Chapter IX · Chapter 9

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading It was a blazing afternoon, late in July.

having companions or an escort

From this reading First came the regimental band of the nearest garrison, dressed in civilian's clothes--then, under the vigilance of two brightly attired freshmen, the blue, white and golden banner of the fraternity, next the officers accompanied by other freshmen, and finally the active members in whom the dignity, decency and fighting strength of the fraternity were embodied.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading First came the regimental band of the nearest garrison, dressed in civilian's clothes--then, under the vigilance of two brightly attired freshmen, the blue, white and golden banner of the fraternity, next the officers accompanied by other freshmen, and finally the active members in whom the dignity, decency and fighting strength of the fraternity were embodied.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading It was a blazing afternoon, late in July.

(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 They had let the great wagon stand at the outskirts of the village and now marched up its street in well-formed procession, proud and vain as a company of _Schuetzen_ before whom all the world bows down once a year.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading They had let the great wagon stand at the outskirts of the village and now marched up its street in well-formed procession, proud and vain as a company of _Schuetzen_ before whom all the world bows down once a year.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading They had let the great wagon stand at the outskirts of the village and now marched up its street in well-formed procession, proud and vain as a company of _Schuetzen_ before whom all the world bows down once a year.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They had let the great wagon stand at the outskirts of the village and now marched up its street in well-formed procession, proud and vain as a company of _Schuetzen_ before whom all the world bows down once a year.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading First came the regimental band of the nearest garrison, dressed in civilian's clothes--then, under the vigilance of two brightly attired freshmen, the blue, white and golden banner of the fraternity, next the officers accompanied by other freshmen, and finally the active members in whom the dignity, decency and fighting strength of the fraternity were embodied.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading First came the regimental band of the nearest garrison, dressed in civilian's clothes--then, under the vigilance of two brightly attired freshmen, the blue, white and golden banner of the fraternity, next the officers accompanied by other freshmen, and finally the active members in whom the dignity, decency and fighting strength of the fraternity were embodied.

long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising

From this reading First came the regimental band of the nearest garrison, dressed in civilian's clothes--then, under the vigilance of two brightly attired freshmen, the blue, white and golden banner of the fraternity, next the officers accompanied by other freshmen, and finally the active members in whom the dignity, decency and fighting strength of the fraternity were embodied.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading They had let the great wagon stand at the outskirts of the village and now marched up its street in well-formed procession, proud and vain as a company of _Schuetzen_ before whom all the world bows down once a year.

shining intensely

From this reading It was a blazing afternoon, late in July.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading First came the regimental band of the nearest garrison, dressed in civilian's clothes--then, under the vigilance of two brightly attired freshmen, the blue, white and golden banner of the fraternity, next the officers accompanied by other freshmen, and finally the active members in whom the dignity, decency and fighting strength of the fraternity were embodied.

plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading They had let the great wagon stand at the outskirts of the village and now marched up its street in well-formed procession, proud and vain as a company of _Schuetzen_ before whom all the world bows down once a year.

with brightness

From this reading First came the regimental band of the nearest garrison, dressed in civilian's clothes--then, under the vigilance of two brightly attired freshmen, the blue, white and golden banner of the fraternity, next the officers accompanied by other freshmen, and finally the active members in whom the dignity, decency and fighting strength of the fraternity were embodied.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading First came the regimental band of the nearest garrison, dressed in civilian's clothes--then, under the vigilance of two brightly attired freshmen, the blue, white and golden banner of the fraternity, next the officers accompanied by other freshmen, and finally the active members in whom the dignity, decency and fighting strength of the fraternity were embodied.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading First came the regimental band of the nearest garrison, dressed in civilian's clothes--then, under the vigilance of two brightly attired freshmen, the blue, white and golden banner of the fraternity, next the officers accompanied by other freshmen, and finally the active members in whom the dignity, decency and fighting strength of the fraternity were embodied.

a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event

From this reading The Cheruskan fraternity entered Ellerntal in celebration of their mid-summer festivity.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Cheruskan fraternity entered Ellerntal in celebration of their mid-summer festivity.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading First came the regimental band of the nearest garrison, dressed in civilian's clothes--then, under the vigilance of two brightly attired freshmen, the blue, white and golden banner of the fraternity, next the officers accompanied by other freshmen, and finally the active members in whom the dignity, decency and fighting strength of the fraternity were embodied.

clothing in general

From this reading First came the regimental band of the nearest garrison, dressed in civilian's clothes--then, under the vigilance of two brightly attired freshmen, the blue, white and golden banner of the fraternity, next the officers accompanied by other freshmen, and finally the active members in whom the dignity, decency and fighting strength of the fraternity were embodied.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading They had let the great wagon stand at the outskirts of the village and now marched up its street in well-formed procession, proud and vain as a company of _Schuetzen_ before whom all the world bows down once a year.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading A gay little crowd of elderly gentlemen, ladies and guests followed in less rigid order.

the quality of conforming to standards of propriety and morality

From this reading First came the regimental band of the nearest garrison, dressed in civilian's clothes--then, under the vigilance of two brightly attired freshmen, the blue, white and golden banner of the fraternity, next the officers accompanied by other freshmen, and finally the active members in whom the dignity, decency and fighting strength of the fraternity were embodied.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading First came the regimental band of the nearest garrison, dressed in civilian's clothes--then, under the vigilance of two brightly attired freshmen, the blue, white and golden banner of the fraternity, next the officers accompanied by other freshmen, and finally the active members in whom the dignity, decency and fighting strength of the fraternity were embodied.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading They had let the great wagon stand at the outskirts of the village and now marched up its street in well-formed procession, proud and vain as a company of _Schuetzen_ before whom all the world bows down once a year.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading First came the regimental band of the nearest garrison, dressed in civilian's clothes--then, under the vigilance of two brightly attired freshmen, the blue, white and golden banner of the fraternity, next the officers accompanied by other freshmen, and finally the active members in whom the dignity, decency and fighting strength of the fraternity were embodied.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading A gay little crowd of elderly gentlemen, ladies and guests followed in less rigid order.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Cheruskan fraternity entered Ellerntal in celebration of their mid-summer festivity.

possessing or existing in bodily form

From this reading First came the regimental band of the nearest garrison, dressed in civilian's clothes--then, under the vigilance of two brightly attired freshmen, the blue, white and golden banner of the fraternity, next the officers accompanied by other freshmen, and finally the active members in whom the dignity, decency and fighting strength of the fraternity were embodied.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading The Cheruskan fraternity entered Ellerntal in celebration of their mid-summer festivity.

any joyous diversion

From this reading The Cheruskan fraternity entered Ellerntal in celebration of their mid-summer festivity.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading First came the regimental band of the nearest garrison, dressed in civilian's clothes--then, under the vigilance of two brightly attired freshmen, the blue, white and golden banner of the fraternity, next the officers accompanied by other freshmen, and finally the active members in whom the dignity, decency and fighting strength of the fraternity were embodied.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading First came the regimental band of the nearest garrison, dressed in civilian's clothes--then, under the vigilance of two brightly attired freshmen, the blue, white and golden banner of the fraternity, next the officers accompanied by other freshmen, and finally the active members in whom the dignity, decency and fighting strength of the fraternity were embodied.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading First came the regimental band of the nearest garrison, dressed in civilian's clothes--then, under the vigilance of two brightly attired freshmen, the blue, white and golden banner of the fraternity, next the officers accompanied by other freshmen, and finally the active members in whom the dignity, decency and fighting strength of the fraternity were embodied.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading A gay little crowd of elderly gentlemen, ladies and guests followed in less rigid order.

a social club for male undergraduates

From this reading The Cheruskan fraternity entered Ellerntal in celebration of their mid-summer festivity.

plural of “freshman” — a first-year undergraduate

From this reading First came the regimental band of the nearest garrison, dressed in civilian's clothes--then, under the vigilance of two brightly attired freshmen, the blue, white and golden banner of the fraternity, next the officers accompanied by other freshmen, and finally the active members in whom the dignity, decency and fighting strength of the fraternity were embodied.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading First came the regimental band of the nearest garrison, dressed in civilian's clothes--then, under the vigilance of two brightly attired freshmen, the blue, white and golden banner of the fraternity, next the officers accompanied by other freshmen, and finally the active members in whom the dignity, decency and fighting strength of the fraternity were embodied.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading A gay little crowd of elderly gentlemen, ladies and guests followed in less rigid order.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading A gay little crowd of elderly gentlemen, ladies and guests followed in less rigid order.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading First came the regimental band of the nearest garrison, dressed in civilian's clothes--then, under the vigilance of two brightly attired freshmen, the blue, white and golden banner of the fraternity, next the officers accompanied by other freshmen, and finally the active members in whom the dignity, decency and fighting strength of the fraternity were embodied.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading They had let the great wagon stand at the outskirts of the village and now marched up its street in well-formed procession, proud and vain as a company of _Schuetzen_ before whom all the world bows down once a year.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading A gay little crowd of elderly gentlemen, ladies and guests followed in less rigid order.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading They had let the great wagon stand at the outskirts of the village and now marched up its street in well-formed procession, proud and vain as a company of _Schuetzen_ before whom all the world bows down once a year.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading It was a blazing afternoon, late in July.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a blazing afternoon, late in July.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading They had let the great wagon stand at the outskirts of the village and now marched up its street in well-formed procession, proud and vain as a company of _Schuetzen_ before whom all the world bows down once a year.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading It was a blazing afternoon, late in July.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading A gay little crowd of elderly gentlemen, ladies and guests followed in less rigid order.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading It was a blazing afternoon, late in July.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading A gay little crowd of elderly gentlemen, ladies and guests followed in less rigid order.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading They had let the great wagon stand at the outskirts of the village and now marched up its street in well-formed procession, proud and vain as a company of _Schuetzen_ before whom all the world bows down once a year.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A gay little crowd of elderly gentlemen, ladies and guests followed in less rigid order.

past form of “march” — march in a procession

From this reading They had let the great wagon stand at the outskirts of the village and now marched up its street in well-formed procession, proud and vain as a company of _Schuetzen_ before whom all the world bows down once a year.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading First came the regimental band of the nearest garrison, dressed in civilian's clothes--then, under the vigilance of two brightly attired freshmen, the blue, white and golden banner of the fraternity, next the officers accompanied by other freshmen, and finally the active members in whom the dignity, decency and fighting strength of the fraternity were embodied.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Cheruskan fraternity entered Ellerntal in celebration of their mid-summer festivity.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading First came the regimental band of the nearest garrison, dressed in civilian's clothes--then, under the vigilance of two brightly attired freshmen, the blue, white and golden banner of the fraternity, next the officers accompanied by other freshmen, and finally the active members in whom the dignity, decency and fighting strength of the fraternity were embodied.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading First came the regimental band of the nearest garrison, dressed in civilian's clothes--then, under the vigilance of two brightly attired freshmen, the blue, white and golden banner of the fraternity, next the officers accompanied by other freshmen, and finally the active members in whom the dignity, decency and fighting strength of the fraternity were embodied.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading They had let the great wagon stand at the outskirts of the village and now marched up its street in well-formed procession, proud and vain as a company of _Schuetzen_ before whom all the world bows down once a year.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Cheruskan fraternity entered Ellerntal in celebration of their mid-summer festivity.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading First came the regimental band of the nearest garrison, dressed in civilian's clothes--then, under the vigilance of two brightly attired freshmen, the blue, white and golden banner of the fraternity, next the officers accompanied by other freshmen, and finally the active members in whom the dignity, decency and fighting strength of the fraternity were embodied.

on one occasion

From this reading They had let the great wagon stand at the outskirts of the village and now marched up its street in well-formed procession, proud and vain as a company of _Schuetzen_ before whom all the world bows down once a year.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading A gay little crowd of elderly gentlemen, ladies and guests followed in less rigid order.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading First came the regimental band of the nearest garrison, dressed in civilian's clothes--then, under the vigilance of two brightly attired freshmen, the blue, white and golden banner of the fraternity, next the officers accompanied by other freshmen, and finally the active members in whom the dignity, decency and fighting strength of the fraternity were embodied.

outlying areas (as of a city or town)

From this reading They had let the great wagon stand at the outskirts of the village and now marched up its street in well-formed procession, proud and vain as a company of _Schuetzen_ before whom all the world bows down once a year.

(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading They had let the great wagon stand at the outskirts of the village and now marched up its street in well-formed procession, proud and vain as a company of _Schuetzen_ before whom all the world bows down once a year.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading They had let the great wagon stand at the outskirts of the village and now marched up its street in well-formed procession, proud and vain as a company of _Schuetzen_ before whom all the world bows down once a year.

belonging to or concerning a regiment

From this reading First came the regimental band of the nearest garrison, dressed in civilian's clothes--then, under the vigilance of two brightly attired freshmen, the blue, white and golden banner of the fraternity, next the officers accompanied by other freshmen, and finally the active members in whom the dignity, decency and fighting strength of the fraternity were embodied.

incapable of or resistant to bending

From this reading A gay little crowd of elderly gentlemen, ladies and guests followed in less rigid order.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading They had let the great wagon stand at the outskirts of the village and now marched up its street in well-formed procession, proud and vain as a company of _Schuetzen_ before whom all the world bows down once a year.

be standing; be upright

From this reading They had let the great wagon stand at the outskirts of the village and now marched up its street in well-formed procession, proud and vain as a company of _Schuetzen_ before whom all the world bows down once a year.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading They had let the great wagon stand at the outskirts of the village and now marched up its street in well-formed procession, proud and vain as a company of _Schuetzen_ before whom all the world bows down once a year.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading First came the regimental band of the nearest garrison, dressed in civilian's clothes--then, under the vigilance of two brightly attired freshmen, the blue, white and golden banner of the fraternity, next the officers accompanied by other freshmen, and finally the active members in whom the dignity, decency and fighting strength of the fraternity were embodied.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The Cheruskan fraternity entered Ellerntal in celebration of their mid-summer festivity.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Cheruskan fraternity entered Ellerntal in celebration of their mid-summer festivity.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading First came the regimental band of the nearest garrison, dressed in civilian's clothes--then, under the vigilance of two brightly attired freshmen, the blue, white and golden banner of the fraternity, next the officers accompanied by other freshmen, and finally the active members in whom the dignity, decency and fighting strength of the fraternity were embodied.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They had let the great wagon stand at the outskirts of the village and now marched up its street in well-formed procession, proud and vain as a company of _Schuetzen_ before whom all the world bows down once a year.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading First came the regimental band of the nearest garrison, dressed in civilian's clothes--then, under the vigilance of two brightly attired freshmen, the blue, white and golden banner of the fraternity, next the officers accompanied by other freshmen, and finally the active members in whom the dignity, decency and fighting strength of the fraternity were embodied.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading First came the regimental band of the nearest garrison, dressed in civilian's clothes--then, under the vigilance of two brightly attired freshmen, the blue, white and golden banner of the fraternity, next the officers accompanied by other freshmen, and finally the active members in whom the dignity, decency and fighting strength of the fraternity were embodied.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading They had let the great wagon stand at the outskirts of the village and now marched up its street in well-formed procession, proud and vain as a company of _Schuetzen_ before whom all the world bows down once a year.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading They had let the great wagon stand at the outskirts of the village and now marched up its street in well-formed procession, proud and vain as a company of _Schuetzen_ before whom all the world bows down once a year.

the process of paying close and continuous attention

From this reading First came the regimental band of the nearest garrison, dressed in civilian's clothes--then, under the vigilance of two brightly attired freshmen, the blue, white and golden banner of the fraternity, next the officers accompanied by other freshmen, and finally the active members in whom the dignity, decency and fighting strength of the fraternity were embodied.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading They had let the great wagon stand at the outskirts of the village and now marched up its street in well-formed procession, proud and vain as a company of _Schuetzen_ before whom all the world bows down once a year.

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading They had let the great wagon stand at the outskirts of the village and now marched up its street in well-formed procession, proud and vain as a company of _Schuetzen_ before whom all the world bows down once a year.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was a blazing afternoon, late in July.

conforming to the rules of grammar or usage accepted by native speakers

From this reading They had let the great wagon stand at the outskirts of the village and now marched up its street in well-formed procession, proud and vain as a company of _Schuetzen_ before whom all the world bows down once a year.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading First came the regimental band of the nearest garrison, dressed in civilian's clothes--then, under the vigilance of two brightly attired freshmen, the blue, white and golden banner of the fraternity, next the officers accompanied by other freshmen, and finally the active members in whom the dignity, decency and fighting strength of the fraternity were embodied.

a Caucasian

From this reading First came the regimental band of the nearest garrison, dressed in civilian's clothes--then, under the vigilance of two brightly attired freshmen, the blue, white and golden banner of the fraternity, next the officers accompanied by other freshmen, and finally the active members in whom the dignity, decency and fighting strength of the fraternity were embodied.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading They had let the great wagon stand at the outskirts of the village and now marched up its street in well-formed procession, proud and vain as a company of _Schuetzen_ before whom all the world bows down once a year.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading They had let the great wagon stand at the outskirts of the village and now marched up its street in well-formed procession, proud and vain as a company of _Schuetzen_ before whom all the world bows down once a year.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading They had let the great wagon stand at the outskirts of the village and now marched up its street in well-formed procession, proud and vain as a company of _Schuetzen_ before whom all the world bows down once a year.