afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Colors," means the formalities that are observed at sunset on shipboard, consisting of impressive ceremonies when the Stars and Strips are lowered from the after flagstaff.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading The ceremony of colors, however, is never observed when the ship is under motion, but only when the vessel is at anchor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sam Hickey limped into place with the gun squad, and awaited the order to march.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Colors," means the formalities that are observed at sunset on shipboard, consisting of impressive ceremonies when the Stars and Strips are lowered from the after flagstaff.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Fall in for colors!" shouted petty officers in different parts of the ship as the bugle blew its warning notes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Colors," means the formalities that are observed at sunset on shipboard, consisting of impressive ceremonies when the Stars and Strips are lowered from the after flagstaff.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Sam Hickey limped into place with the gun squad, and awaited the order to march.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading Fall in for colors!" shouted petty officers in different parts of the ship as the bugle blew its warning notes.
buglenounUS /ˈbjuːɡəl/
a brass instrument without valves; used for military calls and fanfares
From this reading Fall in for colors!" shouted petty officers in different parts of the ship as the bugle blew its warning notes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The ceremony of colors, however, is never observed when the ship is under motion, but only when the vessel is at anchor.
ceremoniesnounUS /ˈserəmoʊniz/
plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading "Colors," means the formalities that are observed at sunset on shipboard, consisting of impressive ceremonies when the Stars and Strips are lowered from the after flagstaff.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading The ceremony of colors, however, is never observed when the ship is under motion, but only when the vessel is at anchor.
ColorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading LOWERING THE FLAG "Colors!
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading "Colors," means the formalities that are observed at sunset on shipboard, consisting of impressive ceremonies when the Stars and Strips are lowered from the after flagstaff.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Fall in for colors!" shouted petty officers in different parts of the ship as the bugle blew its warning notes.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Fall in for colors!" shouted petty officers in different parts of the ship as the bugle blew its warning notes.
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading LOWERING THE FLAG "Colors!
flagstaffnounUS /ˈflæɡstæf/
a town in north central Arizona; site of an important observatory
From this reading "Colors," means the formalities that are observed at sunset on shipboard, consisting of impressive ceremonies when the Stars and Strips are lowered from the after flagstaff.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Fall in for colors!" shouted petty officers in different parts of the ship as the bugle blew its warning notes.
formalitiesnounUS /fɔːrˈmælətiz/
a requirement of etiquette or custom
From this reading "Colors," means the formalities that are observed at sunset on shipboard, consisting of impressive ceremonies when the Stars and Strips are lowered from the after flagstaff.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Colors," means the formalities that are observed at sunset on shipboard, consisting of impressive ceremonies when the Stars and Strips are lowered from the after flagstaff.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Sam Hickey limped into place with the gun squad, and awaited the order to march.
HickeynounUS /ˈhɪki/
a small inflamed elevation of the skin; a pustule or papule; common symptom in acne
From this reading Sam Hickey limped into place with the gun squad, and awaited the order to march.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The ceremony of colors, however, is never observed when the ship is under motion, but only when the vessel is at anchor.
impressiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪv/
making a strong or vivid impression
From this reading "Colors," means the formalities that are observed at sunset on shipboard, consisting of impressive ceremonies when the Stars and Strips are lowered from the after flagstaff.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Fall in for colors!" shouted petty officers in different parts of the ship as the bugle blew its warning notes.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Sam Hickey limped into place with the gun squad, and awaited the order to march.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The ceremony of colors, however, is never observed when the ship is under motion, but only when the vessel is at anchor.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Fall in for colors!" shouted petty officers in different parts of the ship as the bugle blew its warning notes.
limpedverbUS /lɪmpt/
past form of “limp” — walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading Sam Hickey limped into place with the gun squad, and awaited the order to march.
loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading "Colors," means the formalities that are observed at sunset on shipboard, consisting of impressive ceremonies when the Stars and Strips are lowered from the after flagstaff.
LOWERINGadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərɪŋ/
darkened by clouds
From this reading LOWERING THE FLAG "Colors!
march in a procession
From this reading Sam Hickey limped into place with the gun squad, and awaited the order to march.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading "Colors," means the formalities that are observed at sunset on shipboard, consisting of impressive ceremonies when the Stars and Strips are lowered from the after flagstaff.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading The ceremony of colors, however, is never observed when the ship is under motion, but only when the vessel is at anchor.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The ceremony of colors, however, is never observed when the ship is under motion, but only when the vessel is at anchor.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading Fall in for colors!" shouted petty officers in different parts of the ship as the bugle blew its warning notes.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "Colors," means the formalities that are observed at sunset on shipboard, consisting of impressive ceremonies when the Stars and Strips are lowered from the after flagstaff.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fall in for colors!" shouted petty officers in different parts of the ship as the bugle blew its warning notes.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Fall in for colors!" shouted petty officers in different parts of the ship as the bugle blew its warning notes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Colors," means the formalities that are observed at sunset on shipboard, consisting of impressive ceremonies when the Stars and Strips are lowered from the after flagstaff.
and nothing more
From this reading The ceremony of colors, however, is never observed when the ship is under motion, but only when the vessel is at anchor.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Sam Hickey limped into place with the gun squad, and awaited the order to march.
the local environment
From this reading Fall in for colors!" shouted petty officers in different parts of the ship as the bugle blew its warning notes.
pettyadjectiveUS /ˈpetiː/
inferior in rank or status
From this reading Fall in for colors!" shouted petty officers in different parts of the ship as the bugle blew its warning notes.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Sam Hickey limped into place with the gun squad, and awaited the order to march.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading Sam Hickey limped into place with the gun squad, and awaited the order to march.
transport commercially
From this reading Fall in for colors!" shouted petty officers in different parts of the ship as the bugle blew its warning notes.
shipboardadjectiveUS /ˈʃɪpbɔːrd/
casual or ephemeral as if taking place on board a ship
From this reading "Colors," means the formalities that are observed at sunset on shipboard, consisting of impressive ceremonies when the Stars and Strips are lowered from the after flagstaff.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading Fall in for colors!" shouted petty officers in different parts of the ship as the bugle blew its warning notes.
squadnounUS /skwɑːd/
a smallest army unit
From this reading Sam Hickey limped into place with the gun squad, and awaited the order to march.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading "Colors," means the formalities that are observed at sunset on shipboard, consisting of impressive ceremonies when the Stars and Strips are lowered from the after flagstaff.
StripsnounUS /strɪps/
plural of “strip” — a relatively long narrow piece of something
From this reading "Colors," means the formalities that are observed at sunset on shipboard, consisting of impressive ceremonies when the Stars and Strips are lowered from the after flagstaff.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading "Colors," means the formalities that are observed at sunset on shipboard, consisting of impressive ceremonies when the Stars and Strips are lowered from the after flagstaff.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Colors," means the formalities that are observed at sunset on shipboard, consisting of impressive ceremonies when the Stars and Strips are lowered from the after flagstaff.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LOWERING THE FLAG "Colors!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sam Hickey limped into place with the gun squad, and awaited the order to march.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The ceremony of colors, however, is never observed when the ship is under motion, but only when the vessel is at anchor.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The ceremony of colors, however, is never observed when the ship is under motion, but only when the vessel is at anchor.
a message informing of danger
From this reading Fall in for colors!" shouted petty officers in different parts of the ship as the bugle blew its warning notes.
at the time that
From this reading "Colors," means the formalities that are observed at sunset on shipboard, consisting of impressive ceremonies when the Stars and Strips are lowered from the after flagstaff.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sam Hickey limped into place with the gun squad, and awaited the order to march.
