Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading But even the most energetic get weary of doing exactly the same thing three times a week.

have an effect upon

From this reading The same atmosphere of monotonous depression that overhung football soon began to affect the military side of school life as well.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading There are only three different formations in platoon drill, which anyone can learn in half-an-hour; and the days were long past when Gordon's extraordinary commands would form his platoon into an impossible rabble that could only be extricated by the ungrammatical but effective command that School House section commanders had used from the first day of militarism: "As you did ought."

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

From this reading The substitution of platoon drill for the old company routine and the frequent field days led to keenness.

any person at all

From this reading There are only three different formations in platoon drill, which anyone can learn in half-an-hour; and the days were long past when Gordon's extraordinary commands would form his platoon into an impossible rabble that could only be extricated by the ungrammatical but effective command that School House section commanders had used from the first day of militarism: "As you did ought."

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

From this reading There are only three different formations in platoon drill, which anyone can learn in half-an-hour; and the days were long past when Gordon's extraordinary commands would form his platoon into an impossible rabble that could only be extricated by the ungrammatical but effective command that School House section commanders had used from the first day of militarism: "As you did ought."

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

From this reading The same atmosphere of monotonous depression that overhung football soon began to affect the military side of school life as well.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At first there had been the spur of novelty.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading The same atmosphere of monotonous depression that overhung football soon began to affect the military side of school life as well.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading There are only three different formations in platoon drill, which anyone can learn in half-an-hour; and the days were long past when Gordon's extraordinary commands would form his platoon into an impossible rabble that could only be extricated by the ungrammatical but effective command that School House section commanders had used from the first day of militarism: "As you did ought."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading At first there had been the spur of novelty.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The same atmosphere of monotonous depression that overhung football soon began to affect the military side of school life as well.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But even the most energetic get weary of doing exactly the same thing three times a week.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There are only three different formations in platoon drill, which anyone can learn in half-an-hour; and the days were long past when Gordon's extraordinary commands would form his platoon into an impossible rabble that could only be extricated by the ungrammatical but effective command that School House section commanders had used from the first day of militarism: "As you did ought."

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading There are only three different formations in platoon drill, which anyone can learn in half-an-hour; and the days were long past when Gordon's extraordinary commands would form his platoon into an impossible rabble that could only be extricated by the ungrammatical but effective command that School House section commanders had used from the first day of militarism: "As you did ought."

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading There are only three different formations in platoon drill, which anyone can learn in half-an-hour; and the days were long past when Gordon's extraordinary commands would form his platoon into an impossible rabble that could only be extricated by the ungrammatical but effective command that School House section commanders had used from the first day of militarism: "As you did ought."

plural of “commander” — an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading There are only three different formations in platoon drill, which anyone can learn in half-an-hour; and the days were long past when Gordon's extraordinary commands would form his platoon into an impossible rabble that could only be extricated by the ungrammatical but effective command that School House section commanders had used from the first day of militarism: "As you did ought."

plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading There are only three different formations in platoon drill, which anyone can learn in half-an-hour; and the days were long past when Gordon's extraordinary commands would form his platoon into an impossible rabble that could only be extricated by the ungrammatical but effective command that School House section commanders had used from the first day of militarism: "As you did ought."

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading The substitution of platoon drill for the old company routine and the frequent field days led to keenness.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading There are only three different formations in platoon drill, which anyone can learn in half-an-hour; and the days were long past when Gordon's extraordinary commands would form his platoon into an impossible rabble that could only be extricated by the ungrammatical but effective command that School House section commanders had used from the first day of militarism: "As you did ought."

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading There are only three different formations in platoon drill, which anyone can learn in half-an-hour; and the days were long past when Gordon's extraordinary commands would form his platoon into an impossible rabble that could only be extricated by the ungrammatical but effective command that School House section commanders had used from the first day of militarism: "As you did ought."

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The substitution of platoon drill for the old company routine and the frequent field days led to keenness.

a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity

From this reading The same atmosphere of monotonous depression that overhung football soon began to affect the military side of school life as well.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading There are only three different formations in platoon drill, which anyone can learn in half-an-hour; and the days were long past when Gordon's extraordinary commands would form his platoon into an impossible rabble that could only be extricated by the ungrammatical but effective command that School House section commanders had used from the first day of militarism: "As you did ought."

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading There are only three different formations in platoon drill, which anyone can learn in half-an-hour; and the days were long past when Gordon's extraordinary commands would form his platoon into an impossible rabble that could only be extricated by the ungrammatical but effective command that School House section commanders had used from the first day of militarism: "As you did ought."

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading But even the most energetic get weary of doing exactly the same thing three times a week.

make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool

From this reading The substitution of platoon drill for the old company routine and the frequent field days led to keenness.

producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect

From this reading There are only three different formations in platoon drill, which anyone can learn in half-an-hour; and the days were long past when Gordon's extraordinary commands would form his platoon into an impossible rabble that could only be extricated by the ungrammatical but effective command that School House section commanders had used from the first day of militarism: "As you did ought."

possessing or exerting or displaying energy

From this reading But even the most energetic get weary of doing exactly the same thing three times a week.

divisible by two

From this reading But even the most energetic get weary of doing exactly the same thing three times a week.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading But even the most energetic get weary of doing exactly the same thing three times a week.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading There are only three different formations in platoon drill, which anyone can learn in half-an-hour; and the days were long past when Gordon's extraordinary commands would form his platoon into an impossible rabble that could only be extricated by the ungrammatical but effective command that School House section commanders had used from the first day of militarism: "As you did ought."

past form of “extricate” — release from entanglement of difficulty

From this reading There are only three different formations in platoon drill, which anyone can learn in half-an-hour; and the days were long past when Gordon's extraordinary commands would form his platoon into an impossible rabble that could only be extricated by the ungrammatical but effective command that School House section commanders had used from the first day of militarism: "As you did ought."

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading The substitution of platoon drill for the old company routine and the frequent field days led to keenness.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At first there had been the spur of novelty.

any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal

From this reading The same atmosphere of monotonous depression that overhung football soon began to affect the military side of school life as well.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The substitution of platoon drill for the old company routine and the frequent field days led to keenness.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading There are only three different formations in platoon drill, which anyone can learn in half-an-hour; and the days were long past when Gordon's extraordinary commands would form his platoon into an impossible rabble that could only be extricated by the ungrammatical but effective command that School House section commanders had used from the first day of militarism: "As you did ought."

plural of “formation” — an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit

From this reading There are only three different formations in platoon drill, which anyone can learn in half-an-hour; and the days were long past when Gordon's extraordinary commands would form his platoon into an impossible rabble that could only be extricated by the ungrammatical but effective command that School House section commanders had used from the first day of militarism: "As you did ought."

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading The substitution of platoon drill for the old company routine and the frequent field days led to keenness.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There are only three different formations in platoon drill, which anyone can learn in half-an-hour; and the days were long past when Gordon's extraordinary commands would form his platoon into an impossible rabble that could only be extricated by the ungrammatical but effective command that School House section commanders had used from the first day of militarism: "As you did ought."

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading But even the most energetic get weary of doing exactly the same thing three times a week.

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From this reading There are only three different formations in platoon drill, which anyone can learn in half-an-hour; and the days were long past when Gordon's extraordinary commands would form his platoon into an impossible rabble that could only be extricated by the ungrammatical but effective command that School House section commanders had used from the first day of militarism: "As you did ought."

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

From this reading At first there had been the spur of novelty.

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From this reading There are only three different formations in platoon drill, which anyone can learn in half-an-hour; and the days were long past when Gordon's extraordinary commands would form his platoon into an impossible rabble that could only be extricated by the ungrammatical but effective command that School House section commanders had used from the first day of militarism: "As you did ought."

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading There are only three different formations in platoon drill, which anyone can learn in half-an-hour; and the days were long past when Gordon's extraordinary commands would form his platoon into an impossible rabble that could only be extricated by the ungrammatical but effective command that School House section commanders had used from the first day of militarism: "As you did ought."

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading There are only three different formations in platoon drill, which anyone can learn in half-an-hour; and the days were long past when Gordon's extraordinary commands would form his platoon into an impossible rabble that could only be extricated by the ungrammatical but effective command that School House section commanders had used from the first day of militarism: "As you did ought."

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading There are only three different formations in platoon drill, which anyone can learn in half-an-hour; and the days were long past when Gordon's extraordinary commands would form his platoon into an impossible rabble that could only be extricated by the ungrammatical but effective command that School House section commanders had used from the first day of militarism: "As you did ought."

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

From this reading There are only three different formations in platoon drill, which anyone can learn in half-an-hour; and the days were long past when Gordon's extraordinary commands would form his platoon into an impossible rabble that could only be extricated by the ungrammatical but effective command that School House section commanders had used from the first day of militarism: "As you did ought."

moving to the inside of something

From this reading There are only three different formations in platoon drill, which anyone can learn in half-an-hour; and the days were long past when Gordon's extraordinary commands would form his platoon into an impossible rabble that could only be extricated by the ungrammatical but effective command that School House section commanders had used from the first day of militarism: "As you did ought."

a quick and penetrating intelligence

From this reading The substitution of platoon drill for the old company routine and the frequent field days led to keenness.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading There are only three different formations in platoon drill, which anyone can learn in half-an-hour; and the days were long past when Gordon's extraordinary commands would form his platoon into an impossible rabble that could only be extricated by the ungrammatical but effective command that School House section commanders had used from the first day of militarism: "As you did ought."

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading The substitution of platoon drill for the old company routine and the frequent field days led to keenness.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The same atmosphere of monotonous depression that overhung football soon began to affect the military side of school life as well.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading There are only three different formations in platoon drill, which anyone can learn in half-an-hour; and the days were long past when Gordon's extraordinary commands would form his platoon into an impossible rabble that could only be extricated by the ungrammatical but effective command that School House section commanders had used from the first day of militarism: "As you did ought."

a political orientation of a people or a government to maintain a strong military force and to be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests

From this reading There are only three different formations in platoon drill, which anyone can learn in half-an-hour; and the days were long past when Gordon's extraordinary commands would form his platoon into an impossible rabble that could only be extricated by the ungrammatical but effective command that School House section commanders had used from the first day of militarism: "As you did ought."

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading The same atmosphere of monotonous depression that overhung football soon began to affect the military side of school life as well.

tediously repetitious or lacking in variety

From this reading The same atmosphere of monotonous depression that overhung football soon began to affect the military side of school life as well.

used to form the superlative

From this reading But even the most energetic get weary of doing exactly the same thing three times a week.

originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel

From this reading At first there had been the spur of novelty.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The same atmosphere of monotonous depression that overhung football soon began to affect the military side of school life as well.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The substitution of platoon drill for the old company routine and the frequent field days led to keenness.

and nothing more

From this reading There are only three different formations in platoon drill, which anyone can learn in half-an-hour; and the days were long past when Gordon's extraordinary commands would form his platoon into an impossible rabble that could only be extricated by the ungrammatical but effective command that School House section commanders had used from the first day of militarism: "As you did ought."

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading There are only three different formations in platoon drill, which anyone can learn in half-an-hour; and the days were long past when Gordon's extraordinary commands would form his platoon into an impossible rabble that could only be extricated by the ungrammatical but effective command that School House section commanders had used from the first day of militarism: "As you did ought."

inflected form of “overhang” — project over

From this reading The same atmosphere of monotonous depression that overhung football soon began to affect the military side of school life as well.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading There are only three different formations in platoon drill, which anyone can learn in half-an-hour; and the days were long past when Gordon's extraordinary commands would form his platoon into an impossible rabble that could only be extricated by the ungrammatical but effective command that School House section commanders had used from the first day of militarism: "As you did ought."

a military unit that is a subdivision of a company; usually has a headquarters and two or more squads; usually commanded by a lieutenant

From this reading The substitution of platoon drill for the old company routine and the frequent field days led to keenness.

a disorderly crowd of people

From this reading There are only three different formations in platoon drill, which anyone can learn in half-an-hour; and the days were long past when Gordon's extraordinary commands would form his platoon into an impossible rabble that could only be extricated by the ungrammatical but effective command that School House section commanders had used from the first day of militarism: "As you did ought."

an unvarying or habitual method or procedure

From this reading The substitution of platoon drill for the old company routine and the frequent field days led to keenness.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The same atmosphere of monotonous depression that overhung football soon began to affect the military side of school life as well.

an educational institution

From this reading The same atmosphere of monotonous depression that overhung football soon began to affect the military side of school life as well.

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading There are only three different formations in platoon drill, which anyone can learn in half-an-hour; and the days were long past when Gordon's extraordinary commands would form his platoon into an impossible rabble that could only be extricated by the ungrammatical but effective command that School House section commanders had used from the first day of militarism: "As you did ought."

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The same atmosphere of monotonous depression that overhung football soon began to affect the military side of school life as well.

in the near future

From this reading The same atmosphere of monotonous depression that overhung football soon began to affect the military side of school life as well.

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

From this reading At first there had been the spur of novelty.

an event in which one thing is substituted for another

From this reading The substitution of platoon drill for the old company routine and the frequent field days led to keenness.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The same atmosphere of monotonous depression that overhung football soon began to affect the military side of school life as well.

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

From this reading The same atmosphere of monotonous depression that overhung football soon began to affect the military side of school life as well.

in or at that place or location

From this reading At first there had been the spur of novelty.

a special situation

From this reading But even the most energetic get weary of doing exactly the same thing three times a week.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading But even the most energetic get weary of doing exactly the same thing three times a week.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading But even the most energetic get weary of doing exactly the same thing three times a week.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The same atmosphere of monotonous depression that overhung football soon began to affect the military side of school life as well.

not grammatical; not conforming to the rules of grammar or accepted usage

From this reading There are only three different formations in platoon drill, which anyone can learn in half-an-hour; and the days were long past when Gordon's extraordinary commands would form his platoon into an impossible rabble that could only be extricated by the ungrammatical but effective command that School House section commanders had used from the first day of militarism: "As you did ought."

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading There are only three different formations in platoon drill, which anyone can learn in half-an-hour; and the days were long past when Gordon's extraordinary commands would form his platoon into an impossible rabble that could only be extricated by the ungrammatical but effective command that School House section commanders had used from the first day of militarism: "As you did ought."

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading But even the most energetic get weary of doing exactly the same thing three times a week.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading But even the most energetic get weary of doing exactly the same thing three times a week.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The same atmosphere of monotonous depression that overhung football soon began to affect the military side of school life as well.

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

From this reading There are only three different formations in platoon drill, which anyone can learn in half-an-hour; and the days were long past when Gordon's extraordinary commands would form his platoon into an impossible rabble that could only be extricated by the ungrammatical but effective command that School House section commanders had used from the first day of militarism: "As you did ought."

at the time that

From this reading There are only three different formations in platoon drill, which anyone can learn in half-an-hour; and the days were long past when Gordon's extraordinary commands would form his platoon into an impossible rabble that could only be extricated by the ungrammatical but effective command that School House section commanders had used from the first day of militarism: "As you did ought."

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading There are only three different formations in platoon drill, which anyone can learn in half-an-hour; and the days were long past when Gordon's extraordinary commands would form his platoon into an impossible rabble that could only be extricated by the ungrammatical but effective command that School House section commanders had used from the first day of militarism: "As you did ought."

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading There are only three different formations in platoon drill, which anyone can learn in half-an-hour; and the days were long past when Gordon's extraordinary commands would form his platoon into an impossible rabble that could only be extricated by the ungrammatical but effective command that School House section commanders had used from the first day of militarism: "As you did ought."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading There are only three different formations in platoon drill, which anyone can learn in half-an-hour; and the days were long past when Gordon's extraordinary commands would form his platoon into an impossible rabble that could only be extricated by the ungrammatical but effective command that School House section commanders had used from the first day of militarism: "As you did ought."