annualadjectiveUS /ˈænjuːəl/
completing its life cycle within a year
From this reading ON THE MARCH TO CAMP _Rat-tat-tat!_ _Rat-tat-tat!_ _Rat-tat-tat!_ The cadets got their first taste of the annual encampment early in the morning, when, instead of hearing the familiar bell, they were awakened by the rolling of the drum.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I will fine any soldier of my command who is behind time."
aroused or activated
From this reading ON THE MARCH TO CAMP _Rat-tat-tat!_ _Rat-tat-tat!_ _Rat-tat-tat!_ The cadets got their first taste of the annual encampment early in the morning, when, instead of hearing the familiar bell, they were awakened by the rolling of the drum.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "It won't do to be late this morning."
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading "I will fine any soldier of my command who is behind time."
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading ON THE MARCH TO CAMP _Rat-tat-tat!_ _Rat-tat-tat!_ _Rat-tat-tat!_ The cadets got their first taste of the annual encampment early in the morning, when, instead of hearing the familiar bell, they were awakened by the rolling of the drum.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ON THE MARCH TO CAMP _Rat-tat-tat!_ _Rat-tat-tat!_ _Rat-tat-tat!_ The cadets got their first taste of the annual encampment early in the morning, when, instead of hearing the familiar bell, they were awakened by the rolling of the drum.
cadetsnounUS /kəˈdets/
plural of “cadet” — a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading ON THE MARCH TO CAMP _Rat-tat-tat!_ _Rat-tat-tat!_ _Rat-tat-tat!_ The cadets got their first taste of the annual encampment early in the morning, when, instead of hearing the familiar bell, they were awakened by the rolling of the drum.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "That is true, Private Rover," came solemnly from Dick.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading ON THE MARCH TO CAMP _Rat-tat-tat!_ _Rat-tat-tat!_ _Rat-tat-tat!_ The cadets got their first taste of the annual encampment early in the morning, when, instead of hearing the familiar bell, they were awakened by the rolling of the drum.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading "I will fine any soldier of my command who is behind time."
coversnounUS /ˈkʌvərz/
plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
From this reading "Time to get up, everybody!" cried Sam, flinging the covers from him.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Time to get up, everybody!" cried Sam, flinging the covers from him.
someone who is a detective
From this reading "That is true, Private Rover," came solemnly from Dick.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "It won't do to be late this morning."
drumnounUS /drʌm/
a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end
From this reading ON THE MARCH TO CAMP _Rat-tat-tat!_ _Rat-tat-tat!_ _Rat-tat-tat!_ The cadets got their first taste of the annual encampment early in the morning, when, instead of hearing the familiar bell, they were awakened by the rolling of the drum.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading ON THE MARCH TO CAMP _Rat-tat-tat!_ _Rat-tat-tat!_ _Rat-tat-tat!_ The cadets got their first taste of the annual encampment early in the morning, when, instead of hearing the familiar bell, they were awakened by the rolling of the drum.
encampmentnounUS /ɪnˈkæmpmɪnt/
a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
From this reading ON THE MARCH TO CAMP _Rat-tat-tat!_ _Rat-tat-tat!_ _Rat-tat-tat!_ The cadets got their first taste of the annual encampment early in the morning, when, instead of hearing the familiar bell, they were awakened by the rolling of the drum.
every person
From this reading "Time to get up, everybody!" cried Sam, flinging the covers from him.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading ON THE MARCH TO CAMP _Rat-tat-tat!_ _Rat-tat-tat!_ _Rat-tat-tat!_ The cadets got their first taste of the annual encampment early in the morning, when, instead of hearing the familiar bell, they were awakened by the rolling of the drum.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "I will fine any soldier of my command who is behind time."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading ON THE MARCH TO CAMP _Rat-tat-tat!_ _Rat-tat-tat!_ _Rat-tat-tat!_ The cadets got their first taste of the annual encampment early in the morning, when, instead of hearing the familiar bell, they were awakened by the rolling of the drum.
flingingverbUS /ˈflɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading "Time to get up, everybody!" cried Sam, flinging the covers from him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Time to get up, everybody!" cried Sam, flinging the covers from him.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Time to get up, everybody!" cried Sam, flinging the covers from him.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading ON THE MARCH TO CAMP _Rat-tat-tat!_ _Rat-tat-tat!_ _Rat-tat-tat!_ The cadets got their first taste of the annual encampment early in the morning, when, instead of hearing the familiar bell, they were awakened by the rolling of the drum.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading ON THE MARCH TO CAMP _Rat-tat-tat!_ _Rat-tat-tat!_ _Rat-tat-tat!_ The cadets got their first taste of the annual encampment early in the morning, when, instead of hearing the familiar bell, they were awakened by the rolling of the drum.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Time to get up, everybody!" cried Sam, flinging the covers from him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I will fine any soldier of my command who is behind time."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ON THE MARCH TO CAMP _Rat-tat-tat!_ _Rat-tat-tat!_ _Rat-tat-tat!_ The cadets got their first taste of the annual encampment early in the morning, when, instead of hearing the familiar bell, they were awakened by the rolling of the drum.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading ON THE MARCH TO CAMP _Rat-tat-tat!_ _Rat-tat-tat!_ _Rat-tat-tat!_ The cadets got their first taste of the annual encampment early in the morning, when, instead of hearing the familiar bell, they were awakened by the rolling of the drum.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That is true, Private Rover," came solemnly from Dick.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It won't do to be late this morning."
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading "It won't do to be late this morning."
march in a procession
From this reading ON THE MARCH TO CAMP _Rat-tat-tat!_ _Rat-tat-tat!_ _Rat-tat-tat!_ The cadets got their first taste of the annual encampment early in the morning, when, instead of hearing the familiar bell, they were awakened by the rolling of the drum.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading ON THE MARCH TO CAMP _Rat-tat-tat!_ _Rat-tat-tat!_ _Rat-tat-tat!_ The cadets got their first taste of the annual encampment early in the morning, when, instead of hearing the familiar bell, they were awakened by the rolling of the drum.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I will fine any soldier of my command who is behind time."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE MARCH TO CAMP _Rat-tat-tat!_ _Rat-tat-tat!_ _Rat-tat-tat!_ The cadets got their first taste of the annual encampment early in the morning, when, instead of hearing the familiar bell, they were awakened by the rolling of the drum.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE MARCH TO CAMP _Rat-tat-tat!_ _Rat-tat-tat!_ _Rat-tat-tat!_ The cadets got their first taste of the annual encampment early in the morning, when, instead of hearing the familiar bell, they were awakened by the rolling of the drum.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading "That is true, Private Rover," came solemnly from Dick.
Rat-tat-tat
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From this reading ON THE MARCH TO CAMP _Rat-tat-tat!_ _Rat-tat-tat!_ _Rat-tat-tat!_ The cadets got their first taste of the annual encampment early in the morning, when, instead of hearing the familiar bell, they were awakened by the rolling of the drum.
uttered with a trill
From this reading ON THE MARCH TO CAMP _Rat-tat-tat!_ _Rat-tat-tat!_ _Rat-tat-tat!_ The cadets got their first taste of the annual encampment early in the morning, when, instead of hearing the familiar bell, they were awakened by the rolling of the drum.
RovernounUS /ˈroʊvər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading "That is true, Private Rover," came solemnly from Dick.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading "Time to get up, everybody!" cried Sam, flinging the covers from him.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading "I will fine any soldier of my command who is behind time."
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading "That is true, Private Rover," came solemnly from Dick.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading ON THE MARCH TO CAMP _Rat-tat-tat!_ _Rat-tat-tat!_ _Rat-tat-tat!_ The cadets got their first taste of the annual encampment early in the morning, when, instead of hearing the familiar bell, they were awakened by the rolling of the drum.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That is true, Private Rover," came solemnly from Dick.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE MARCH TO CAMP _Rat-tat-tat!_ _Rat-tat-tat!_ _Rat-tat-tat!_ The cadets got their first taste of the annual encampment early in the morning, when, instead of hearing the familiar bell, they were awakened by the rolling of the drum.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading ON THE MARCH TO CAMP _Rat-tat-tat!_ _Rat-tat-tat!_ _Rat-tat-tat!_ The cadets got their first taste of the annual encampment early in the morning, when, instead of hearing the familiar bell, they were awakened by the rolling of the drum.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ON THE MARCH TO CAMP _Rat-tat-tat!_ _Rat-tat-tat!_ _Rat-tat-tat!_ The cadets got their first taste of the annual encampment early in the morning, when, instead of hearing the familiar bell, they were awakened by the rolling of the drum.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "It won't do to be late this morning."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Time to get up, everybody!" cried Sam, flinging the covers from him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON THE MARCH TO CAMP _Rat-tat-tat!_ _Rat-tat-tat!_ _Rat-tat-tat!_ The cadets got their first taste of the annual encampment early in the morning, when, instead of hearing the familiar bell, they were awakened by the rolling of the drum.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "That is true, Private Rover," came solemnly from Dick.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Time to get up, everybody!" cried Sam, flinging the covers from him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ON THE MARCH TO CAMP _Rat-tat-tat!_ _Rat-tat-tat!_ _Rat-tat-tat!_ The cadets got their first taste of the annual encampment early in the morning, when, instead of hearing the familiar bell, they were awakened by the rolling of the drum.
at the time that
From this reading ON THE MARCH TO CAMP _Rat-tat-tat!_ _Rat-tat-tat!_ _Rat-tat-tat!_ The cadets got their first taste of the annual encampment early in the morning, when, instead of hearing the familiar bell, they were awakened by the rolling of the drum.
which person or people
From this reading "I will fine any soldier of my command who is behind time."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I will fine any soldier of my command who is behind time."
won't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It won't do to be late this morning."
