against all others, for the preliminary examination, as it might be called, was to take place at ten o'clock.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading There was a spontaneous movement when the division commander entered, and all made way for him without a word, but sturdily stood the rank and file and held their ground against all others, for the preliminary examination, as it might be called, was to take place at ten o'clock.

denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important

From this reading There was a spontaneous movement when the division commander entered, and all made way for him without a word, but sturdily stood the rank and file and held their ground against all others, for the preliminary examination, as it might be called, was to take place at ten o'clock.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading In the presence of death the American remembers that men are born equal, and forgets the ceremonious observance of military courtesies.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A solemn assemblage was that at the Ermita quarters of the provost-guard the following day.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading A solemn assemblage was that at the Ermita quarters of the provost-guard the following day.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading Officers of rank and soldiers from the ranks, in rusty blue, in gleaming white, in dingy Khaki rubbed shoulders and elbows in the crowded courtyard.

plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading Officers of rank and soldiers from the ranks, in rusty blue, in gleaming white, in dingy Khaki rubbed shoulders and elbows in the crowded courtyard.

third-person singular of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading In the presence of death the American remembers that men are born equal, and forgets the ceremonious observance of military courtesies.

inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure

From this reading Officers of rank and soldiers from the ranks, in rusty blue, in gleaming white, in dingy Khaki rubbed shoulders and elbows in the crowded courtyard.

covered with or consisting of rust

From this reading Officers of rank and soldiers from the ranks, in rusty blue, in gleaming white, in dingy Khaki rubbed shoulders and elbows in the crowded courtyard.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading Officers of rank and soldiers from the ranks, in rusty blue, in gleaming white, in dingy Khaki rubbed shoulders and elbows in the crowded courtyard.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Officers of rank and soldiers from the ranks, in rusty blue, in gleaming white, in dingy Khaki rubbed shoulders and elbows in the crowded courtyard.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading A solemn assemblage was that at the Ermita quarters of the provost-guard the following day.

happening or arising without apparent external cause

From this reading There was a spontaneous movement when the division commander entered, and all made way for him without a word, but sturdily stood the rank and file and held their ground against all others, for the preliminary examination, as it might be called, was to take place at ten o'clock.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading There was a spontaneous movement when the division commander entered, and all made way for him without a word, but sturdily stood the rank and file and held their ground against all others, for the preliminary examination, as it might be called, was to take place at ten o'clock.

in a sturdy manner

From this reading There was a spontaneous movement when the division commander entered, and all made way for him without a word, but sturdily stood the rank and file and held their ground against all others, for the preliminary examination, as it might be called, was to take place at ten o'clock.

carry out

From this reading There was a spontaneous movement when the division commander entered, and all made way for him without a word, but sturdily stood the rank and file and held their ground against all others, for the preliminary examination, as it might be called, was to take place at ten o'clock.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading There was a spontaneous movement when the division commander entered, and all made way for him without a word, but sturdily stood the rank and file and held their ground against all others, for the preliminary examination, as it might be called, was to take place at ten o'clock.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A solemn assemblage was that at the Ermita quarters of the provost-guard the following day.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A solemn assemblage was that at the Ermita quarters of the provost-guard the following day.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading There was a spontaneous movement when the division commander entered, and all made way for him without a word, but sturdily stood the rank and file and held their ground against all others, for the preliminary examination, as it might be called, was to take place at ten o'clock.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a spontaneous movement when the division commander entered, and all made way for him without a word, but sturdily stood the rank and file and held their ground against all others, for the preliminary examination, as it might be called, was to take place at ten o'clock.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading There was a spontaneous movement when the division commander entered, and all made way for him without a word, but sturdily stood the rank and file and held their ground against all others, for the preliminary examination, as it might be called, was to take place at ten o'clock.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading All voices were lowered, all discussion hushed.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A solemn assemblage was that at the Ermita quarters of the provost-guard the following day.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading There was a spontaneous movement when the division commander entered, and all made way for him without a word, but sturdily stood the rank and file and held their ground against all others, for the preliminary examination, as it might be called, was to take place at ten o'clock.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading All voices were lowered, all discussion hushed.

at the time that

From this reading There was a spontaneous movement when the division commander entered, and all made way for him without a word, but sturdily stood the rank and file and held their ground against all others, for the preliminary examination, as it might be called, was to take place at ten o'clock.

a Caucasian

From this reading Officers of rank and soldiers from the ranks, in rusty blue, in gleaming white, in dingy Khaki rubbed shoulders and elbows in the crowded courtyard.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading There was a spontaneous movement when the division commander entered, and all made way for him without a word, but sturdily stood the rank and file and held their ground against all others, for the preliminary examination, as it might be called, was to take place at ten o'clock.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading There was a spontaneous movement when the division commander entered, and all made way for him without a word, but sturdily stood the rank and file and held their ground against all others, for the preliminary examination, as it might be called, was to take place at ten o'clock.