used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This included one of the Seven, the unfortunate granger from Kansas, “Sleepy,” who had forgotten to invert his washbowl at the “A. M. inspection.”
(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 The wicked drummer boy, who was getting rich nowadays by furnishing contraband disguises for the yet more wicked Banded Seven, had designated a place where he would hide the “duds,” and for that place the six made with all possible speed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Drills were over for that day, and likewise dinner, and the corps had been dismissed, excepting members who had extra tours of guard duty to do by way of punishment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE CIRCUS AT HIGHLAND FALLS.
BandedadjectiveUS /ˈbændɪd/
identified with a band especially around a leg
From this reading The wicked drummer boy, who was getting rich nowadays by furnishing contraband disguises for the yet more wicked Banded Seven, had designated a place where he would hide the “duds,” and for that place the six made with all possible speed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Drills were over for that day, and likewise dinner, and the corps had been dismissed, excepting members who had extra tours of guard duty to do by way of punishment.
a youthful male person
From this reading The wicked drummer boy, who was getting rich nowadays by furnishing contraband disguises for the yet more wicked Banded Seven, had designated a place where he would hide the “duds,” and for that place the six made with all possible speed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Drills were over for that day, and likewise dinner, and the corps had been dismissed, excepting members who had extra tours of guard duty to do by way of punishment.
CIRCUSnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading THE CIRCUS AT HIGHLAND FALLS.
contrabandadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːntrəbænd/
distributed or sold illicitly
From this reading The wicked drummer boy, who was getting rich nowadays by furnishing contraband disguises for the yet more wicked Banded Seven, had designated a place where he would hide the “duds,” and for that place the six made with all possible speed.
corpsnounUS /kɔːr/
an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
From this reading Drills were over for that day, and likewise dinner, and the corps had been dismissed, excepting members who had extra tours of guard duty to do by way of punishment.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Poor Sleepy was obliged to shoulder his musket with what grace he could and sadly watch his friends vanish in the woods.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Drills were over for that day, and likewise dinner, and the corps had been dismissed, excepting members who had extra tours of guard duty to do by way of punishment.
designatedverbUS /ˈdezɪɡneɪtɪd/
past form of “designate” — assign a name or title to
From this reading The wicked drummer boy, who was getting rich nowadays by furnishing contraband disguises for the yet more wicked Banded Seven, had designated a place where he would hide the “duds,” and for that place the six made with all possible speed.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Drills were over for that day, and likewise dinner, and the corps had been dismissed, excepting members who had extra tours of guard duty to do by way of punishment.
disguisesnounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪzɪz/
plural of “disguise” — an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something
From this reading The wicked drummer boy, who was getting rich nowadays by furnishing contraband disguises for the yet more wicked Banded Seven, had designated a place where he would hide the “duds,” and for that place the six made with all possible speed.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading Drills were over for that day, and likewise dinner, and the corps had been dismissed, excepting members who had extra tours of guard duty to do by way of punishment.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Drills were over for that day, and likewise dinner, and the corps had been dismissed, excepting members who had extra tours of guard duty to do by way of punishment.
DrillsnounUS /drɪlz/
plural of “drill” — a tool with a sharp point and cutting edges for making holes in hard materials (usually rotating rapidly or by repeated blows)
From this reading Drills were over for that day, and likewise dinner, and the corps had been dismissed, excepting members who had extra tours of guard duty to do by way of punishment.
drummernounUS /ˈdrʌmər/
someone who plays a drum
From this reading The wicked drummer boy, who was getting rich nowadays by furnishing contraband disguises for the yet more wicked Banded Seven, had designated a place where he would hide the “duds,” and for that place the six made with all possible speed.
dudsnounUS /dʌdz/
informal terms for clothing
From this reading The wicked drummer boy, who was getting rich nowadays by furnishing contraband disguises for the yet more wicked Banded Seven, had designated a place where he would hide the “duds,” and for that place the six made with all possible speed.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Drills were over for that day, and likewise dinner, and the corps had been dismissed, excepting members who had extra tours of guard duty to do by way of punishment.
exceptingverbUS /ˌekˈseptɪŋ/
-ing form of “except” — take exception to
From this reading Drills were over for that day, and likewise dinner, and the corps had been dismissed, excepting members who had extra tours of guard duty to do by way of punishment.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading Drills were over for that day, and likewise dinner, and the corps had been dismissed, excepting members who had extra tours of guard duty to do by way of punishment.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading THE CIRCUS AT HIGHLAND FALLS.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Drills were over for that day, and likewise dinner, and the corps had been dismissed, excepting members who had extra tours of guard duty to do by way of punishment.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading This included one of the Seven, the unfortunate granger from Kansas, “Sleepy,” who had forgotten to invert his washbowl at the “A. M. inspection.”
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Poor Sleepy was obliged to shoulder his musket with what grace he could and sadly watch his friends vanish in the woods.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This included one of the Seven, the unfortunate granger from Kansas, “Sleepy,” who had forgotten to invert his washbowl at the “A. M. inspection.”
furnishingnounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃɪŋ/
(usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
From this reading The wicked drummer boy, who was getting rich nowadays by furnishing contraband disguises for the yet more wicked Banded Seven, had designated a place where he would hide the “duds,” and for that place the six made with all possible speed.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading The wicked drummer boy, who was getting rich nowadays by furnishing contraband disguises for the yet more wicked Banded Seven, had designated a place where he would hide the “duds,” and for that place the six made with all possible speed.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Poor Sleepy was obliged to shoulder his musket with what grace he could and sadly watch his friends vanish in the woods.
grangernounUS /ˈɡreɪndʒər/
a person who operates a farm
From this reading This included one of the Seven, the unfortunate granger from Kansas, “Sleepy,” who had forgotten to invert his washbowl at the “A. M. inspection.”
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Drills were over for that day, and likewise dinner, and the corps had been dismissed, excepting members who had extra tours of guard duty to do by way of punishment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Drills were over for that day, and likewise dinner, and the corps had been dismissed, excepting members who had extra tours of guard duty to do by way of punishment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Poor Sleepy was obliged to shoulder his musket with what grace he could and sadly watch his friends vanish in the woods.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading The wicked drummer boy, who was getting rich nowadays by furnishing contraband disguises for the yet more wicked Banded Seven, had designated a place where he would hide the “duds,” and for that place the six made with all possible speed.
HIGHLANDnounUS /ˈhaɪlənd/
elevated (e.g., mountainous) land
From this reading THE CIRCUS AT HIGHLAND FALLS.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This included one of the Seven, the unfortunate granger from Kansas, “Sleepy,” who had forgotten to invert his washbowl at the “A. M. inspection.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Poor Sleepy was obliged to shoulder his musket with what grace he could and sadly watch his friends vanish in the woods.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading This included one of the Seven, the unfortunate granger from Kansas, “Sleepy,” who had forgotten to invert his washbowl at the “A. M. inspection.”
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading This included one of the Seven, the unfortunate granger from Kansas, “Sleepy,” who had forgotten to invert his washbowl at the “A. M. inspection.”
invertverbUS /ˌɪnˈvɜːrt/
make an inversion (in a musical composition)
From this reading This included one of the Seven, the unfortunate granger from Kansas, “Sleepy,” who had forgotten to invert his washbowl at the “A. M. inspection.”
KansasnounUS /ˈkænzəs/
a state in midwestern United States
From this reading This included one of the Seven, the unfortunate granger from Kansas, “Sleepy,” who had forgotten to invert his washbowl at the “A. M. inspection.”
in like or similar manner
From this reading Drills were over for that day, and likewise dinner, and the corps had been dismissed, excepting members who had extra tours of guard duty to do by way of punishment.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading This included one of the Seven, the unfortunate granger from Kansas, “Sleepy,” who had forgotten to invert his washbowl at the “A. M. inspection.”
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The wicked drummer boy, who was getting rich nowadays by furnishing contraband disguises for the yet more wicked Banded Seven, had designated a place where he would hide the “duds,” and for that place the six made with all possible speed.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Drills were over for that day, and likewise dinner, and the corps had been dismissed, excepting members who had extra tours of guard duty to do by way of punishment.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The wicked drummer boy, who was getting rich nowadays by furnishing contraband disguises for the yet more wicked Banded Seven, had designated a place where he would hide the “duds,” and for that place the six made with all possible speed.
musketnounUS /ˈmʌskət/
a muzzle-loading shoulder gun with a long barrel; formerly used by infantrymen
From this reading Poor Sleepy was obliged to shoulder his musket with what grace he could and sadly watch his friends vanish in the woods.
nowadaysnounUS /ˈnaʊədeɪz/
the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading The wicked drummer boy, who was getting rich nowadays by furnishing contraband disguises for the yet more wicked Banded Seven, had designated a place where he would hide the “duds,” and for that place the six made with all possible speed.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading Poor Sleepy was obliged to shoulder his musket with what grace he could and sadly watch his friends vanish in the woods.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Drills were over for that day, and likewise dinner, and the corps had been dismissed, excepting members who had extra tours of guard duty to do by way of punishment.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This included one of the Seven, the unfortunate granger from Kansas, “Sleepy,” who had forgotten to invert his washbowl at the “A. M. inspection.”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Drills were over for that day, and likewise dinner, and the corps had been dismissed, excepting members who had extra tours of guard duty to do by way of punishment.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The wicked drummer boy, who was getting rich nowadays by furnishing contraband disguises for the yet more wicked Banded Seven, had designated a place where he would hide the “duds,” and for that place the six made with all possible speed.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Poor Sleepy was obliged to shoulder his musket with what grace he could and sadly watch his friends vanish in the woods.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The wicked drummer boy, who was getting rich nowadays by furnishing contraband disguises for the yet more wicked Banded Seven, had designated a place where he would hide the “duds,” and for that place the six made with all possible speed.
the act of punishing
From this reading Drills were over for that day, and likewise dinner, and the corps had been dismissed, excepting members who had extra tours of guard duty to do by way of punishment.
possessing material wealth
From this reading The wicked drummer boy, who was getting rich nowadays by furnishing contraband disguises for the yet more wicked Banded Seven, had designated a place where he would hide the “duds,” and for that place the six made with all possible speed.
in an unfortunate way
From this reading Poor Sleepy was obliged to shoulder his musket with what grace he could and sadly watch his friends vanish in the woods.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading This included one of the Seven, the unfortunate granger from Kansas, “Sleepy,” who had forgotten to invert his washbowl at the “A. M. inspection.”
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Poor Sleepy was obliged to shoulder his musket with what grace he could and sadly watch his friends vanish in the woods.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading The wicked drummer boy, who was getting rich nowadays by furnishing contraband disguises for the yet more wicked Banded Seven, had designated a place where he would hide the “duds,” and for that place the six made with all possible speed.
SleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading This included one of the Seven, the unfortunate granger from Kansas, “Sleepy,” who had forgotten to invert his washbowl at the “A. M. inspection.”
move hurridly
From this reading The wicked drummer boy, who was getting rich nowadays by furnishing contraband disguises for the yet more wicked Banded Seven, had designated a place where he would hide the “duds,” and for that place the six made with all possible speed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Drills were over for that day, and likewise dinner, and the corps had been dismissed, excepting members who had extra tours of guard duty to do by way of punishment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CIRCUS AT HIGHLAND FALLS.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This included one of the Seven, the unfortunate granger from Kansas, “Sleepy,” who had forgotten to invert his washbowl at the “A. M. inspection.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Drills were over for that day, and likewise dinner, and the corps had been dismissed, excepting members who had extra tours of guard duty to do by way of punishment.
toursnounUS /tʊrz/
an industrial city in western France on the Loire River
From this reading Drills were over for that day, and likewise dinner, and the corps had been dismissed, excepting members who had extra tours of guard duty to do by way of punishment.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading This included one of the Seven, the unfortunate granger from Kansas, “Sleepy,” who had forgotten to invert his washbowl at the “A. M. inspection.”
vanishverbUS /ˈvænɪʃ/
get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Poor Sleepy was obliged to shoulder his musket with what grace he could and sadly watch his friends vanish in the woods.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Poor Sleepy was obliged to shoulder his musket with what grace he could and sadly watch his friends vanish in the woods.
washbowlnoun
a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face
From this reading This included one of the Seven, the unfortunate granger from Kansas, “Sleepy,” who had forgotten to invert his washbowl at the “A. M. inspection.”
look attentively
From this reading Poor Sleepy was obliged to shoulder his musket with what grace he could and sadly watch his friends vanish in the woods.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Drills were over for that day, and likewise dinner, and the corps had been dismissed, excepting members who had extra tours of guard duty to do by way of punishment.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Drills were over for that day, and likewise dinner, and the corps had been dismissed, excepting members who had extra tours of guard duty to do by way of punishment.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Poor Sleepy was obliged to shoulder his musket with what grace he could and sadly watch his friends vanish in the woods.
in or at the place that
From this reading The wicked drummer boy, who was getting rich nowadays by furnishing contraband disguises for the yet more wicked Banded Seven, had designated a place where he would hide the “duds,” and for that place the six made with all possible speed.
which person or people
From this reading Drills were over for that day, and likewise dinner, and the corps had been dismissed, excepting members who had extra tours of guard duty to do by way of punishment.
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading The wicked drummer boy, who was getting rich nowadays by furnishing contraband disguises for the yet more wicked Banded Seven, had designated a place where he would hide the “duds,” and for that place the six made with all possible speed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Poor Sleepy was obliged to shoulder his musket with what grace he could and sadly watch his friends vanish in the woods.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Poor Sleepy was obliged to shoulder his musket with what grace he could and sadly watch his friends vanish in the woods.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The wicked drummer boy, who was getting rich nowadays by furnishing contraband disguises for the yet more wicked Banded Seven, had designated a place where he would hide the “duds,” and for that place the six made with all possible speed.
but in spite of that
From this reading The wicked drummer boy, who was getting rich nowadays by furnishing contraband disguises for the yet more wicked Banded Seven, had designated a place where he would hide the “duds,” and for that place the six made with all possible speed.
