used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SLIDE FOR LIFE Tom, who had, with the other two candidates, dragged the bedding and other things to the room they were to share in common, at least for a time, looked at his companions.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About them, through the corridors of the building, they could hear other candidates going to their rooms with their possessions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A SLIDE FOR LIFE Tom, who had, with the other two candidates, dragged the bedding and other things to the room they were to share in common, at least for a time, looked at his companions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Here comes some one,” remarked Sam, as they saw their door pushed open.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A SLIDE FOR LIFE Tom, who had, with the other two candidates, dragged the bedding and other things to the room they were to share in common, at least for a time, looked at his companions.
beddingnounUS /ˈbedɪŋ/
coverings that are used on a bed
From this reading A SLIDE FOR LIFE Tom, who had, with the other two candidates, dragged the bedding and other things to the room they were to share in common, at least for a time, looked at his companions.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading There was not much noise, for the “lowly candidates” were beginning to feel how unimportant they were compared to the “lordly cadets.”
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading About them, through the corridors of the building, they could hear other candidates going to their rooms with their possessions.
cadetsnounUS /kəˈdets/
plural of “cadet” — a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading There was not much noise, for the “lowly candidates” were beginning to feel how unimportant they were compared to the “lordly cadets.”
candidatesnounUS /ˈkændədeɪts/
plural of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office
From this reading A SLIDE FOR LIFE Tom, who had, with the other two candidates, dragged the bedding and other things to the room they were to share in common, at least for a time, looked at his companions.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading “Here comes some one,” remarked Sam, as they saw their door pushed open.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading A SLIDE FOR LIFE Tom, who had, with the other two candidates, dragged the bedding and other things to the room they were to share in common, at least for a time, looked at his companions.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading A SLIDE FOR LIFE Tom, who had, with the other two candidates, dragged the bedding and other things to the room they were to share in common, at least for a time, looked at his companions.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading There was not much noise, for the “lowly candidates” were beginning to feel how unimportant they were compared to the “lordly cadets.”
corridorsnounUS /ˈkɔːrɪdərz/
plural of “corridor” — an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading About them, through the corridors of the building, they could hear other candidates going to their rooms with their possessions.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading About them, through the corridors of the building, they could hear other candidates going to their rooms with their possessions.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading They hardly knew what to do next, for they had received so many orders and instructions that their minds were in a whirl.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading “Here comes some one,” remarked Sam, as they saw their door pushed open.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading A SLIDE FOR LIFE Tom, who had, with the other two candidates, dragged the bedding and other things to the room they were to share in common, at least for a time, looked at his companions.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading There was not much noise, for the “lowly candidates” were beginning to feel how unimportant they were compared to the “lordly cadets.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A SLIDE FOR LIFE Tom, who had, with the other two candidates, dragged the bedding and other things to the room they were to share in common, at least for a time, looked at his companions.
the act of departing
From this reading About them, through the corridors of the building, they could hear other candidates going to their rooms with their possessions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A SLIDE FOR LIFE Tom, who had, with the other two candidates, dragged the bedding and other things to the room they were to share in common, at least for a time, looked at his companions.
only a very short time before
From this reading They hardly knew what to do next, for they had received so many orders and instructions that their minds were in a whirl.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading About them, through the corridors of the building, they could hear other candidates going to their rooms with their possessions.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Here comes some one,” remarked Sam, as they saw their door pushed open.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A SLIDE FOR LIFE Tom, who had, with the other two candidates, dragged the bedding and other things to the room they were to share in common, at least for a time, looked at his companions.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was not much noise, for the “lowly candidates” were beginning to feel how unimportant they were compared to the “lordly cadets.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A SLIDE FOR LIFE Tom, who had, with the other two candidates, dragged the bedding and other things to the room they were to share in common, at least for a time, looked at his companions.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading They hardly knew what to do next, for they had received so many orders and instructions that their minds were in a whirl.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading They hardly knew what to do next, for they had received so many orders and instructions that their minds were in a whirl.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading A SLIDE FOR LIFE Tom, who had, with the other two candidates, dragged the bedding and other things to the room they were to share in common, at least for a time, looked at his companions.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A SLIDE FOR LIFE Tom, who had, with the other two candidates, dragged the bedding and other things to the room they were to share in common, at least for a time, looked at his companions.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A SLIDE FOR LIFE Tom, who had, with the other two candidates, dragged the bedding and other things to the room they were to share in common, at least for a time, looked at his companions.
lordlyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːrdliː/
of or befitting a lord
From this reading There was not much noise, for the “lowly candidates” were beginning to feel how unimportant they were compared to the “lordly cadets.”
lowlyadjectiveUS /ˈloʊli/
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading There was not much noise, for the “lowly candidates” were beginning to feel how unimportant they were compared to the “lordly cadets.”
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading They hardly knew what to do next, for they had received so many orders and instructions that their minds were in a whirl.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading They hardly knew what to do next, for they had received so many orders and instructions that their minds were in a whirl.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There was not much noise, for the “lowly candidates” were beginning to feel how unimportant they were compared to the “lordly cadets.”
immediately following in time or order
From this reading They hardly knew what to do next, for they had received so many orders and instructions that their minds were in a whirl.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading There was not much noise, for the “lowly candidates” were beginning to feel how unimportant they were compared to the “lordly cadets.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was not much noise, for the “lowly candidates” were beginning to feel how unimportant they were compared to the “lordly cadets.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading About them, through the corridors of the building, they could hear other candidates going to their rooms with their possessions.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Here comes some one,” remarked Sam, as they saw their door pushed open.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading “Here comes some one,” remarked Sam, as they saw their door pushed open.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading They hardly knew what to do next, for they had received so many orders and instructions that their minds were in a whirl.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A SLIDE FOR LIFE Tom, who had, with the other two candidates, dragged the bedding and other things to the room they were to share in common, at least for a time, looked at his companions.
possessionsnounUS /pəˈzeʃənz/
plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property
From this reading About them, through the corridors of the building, they could hear other candidates going to their rooms with their possessions.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading “Here comes some one,” remarked Sam, as they saw their door pushed open.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading They hardly knew what to do next, for they had received so many orders and instructions that their minds were in a whirl.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “Here comes some one,” remarked Sam, as they saw their door pushed open.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A SLIDE FOR LIFE Tom, who had, with the other two candidates, dragged the bedding and other things to the room they were to share in common, at least for a time, looked at his companions.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading About them, through the corridors of the building, they could hear other candidates going to their rooms with their possessions.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading “Here comes some one,” remarked Sam, as they saw their door pushed open.
cut with a saw
From this reading “Here comes some one,” remarked Sam, as they saw their door pushed open.
have in common
From this reading A SLIDE FOR LIFE Tom, who had, with the other two candidates, dragged the bedding and other things to the room they were to share in common, at least for a time, looked at his companions.
SLIDEnounUS /slaɪd/
a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study
From this reading A SLIDE FOR LIFE Tom, who had, with the other two candidates, dragged the bedding and other things to the room they were to share in common, at least for a time, looked at his companions.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They hardly knew what to do next, for they had received so many orders and instructions that their minds were in a whirl.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “Here comes some one,” remarked Sam, as they saw their door pushed open.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They hardly knew what to do next, for they had received so many orders and instructions that their minds were in a whirl.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SLIDE FOR LIFE Tom, who had, with the other two candidates, dragged the bedding and other things to the room they were to share in common, at least for a time, looked at his companions.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They hardly knew what to do next, for they had received so many orders and instructions that their minds were in a whirl.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading About them, through the corridors of the building, they could hear other candidates going to their rooms with their possessions.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was not much noise, for the “lowly candidates” were beginning to feel how unimportant they were compared to the “lordly cadets.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A SLIDE FOR LIFE Tom, who had, with the other two candidates, dragged the bedding and other things to the room they were to share in common, at least for a time, looked at his companions.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading A SLIDE FOR LIFE Tom, who had, with the other two candidates, dragged the bedding and other things to the room they were to share in common, at least for a time, looked at his companions.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading About them, through the corridors of the building, they could hear other candidates going to their rooms with their possessions.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A SLIDE FOR LIFE Tom, who had, with the other two candidates, dragged the bedding and other things to the room they were to share in common, at least for a time, looked at his companions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A SLIDE FOR LIFE Tom, who had, with the other two candidates, dragged the bedding and other things to the room they were to share in common, at least for a time, looked at his companions.
male cat
From this reading A SLIDE FOR LIFE Tom, who had, with the other two candidates, dragged the bedding and other things to the room they were to share in common, at least for a time, looked at his companions.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A SLIDE FOR LIFE Tom, who had, with the other two candidates, dragged the bedding and other things to the room they were to share in common, at least for a time, looked at his companions.
unimportantadjectiveUS /ənɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
not important
From this reading There was not much noise, for the “lowly candidates” were beginning to feel how unimportant they were compared to the “lordly cadets.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was not much noise, for the “lowly candidates” were beginning to feel how unimportant they were compared to the “lordly cadets.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A SLIDE FOR LIFE Tom, who had, with the other two candidates, dragged the bedding and other things to the room they were to share in common, at least for a time, looked at his companions.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading They hardly knew what to do next, for they had received so many orders and instructions that their minds were in a whirl.
whirlverbUS /wɜːrl/
turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading They hardly knew what to do next, for they had received so many orders and instructions that their minds were in a whirl.
which person or people
From this reading A SLIDE FOR LIFE Tom, who had, with the other two candidates, dragged the bedding and other things to the room they were to share in common, at least for a time, looked at his companions.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A SLIDE FOR LIFE Tom, who had, with the other two candidates, dragged the bedding and other things to the room they were to share in common, at least for a time, looked at his companions.
