20th
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From this reading The usual parades took place on the 21st of May, the day of the patron saint, Nicholas, and on the 20th of September; but this time it was a special review of the household troops alone.
21st
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From this reading The usual parades took place on the 21st of May, the day of the patron saint, Nicholas, and on the 20th of September; but this time it was a special review of the household troops alone.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NOT ONLY A BULLET STRIKES HOME The Czar was holding an extraordinary review.
(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 The ranks, from officer down to corporal, are all knights of the Order of St. John, and even the common soldiers are all of the nobility.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The usual parades took place on the 21st of May, the day of the patron saint, Nicholas, and on the 20th of September; but this time it was a special review of the household troops alone.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading NOT ONLY A BULLET STRIKES HOME The Czar was holding an extraordinary review.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The usual parades took place on the 21st of May, the day of the patron saint, Nicholas, and on the 20th of September; but this time it was a special review of the household troops alone.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They are distinct from the rest of the army; each regiment has a different uniform.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading They are distinct from the rest of the army; each regiment has a different uniform.
breastplatenounUS /ˈbrestpleɪt/
armor plate that protects the chest; the front part of a cuirass
From this reading The Life Guards wear white uniforms, with shining gilt breastplates; the Cuirassiers, light-blue tunics, with white, plated cuirass; the uniform of the Jerusalem Regiment is crimson-red, with gilt breastplate.
breastplates
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From this reading The Life Guards wear white uniforms, with shining gilt breastplates; the Cuirassiers, light-blue tunics, with white, plated cuirass; the uniform of the Jerusalem Regiment is crimson-red, with gilt breastplate.
BULLETnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading NOT ONLY A BULLET STRIKES HOME The Czar was holding an extraordinary review.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The usual parades took place on the 21st of May, the day of the patron saint, Nicholas, and on the 20th of September; but this time it was a special review of the household troops alone.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading The ranks, from officer down to corporal, are all knights of the Order of St. John, and even the common soldiers are all of the nobility.
corporalnounUS /ˈkɔːrpərəl/
a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines
From this reading The ranks, from officer down to corporal, are all knights of the Order of St. John, and even the common soldiers are all of the nobility.
crimson-red
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From this reading The Life Guards wear white uniforms, with shining gilt breastplates; the Cuirassiers, light-blue tunics, with white, plated cuirass; the uniform of the Jerusalem Regiment is crimson-red, with gilt breastplate.
cuirassnoun
medieval body armor that covers the chest and back
From this reading The Life Guards wear white uniforms, with shining gilt breastplates; the Cuirassiers, light-blue tunics, with white, plated cuirass; the uniform of the Jerusalem Regiment is crimson-red, with gilt breastplate.
Cuirassiers
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From this reading The Life Guards wear white uniforms, with shining gilt breastplates; the Cuirassiers, light-blue tunics, with white, plated cuirass; the uniform of the Jerusalem Regiment is crimson-red, with gilt breastplate.
CzarnounUS /zɑːr/
a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917)
From this reading NOT ONLY A BULLET STRIKES HOME The Czar was holding an extraordinary review.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The usual parades took place on the 21st of May, the day of the patron saint, Nicholas, and on the 20th of September; but this time it was a special review of the household troops alone.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading They are distinct from the rest of the army; each regiment has a different uniform.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading They are distinct from the rest of the army; each regiment has a different uniform.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The ranks, from officer down to corporal, are all knights of the Order of St. John, and even the common soldiers are all of the nobility.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading They are distinct from the rest of the army; each regiment has a different uniform.
divisible by two
From this reading The ranks, from officer down to corporal, are all knights of the Order of St. John, and even the common soldiers are all of the nobility.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading NOT ONLY A BULLET STRIKES HOME The Czar was holding an extraordinary review.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They are distinct from the rest of the army; each regiment has a different uniform.
giltadjectiveUS /ɡɪlt/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The Life Guards wear white uniforms, with shining gilt breastplates; the Cuirassiers, light-blue tunics, with white, plated cuirass; the uniform of the Jerusalem Regiment is crimson-red, with gilt breastplate.
GuardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading The Life Guards wear white uniforms, with shining gilt breastplates; the Cuirassiers, light-blue tunics, with white, plated cuirass; the uniform of the Jerusalem Regiment is crimson-red, with gilt breastplate.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They are distinct from the rest of the army; each regiment has a different uniform.
the act of retaining something
From this reading NOT ONLY A BULLET STRIKES HOME The Czar was holding an extraordinary review.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading NOT ONLY A BULLET STRIKES HOME The Czar was holding an extraordinary review.
a social unit living together
From this reading The usual parades took place on the 21st of May, the day of the patron saint, Nicholas, and on the 20th of September; but this time it was a special review of the household troops alone.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Life Guards wear white uniforms, with shining gilt breastplates; the Cuirassiers, light-blue tunics, with white, plated cuirass; the uniform of the Jerusalem Regiment is crimson-red, with gilt breastplate.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The usual parades took place on the 21st of May, the day of the patron saint, Nicholas, and on the 20th of September; but this time it was a special review of the household troops alone.
JerusalemnounUS /dʒərˈuːsələm/
capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed)
From this reading The Life Guards wear white uniforms, with shining gilt breastplates; the Cuirassiers, light-blue tunics, with white, plated cuirass; the uniform of the Jerusalem Regiment is crimson-red, with gilt breastplate.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading The ranks, from officer down to corporal, are all knights of the Order of St. John, and even the common soldiers are all of the nobility.
knightsnounUS /naɪts/
plural of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading The ranks, from officer down to corporal, are all knights of the Order of St. John, and even the common soldiers are all of the nobility.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The Life Guards wear white uniforms, with shining gilt breastplates; the Cuirassiers, light-blue tunics, with white, plated cuirass; the uniform of the Jerusalem Regiment is crimson-red, with gilt breastplate.
light-blueadjective
of a light shade of blue
From this reading The Life Guards wear white uniforms, with shining gilt breastplates; the Cuirassiers, light-blue tunics, with white, plated cuirass; the uniform of the Jerusalem Regiment is crimson-red, with gilt breastplate.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The usual parades took place on the 21st of May, the day of the patron saint, Nicholas, and on the 20th of September; but this time it was a special review of the household troops alone.
NicholasnounUS /ˈnɪkələs/
a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)
From this reading The usual parades took place on the 21st of May, the day of the patron saint, Nicholas, and on the 20th of September; but this time it was a special review of the household troops alone.
nobilitynounUS /noʊˈbɪləti/
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading The ranks, from officer down to corporal, are all knights of the Order of St. John, and even the common soldiers are all of the nobility.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading NOT ONLY A BULLET STRIKES HOME The Czar was holding an extraordinary review.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The usual parades took place on the 21st of May, the day of the patron saint, Nicholas, and on the 20th of September; but this time it was a special review of the household troops alone.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The ranks, from officer down to corporal, are all knights of the Order of St. John, and even the common soldiers are all of the nobility.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The usual parades took place on the 21st of May, the day of the patron saint, Nicholas, and on the 20th of September; but this time it was a special review of the household troops alone.
and nothing more
From this reading NOT ONLY A BULLET STRIKES HOME The Czar was holding an extraordinary review.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The ranks, from officer down to corporal, are all knights of the Order of St. John, and even the common soldiers are all of the nobility.
paradesnounUS /pərˈeɪdz/
plural of “parade” — a ceremonial procession including people marching
From this reading The usual parades took place on the 21st of May, the day of the patron saint, Nicholas, and on the 20th of September; but this time it was a special review of the household troops alone.
patronnounUS /ˈpeɪtrən/
a regular customer
From this reading The usual parades took place on the 21st of May, the day of the patron saint, Nicholas, and on the 20th of September; but this time it was a special review of the household troops alone.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The usual parades took place on the 21st of May, the day of the patron saint, Nicholas, and on the 20th of September; but this time it was a special review of the household troops alone.
platedverbUS /ˈpleɪtɪd/
past form of “plate” — coat with a layer of metal
From this reading The Life Guards wear white uniforms, with shining gilt breastplates; the Cuirassiers, light-blue tunics, with white, plated cuirass; the uniform of the Jerusalem Regiment is crimson-red, with gilt breastplate.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading The ranks, from officer down to corporal, are all knights of the Order of St. John, and even the common soldiers are all of the nobility.
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading They are distinct from the rest of the army; each regiment has a different uniform.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading They are distinct from the rest of the army; each regiment has a different uniform.
reviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading NOT ONLY A BULLET STRIKES HOME The Czar was holding an extraordinary review.
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading The usual parades took place on the 21st of May, the day of the patron saint, Nicholas, and on the 20th of September; but this time it was a special review of the household troops alone.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading The usual parades took place on the 21st of May, the day of the patron saint, Nicholas, and on the 20th of September; but this time it was a special review of the household troops alone.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading The Life Guards wear white uniforms, with shining gilt breastplates; the Cuirassiers, light-blue tunics, with white, plated cuirass; the uniform of the Jerusalem Regiment is crimson-red, with gilt breastplate.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The ranks, from officer down to corporal, are all knights of the Order of St. John, and even the common soldiers are all of the nobility.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The usual parades took place on the 21st of May, the day of the patron saint, Nicholas, and on the 20th of September; but this time it was a special review of the household troops alone.
St
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From this reading The ranks, from officer down to corporal, are all knights of the Order of St. John, and even the common soldiers are all of the nobility.
STRIKESnounUS /straɪks/
plural of “strike” — a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions
From this reading NOT ONLY A BULLET STRIKES HOME The Czar was holding an extraordinary review.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NOT ONLY A BULLET STRIKES HOME The Czar was holding an extraordinary review.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are distinct from the rest of the army; each regiment has a different uniform.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The usual parades took place on the 21st of May, the day of the patron saint, Nicholas, and on the 20th of September; but this time it was a special review of the household troops alone.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The usual parades took place on the 21st of May, the day of the patron saint, Nicholas, and on the 20th of September; but this time it was a special review of the household troops alone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The ranks, from officer down to corporal, are all knights of the Order of St. John, and even the common soldiers are all of the nobility.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The usual parades took place on the 21st of May, the day of the patron saint, Nicholas, and on the 20th of September; but this time it was a special review of the household troops alone.
soldiers collectively
From this reading The usual parades took place on the 21st of May, the day of the patron saint, Nicholas, and on the 20th of September; but this time it was a special review of the household troops alone.
tunics
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Life Guards wear white uniforms, with shining gilt breastplates; the Cuirassiers, light-blue tunics, with white, plated cuirass; the uniform of the Jerusalem Regiment is crimson-red, with gilt breastplate.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading They are distinct from the rest of the army; each regiment has a different uniform.
uniformsnounUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrmz/
plural of “uniform” — clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
From this reading The Life Guards wear white uniforms, with shining gilt breastplates; the Cuirassiers, light-blue tunics, with white, plated cuirass; the uniform of the Jerusalem Regiment is crimson-red, with gilt breastplate.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The usual parades took place on the 21st of May, the day of the patron saint, Nicholas, and on the 20th of September; but this time it was a special review of the household troops alone.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NOT ONLY A BULLET STRIKES HOME The Czar was holding an extraordinary review.
be dressed in
From this reading The Life Guards wear white uniforms, with shining gilt breastplates; the Cuirassiers, light-blue tunics, with white, plated cuirass; the uniform of the Jerusalem Regiment is crimson-red, with gilt breastplate.
a Caucasian
From this reading The Life Guards wear white uniforms, with shining gilt breastplates; the Cuirassiers, light-blue tunics, with white, plated cuirass; the uniform of the Jerusalem Regiment is crimson-red, with gilt breastplate.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Life Guards wear white uniforms, with shining gilt breastplates; the Cuirassiers, light-blue tunics, with white, plated cuirass; the uniform of the Jerusalem Regiment is crimson-red, with gilt breastplate.
