Chapter X · In Barracks

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading “What are those buildings?” asked one of the young fellows, pointing to a row of buildings, at the upper windows of which could be seen a number of faces of men and youths in blue uniforms.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading “Over this way,” directed the petty officer as he led the squad of recruits into the well-kept grounds, Ned and Frank following the others, and, like them, looking curiously about.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading “Over this way,” directed the petty officer as he led the squad of recruits into the well-kept grounds, Ned and Frank following the others, and, like them, looking curiously about.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading “What are those buildings?” asked one of the young fellows, pointing to a row of buildings, at the upper windows of which could be seen a number of faces of men and youths in blue uniforms.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading “Over this way,” directed the petty officer as he led the squad of recruits into the well-kept grounds, Ned and Frank following the others, and, like them, looking curiously about.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “What are those buildings?” asked one of the young fellows, pointing to a row of buildings, at the upper windows of which could be seen a number of faces of men and youths in blue uniforms.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “What are those buildings?” asked one of the young fellows, pointing to a row of buildings, at the upper windows of which could be seen a number of faces of men and youths in blue uniforms.

plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel

From this reading “The barracks—where you sleep,” replied the petty officer.

large and heavily armoured warship

From this reading “Why, I thought we’d be put on board a battleship!

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading “What are those buildings?” asked one of the young fellows, pointing to a row of buildings, at the upper windows of which could be seen a number of faces of men and youths in blue uniforms.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading “What are those buildings?” asked one of the young fellows, pointing to a row of buildings, at the upper windows of which could be seen a number of faces of men and youths in blue uniforms.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading “Why, I thought we’d be put on board a battleship!

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading “What are those buildings?” asked one of the young fellows, pointing to a row of buildings, at the upper windows of which could be seen a number of faces of men and youths in blue uniforms.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading “What are those buildings?” asked one of the young fellows, pointing to a row of buildings, at the upper windows of which could be seen a number of faces of men and youths in blue uniforms.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading “Sleep in barracks!” cried one.

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

From this reading “Over this way,” directed the petty officer as he led the squad of recruits into the well-kept grounds, Ned and Frank following the others, and, like them, looking curiously about.

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading “Over this way,” directed the petty officer as he led the squad of recruits into the well-kept grounds, Ned and Frank following the others, and, like them, looking curiously about.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading “What are those buildings?” asked one of the young fellows, pointing to a row of buildings, at the upper windows of which could be seen a number of faces of men and youths in blue uniforms.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading “What are those buildings?” asked one of the young fellows, pointing to a row of buildings, at the upper windows of which could be seen a number of faces of men and youths in blue uniforms.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading “Over this way,” directed the petty officer as he led the squad of recruits into the well-kept grounds, Ned and Frank following the others, and, like them, looking curiously about.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading “Over this way,” directed the petty officer as he led the squad of recruits into the well-kept grounds, Ned and Frank following the others, and, like them, looking curiously about.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading “Over this way,” directed the petty officer as he led the squad of recruits into the well-kept grounds, Ned and Frank following the others, and, like them, looking curiously about.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “Over this way,” directed the petty officer as he led the squad of recruits into the well-kept grounds, Ned and Frank following the others, and, like them, looking curiously about.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “Why, I thought we’d be put on board a battleship!

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading “What are those buildings?” asked one of the young fellows, pointing to a row of buildings, at the upper windows of which could be seen a number of faces of men and youths in blue uniforms.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading “Over this way,” directed the petty officer as he led the squad of recruits into the well-kept grounds, Ned and Frank following the others, and, like them, looking curiously about.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading “Over this way,” directed the petty officer as he led the squad of recruits into the well-kept grounds, Ned and Frank following the others, and, like them, looking curiously about.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “Over this way,” directed the petty officer as he led the squad of recruits into the well-kept grounds, Ned and Frank following the others, and, like them, looking curiously about.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading “Over this way,” directed the petty officer as he led the squad of recruits into the well-kept grounds, Ned and Frank following the others, and, like them, looking curiously about.

the force of workers available

From this reading “What are those buildings?” asked one of the young fellows, pointing to a row of buildings, at the upper windows of which could be seen a number of faces of men and youths in blue uniforms.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Over this way,” directed the petty officer as he led the squad of recruits into the well-kept grounds, Ned and Frank following the others, and, like them, looking curiously about.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading “What are those buildings?” asked one of the young fellows, pointing to a row of buildings, at the upper windows of which could be seen a number of faces of men and youths in blue uniforms.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Over this way,” directed the petty officer as he led the squad of recruits into the well-kept grounds, Ned and Frank following the others, and, like them, looking curiously about.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading “Over this way,” directed the petty officer as he led the squad of recruits into the well-kept grounds, Ned and Frank following the others, and, like them, looking curiously about.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Why, I thought we’d be put on board a battleship!

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “What are those buildings?” asked one of the young fellows, pointing to a row of buildings, at the upper windows of which could be seen a number of faces of men and youths in blue uniforms.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Over this way,” directed the petty officer as he led the squad of recruits into the well-kept grounds, Ned and Frank following the others, and, like them, looking curiously about.

above and across; more than

From this reading “Over this way,” directed the petty officer as he led the squad of recruits into the well-kept grounds, Ned and Frank following the others, and, like them, looking curiously about.

inferior in rank or status

From this reading “Over this way,” directed the petty officer as he led the squad of recruits into the well-kept grounds, Ned and Frank following the others, and, like them, looking curiously about.

-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

From this reading “What are those buildings?” asked one of the young fellows, pointing to a row of buildings, at the upper windows of which could be seen a number of faces of men and youths in blue uniforms.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading “Why, I thought we’d be put on board a battleship!

plural of “recruit” — a recently enlisted soldier

From this reading “Over this way,” directed the petty officer as he led the squad of recruits into the well-kept grounds, Ned and Frank following the others, and, like them, looking curiously about.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading “The barracks—where you sleep,” replied the petty officer.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading “What are those buildings?” asked one of the young fellows, pointing to a row of buildings, at the upper windows of which could be seen a number of faces of men and youths in blue uniforms.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “What are those buildings?” asked one of the young fellows, pointing to a row of buildings, at the upper windows of which could be seen a number of faces of men and youths in blue uniforms.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading “The barracks—where you sleep,” replied the petty officer.

a smallest army unit

From this reading “Over this way,” directed the petty officer as he led the squad of recruits into the well-kept grounds, Ned and Frank following the others, and, like them, looking curiously about.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading “Over this way,” directed the petty officer as he led the squad of recruits into the well-kept grounds, Ned and Frank following the others, and, like them, looking curiously about.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading “Over this way,” directed the petty officer as he led the squad of recruits into the well-kept grounds, Ned and Frank following the others, and, like them, looking curiously about.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading “Over this way,” directed the petty officer as he led the squad of recruits into the well-kept grounds, Ned and Frank following the others, and, like them, looking curiously about.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading “What are those buildings?” asked one of the young fellows, pointing to a row of buildings, at the upper windows of which could be seen a number of faces of men and youths in blue uniforms.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading “Why, I thought we’d be put on board a battleship!

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading “What are those buildings?” asked one of the young fellows, pointing to a row of buildings, at the upper windows of which could be seen a number of faces of men and youths in blue uniforms.

plural of “uniform” — clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification

From this reading “What are those buildings?” asked one of the young fellows, pointing to a row of buildings, at the upper windows of which could be seen a number of faces of men and youths in blue uniforms.

the topmost one of two

From this reading “What are those buildings?” asked one of the young fellows, pointing to a row of buildings, at the upper windows of which could be seen a number of faces of men and youths in blue uniforms.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “Over this way,” directed the petty officer as he led the squad of recruits into the well-kept grounds, Ned and Frank following the others, and, like them, looking curiously about.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Why, I thought we’d be put on board a battleship!

kept in good condition

From this reading “Over this way,” directed the petty officer as he led the squad of recruits into the well-kept grounds, Ned and Frank following the others, and, like them, looking curiously about.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “What are those buildings?” asked one of the young fellows, pointing to a row of buildings, at the upper windows of which could be seen a number of faces of men and youths in blue uniforms.

in or at the place that

From this reading “The barracks—where you sleep,” replied the petty officer.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading “What are those buildings?” asked one of the young fellows, pointing to a row of buildings, at the upper windows of which could be seen a number of faces of men and youths in blue uniforms.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading “Why, I thought we’d be put on board a battleship!

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading “What are those buildings?” asked one of the young fellows, pointing to a row of buildings, at the upper windows of which could be seen a number of faces of men and youths in blue uniforms.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “The barracks—where you sleep,” replied the petty officer.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading “What are those buildings?” asked one of the young fellows, pointing to a row of buildings, at the upper windows of which could be seen a number of faces of men and youths in blue uniforms.

plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading “What are those buildings?” asked one of the young fellows, pointing to a row of buildings, at the upper windows of which could be seen a number of faces of men and youths in blue uniforms.