used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FAREWELL, UNITED STATES When the boys arose the following morning, each somewhat stiff and sore from the experiences of the night before, it was with a feeling of happy anticipation that made their physical discomforts seem like trivial things.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Up to the present every moment had been occupied to the exclusion of such instructions as were absolutely necessary to know, in order that they might give the best service to their country.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading For before nightfall the twin screws of the large transport _Everett_ would begin to churn the waters of the Delaware, her bow would be pointed down stream, and the great voyage of adventure would be started.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FAREWELL, UNITED STATES When the boys arose the following morning, each somewhat stiff and sore from the experiences of the night before, it was with a feeling of happy anticipation that made their physical discomforts seem like trivial things.
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading FAREWELL, UNITED STATES When the boys arose the following morning, each somewhat stiff and sore from the experiences of the night before, it was with a feeling of happy anticipation that made their physical discomforts seem like trivial things.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading FAREWELL, UNITED STATES When the boys arose the following morning, each somewhat stiff and sore from the experiences of the night before, it was with a feeling of happy anticipation that made their physical discomforts seem like trivial things.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Up to the present every moment had been occupied to the exclusion of such instructions as were absolutely necessary to know, in order that they might give the best service to their country.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And so they responded early to a summons from the superior officer in charge of men in the Signal Corps at that station.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For before nightfall the twin screws of the large transport _Everett_ would begin to churn the waters of the Delaware, her bow would be pointed down stream, and the great voyage of adventure would be started.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Up to the present every moment had been occupied to the exclusion of such instructions as were absolutely necessary to know, in order that they might give the best service to their country.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading FAREWELL, UNITED STATES When the boys arose the following morning, each somewhat stiff and sore from the experiences of the night before, it was with a feeling of happy anticipation that made their physical discomforts seem like trivial things.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading For before nightfall the twin screws of the large transport _Everett_ would begin to churn the waters of the Delaware, her bow would be pointed down stream, and the great voyage of adventure would be started.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Up to the present every moment had been occupied to the exclusion of such instructions as were absolutely necessary to know, in order that they might give the best service to their country.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading For before nightfall the twin screws of the large transport _Everett_ would begin to churn the waters of the Delaware, her bow would be pointed down stream, and the great voyage of adventure would be started.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading FAREWELL, UNITED STATES When the boys arose the following morning, each somewhat stiff and sore from the experiences of the night before, it was with a feeling of happy anticipation that made their physical discomforts seem like trivial things.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in the meantime there was much for the lads to learn.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading And so they responded early to a summons from the superior officer in charge of men in the Signal Corps at that station.
churnverbUS /tʃɜːrn/
stir (cream) vigorously in order to make butter
From this reading For before nightfall the twin screws of the large transport _Everett_ would begin to churn the waters of the Delaware, her bow would be pointed down stream, and the great voyage of adventure would be started.
CorpsnounUS /kɔːr/
an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
From this reading And so they responded early to a summons from the superior officer in charge of men in the Signal Corps at that station.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Up to the present every moment had been occupied to the exclusion of such instructions as were absolutely necessary to know, in order that they might give the best service to their country.
DelawarenounUS /ˈdeləwer/
a river that rises in the Catskills in southeastern New York and flows southward along the border of Pennsylvania with New York and New Jersey to northern Delaware where it empties into Delaware Bay
From this reading For before nightfall the twin screws of the large transport _Everett_ would begin to churn the waters of the Delaware, her bow would be pointed down stream, and the great voyage of adventure would be started.
discomforts
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From this reading FAREWELL, UNITED STATES When the boys arose the following morning, each somewhat stiff and sore from the experiences of the night before, it was with a feeling of happy anticipation that made their physical discomforts seem like trivial things.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading For before nightfall the twin screws of the large transport _Everett_ would begin to churn the waters of the Delaware, her bow would be pointed down stream, and the great voyage of adventure would be started.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading FAREWELL, UNITED STATES When the boys arose the following morning, each somewhat stiff and sore from the experiences of the night before, it was with a feeling of happy anticipation that made their physical discomforts seem like trivial things.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading And so they responded early to a summons from the superior officer in charge of men in the Signal Corps at that station.
Everett
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From this reading For before nightfall the twin screws of the large transport _Everett_ would begin to churn the waters of the Delaware, her bow would be pointed down stream, and the great voyage of adventure would be started.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Up to the present every moment had been occupied to the exclusion of such instructions as were absolutely necessary to know, in order that they might give the best service to their country.
exclusionnounUS /ɪkˈskluːʒən/
the state of being excluded
From this reading Up to the present every moment had been occupied to the exclusion of such instructions as were absolutely necessary to know, in order that they might give the best service to their country.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading FAREWELL, UNITED STATES When the boys arose the following morning, each somewhat stiff and sore from the experiences of the night before, it was with a feeling of happy anticipation that made their physical discomforts seem like trivial things.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading FAREWELL, UNITED STATES When the boys arose the following morning, each somewhat stiff and sore from the experiences of the night before, it was with a feeling of happy anticipation that made their physical discomforts seem like trivial things.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading FAREWELL, UNITED STATES When the boys arose the following morning, each somewhat stiff and sore from the experiences of the night before, it was with a feeling of happy anticipation that made their physical discomforts seem like trivial things.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading FAREWELL, UNITED STATES When the boys arose the following morning, each somewhat stiff and sore from the experiences of the night before, it was with a feeling of happy anticipation that made their physical discomforts seem like trivial things.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For before nightfall the twin screws of the large transport _Everett_ would begin to churn the waters of the Delaware, her bow would be pointed down stream, and the great voyage of adventure would be started.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FAREWELL, UNITED STATES When the boys arose the following morning, each somewhat stiff and sore from the experiences of the night before, it was with a feeling of happy anticipation that made their physical discomforts seem like trivial things.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Up to the present every moment had been occupied to the exclusion of such instructions as were absolutely necessary to know, in order that they might give the best service to their country.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading For before nightfall the twin screws of the large transport _Everett_ would begin to churn the waters of the Delaware, her bow would be pointed down stream, and the great voyage of adventure would be started.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Up to the present every moment had been occupied to the exclusion of such instructions as were absolutely necessary to know, in order that they might give the best service to their country.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading FAREWELL, UNITED STATES When the boys arose the following morning, each somewhat stiff and sore from the experiences of the night before, it was with a feeling of happy anticipation that made their physical discomforts seem like trivial things.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For before nightfall the twin screws of the large transport _Everett_ would begin to churn the waters of the Delaware, her bow would be pointed down stream, and the great voyage of adventure would be started.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But in the meantime there was much for the lads to learn.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading Up to the present every moment had been occupied to the exclusion of such instructions as were absolutely necessary to know, in order that they might give the best service to their country.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading FAREWELL, UNITED STATES When the boys arose the following morning, each somewhat stiff and sore from the experiences of the night before, it was with a feeling of happy anticipation that made their physical discomforts seem like trivial things.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Up to the present every moment had been occupied to the exclusion of such instructions as were absolutely necessary to know, in order that they might give the best service to their country.
ladsnounUS /lædz/
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading But in the meantime there was much for the lads to learn.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For before nightfall the twin screws of the large transport _Everett_ would begin to churn the waters of the Delaware, her bow would be pointed down stream, and the great voyage of adventure would be started.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading But in the meantime there was much for the lads to learn.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading FAREWELL, UNITED STATES When the boys arose the following morning, each somewhat stiff and sore from the experiences of the night before, it was with a feeling of happy anticipation that made their physical discomforts seem like trivial things.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading FAREWELL, UNITED STATES When the boys arose the following morning, each somewhat stiff and sore from the experiences of the night before, it was with a feeling of happy anticipation that made their physical discomforts seem like trivial things.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading But in the meantime there was much for the lads to learn.
the force of workers available
From this reading And so they responded early to a summons from the superior officer in charge of men in the Signal Corps at that station.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Up to the present every moment had been occupied to the exclusion of such instructions as were absolutely necessary to know, in order that they might give the best service to their country.
a particular point in time
From this reading Up to the present every moment had been occupied to the exclusion of such instructions as were absolutely necessary to know, in order that they might give the best service to their country.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading FAREWELL, UNITED STATES When the boys arose the following morning, each somewhat stiff and sore from the experiences of the night before, it was with a feeling of happy anticipation that made their physical discomforts seem like trivial things.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But in the meantime there was much for the lads to learn.
absolutely essential
From this reading Up to the present every moment had been occupied to the exclusion of such instructions as were absolutely necessary to know, in order that they might give the best service to their country.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading FAREWELL, UNITED STATES When the boys arose the following morning, each somewhat stiff and sore from the experiences of the night before, it was with a feeling of happy anticipation that made their physical discomforts seem like trivial things.
nightfallnounUS /ˈnaɪtfɔːl/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading For before nightfall the twin screws of the large transport _Everett_ would begin to churn the waters of the Delaware, her bow would be pointed down stream, and the great voyage of adventure would be started.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Up to the present every moment had been occupied to the exclusion of such instructions as were absolutely necessary to know, in order that they might give the best service to their country.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FAREWELL, UNITED STATES When the boys arose the following morning, each somewhat stiff and sore from the experiences of the night before, it was with a feeling of happy anticipation that made their physical discomforts seem like trivial things.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading And so they responded early to a summons from the superior officer in charge of men in the Signal Corps at that station.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Up to the present every moment had been occupied to the exclusion of such instructions as were absolutely necessary to know, in order that they might give the best service to their country.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading FAREWELL, UNITED STATES When the boys arose the following morning, each somewhat stiff and sore from the experiences of the night before, it was with a feeling of happy anticipation that made their physical discomforts seem like trivial things.
having a point
From this reading For before nightfall the twin screws of the large transport _Everett_ would begin to churn the waters of the Delaware, her bow would be pointed down stream, and the great voyage of adventure would be started.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Up to the present every moment had been occupied to the exclusion of such instructions as were absolutely necessary to know, in order that they might give the best service to their country.
respondedverbUS /rɪˈspɑːndɪd/
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading And so they responded early to a summons from the superior officer in charge of men in the Signal Corps at that station.
screwsnounUS /skruːz/
plural of “screw” — someone who guards prisoners
From this reading For before nightfall the twin screws of the large transport _Everett_ would begin to churn the waters of the Delaware, her bow would be pointed down stream, and the great voyage of adventure would be started.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading FAREWELL, UNITED STATES When the boys arose the following morning, each somewhat stiff and sore from the experiences of the night before, it was with a feeling of happy anticipation that made their physical discomforts seem like trivial things.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Up to the present every moment had been occupied to the exclusion of such instructions as were absolutely necessary to know, in order that they might give the best service to their country.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading And so they responded early to a summons from the superior officer in charge of men in the Signal Corps at that station.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And so they responded early to a summons from the superior officer in charge of men in the Signal Corps at that station.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading FAREWELL, UNITED STATES When the boys arose the following morning, each somewhat stiff and sore from the experiences of the night before, it was with a feeling of happy anticipation that made their physical discomforts seem like trivial things.
hurting
From this reading FAREWELL, UNITED STATES When the boys arose the following morning, each somewhat stiff and sore from the experiences of the night before, it was with a feeling of happy anticipation that made their physical discomforts seem like trivial things.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading For before nightfall the twin screws of the large transport _Everett_ would begin to churn the waters of the Delaware, her bow would be pointed down stream, and the great voyage of adventure would be started.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading FAREWELL, UNITED STATES When the boys arose the following morning, each somewhat stiff and sore from the experiences of the night before, it was with a feeling of happy anticipation that made their physical discomforts seem like trivial things.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading And so they responded early to a summons from the superior officer in charge of men in the Signal Corps at that station.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading FAREWELL, UNITED STATES When the boys arose the following morning, each somewhat stiff and sore from the experiences of the night before, it was with a feeling of happy anticipation that made their physical discomforts seem like trivial things.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading For before nightfall the twin screws of the large transport _Everett_ would begin to churn the waters of the Delaware, her bow would be pointed down stream, and the great voyage of adventure would be started.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Up to the present every moment had been occupied to the exclusion of such instructions as were absolutely necessary to know, in order that they might give the best service to their country.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading And so they responded early to a summons from the superior officer in charge of men in the Signal Corps at that station.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading And so they responded early to a summons from the superior officer in charge of men in the Signal Corps at that station.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FAREWELL, UNITED STATES When the boys arose the following morning, each somewhat stiff and sore from the experiences of the night before, it was with a feeling of happy anticipation that made their physical discomforts seem like trivial things.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FAREWELL, UNITED STATES When the boys arose the following morning, each somewhat stiff and sore from the experiences of the night before, it was with a feeling of happy anticipation that made their physical discomforts seem like trivial things.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading FAREWELL, UNITED STATES When the boys arose the following morning, each somewhat stiff and sore from the experiences of the night before, it was with a feeling of happy anticipation that made their physical discomforts seem like trivial things.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But in the meantime there was much for the lads to learn.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Up to the present every moment had been occupied to the exclusion of such instructions as were absolutely necessary to know, in order that they might give the best service to their country.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading FAREWELL, UNITED STATES When the boys arose the following morning, each somewhat stiff and sore from the experiences of the night before, it was with a feeling of happy anticipation that made their physical discomforts seem like trivial things.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For before nightfall the twin screws of the large transport _Everett_ would begin to churn the waters of the Delaware, her bow would be pointed down stream, and the great voyage of adventure would be started.
transportnounUS /trænˈspɔːrt/
something that serves as a means of transportation
From this reading For before nightfall the twin screws of the large transport _Everett_ would begin to churn the waters of the Delaware, her bow would be pointed down stream, and the great voyage of adventure would be started.
trivialadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪviəl/
(informal) small and of little importance
From this reading FAREWELL, UNITED STATES When the boys arose the following morning, each somewhat stiff and sore from the experiences of the night before, it was with a feeling of happy anticipation that made their physical discomforts seem like trivial things.
twinnounUS /twɪn/
either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy
From this reading For before nightfall the twin screws of the large transport _Everett_ would begin to churn the waters of the Delaware, her bow would be pointed down stream, and the great voyage of adventure would be started.
UNITEDadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading FAREWELL, UNITED STATES When the boys arose the following morning, each somewhat stiff and sore from the experiences of the night before, it was with a feeling of happy anticipation that made their physical discomforts seem like trivial things.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Up to the present every moment had been occupied to the exclusion of such instructions as were absolutely necessary to know, in order that they might give the best service to their country.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading For before nightfall the twin screws of the large transport _Everett_ would begin to churn the waters of the Delaware, her bow would be pointed down stream, and the great voyage of adventure would be started.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FAREWELL, UNITED STATES When the boys arose the following morning, each somewhat stiff and sore from the experiences of the night before, it was with a feeling of happy anticipation that made their physical discomforts seem like trivial things.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading For before nightfall the twin screws of the large transport _Everett_ would begin to churn the waters of the Delaware, her bow would be pointed down stream, and the great voyage of adventure would be started.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Up to the present every moment had been occupied to the exclusion of such instructions as were absolutely necessary to know, in order that they might give the best service to their country.
at the time that
From this reading FAREWELL, UNITED STATES When the boys arose the following morning, each somewhat stiff and sore from the experiences of the night before, it was with a feeling of happy anticipation that made their physical discomforts seem like trivial things.
in the company of; together with
From this reading FAREWELL, UNITED STATES When the boys arose the following morning, each somewhat stiff and sore from the experiences of the night before, it was with a feeling of happy anticipation that made their physical discomforts seem like trivial things.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading For before nightfall the twin screws of the large transport _Everett_ would begin to churn the waters of the Delaware, her bow would be pointed down stream, and the great voyage of adventure would be started.
