used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If in a perspiration when wetted by rain or at a river crossing, change your dress immediately.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Go on a march in very light clothing, and let it be of flannel, with light russet shoes for the feet.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If in a perspiration when wetted by rain or at a river crossing, change your dress immediately.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading When permanently stationed, wear light clothing in order to avoid excessive perspiration when called on for sudden duty.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Go on a march in very light clothing, and let it be of flannel, with light russet shoes for the feet.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If in a perspiration when wetted by rain or at a river crossing, change your dress immediately.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading When permanently stationed, wear light clothing in order to avoid excessive perspiration when called on for sudden duty.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Have certain hours for it, morning and evening, if your work is in doors.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading If in a perspiration when wetted by rain or at a river crossing, change your dress immediately.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading Go on a march in very light clothing, and let it be of flannel, with light russet shoes for the feet.
traveling across
From this reading If in a perspiration when wetted by rain or at a river crossing, change your dress immediately.
Don't
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From this reading Don’t fail to exercise freely.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Have certain hours for it, morning and evening, if your work is in doors.
put on clothes
From this reading If in a perspiration when wetted by rain or at a river crossing, change your dress immediately.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading When permanently stationed, wear light clothing in order to avoid excessive perspiration when called on for sudden duty.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Have certain hours for it, morning and evening, if your work is in doors.
excessiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsesɪv/
beyond normal limits
From this reading When permanently stationed, wear light clothing in order to avoid excessive perspiration when called on for sudden duty.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Don’t fail to exercise freely.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Don’t fail to exercise freely.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Go on a march in very light clothing, and let it be of flannel, with light russet shoes for the feet.
flannelnounUS /ˈflænəl/
a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing
From this reading Go on a march in very light clothing, and let it be of flannel, with light russet shoes for the feet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Go on a march in very light clothing, and let it be of flannel, with light russet shoes for the feet.
in a free manner
From this reading Don’t fail to exercise freely.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Go on a march in very light clothing, and let it be of flannel, with light russet shoes for the feet.
Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Have certain hours for it, morning and evening, if your work is in doors.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Have certain hours for it, morning and evening, if your work is in doors.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If in a perspiration when wetted by rain or at a river crossing, change your dress immediately.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading If in a perspiration when wetted by rain or at a river crossing, change your dress immediately.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If in a perspiration when wetted by rain or at a river crossing, change your dress immediately.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Have certain hours for it, morning and evening, if your work is in doors.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Go on a march in very light clothing, and let it be of flannel, with light russet shoes for the feet.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Go on a march in very light clothing, and let it be of flannel, with light russet shoes for the feet.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Go on a march in very light clothing, and let it be of flannel, with light russet shoes for the feet.
march in a procession
From this reading Go on a march in very light clothing, and let it be of flannel, with light russet shoes for the feet.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Have certain hours for it, morning and evening, if your work is in doors.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Go on a march in very light clothing, and let it be of flannel, with light russet shoes for the feet.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Go on a march in very light clothing, and let it be of flannel, with light russet shoes for the feet.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If in a perspiration when wetted by rain or at a river crossing, change your dress immediately.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading When permanently stationed, wear light clothing in order to avoid excessive perspiration when called on for sudden duty.
permanentlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrmənəntli/
for a long time without essential change
From this reading When permanently stationed, wear light clothing in order to avoid excessive perspiration when called on for sudden duty.
perspirationnounUS /ˌpɜːrspərˈeɪʃən/
salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
From this reading If in a perspiration when wetted by rain or at a river crossing, change your dress immediately.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading If in a perspiration when wetted by rain or at a river crossing, change your dress immediately.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading If in a perspiration when wetted by rain or at a river crossing, change your dress immediately.
russetnounUS /ˈrʌsɪt/
a reddish brown homespun fabric
From this reading Go on a march in very light clothing, and let it be of flannel, with light russet shoes for the feet.
a particular situation
From this reading Go on a march in very light clothing, and let it be of flannel, with light russet shoes for the feet.
stationedverbUS /ˈsteɪʃənd/
past form of “station” — assign to a station
From this reading When permanently stationed, wear light clothing in order to avoid excessive perspiration when called on for sudden duty.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading When permanently stationed, wear light clothing in order to avoid excessive perspiration when called on for sudden duty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Go on a march in very light clothing, and let it be of flannel, with light russet shoes for the feet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When permanently stationed, wear light clothing in order to avoid excessive perspiration when called on for sudden duty.
precisely as stated
From this reading Go on a march in very light clothing, and let it be of flannel, with light russet shoes for the feet.
be dressed in
From this reading When permanently stationed, wear light clothing in order to avoid excessive perspiration when called on for sudden duty.
wetted
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From this reading If in a perspiration when wetted by rain or at a river crossing, change your dress immediately.
at the time that
From this reading If in a perspiration when wetted by rain or at a river crossing, change your dress immediately.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Go on a march in very light clothing, and let it be of flannel, with light russet shoes for the feet.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Have certain hours for it, morning and evening, if your work is in doors.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If in a perspiration when wetted by rain or at a river crossing, change your dress immediately.
