used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In these last days the Winnebagos realized what it meant to have the honor of a town on their shoulders.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading No one else knew anything about Veronica; that was kept a state secret.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although they had little heart for drilling they must turn out every day with their company of Oakwood girls just as if nothing had happened, must be the life and brains of the company and never appear to let their enthusiasm flag.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DRILL CONTEST While the Winnebagos were gasping under the cold shower of upsetting events, time marched steadily onward toward the day set for the military drill contest between Oakwood and Hillsdale.
any thing at all
From this reading No one else knew anything about Veronica; that was kept a state secret.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Although they had little heart for drilling they must turn out every day with their company of Oakwood girls just as if nothing had happened, must be the life and brains of the company and never appear to let their enthusiasm flag.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Although they had little heart for drilling they must turn out every day with their company of Oakwood girls just as if nothing had happened, must be the life and brains of the company and never appear to let their enthusiasm flag.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Although they had little heart for drilling they must turn out every day with their company of Oakwood girls just as if nothing had happened, must be the life and brains of the company and never appear to let their enthusiasm flag.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading THE DRILL CONTEST While the Winnebagos were gasping under the cold shower of upsetting events, time marched steadily onward toward the day set for the military drill contest between Oakwood and Hillsdale.
brainsnounUS /breɪnz/
plural of “brain” — that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading Although they had little heart for drilling they must turn out every day with their company of Oakwood girls just as if nothing had happened, must be the life and brains of the company and never appear to let their enthusiasm flag.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Everyone in town depended upon them to win the contest for Oakwood; everywhere they went they were greeted with pleasant smiles and complimentary remarks; they were touched and flattered by the confidence that was reposed in them--they simply _had_ to win that contest for Oakwood.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading THE DRILL CONTEST While the Winnebagos were gasping under the cold shower of upsetting events, time marched steadily onward toward the day set for the military drill contest between Oakwood and Hillsdale.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Although they had little heart for drilling they must turn out every day with their company of Oakwood girls just as if nothing had happened, must be the life and brains of the company and never appear to let their enthusiasm flag.
complimentaryadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmpləˈmentəri/
conveying or resembling a compliment
From this reading Everyone in town depended upon them to win the contest for Oakwood; everywhere they went they were greeted with pleasant smiles and complimentary remarks; they were touched and flattered by the confidence that was reposed in them--they simply _had_ to win that contest for Oakwood.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Everyone in town depended upon them to win the contest for Oakwood; everywhere they went they were greeted with pleasant smiles and complimentary remarks; they were touched and flattered by the confidence that was reposed in them--they simply _had_ to win that contest for Oakwood.
CONTESTnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading THE DRILL CONTEST While the Winnebagos were gasping under the cold shower of upsetting events, time marched steadily onward toward the day set for the military drill contest between Oakwood and Hillsdale.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE DRILL CONTEST While the Winnebagos were gasping under the cold shower of upsetting events, time marched steadily onward toward the day set for the military drill contest between Oakwood and Hillsdale.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In these last days the Winnebagos realized what it meant to have the honor of a town on their shoulders.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading Everyone in town depended upon them to win the contest for Oakwood; everywhere they went they were greeted with pleasant smiles and complimentary remarks; they were touched and flattered by the confidence that was reposed in them--they simply _had_ to win that contest for Oakwood.
DRILLverbUS /drɪl/
make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
From this reading THE DRILL CONTEST While the Winnebagos were gasping under the cold shower of upsetting events, time marched steadily onward toward the day set for the military drill contest between Oakwood and Hillsdale.
drillingnounUS /ˈdrɪlɪŋ/
the act of drilling
From this reading Although they had little heart for drilling they must turn out every day with their company of Oakwood girls just as if nothing had happened, must be the life and brains of the company and never appear to let their enthusiasm flag.
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No one else knew anything about Veronica; that was kept a state secret.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading Although they had little heart for drilling they must turn out every day with their company of Oakwood girls just as if nothing had happened, must be the life and brains of the company and never appear to let their enthusiasm flag.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading THE DRILL CONTEST While the Winnebagos were gasping under the cold shower of upsetting events, time marched steadily onward toward the day set for the military drill contest between Oakwood and Hillsdale.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Although they had little heart for drilling they must turn out every day with their company of Oakwood girls just as if nothing had happened, must be the life and brains of the company and never appear to let their enthusiasm flag.
every person
From this reading Everyone in town depended upon them to win the contest for Oakwood; everywhere they went they were greeted with pleasant smiles and complimentary remarks; they were touched and flattered by the confidence that was reposed in them--they simply _had_ to win that contest for Oakwood.
to or in any or all places
From this reading Everyone in town depended upon them to win the contest for Oakwood; everywhere they went they were greeted with pleasant smiles and complimentary remarks; they were touched and flattered by the confidence that was reposed in them--they simply _had_ to win that contest for Oakwood.
flagnounUS /flæɡ/
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading Although they had little heart for drilling they must turn out every day with their company of Oakwood girls just as if nothing had happened, must be the life and brains of the company and never appear to let their enthusiasm flag.
flatteredverbUS /ˈflætərd/
past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading Everyone in town depended upon them to win the contest for Oakwood; everywhere they went they were greeted with pleasant smiles and complimentary remarks; they were touched and flattered by the confidence that was reposed in them--they simply _had_ to win that contest for Oakwood.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE DRILL CONTEST While the Winnebagos were gasping under the cold shower of upsetting events, time marched steadily onward toward the day set for the military drill contest between Oakwood and Hillsdale.
gaspingverbUS /ˈɡæspɪŋ/
-ing form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading THE DRILL CONTEST While the Winnebagos were gasping under the cold shower of upsetting events, time marched steadily onward toward the day set for the military drill contest between Oakwood and Hillsdale.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Although they had little heart for drilling they must turn out every day with their company of Oakwood girls just as if nothing had happened, must be the life and brains of the company and never appear to let their enthusiasm flag.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Everyone in town depended upon them to win the contest for Oakwood; everywhere they went they were greeted with pleasant smiles and complimentary remarks; they were touched and flattered by the confidence that was reposed in them--they simply _had_ to win that contest for Oakwood.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although they had little heart for drilling they must turn out every day with their company of Oakwood girls just as if nothing had happened, must be the life and brains of the company and never appear to let their enthusiasm flag.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Although they had little heart for drilling they must turn out every day with their company of Oakwood girls just as if nothing had happened, must be the life and brains of the company and never appear to let their enthusiasm flag.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In these last days the Winnebagos realized what it meant to have the honor of a town on their shoulders.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Although they had little heart for drilling they must turn out every day with their company of Oakwood girls just as if nothing had happened, must be the life and brains of the company and never appear to let their enthusiasm flag.
Hillsdale
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE DRILL CONTEST While the Winnebagos were gasping under the cold shower of upsetting events, time marched steadily onward toward the day set for the military drill contest between Oakwood and Hillsdale.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading In these last days the Winnebagos realized what it meant to have the honor of a town on their shoulders.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Although they had little heart for drilling they must turn out every day with their company of Oakwood girls just as if nothing had happened, must be the life and brains of the company and never appear to let their enthusiasm flag.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In these last days the Winnebagos realized what it meant to have the honor of a town on their shoulders.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In these last days the Winnebagos realized what it meant to have the honor of a town on their shoulders.
and nothing more
From this reading Although they had little heart for drilling they must turn out every day with their company of Oakwood girls just as if nothing had happened, must be the life and brains of the company and never appear to let their enthusiasm flag.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading No one else knew anything about Veronica; that was kept a state secret.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading No one else knew anything about Veronica; that was kept a state secret.
immediately past
From this reading In these last days the Winnebagos realized what it meant to have the honor of a town on their shoulders.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Although they had little heart for drilling they must turn out every day with their company of Oakwood girls just as if nothing had happened, must be the life and brains of the company and never appear to let their enthusiasm flag.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Although they had little heart for drilling they must turn out every day with their company of Oakwood girls just as if nothing had happened, must be the life and brains of the company and never appear to let their enthusiasm flag.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Although they had little heart for drilling they must turn out every day with their company of Oakwood girls just as if nothing had happened, must be the life and brains of the company and never appear to let their enthusiasm flag.
marchedverbUS /mɑːrtʃt/
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading THE DRILL CONTEST While the Winnebagos were gasping under the cold shower of upsetting events, time marched steadily onward toward the day set for the military drill contest between Oakwood and Hillsdale.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading In these last days the Winnebagos realized what it meant to have the honor of a town on their shoulders.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading THE DRILL CONTEST While the Winnebagos were gasping under the cold shower of upsetting events, time marched steadily onward toward the day set for the military drill contest between Oakwood and Hillsdale.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Although they had little heart for drilling they must turn out every day with their company of Oakwood girls just as if nothing had happened, must be the life and brains of the company and never appear to let their enthusiasm flag.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Although they had little heart for drilling they must turn out every day with their company of Oakwood girls just as if nothing had happened, must be the life and brains of the company and never appear to let their enthusiasm flag.
not any; not one
From this reading No one else knew anything about Veronica; that was kept a state secret.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Although they had little heart for drilling they must turn out every day with their company of Oakwood girls just as if nothing had happened, must be the life and brains of the company and never appear to let their enthusiasm flag.
Oakwood
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE DRILL CONTEST While the Winnebagos were gasping under the cold shower of upsetting events, time marched steadily onward toward the day set for the military drill contest between Oakwood and Hillsdale.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DRILL CONTEST While the Winnebagos were gasping under the cold shower of upsetting events, time marched steadily onward toward the day set for the military drill contest between Oakwood and Hillsdale.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In these last days the Winnebagos realized what it meant to have the honor of a town on their shoulders.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one else knew anything about Veronica; that was kept a state secret.
onwardadverbUS /ˈɔːnwərd/
forward in time or order or degree
From this reading THE DRILL CONTEST While the Winnebagos were gasping under the cold shower of upsetting events, time marched steadily onward toward the day set for the military drill contest between Oakwood and Hillsdale.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Although they had little heart for drilling they must turn out every day with their company of Oakwood girls just as if nothing had happened, must be the life and brains of the company and never appear to let their enthusiasm flag.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Everyone in town depended upon them to win the contest for Oakwood; everywhere they went they were greeted with pleasant smiles and complimentary remarks; they were touched and flattered by the confidence that was reposed in them--they simply _had_ to win that contest for Oakwood.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading In these last days the Winnebagos realized what it meant to have the honor of a town on their shoulders.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Everyone in town depended upon them to win the contest for Oakwood; everywhere they went they were greeted with pleasant smiles and complimentary remarks; they were touched and flattered by the confidence that was reposed in them--they simply _had_ to win that contest for Oakwood.
reposed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Everyone in town depended upon them to win the contest for Oakwood; everywhere they went they were greeted with pleasant smiles and complimentary remarks; they were touched and flattered by the confidence that was reposed in them--they simply _had_ to win that contest for Oakwood.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading No one else knew anything about Veronica; that was kept a state secret.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE DRILL CONTEST While the Winnebagos were gasping under the cold shower of upsetting events, time marched steadily onward toward the day set for the military drill contest between Oakwood and Hillsdale.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading In these last days the Winnebagos realized what it meant to have the honor of a town on their shoulders.
showernounUS /ˈʃaʊər/
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading THE DRILL CONTEST While the Winnebagos were gasping under the cold shower of upsetting events, time marched steadily onward toward the day set for the military drill contest between Oakwood and Hillsdale.
and nothing more
From this reading Everyone in town depended upon them to win the contest for Oakwood; everywhere they went they were greeted with pleasant smiles and complimentary remarks; they were touched and flattered by the confidence that was reposed in them--they simply _had_ to win that contest for Oakwood.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Everyone in town depended upon them to win the contest for Oakwood; everywhere they went they were greeted with pleasant smiles and complimentary remarks; they were touched and flattered by the confidence that was reposed in them--they simply _had_ to win that contest for Oakwood.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading No one else knew anything about Veronica; that was kept a state secret.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading THE DRILL CONTEST While the Winnebagos were gasping under the cold shower of upsetting events, time marched steadily onward toward the day set for the military drill contest between Oakwood and Hillsdale.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Everyone in town depended upon them to win the contest for Oakwood; everywhere they went they were greeted with pleasant smiles and complimentary remarks; they were touched and flattered by the confidence that was reposed in them--they simply _had_ to win that contest for Oakwood.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DRILL CONTEST While the Winnebagos were gasping under the cold shower of upsetting events, time marched steadily onward toward the day set for the military drill contest between Oakwood and Hillsdale.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In these last days the Winnebagos realized what it meant to have the honor of a town on their shoulders.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Everyone in town depended upon them to win the contest for Oakwood; everywhere they went they were greeted with pleasant smiles and complimentary remarks; they were touched and flattered by the confidence that was reposed in them--they simply _had_ to win that contest for Oakwood.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In these last days the Winnebagos realized what it meant to have the honor of a town on their shoulders.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although they had little heart for drilling they must turn out every day with their company of Oakwood girls just as if nothing had happened, must be the life and brains of the company and never appear to let their enthusiasm flag.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE DRILL CONTEST While the Winnebagos were gasping under the cold shower of upsetting events, time marched steadily onward toward the day set for the military drill contest between Oakwood and Hillsdale.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In these last days the Winnebagos realized what it meant to have the honor of a town on their shoulders.
having come into contact
From this reading Everyone in town depended upon them to win the contest for Oakwood; everywhere they went they were greeted with pleasant smiles and complimentary remarks; they were touched and flattered by the confidence that was reposed in them--they simply _had_ to win that contest for Oakwood.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading THE DRILL CONTEST While the Winnebagos were gasping under the cold shower of upsetting events, time marched steadily onward toward the day set for the military drill contest between Oakwood and Hillsdale.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading In these last days the Winnebagos realized what it meant to have the honor of a town on their shoulders.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Although they had little heart for drilling they must turn out every day with their company of Oakwood girls just as if nothing had happened, must be the life and brains of the company and never appear to let their enthusiasm flag.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading THE DRILL CONTEST While the Winnebagos were gasping under the cold shower of upsetting events, time marched steadily onward toward the day set for the military drill contest between Oakwood and Hillsdale.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Everyone in town depended upon them to win the contest for Oakwood; everywhere they went they were greeted with pleasant smiles and complimentary remarks; they were touched and flattered by the confidence that was reposed in them--they simply _had_ to win that contest for Oakwood.
upsettingadjectiveUS /əpˈsetɪŋ/
causing an emotional disturbance
From this reading THE DRILL CONTEST While the Winnebagos were gasping under the cold shower of upsetting events, time marched steadily onward toward the day set for the military drill contest between Oakwood and Hillsdale.
VeronicanounUS /vərˈɑːnɪkə/
any plant of the genus Veronica
From this reading No one else knew anything about Veronica; that was kept a state secret.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Everyone in town depended upon them to win the contest for Oakwood; everywhere they went they were greeted with pleasant smiles and complimentary remarks; they were touched and flattered by the confidence that was reposed in them--they simply _had_ to win that contest for Oakwood.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Everyone in town depended upon them to win the contest for Oakwood; everywhere they went they were greeted with pleasant smiles and complimentary remarks; they were touched and flattered by the confidence that was reposed in them--they simply _had_ to win that contest for Oakwood.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE DRILL CONTEST While the Winnebagos were gasping under the cold shower of upsetting events, time marched steadily onward toward the day set for the military drill contest between Oakwood and Hillsdale.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In these last days the Winnebagos realized what it meant to have the honor of a town on their shoulders.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE DRILL CONTEST While the Winnebagos were gasping under the cold shower of upsetting events, time marched steadily onward toward the day set for the military drill contest between Oakwood and Hillsdale.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading Everyone in town depended upon them to win the contest for Oakwood; everywhere they went they were greeted with pleasant smiles and complimentary remarks; they were touched and flattered by the confidence that was reposed in them--they simply _had_ to win that contest for Oakwood.
Winnebagos
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From this reading THE DRILL CONTEST While the Winnebagos were gasping under the cold shower of upsetting events, time marched steadily onward toward the day set for the military drill contest between Oakwood and Hillsdale.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Although they had little heart for drilling they must turn out every day with their company of Oakwood girls just as if nothing had happened, must be the life and brains of the company and never appear to let their enthusiasm flag.
