used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SCENE IN THE GYMNASIUM Lew Flapp spoke in such a loud, overbearing voice that a crowd began to collect in the corner where the punching apparatus was located.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Lew Flapp and Dick Rover are going to try to beat each other at punching the bag," was the report.
apparatusnounUS /ˌæpərˈætəs/
equipment designed to serve a specific function
From this reading A SCENE IN THE GYMNASIUM Lew Flapp spoke in such a loud, overbearing voice that a crowd began to collect in the corner where the punching apparatus was located.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Lew Flapp and Dick Rover are going to try to beat each other at punching the bag," was the report.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What's up?" asked more than one cadet.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Lew Flapp and Dick Rover are going to try to beat each other at punching the bag," was the report.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading "Lew Flapp and Dick Rover are going to try to beat each other at punching the bag," was the report.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading "Lew Flapp and Dick Rover are going to try to beat each other at punching the bag," was the report.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A SCENE IN THE GYMNASIUM Lew Flapp spoke in such a loud, overbearing voice that a crowd began to collect in the corner where the punching apparatus was located.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "Rover will have to do his best then.
cadetnounUS /kəˈdet/
a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading "What's up?" asked more than one cadet.
collectverbUS /kəˈlekt/
get or gather together
From this reading A SCENE IN THE GYMNASIUM Lew Flapp spoke in such a loud, overbearing voice that a crowd began to collect in the corner where the punching apparatus was located.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading A SCENE IN THE GYMNASIUM Lew Flapp spoke in such a loud, overbearing voice that a crowd began to collect in the corner where the punching apparatus was located.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading A SCENE IN THE GYMNASIUM Lew Flapp spoke in such a loud, overbearing voice that a crowd began to collect in the corner where the punching apparatus was located.
someone who is a detective
From this reading "Lew Flapp and Dick Rover are going to try to beat each other at punching the bag," was the report.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Rover will have to do his best then.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "Lew Flapp and Dick Rover are going to try to beat each other at punching the bag," was the report.
Flapp
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From this reading A SCENE IN THE GYMNASIUM Lew Flapp spoke in such a loud, overbearing voice that a crowd began to collect in the corner where the punching apparatus was located.
the act of departing
From this reading "Lew Flapp and Dick Rover are going to try to beat each other at punching the bag," was the report.
GYMNASIUMnounUS /dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/
a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
From this reading A SCENE IN THE GYMNASIUM Lew Flapp spoke in such a loud, overbearing voice that a crowd began to collect in the corner where the punching apparatus was located.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Rover will have to do his best then.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Rover will have to do his best then.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A SCENE IN THE GYMNASIUM Lew Flapp spoke in such a loud, overbearing voice that a crowd began to collect in the corner where the punching apparatus was located.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Flapp is a prime one at bag punching.
Lew
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From this reading A SCENE IN THE GYMNASIUM Lew Flapp spoke in such a loud, overbearing voice that a crowd began to collect in the corner where the punching apparatus was located.
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading A SCENE IN THE GYMNASIUM Lew Flapp spoke in such a loud, overbearing voice that a crowd began to collect in the corner where the punching apparatus was located.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading A SCENE IN THE GYMNASIUM Lew Flapp spoke in such a loud, overbearing voice that a crowd began to collect in the corner where the punching apparatus was located.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "What's up?" asked more than one cadet.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "What's up?" asked more than one cadet.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Lew Flapp and Dick Rover are going to try to beat each other at punching the bag," was the report.
overbearingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərˈberɪŋ/
expecting unquestioning obedience
From this reading A SCENE IN THE GYMNASIUM Lew Flapp spoke in such a loud, overbearing voice that a crowd began to collect in the corner where the punching apparatus was located.
primeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading Flapp is a prime one at bag punching.
punchingverbUS /ˈpʌntʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “punch” — deliver a quick blow to
From this reading A SCENE IN THE GYMNASIUM Lew Flapp spoke in such a loud, overbearing voice that a crowd began to collect in the corner where the punching apparatus was located.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading "Lew Flapp and Dick Rover are going to try to beat each other at punching the bag," was the report.
RovernounUS /ˈroʊvər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading "Lew Flapp and Dick Rover are going to try to beat each other at punching the bag," was the report.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading A SCENE IN THE GYMNASIUM Lew Flapp spoke in such a loud, overbearing voice that a crowd began to collect in the corner where the punching apparatus was located.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading A SCENE IN THE GYMNASIUM Lew Flapp spoke in such a loud, overbearing voice that a crowd began to collect in the corner where the punching apparatus was located.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A SCENE IN THE GYMNASIUM Lew Flapp spoke in such a loud, overbearing voice that a crowd began to collect in the corner where the punching apparatus was located.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "What's up?" asked more than one cadet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A SCENE IN THE GYMNASIUM Lew Flapp spoke in such a loud, overbearing voice that a crowd began to collect in the corner where the punching apparatus was located.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SCENE IN THE GYMNASIUM Lew Flapp spoke in such a loud, overbearing voice that a crowd began to collect in the corner where the punching apparatus was located.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Rover will have to do his best then.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A SCENE IN THE GYMNASIUM Lew Flapp spoke in such a loud, overbearing voice that a crowd began to collect in the corner where the punching apparatus was located.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "Lew Flapp and Dick Rover are going to try to beat each other at punching the bag," was the report.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "What's up?" asked more than one cadet.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading A SCENE IN THE GYMNASIUM Lew Flapp spoke in such a loud, overbearing voice that a crowd began to collect in the corner where the punching apparatus was located.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A SCENE IN THE GYMNASIUM Lew Flapp spoke in such a loud, overbearing voice that a crowd began to collect in the corner where the punching apparatus was located.
What's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What's up?" asked more than one cadet.
in or at the place that
From this reading A SCENE IN THE GYMNASIUM Lew Flapp spoke in such a loud, overbearing voice that a crowd began to collect in the corner where the punching apparatus was located.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Rover will have to do his best then.
