used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This is because the word "Ma'am" is always used by a Waac when speaking to another of superior rank, till you very nearly find yourself bobbing.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading This is because the word "Ma'am" is always used by a Waac when speaking to another of superior rank, till you very nearly find yourself bobbing.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading THE BROWN GRAVES When first one has dealings with the Waacs and their officers, one imagines distractedly that one has fallen among Royalty.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The "putting on of frills" has been avoided with extraordinary dexterity; there is just enough ritual to make the girls feel they belong to an organised body, without the enemy being given occasion to blaspheme by saying that women like playing at being men.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BROWN GRAVES When first one has dealings with the Waacs and their officers, one imagines distractedly that one has fallen among Royalty.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading This is because the word "Ma'am" is always used by a Waac when speaking to another of superior rank, till you very nearly find yourself bobbing.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It is only among themselves that any titles exist; to the outside world, even the Army officers, each Waac officer is mere "Mrs." or "Miss," whichever she may chance to be.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading It is only among themselves that any titles exist; to the outside world, even the Army officers, each Waac officer is mere "Mrs." or "Miss," whichever she may chance to be.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The "putting on of frills" has been avoided with extraordinary dexterity; there is just enough ritual to make the girls feel they belong to an organised body, without the enemy being given occasion to blaspheme by saying that women like playing at being men.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading The "putting on of frills" has been avoided with extraordinary dexterity; there is just enough ritual to make the girls feel they belong to an organised body, without the enemy being given occasion to blaspheme by saying that women like playing at being men.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is only among themselves that any titles exist; to the outside world, even the Army officers, each Waac officer is mere "Mrs." or "Miss," whichever she may chance to be.
for the reason that
From this reading This is because the word "Ma'am" is always used by a Waac when speaking to another of superior rank, till you very nearly find yourself bobbing.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Later this impression is strengthened by the memory for faces which every Waac officer displays in a manner one has always been taught to consider truly royal.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The "putting on of frills" has been avoided with extraordinary dexterity; there is just enough ritual to make the girls feel they belong to an organised body, without the enemy being given occasion to blaspheme by saying that women like playing at being men.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading The "putting on of frills" has been avoided with extraordinary dexterity; there is just enough ritual to make the girls feel they belong to an organised body, without the enemy being given occasion to blaspheme by saying that women like playing at being men.
blasphemeverb
utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading The "putting on of frills" has been avoided with extraordinary dexterity; there is just enough ritual to make the girls feel they belong to an organised body, without the enemy being given occasion to blaspheme by saying that women like playing at being men.
bobbingverbUS /ˈbɑːbɪŋ/
inflected form of “bob” — move up and down repeatedly
From this reading This is because the word "Ma'am" is always used by a Waac when speaking to another of superior rank, till you very nearly find yourself bobbing.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The "putting on of frills" has been avoided with extraordinary dexterity; there is just enough ritual to make the girls feel they belong to an organised body, without the enemy being given occasion to blaspheme by saying that women like playing at being men.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading THE BROWN GRAVES When first one has dealings with the Waacs and their officers, one imagines distractedly that one has fallen among Royalty.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This is because the word "Ma'am" is always used by a Waac when speaking to another of superior rank, till you very nearly find yourself bobbing.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It is only among themselves that any titles exist; to the outside world, even the Army officers, each Waac officer is mere "Mrs." or "Miss," whichever she may chance to be.
deem to be
From this reading Later this impression is strengthened by the memory for faces which every Waac officer displays in a manner one has always been taught to consider truly royal.
dealingsnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋz/
social or verbal interchange (usually followed by “with”)
From this reading THE BROWN GRAVES When first one has dealings with the Waacs and their officers, one imagines distractedly that one has fallen among Royalty.
dexteritynounUS /dekˈsterəti/
adroitness in using the hands
From this reading The "putting on of frills" has been avoided with extraordinary dexterity; there is just enough ritual to make the girls feel they belong to an organised body, without the enemy being given occasion to blaspheme by saying that women like playing at being men.
displaysnounUS /dɪˈspleɪz/
plural of “display” — something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading Later this impression is strengthened by the memory for faces which every Waac officer displays in a manner one has always been taught to consider truly royal.
distractedlyadverb
in a distracted manner
From this reading THE BROWN GRAVES When first one has dealings with the Waacs and their officers, one imagines distractedly that one has fallen among Royalty.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It is only among themselves that any titles exist; to the outside world, even the Army officers, each Waac officer is mere "Mrs." or "Miss," whichever she may chance to be.
an opposing military force
From this reading The "putting on of frills" has been avoided with extraordinary dexterity; there is just enough ritual to make the girls feel they belong to an organised body, without the enemy being given occasion to blaspheme by saying that women like playing at being men.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The "putting on of frills" has been avoided with extraordinary dexterity; there is just enough ritual to make the girls feel they belong to an organised body, without the enemy being given occasion to blaspheme by saying that women like playing at being men.
divisible by two
From this reading It is only among themselves that any titles exist; to the outside world, even the Army officers, each Waac officer is mere "Mrs." or "Miss," whichever she may chance to be.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Later this impression is strengthened by the memory for faces which every Waac officer displays in a manner one has always been taught to consider truly royal.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading It is only among themselves that any titles exist; to the outside world, even the Army officers, each Waac officer is mere "Mrs." or "Miss," whichever she may chance to be.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading The "putting on of frills" has been avoided with extraordinary dexterity; there is just enough ritual to make the girls feel they belong to an organised body, without the enemy being given occasion to blaspheme by saying that women like playing at being men.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Later this impression is strengthened by the memory for faces which every Waac officer displays in a manner one has always been taught to consider truly royal.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading THE BROWN GRAVES When first one has dealings with the Waacs and their officers, one imagines distractedly that one has fallen among Royalty.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading The "putting on of frills" has been avoided with extraordinary dexterity; there is just enough ritual to make the girls feel they belong to an organised body, without the enemy being given occasion to blaspheme by saying that women like playing at being men.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading This is because the word "Ma'am" is always used by a Waac when speaking to another of superior rank, till you very nearly find yourself bobbing.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE BROWN GRAVES When first one has dealings with the Waacs and their officers, one imagines distractedly that one has fallen among Royalty.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Later this impression is strengthened by the memory for faces which every Waac officer displays in a manner one has always been taught to consider truly royal.
frillsnounUS /frɪlz/
plural of “frill” — (paleontology) a bony plate that curves upward behind the skull of many ceratopsian dinosaurs
From this reading The "putting on of frills" has been avoided with extraordinary dexterity; there is just enough ritual to make the girls feel they belong to an organised body, without the enemy being given occasion to blaspheme by saying that women like playing at being men.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The "putting on of frills" has been avoided with extraordinary dexterity; there is just enough ritual to make the girls feel they belong to an organised body, without the enemy being given occasion to blaspheme by saying that women like playing at being men.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The "putting on of frills" has been avoided with extraordinary dexterity; there is just enough ritual to make the girls feel they belong to an organised body, without the enemy being given occasion to blaspheme by saying that women like playing at being men.
GRAVESnounUS /ɡreɪvz/
English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)
From this reading THE BROWN GRAVES When first one has dealings with the Waacs and their officers, one imagines distractedly that one has fallen among Royalty.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BROWN GRAVES When first one has dealings with the Waacs and their officers, one imagines distractedly that one has fallen among Royalty.
imaginesnounUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənz/
plural of “imago” — (psychoanalysis) an idealized image of someone (usually a parent) formed in childhood
From this reading THE BROWN GRAVES When first one has dealings with the Waacs and their officers, one imagines distractedly that one has fallen among Royalty.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Later this impression is strengthened by the memory for faces which every Waac officer displays in a manner one has always been taught to consider truly royal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Later this impression is strengthened by the memory for faces which every Waac officer displays in a manner one has always been taught to consider truly royal.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is because the word "Ma'am" is always used by a Waac when speaking to another of superior rank, till you very nearly find yourself bobbing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is only among themselves that any titles exist; to the outside world, even the Army officers, each Waac officer is mere "Mrs." or "Miss," whichever she may chance to be.
and nothing more
From this reading The "putting on of frills" has been avoided with extraordinary dexterity; there is just enough ritual to make the girls feel they belong to an organised body, without the enemy being given occasion to blaspheme by saying that women like playing at being men.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Later this impression is strengthened by the memory for faces which every Waac officer displays in a manner one has always been taught to consider truly royal.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The "putting on of frills" has been avoided with extraordinary dexterity; there is just enough ritual to make the girls feel they belong to an organised body, without the enemy being given occasion to blaspheme by saying that women like playing at being men.
Ma'amnounUS /mæm/
a woman of refinement
From this reading This is because the word "Ma'am" is always used by a Waac when speaking to another of superior rank, till you very nearly find yourself bobbing.
engage in
From this reading The "putting on of frills" has been avoided with extraordinary dexterity; there is just enough ritual to make the girls feel they belong to an organised body, without the enemy being given occasion to blaspheme by saying that women like playing at being men.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Later this impression is strengthened by the memory for faces which every Waac officer displays in a manner one has always been taught to consider truly royal.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It is only among themselves that any titles exist; to the outside world, even the Army officers, each Waac officer is mere "Mrs." or "Miss," whichever she may chance to be.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Later this impression is strengthened by the memory for faces which every Waac officer displays in a manner one has always been taught to consider truly royal.
the force of workers available
From this reading The "putting on of frills" has been avoided with extraordinary dexterity; there is just enough ritual to make the girls feel they belong to an organised body, without the enemy being given occasion to blaspheme by saying that women like playing at being men.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading It is only among themselves that any titles exist; to the outside world, even the Army officers, each Waac officer is mere "Mrs." or "Miss," whichever she may chance to be.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading It is only among themselves that any titles exist; to the outside world, even the Army officers, each Waac officer is mere "Mrs." or "Miss," whichever she may chance to be.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It is only among themselves that any titles exist; to the outside world, even the Army officers, each Waac officer is mere "Mrs." or "Miss," whichever she may chance to be.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading This is because the word "Ma'am" is always used by a Waac when speaking to another of superior rank, till you very nearly find yourself bobbing.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The "putting on of frills" has been avoided with extraordinary dexterity; there is just enough ritual to make the girls feel they belong to an organised body, without the enemy being given occasion to blaspheme by saying that women like playing at being men.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This is because the word "Ma'am" is always used by a Waac when speaking to another of superior rank, till you very nearly find yourself bobbing.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Later this impression is strengthened by the memory for faces which every Waac officer displays in a manner one has always been taught to consider truly royal.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading THE BROWN GRAVES When first one has dealings with the Waacs and their officers, one imagines distractedly that one has fallen among Royalty.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The "putting on of frills" has been avoided with extraordinary dexterity; there is just enough ritual to make the girls feel they belong to an organised body, without the enemy being given occasion to blaspheme by saying that women like playing at being men.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE BROWN GRAVES When first one has dealings with the Waacs and their officers, one imagines distractedly that one has fallen among Royalty.
and nothing more
From this reading It is only among themselves that any titles exist; to the outside world, even the Army officers, each Waac officer is mere "Mrs." or "Miss," whichever she may chance to be.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is only among themselves that any titles exist; to the outside world, even the Army officers, each Waac officer is mere "Mrs." or "Miss," whichever she may chance to be.
organisedadjective
being a member of or formed into a labor union
From this reading The "putting on of frills" has been avoided with extraordinary dexterity; there is just enough ritual to make the girls feel they belong to an organised body, without the enemy being given occasion to blaspheme by saying that women like playing at being men.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading It is only among themselves that any titles exist; to the outside world, even the Army officers, each Waac officer is mere "Mrs." or "Miss," whichever she may chance to be.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading The "putting on of frills" has been avoided with extraordinary dexterity; there is just enough ritual to make the girls feel they belong to an organised body, without the enemy being given occasion to blaspheme by saying that women like playing at being men.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading The "putting on of frills" has been avoided with extraordinary dexterity; there is just enough ritual to make the girls feel they belong to an organised body, without the enemy being given occasion to blaspheme by saying that women like playing at being men.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading This is because the word "Ma'am" is always used by a Waac when speaking to another of superior rank, till you very nearly find yourself bobbing.
ritualnounUS /ˈrɪtʃuːəl/
any customary observance or practice
From this reading The "putting on of frills" has been avoided with extraordinary dexterity; there is just enough ritual to make the girls feel they belong to an organised body, without the enemy being given occasion to blaspheme by saying that women like playing at being men.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Later this impression is strengthened by the memory for faces which every Waac officer displays in a manner one has always been taught to consider truly royal.
RoyaltynounUS /ˈrɔɪəlti/
payment to the holder of a patent or copyright or resource for the right to use their property
From this reading THE BROWN GRAVES When first one has dealings with the Waacs and their officers, one imagines distractedly that one has fallen among Royalty.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading The "putting on of frills" has been avoided with extraordinary dexterity; there is just enough ritual to make the girls feel they belong to an organised body, without the enemy being given occasion to blaspheme by saying that women like playing at being men.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is only among themselves that any titles exist; to the outside world, even the Army officers, each Waac officer is mere "Mrs." or "Miss," whichever she may chance to be.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading This is because the word "Ma'am" is always used by a Waac when speaking to another of superior rank, till you very nearly find yourself bobbing.
strengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈstreŋθənd/
given added strength or support
From this reading Later this impression is strengthened by the memory for faces which every Waac officer displays in a manner one has always been taught to consider truly royal.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading This is because the word "Ma'am" is always used by a Waac when speaking to another of superior rank, till you very nearly find yourself bobbing.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Later this impression is strengthened by the memory for faces which every Waac officer displays in a manner one has always been taught to consider truly royal.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE BROWN GRAVES When first one has dealings with the Waacs and their officers, one imagines distractedly that one has fallen among Royalty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BROWN GRAVES When first one has dealings with the Waacs and their officers, one imagines distractedly that one has fallen among Royalty.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE BROWN GRAVES When first one has dealings with the Waacs and their officers, one imagines distractedly that one has fallen among Royalty.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading It is only among themselves that any titles exist; to the outside world, even the Army officers, each Waac officer is mere "Mrs." or "Miss," whichever she may chance to be.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The "putting on of frills" has been avoided with extraordinary dexterity; there is just enough ritual to make the girls feel they belong to an organised body, without the enemy being given occasion to blaspheme by saying that women like playing at being men.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The "putting on of frills" has been avoided with extraordinary dexterity; there is just enough ritual to make the girls feel they belong to an organised body, without the enemy being given occasion to blaspheme by saying that women like playing at being men.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is because the word "Ma'am" is always used by a Waac when speaking to another of superior rank, till you very nearly find yourself bobbing.
up to a particular time
From this reading This is because the word "Ma'am" is always used by a Waac when speaking to another of superior rank, till you very nearly find yourself bobbing.
titlesnounUS /ˈtaɪtəlz/
plural of “title” — a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading It is only among themselves that any titles exist; to the outside world, even the Army officers, each Waac officer is mere "Mrs." or "Miss," whichever she may chance to be.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This is because the word "Ma'am" is always used by a Waac when speaking to another of superior rank, till you very nearly find yourself bobbing.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Later this impression is strengthened by the memory for faces which every Waac officer displays in a manner one has always been taught to consider truly royal.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading This is because the word "Ma'am" is always used by a Waac when speaking to another of superior rank, till you very nearly find yourself bobbing.
precisely as stated
From this reading This is because the word "Ma'am" is always used by a Waac when speaking to another of superior rank, till you very nearly find yourself bobbing.
Waac
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From this reading This is because the word "Ma'am" is always used by a Waac when speaking to another of superior rank, till you very nearly find yourself bobbing.
Waacs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE BROWN GRAVES When first one has dealings with the Waacs and their officers, one imagines distractedly that one has fallen among Royalty.
at the time that
From this reading THE BROWN GRAVES When first one has dealings with the Waacs and their officers, one imagines distractedly that one has fallen among Royalty.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Later this impression is strengthened by the memory for faces which every Waac officer displays in a manner one has always been taught to consider truly royal.
whicheverdeterminerUS /wɪˈtʃevər/
any one of a set, it does not matter which
From this reading It is only among themselves that any titles exist; to the outside world, even the Army officers, each Waac officer is mere "Mrs." or "Miss," whichever she may chance to be.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE BROWN GRAVES When first one has dealings with the Waacs and their officers, one imagines distractedly that one has fallen among Royalty.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The "putting on of frills" has been avoided with extraordinary dexterity; there is just enough ritual to make the girls feel they belong to an organised body, without the enemy being given occasion to blaspheme by saying that women like playing at being men.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The "putting on of frills" has been avoided with extraordinary dexterity; there is just enough ritual to make the girls feel they belong to an organised body, without the enemy being given occasion to blaspheme by saying that women like playing at being men.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading This is because the word "Ma'am" is always used by a Waac when speaking to another of superior rank, till you very nearly find yourself bobbing.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It is only among themselves that any titles exist; to the outside world, even the Army officers, each Waac officer is mere "Mrs." or "Miss," whichever she may chance to be.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading This is because the word "Ma'am" is always used by a Waac when speaking to another of superior rank, till you very nearly find yourself bobbing.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading This is because the word "Ma'am" is always used by a Waac when speaking to another of superior rank, till you very nearly find yourself bobbing.
