used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Each boy had a written list of what he was expected to provide.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Conferences were of hourly occurrence, blankets brought out for inspection and comment, packs made up and taken to pieces again, and all manner of advice asked concerning the best way to carry the same.
anew
From this reading Conferences were of hourly occurrence, blankets brought out for inspection and comment, packs made up and taken to pieces again, and all manner of advice asked concerning the best way to carry the same.
(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 Conferences were of hourly occurrence, blankets brought out for inspection and comment, packs made up and taken to pieces again, and all manner of advice asked concerning the best way to carry the same.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading READY FOR THE START On the following day, which was Saturday, there was considerable visiting among the scouts who so proudly wore their new khaki suits.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Conferences were of hourly occurrence, blankets brought out for inspection and comment, packs made up and taken to pieces again, and all manner of advice asked concerning the best way to carry the same.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading He had told them it was copied from the methods in vogue in the German army, so that in case of a hurried mobilization every man capable of bearing arms in the whole empire would know exactly what his particular duty was.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading He had told them it was copied from the methods in vogue in the German army, so that in case of a hurried mobilization every man capable of bearing arms in the whole empire would know exactly what his particular duty was.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Conferences were of hourly occurrence, blankets brought out for inspection and comment, packs made up and taken to pieces again, and all manner of advice asked concerning the best way to carry the same.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading He had told them it was copied from the methods in vogue in the German army, so that in case of a hurried mobilization every man capable of bearing arms in the whole empire would know exactly what his particular duty was.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Conferences were of hourly occurrence, blankets brought out for inspection and comment, packs made up and taken to pieces again, and all manner of advice asked concerning the best way to carry the same.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading Conferences were of hourly occurrence, blankets brought out for inspection and comment, packs made up and taken to pieces again, and all manner of advice asked concerning the best way to carry the same.
a youthful male person
From this reading Each boy had a written list of what he was expected to provide.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Conferences were of hourly occurrence, blankets brought out for inspection and comment, packs made up and taken to pieces again, and all manner of advice asked concerning the best way to carry the same.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading He had told them it was copied from the methods in vogue in the German army, so that in case of a hurried mobilization every man capable of bearing arms in the whole empire would know exactly what his particular duty was.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Conferences were of hourly occurrence, blankets brought out for inspection and comment, packs made up and taken to pieces again, and all manner of advice asked concerning the best way to carry the same.
an occurrence of something
From this reading He had told them it was copied from the methods in vogue in the German army, so that in case of a hurried mobilization every man capable of bearing arms in the whole empire would know exactly what his particular duty was.
Chesney
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From this reading This was a part of the wonderful system Tom Chesney had inaugurated.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Conferences were of hourly occurrence, blankets brought out for inspection and comment, packs made up and taken to pieces again, and all manner of advice asked concerning the best way to carry the same.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Conferences were of hourly occurrence, blankets brought out for inspection and comment, packs made up and taken to pieces again, and all manner of advice asked concerning the best way to carry the same.
ConferencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnfərənsəz/
plural of “conference” — a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading Conferences were of hourly occurrence, blankets brought out for inspection and comment, packs made up and taken to pieces again, and all manner of advice asked concerning the best way to carry the same.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading READY FOR THE START On the following day, which was Saturday, there was considerable visiting among the scouts who so proudly wore their new khaki suits.
copiedverbUS /ˈkɑːpid/
inflected form of “copy” — copy down as is
From this reading He had told them it was copied from the methods in vogue in the German army, so that in case of a hurried mobilization every man capable of bearing arms in the whole empire would know exactly what his particular duty was.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading READY FOR THE START On the following day, which was Saturday, there was considerable visiting among the scouts who so proudly wore their new khaki suits.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He had told them it was copied from the methods in vogue in the German army, so that in case of a hurried mobilization every man capable of bearing arms in the whole empire would know exactly what his particular duty was.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each boy had a written list of what he was expected to provide.
empirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading He had told them it was copied from the methods in vogue in the German army, so that in case of a hurried mobilization every man capable of bearing arms in the whole empire would know exactly what his particular duty was.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He had told them it was copied from the methods in vogue in the German army, so that in case of a hurried mobilization every man capable of bearing arms in the whole empire would know exactly what his particular duty was.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading He had told them it was copied from the methods in vogue in the German army, so that in case of a hurried mobilization every man capable of bearing arms in the whole empire would know exactly what his particular duty was.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Each boy had a written list of what he was expected to provide.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading READY FOR THE START On the following day, which was Saturday, there was considerable visiting among the scouts who so proudly wore their new khaki suits.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading READY FOR THE START On the following day, which was Saturday, there was considerable visiting among the scouts who so proudly wore their new khaki suits.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had told them it was copied from the methods in vogue in the German army, so that in case of a hurried mobilization every man capable of bearing arms in the whole empire would know exactly what his particular duty was.
a person of German nationality
From this reading He had told them it was copied from the methods in vogue in the German army, so that in case of a hurried mobilization every man capable of bearing arms in the whole empire would know exactly what his particular duty was.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Each boy had a written list of what he was expected to provide.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Each boy had a written list of what he was expected to provide.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had told them it was copied from the methods in vogue in the German army, so that in case of a hurried mobilization every man capable of bearing arms in the whole empire would know exactly what his particular duty was.
hourlyadjectiveUS /ˈaʊrli/
occurring every hour or payable by the hour
From this reading Conferences were of hourly occurrence, blankets brought out for inspection and comment, packs made up and taken to pieces again, and all manner of advice asked concerning the best way to carry the same.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading He had told them it was copied from the methods in vogue in the German army, so that in case of a hurried mobilization every man capable of bearing arms in the whole empire would know exactly what his particular duty was.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had told them it was copied from the methods in vogue in the German army, so that in case of a hurried mobilization every man capable of bearing arms in the whole empire would know exactly what his particular duty was.
inauguratedverbUS /ɪˈnɔːɡəreɪtɪd/
past form of “inaugurate” — commence officially
From this reading This was a part of the wonderful system Tom Chesney had inaugurated.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading Conferences were of hourly occurrence, blankets brought out for inspection and comment, packs made up and taken to pieces again, and all manner of advice asked concerning the best way to carry the same.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had told them it was copied from the methods in vogue in the German army, so that in case of a hurried mobilization every man capable of bearing arms in the whole empire would know exactly what his particular duty was.
khakiadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːki/
of a yellowish brown color
From this reading READY FOR THE START On the following day, which was Saturday, there was considerable visiting among the scouts who so proudly wore their new khaki suits.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He had told them it was copied from the methods in vogue in the German army, so that in case of a hurried mobilization every man capable of bearing arms in the whole empire would know exactly what his particular duty was.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading Each boy had a written list of what he was expected to provide.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Conferences were of hourly occurrence, blankets brought out for inspection and comment, packs made up and taken to pieces again, and all manner of advice asked concerning the best way to carry the same.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He had told them it was copied from the methods in vogue in the German army, so that in case of a hurried mobilization every man capable of bearing arms in the whole empire would know exactly what his particular duty was.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Conferences were of hourly occurrence, blankets brought out for inspection and comment, packs made up and taken to pieces again, and all manner of advice asked concerning the best way to carry the same.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading He had told them it was copied from the methods in vogue in the German army, so that in case of a hurried mobilization every man capable of bearing arms in the whole empire would know exactly what his particular duty was.
mobilizationnounUS /ˌmoʊbələˈzeɪʃən/
act of assembling and putting into readiness for war or other emergency: "mobilization of the troops"
From this reading He had told them it was copied from the methods in vogue in the German army, so that in case of a hurried mobilization every man capable of bearing arms in the whole empire would know exactly what his particular duty was.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading READY FOR THE START On the following day, which was Saturday, there was considerable visiting among the scouts who so proudly wore their new khaki suits.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading Conferences were of hourly occurrence, blankets brought out for inspection and comment, packs made up and taken to pieces again, and all manner of advice asked concerning the best way to carry the same.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Conferences were of hourly occurrence, blankets brought out for inspection and comment, packs made up and taken to pieces again, and all manner of advice asked concerning the best way to carry the same.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading READY FOR THE START On the following day, which was Saturday, there was considerable visiting among the scouts who so proudly wore their new khaki suits.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Conferences were of hourly occurrence, blankets brought out for inspection and comment, packs made up and taken to pieces again, and all manner of advice asked concerning the best way to carry the same.
packsnounUS /pæks/
plural of “pack” — a large indefinite number
From this reading Conferences were of hourly occurrence, blankets brought out for inspection and comment, packs made up and taken to pieces again, and all manner of advice asked concerning the best way to carry the same.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading This was a part of the wonderful system Tom Chesney had inaugurated.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading He had told them it was copied from the methods in vogue in the German army, so that in case of a hurried mobilization every man capable of bearing arms in the whole empire would know exactly what his particular duty was.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading Conferences were of hourly occurrence, blankets brought out for inspection and comment, packs made up and taken to pieces again, and all manner of advice asked concerning the best way to carry the same.
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading READY FOR THE START On the following day, which was Saturday, there was considerable visiting among the scouts who so proudly wore their new khaki suits.
provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Each boy had a written list of what he was expected to provide.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading READY FOR THE START On the following day, which was Saturday, there was considerable visiting among the scouts who so proudly wore their new khaki suits.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Conferences were of hourly occurrence, blankets brought out for inspection and comment, packs made up and taken to pieces again, and all manner of advice asked concerning the best way to carry the same.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading READY FOR THE START On the following day, which was Saturday, there was considerable visiting among the scouts who so proudly wore their new khaki suits.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading READY FOR THE START On the following day, which was Saturday, there was considerable visiting among the scouts who so proudly wore their new khaki suits.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading READY FOR THE START On the following day, which was Saturday, there was considerable visiting among the scouts who so proudly wore their new khaki suits.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading READY FOR THE START On the following day, which was Saturday, there was considerable visiting among the scouts who so proudly wore their new khaki suits.
suitsnounUS /suːts/
plural of “suit” — a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color
From this reading READY FOR THE START On the following day, which was Saturday, there was considerable visiting among the scouts who so proudly wore their new khaki suits.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading This was a part of the wonderful system Tom Chesney had inaugurated.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Conferences were of hourly occurrence, blankets brought out for inspection and comment, packs made up and taken to pieces again, and all manner of advice asked concerning the best way to carry the same.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had told them it was copied from the methods in vogue in the German army, so that in case of a hurried mobilization every man capable of bearing arms in the whole empire would know exactly what his particular duty was.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading READY FOR THE START On the following day, which was Saturday, there was considerable visiting among the scouts who so proudly wore their new khaki suits.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading READY FOR THE START On the following day, which was Saturday, there was considerable visiting among the scouts who so proudly wore their new khaki suits.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He had told them it was copied from the methods in vogue in the German army, so that in case of a hurried mobilization every man capable of bearing arms in the whole empire would know exactly what his particular duty was.
in or at that place or location
From this reading READY FOR THE START On the following day, which was Saturday, there was considerable visiting among the scouts who so proudly wore their new khaki suits.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was a part of the wonderful system Tom Chesney had inaugurated.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Conferences were of hourly occurrence, blankets brought out for inspection and comment, packs made up and taken to pieces again, and all manner of advice asked concerning the best way to carry the same.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He had told them it was copied from the methods in vogue in the German army, so that in case of a hurried mobilization every man capable of bearing arms in the whole empire would know exactly what his particular duty was.
male cat
From this reading This was a part of the wonderful system Tom Chesney had inaugurated.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Conferences were of hourly occurrence, blankets brought out for inspection and comment, packs made up and taken to pieces again, and all manner of advice asked concerning the best way to carry the same.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading READY FOR THE START On the following day, which was Saturday, there was considerable visiting among the scouts who so proudly wore their new khaki suits.
voguenounUS /voʊɡ/
the popular taste at a given time
From this reading He had told them it was copied from the methods in vogue in the German army, so that in case of a hurried mobilization every man capable of bearing arms in the whole empire would know exactly what his particular duty was.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading READY FOR THE START On the following day, which was Saturday, there was considerable visiting among the scouts who so proudly wore their new khaki suits.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Conferences were of hourly occurrence, blankets brought out for inspection and comment, packs made up and taken to pieces again, and all manner of advice asked concerning the best way to carry the same.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Conferences were of hourly occurrence, blankets brought out for inspection and comment, packs made up and taken to pieces again, and all manner of advice asked concerning the best way to carry the same.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Each boy had a written list of what he was expected to provide.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading READY FOR THE START On the following day, which was Saturday, there was considerable visiting among the scouts who so proudly wore their new khaki suits.
which person or people
From this reading READY FOR THE START On the following day, which was Saturday, there was considerable visiting among the scouts who so proudly wore their new khaki suits.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading He had told them it was copied from the methods in vogue in the German army, so that in case of a hurried mobilization every man capable of bearing arms in the whole empire would know exactly what his particular duty was.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading This was a part of the wonderful system Tom Chesney had inaugurated.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading READY FOR THE START On the following day, which was Saturday, there was considerable visiting among the scouts who so proudly wore their new khaki suits.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had told them it was copied from the methods in vogue in the German army, so that in case of a hurried mobilization every man capable of bearing arms in the whole empire would know exactly what his particular duty was.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Each boy had a written list of what he was expected to provide.
