used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FIGHT AT THE BOATHOUSE Inside of a week the newly-elected officers felt perfectly at home in their various positions.
allowingverbUS /əˈlaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Captain Putnam's idea of allowing only such cadets to be candidates as could fill the positions properly had borne good fruit, and the battalion was now in better condition than ever before.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Captain Putnam's idea of allowing only such cadets to be candidates as could fill the positions properly had borne good fruit, and the battalion was now in better condition than ever before.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Captain Putnam's idea of allowing only such cadets to be candidates as could fill the positions properly had borne good fruit, and the battalion was now in better condition than ever before.
on or to one side
From this reading In the playground he was as "chummy" as ever, but this was cast aside when he buckled on his sword and took command.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE FIGHT AT THE BOATHOUSE Inside of a week the newly-elected officers felt perfectly at home in their various positions.
battalionnounUS /bəˈtæljən/
an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies
From this reading Captain Putnam's idea of allowing only such cadets to be candidates as could fill the positions properly had borne good fruit, and the battalion was now in better condition than ever before.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Captain Putnam's idea of allowing only such cadets to be candidates as could fill the positions properly had borne good fruit, and the battalion was now in better condition than ever before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Captain Putnam's idea of allowing only such cadets to be candidates as could fill the positions properly had borne good fruit, and the battalion was now in better condition than ever before.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Captain Putnam's idea of allowing only such cadets to be candidates as could fill the positions properly had borne good fruit, and the battalion was now in better condition than ever before.
BOATHOUSEnounUS /ˈboʊtˈhaʊs/
a shed at the edge of a river or lake; used to store boats
From this reading THE FIGHT AT THE BOATHOUSE Inside of a week the newly-elected officers felt perfectly at home in their various positions.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading Captain Putnam's idea of allowing only such cadets to be candidates as could fill the positions properly had borne good fruit, and the battalion was now in better condition than ever before.
buckledverbUS /ˈbʌkəld/
past form of “buckle” — fasten with a buckle or buckles
From this reading In the playground he was as "chummy" as ever, but this was cast aside when he buckled on his sword and took command.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In the playground he was as "chummy" as ever, but this was cast aside when he buckled on his sword and took command.
cadetsnounUS /kəˈdets/
plural of “cadet” — a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading Captain Putnam's idea of allowing only such cadets to be candidates as could fill the positions properly had borne good fruit, and the battalion was now in better condition than ever before.
candidatesnounUS /ˈkændədeɪts/
plural of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office
From this reading Captain Putnam's idea of allowing only such cadets to be candidates as could fill the positions properly had borne good fruit, and the battalion was now in better condition than ever before.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Putnam's idea of allowing only such cadets to be candidates as could fill the positions properly had borne good fruit, and the battalion was now in better condition than ever before.
put or send forth
From this reading In the playground he was as "chummy" as ever, but this was cast aside when he buckled on his sword and took command.
chummyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃʌmi/
(used colloquially) having the relationship of friends or pals
From this reading In the playground he was as "chummy" as ever, but this was cast aside when he buckled on his sword and took command.
Colby
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From this reading Contrary to general expectations, Larry Colby, as major, proved a strict disciplinarian when on parade.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading In the playground he was as "chummy" as ever, but this was cast aside when he buckled on his sword and took command.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading "This is as it should be," was Captain Putnam's comment.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Captain Putnam's idea of allowing only such cadets to be candidates as could fill the positions properly had borne good fruit, and the battalion was now in better condition than ever before.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading Contrary to general expectations, Larry Colby, as major, proved a strict disciplinarian when on parade.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Captain Putnam's idea of allowing only such cadets to be candidates as could fill the positions properly had borne good fruit, and the battalion was now in better condition than ever before.
disciplinariannounUS /ˌdɪsɪplɪˈneriən/
someone who demands exact conformity to rules and forms
From this reading Contrary to general expectations, Larry Colby, as major, proved a strict disciplinarian when on parade.
at any time
From this reading Captain Putnam's idea of allowing only such cadets to be candidates as could fill the positions properly had borne good fruit, and the battalion was now in better condition than ever before.
expectationsnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading Contrary to general expectations, Larry Colby, as major, proved a strict disciplinarian when on parade.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading THE FIGHT AT THE BOATHOUSE Inside of a week the newly-elected officers felt perfectly at home in their various positions.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading THE FIGHT AT THE BOATHOUSE Inside of a week the newly-elected officers felt perfectly at home in their various positions.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading Captain Putnam's idea of allowing only such cadets to be candidates as could fill the positions properly had borne good fruit, and the battalion was now in better condition than ever before.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading Captain Putnam's idea of allowing only such cadets to be candidates as could fill the positions properly had borne good fruit, and the battalion was now in better condition than ever before.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Contrary to general expectations, Larry Colby, as major, proved a strict disciplinarian when on parade.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Captain Putnam's idea of allowing only such cadets to be candidates as could fill the positions properly had borne good fruit, and the battalion was now in better condition than ever before.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Captain Putnam's idea of allowing only such cadets to be candidates as could fill the positions properly had borne good fruit, and the battalion was now in better condition than ever before.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the playground he was as "chummy" as ever, but this was cast aside when he buckled on his sword and took command.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the playground he was as "chummy" as ever, but this was cast aside when he buckled on his sword and took command.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE FIGHT AT THE BOATHOUSE Inside of a week the newly-elected officers felt perfectly at home in their various positions.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Captain Putnam's idea of allowing only such cadets to be candidates as could fill the positions properly had borne good fruit, and the battalion was now in better condition than ever before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FIGHT AT THE BOATHOUSE Inside of a week the newly-elected officers felt perfectly at home in their various positions.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading THE FIGHT AT THE BOATHOUSE Inside of a week the newly-elected officers felt perfectly at home in their various positions.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is as it should be," was Captain Putnam's comment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "This is as it should be," was Captain Putnam's comment.
Larry
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From this reading Contrary to general expectations, Larry Colby, as major, proved a strict disciplinarian when on parade.
majoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Contrary to general expectations, Larry Colby, as major, proved a strict disciplinarian when on parade.
newly-elected
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From this reading THE FIGHT AT THE BOATHOUSE Inside of a week the newly-elected officers felt perfectly at home in their various positions.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Captain Putnam's idea of allowing only such cadets to be candidates as could fill the positions properly had borne good fruit, and the battalion was now in better condition than ever before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FIGHT AT THE BOATHOUSE Inside of a week the newly-elected officers felt perfectly at home in their various positions.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading THE FIGHT AT THE BOATHOUSE Inside of a week the newly-elected officers felt perfectly at home in their various positions.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Contrary to general expectations, Larry Colby, as major, proved a strict disciplinarian when on parade.
and nothing more
From this reading Captain Putnam's idea of allowing only such cadets to be candidates as could fill the positions properly had borne good fruit, and the battalion was now in better condition than ever before.
paradenounUS /pərˈeɪd/
a ceremonial procession including people marching
From this reading Contrary to general expectations, Larry Colby, as major, proved a strict disciplinarian when on parade.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading THE FIGHT AT THE BOATHOUSE Inside of a week the newly-elected officers felt perfectly at home in their various positions.
playgroundnounUS /ˈpleɪɡraʊnd/
an area where many people go for recreation
From this reading In the playground he was as "chummy" as ever, but this was cast aside when he buckled on his sword and took command.
positionsnounUS /pəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading THE FIGHT AT THE BOATHOUSE Inside of a week the newly-elected officers felt perfectly at home in their various positions.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading Captain Putnam's idea of allowing only such cadets to be candidates as could fill the positions properly had borne good fruit, and the battalion was now in better condition than ever before.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Contrary to general expectations, Larry Colby, as major, proved a strict disciplinarian when on parade.
Putnam's
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From this reading Captain Putnam's idea of allowing only such cadets to be candidates as could fill the positions properly had borne good fruit, and the battalion was now in better condition than ever before.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "This is as it should be," was Captain Putnam's comment.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading Contrary to general expectations, Larry Colby, as major, proved a strict disciplinarian when on parade.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Captain Putnam's idea of allowing only such cadets to be candidates as could fill the positions properly had borne good fruit, and the battalion was now in better condition than ever before.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading In the playground he was as "chummy" as ever, but this was cast aside when he buckled on his sword and took command.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Captain Putnam's idea of allowing only such cadets to be candidates as could fill the positions properly had borne good fruit, and the battalion was now in better condition than ever before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIGHT AT THE BOATHOUSE Inside of a week the newly-elected officers felt perfectly at home in their various positions.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE FIGHT AT THE BOATHOUSE Inside of a week the newly-elected officers felt perfectly at home in their various positions.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In the playground he was as "chummy" as ever, but this was cast aside when he buckled on his sword and took command.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Captain Putnam's idea of allowing only such cadets to be candidates as could fill the positions properly had borne good fruit, and the battalion was now in better condition than ever before.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading In the playground he was as "chummy" as ever, but this was cast aside when he buckled on his sword and took command.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading THE FIGHT AT THE BOATHOUSE Inside of a week the newly-elected officers felt perfectly at home in their various positions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Captain Putnam's idea of allowing only such cadets to be candidates as could fill the positions properly had borne good fruit, and the battalion was now in better condition than ever before.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE FIGHT AT THE BOATHOUSE Inside of a week the newly-elected officers felt perfectly at home in their various positions.
at the time that
From this reading Contrary to general expectations, Larry Colby, as major, proved a strict disciplinarian when on parade.
