used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During that time they continued to drill, both in the morning and the afternoon; and it was surprising how quickly they learned the manual of arms and also the other tactics which go to make up the discipline of a cadet.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading During that time they continued to drill, both in the morning and the afternoon; and it was surprising how quickly they learned the manual of arms and also the other tactics which go to make up the discipline of a cadet.
(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 "This life is all to the merry," was Andy's comment one day, while he and the others were down at the shore of the river inspecting the boathouse with its numerous craft.
in addition
From this reading During that time they continued to drill, both in the morning and the afternoon; and it was surprising how quickly they learned the manual of arms and also the other tactics which go to make up the discipline of a cadet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Everything, of course, was new to them, and they took great delight in roaming around the place in company with Spouter, Gif and the various new friends they had made.
Andy's
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From this reading "This life is all to the merry," was Andy's comment one day, while he and the others were down at the shore of the river inspecting the boathouse with its numerous craft.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "It certainly is one fine place," answered Jack.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading During that time they continued to drill, both in the morning and the afternoon; and it was surprising how quickly they learned the manual of arms and also the other tactics which go to make up the discipline of a cadet.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Everything, of course, was new to them, and they took great delight in roaming around the place in company with Spouter, Gif and the various new friends they had made.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FRED IS FOLLOWED It took the Rover boys several days to settle down at Colby Hall.
boathousenounUS /ˈboʊtˈhaʊs/
a shed at the edge of a river or lake; used to store boats
From this reading "This life is all to the merry," was Andy's comment one day, while he and the others were down at the shore of the river inspecting the boathouse with its numerous craft.
the two together, not just one
From this reading During that time they continued to drill, both in the morning and the afternoon; and it was surprising how quickly they learned the manual of arms and also the other tactics which go to make up the discipline of a cadet.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading FRED IS FOLLOWED It took the Rover boys several days to settle down at Colby Hall.
cadetnounUS /kəˈdet/
a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading During that time they continued to drill, both in the morning and the afternoon; and it was surprising how quickly they learned the manual of arms and also the other tactics which go to make up the discipline of a cadet.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "It certainly is one fine place," answered Jack.
Colby
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From this reading FRED IS FOLLOWED It took the Rover boys several days to settle down at Colby Hall.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading "This life is all to the merry," was Andy's comment one day, while he and the others were down at the shore of the river inspecting the boathouse with its numerous craft.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Everything, of course, was new to them, and they took great delight in roaming around the place in company with Spouter, Gif and the various new friends they had made.
without stop or interruption
From this reading During that time they continued to drill, both in the morning and the afternoon; and it was surprising how quickly they learned the manual of arms and also the other tactics which go to make up the discipline of a cadet.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Everything, of course, was new to them, and they took great delight in roaming around the place in company with Spouter, Gif and the various new friends they had made.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading "This life is all to the merry," was Andy's comment one day, while he and the others were down at the shore of the river inspecting the boathouse with its numerous craft.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "This life is all to the merry," was Andy's comment one day, while he and the others were down at the shore of the river inspecting the boathouse with its numerous craft.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading FRED IS FOLLOWED It took the Rover boys several days to settle down at Colby Hall.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Everything, of course, was new to them, and they took great delight in roaming around the place in company with Spouter, Gif and the various new friends they had made.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading During that time they continued to drill, both in the morning and the afternoon; and it was surprising how quickly they learned the manual of arms and also the other tactics which go to make up the discipline of a cadet.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading FRED IS FOLLOWED It took the Rover boys several days to settle down at Colby Hall.
drillverbUS /drɪl/
make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
From this reading During that time they continued to drill, both in the morning and the afternoon; and it was surprising how quickly they learned the manual of arms and also the other tactics which go to make up the discipline of a cadet.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During that time they continued to drill, both in the morning and the afternoon; and it was surprising how quickly they learned the manual of arms and also the other tactics which go to make up the discipline of a cadet.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything, of course, was new to them, and they took great delight in roaming around the place in company with Spouter, Gif and the various new friends they had made.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "It certainly is one fine place," answered Jack.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading FRED IS FOLLOWED It took the Rover boys several days to settle down at Colby Hall.
FRED
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From this reading FRED IS FOLLOWED It took the Rover boys several days to settle down at Colby Hall.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Everything, of course, was new to them, and they took great delight in roaming around the place in company with Spouter, Gif and the various new friends they had made.
Gif
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From this reading Everything, of course, was new to them, and they took great delight in roaming around the place in company with Spouter, Gif and the various new friends they had made.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading During that time they continued to drill, both in the morning and the afternoon; and it was surprising how quickly they learned the manual of arms and also the other tactics which go to make up the discipline of a cadet.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Everything, of course, was new to them, and they took great delight in roaming around the place in company with Spouter, Gif and the various new friends they had made.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Everything, of course, was new to them, and they took great delight in roaming around the place in company with Spouter, Gif and the various new friends they had made.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading FRED IS FOLLOWED It took the Rover boys several days to settle down at Colby Hall.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "This life is all to the merry," was Andy's comment one day, while he and the others were down at the shore of the river inspecting the boathouse with its numerous craft.
how
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From this reading During that time they continued to drill, both in the morning and the afternoon; and it was surprising how quickly they learned the manual of arms and also the other tactics which go to make up the discipline of a cadet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Everything, of course, was new to them, and they took great delight in roaming around the place in company with Spouter, Gif and the various new friends they had made.
inspectingverbUS /ˌɪnˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “inspect” — look over carefully
From this reading "This life is all to the merry," was Andy's comment one day, while he and the others were down at the shore of the river inspecting the boathouse with its numerous craft.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FRED IS FOLLOWED It took the Rover boys several days to settle down at Colby Hall.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading FRED IS FOLLOWED It took the Rover boys several days to settle down at Colby Hall.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "This life is all to the merry," was Andy's comment one day, while he and the others were down at the shore of the river inspecting the boathouse with its numerous craft.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "It certainly is one fine place," answered Jack.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading During that time they continued to drill, both in the morning and the afternoon; and it was surprising how quickly they learned the manual of arms and also the other tactics which go to make up the discipline of a cadet.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "This life is all to the merry," was Andy's comment one day, while he and the others were down at the shore of the river inspecting the boathouse with its numerous craft.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Everything, of course, was new to them, and they took great delight in roaming around the place in company with Spouter, Gif and the various new friends they had made.
engage in
From this reading During that time they continued to drill, both in the morning and the afternoon; and it was surprising how quickly they learned the manual of arms and also the other tactics which go to make up the discipline of a cadet.
manualnounUS /ˈmænjuːəl/
a small handbook
From this reading During that time they continued to drill, both in the morning and the afternoon; and it was surprising how quickly they learned the manual of arms and also the other tactics which go to make up the discipline of a cadet.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading "This life is all to the merry," was Andy's comment one day, while he and the others were down at the shore of the river inspecting the boathouse with its numerous craft.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading During that time they continued to drill, both in the morning and the afternoon; and it was surprising how quickly they learned the manual of arms and also the other tactics which go to make up the discipline of a cadet.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Everything, of course, was new to them, and they took great delight in roaming around the place in company with Spouter, Gif and the various new friends they had made.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading "This life is all to the merry," was Andy's comment one day, while he and the others were down at the shore of the river inspecting the boathouse with its numerous craft.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Everything, of course, was new to them, and they took great delight in roaming around the place in company with Spouter, Gif and the various new friends they had made.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "This life is all to the merry," was Andy's comment one day, while he and the others were down at the shore of the river inspecting the boathouse with its numerous craft.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading During that time they continued to drill, both in the morning and the afternoon; and it was surprising how quickly they learned the manual of arms and also the other tactics which go to make up the discipline of a cadet.
others
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From this reading "This life is all to the merry," was Andy's comment one day, while he and the others were down at the shore of the river inspecting the boathouse with its numerous craft.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Everything, of course, was new to them, and they took great delight in roaming around the place in company with Spouter, Gif and the various new friends they had made.
with speed
From this reading During that time they continued to drill, both in the morning and the afternoon; and it was surprising how quickly they learned the manual of arms and also the other tactics which go to make up the discipline of a cadet.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading "This life is all to the merry," was Andy's comment one day, while he and the others were down at the shore of the river inspecting the boathouse with its numerous craft.
roamingverbUS /ˈroʊmɪŋ/
-ing form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Everything, of course, was new to them, and they took great delight in roaming around the place in company with Spouter, Gif and the various new friends they had made.
RovernounUS /ˈroʊvər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading FRED IS FOLLOWED It took the Rover boys several days to settle down at Colby Hall.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading FRED IS FOLLOWED It took the Rover boys several days to settle down at Colby Hall.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading FRED IS FOLLOWED It took the Rover boys several days to settle down at Colby Hall.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading "This life is all to the merry," was Andy's comment one day, while he and the others were down at the shore of the river inspecting the boathouse with its numerous craft.
Spouternoun
an obnoxious and foolish and loquacious talker
From this reading Everything, of course, was new to them, and they took great delight in roaming around the place in company with Spouter, Gif and the various new friends they had made.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading During that time they continued to drill, both in the morning and the afternoon; and it was surprising how quickly they learned the manual of arms and also the other tactics which go to make up the discipline of a cadet.
tacticsnounUS /ˈtæktɪks/
the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy
From this reading During that time they continued to drill, both in the morning and the afternoon; and it was surprising how quickly they learned the manual of arms and also the other tactics which go to make up the discipline of a cadet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During that time they continued to drill, both in the morning and the afternoon; and it was surprising how quickly they learned the manual of arms and also the other tactics which go to make up the discipline of a cadet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FRED IS FOLLOWED It took the Rover boys several days to settle down at Colby Hall.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Everything, of course, was new to them, and they took great delight in roaming around the place in company with Spouter, Gif and the various new friends they had made.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Everything, of course, was new to them, and they took great delight in roaming around the place in company with Spouter, Gif and the various new friends they had made.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This life is all to the merry," was Andy's comment one day, while he and the others were down at the shore of the river inspecting the boathouse with its numerous craft.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading During that time they continued to drill, both in the morning and the afternoon; and it was surprising how quickly they learned the manual of arms and also the other tactics which go to make up the discipline of a cadet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FRED IS FOLLOWED It took the Rover boys several days to settle down at Colby Hall.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading FRED IS FOLLOWED It took the Rover boys several days to settle down at Colby Hall.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading During that time they continued to drill, both in the morning and the afternoon; and it was surprising how quickly they learned the manual of arms and also the other tactics which go to make up the discipline of a cadet.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Everything, of course, was new to them, and they took great delight in roaming around the place in company with Spouter, Gif and the various new friends they had made.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Everything, of course, was new to them, and they took great delight in roaming around the place in company with Spouter, Gif and the various new friends they had made.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "This life is all to the merry," was Andy's comment one day, while he and the others were down at the shore of the river inspecting the boathouse with its numerous craft.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading During that time they continued to drill, both in the morning and the afternoon; and it was surprising how quickly they learned the manual of arms and also the other tactics which go to make up the discipline of a cadet.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "This life is all to the merry," was Andy's comment one day, while he and the others were down at the shore of the river inspecting the boathouse with its numerous craft.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Everything, of course, was new to them, and they took great delight in roaming around the place in company with Spouter, Gif and the various new friends they had made.
