100499121
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From this reading See https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/100499121 In the execution of its purpose to give educational value and moral worth to the recreational activities of the boyhood of America, the leaders of the Boy Scout Movement quickly learned that to effectively carry out its program, the boy must be influenced not only in his out-of-door life but also in the diversions of his other leisure moments.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As a matter of fact, however, the boy’s taste is being constantly vitiated and exploited by the great mass of cheap juvenile literature.
activitiesnounUS /ækˈtɪvətiz/
plural of “activity” — any specific behavior
From this reading See https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/100499121 In the execution of its purpose to give educational value and moral worth to the recreational activities of the boyhood of America, the leaders of the Boy Scout Movement quickly learned that to effectively carry out its program, the boy must be influenced not only in his out-of-door life but also in the diversions of his other leisure moments.
adventurousadjectiveUS /ædˈventʃərəs/
willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises
From this reading It is at such times that the boy is captured by the tales of daring enterprises and adventurous good times.
in addition
From this reading See https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/100499121 In the execution of its purpose to give educational value and moral worth to the recreational activities of the boyhood of America, the leaders of the Boy Scout Movement quickly learned that to effectively carry out its program, the boy must be influenced not only in his out-of-door life but also in the diversions of his other leisure moments.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading There should constantly be presented to him the books the boy likes best, yet always the books that will be best for the boy.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading See https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/100499121 In the execution of its purpose to give educational value and moral worth to the recreational activities of the boyhood of America, the leaders of the Boy Scout Movement quickly learned that to effectively carry out its program, the boy must be influenced not only in his out-of-door life but also in the diversions of his other leisure moments.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading See https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/100499121 In the execution of its purpose to give educational value and moral worth to the recreational activities of the boyhood of America, the leaders of the Boy Scout Movement quickly learned that to effectively carry out its program, the boy must be influenced not only in his out-of-door life but also in the diversions of his other leisure moments.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a matter of fact, however, the boy’s taste is being constantly vitiated and exploited by the great mass of cheap juvenile literature.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is at such times that the boy is captured by the tales of daring enterprises and adventurous good times.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading See https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/100499121 In the execution of its purpose to give educational value and moral worth to the recreational activities of the boyhood of America, the leaders of the Boy Scout Movement quickly learned that to effectively carry out its program, the boy must be influenced not only in his out-of-door life but also in the diversions of his other leisure moments.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading As a matter of fact, however, the boy’s taste is being constantly vitiated and exploited by the great mass of cheap juvenile literature.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading There should constantly be presented to him the books the boy likes best, yet always the books that will be best for the boy.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading There should constantly be presented to him the books the boy likes best, yet always the books that will be best for the boy.
a youthful male person
From this reading See https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/100499121 In the execution of its purpose to give educational value and moral worth to the recreational activities of the boyhood of America, the leaders of the Boy Scout Movement quickly learned that to effectively carry out its program, the boy must be influenced not only in his out-of-door life but also in the diversions of his other leisure moments.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading As a matter of fact, however, the boy’s taste is being constantly vitiated and exploited by the great mass of cheap juvenile literature.
boyhoodnounUS /ˈbɔɪhʊd/
the childhood of a boy
From this reading See https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/100499121 In the execution of its purpose to give educational value and moral worth to the recreational activities of the boyhood of America, the leaders of the Boy Scout Movement quickly learned that to effectively carry out its program, the boy must be influenced not only in his out-of-door life but also in the diversions of his other leisure moments.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading See https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/100499121 In the execution of its purpose to give educational value and moral worth to the recreational activities of the boyhood of America, the leaders of the Boy Scout Movement quickly learned that to effectively carry out its program, the boy must be influenced not only in his out-of-door life but also in the diversions of his other leisure moments.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is at such times that the boy is captured by the tales of daring enterprises and adventurous good times.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading It is at such times that the boy is captured by the tales of daring enterprises and adventurous good times.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading See https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/100499121 In the execution of its purpose to give educational value and moral worth to the recreational activities of the boyhood of America, the leaders of the Boy Scout Movement quickly learned that to effectively carry out its program, the boy must be influenced not only in his out-of-door life but also in the diversions of his other leisure moments.
catalognounUS /ˈkætəlɔːɡ/
a book or pamphlet containing an enumeration of things
From this reading See https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/100499121 In the execution of its purpose to give educational value and moral worth to the recreational activities of the boyhood of America, the leaders of the Boy Scout Movement quickly learned that to effectively carry out its program, the boy must be influenced not only in his out-of-door life but also in the diversions of his other leisure moments.
cheapadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading As a matter of fact, however, the boy’s taste is being constantly vitiated and exploited by the great mass of cheap juvenile literature.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading There should constantly be presented to him the books the boy likes best, yet always the books that will be best for the boy.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading It is at such times that the boy is captured by the tales of daring enterprises and adventurous good times.
diversionsnounUS /dɪˈvɜːrʒənz/
plural of “diversion” — an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading See https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/100499121 In the execution of its purpose to give educational value and moral worth to the recreational activities of the boyhood of America, the leaders of the Boy Scout Movement quickly learned that to effectively carry out its program, the boy must be influenced not only in his out-of-door life but also in the diversions of his other leisure moments.
educationaladjectiveUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃənəl/
relating to the process of education
From this reading See https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/100499121 In the execution of its purpose to give educational value and moral worth to the recreational activities of the boyhood of America, the leaders of the Boy Scout Movement quickly learned that to effectively carry out its program, the boy must be influenced not only in his out-of-door life but also in the diversions of his other leisure moments.
effectivelyadverbUS /ɪˈfektɪvli/
in an effective manner
From this reading See https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/100499121 In the execution of its purpose to give educational value and moral worth to the recreational activities of the boyhood of America, the leaders of the Boy Scout Movement quickly learned that to effectively carry out its program, the boy must be influenced not only in his out-of-door life but also in the diversions of his other leisure moments.
enterprisesnounUS /ˈentərpraɪzɪz/
plural of “enterprise” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading It is at such times that the boy is captured by the tales of daring enterprises and adventurous good times.
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading See https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/100499121 In the execution of its purpose to give educational value and moral worth to the recreational activities of the boyhood of America, the leaders of the Boy Scout Movement quickly learned that to effectively carry out its program, the boy must be influenced not only in his out-of-door life but also in the diversions of his other leisure moments.
exploitedadjectiveUS /ˈeksplɔɪtəd/
developed or used to greatest advantage
From this reading As a matter of fact, however, the boy’s taste is being constantly vitiated and exploited by the great mass of cheap juvenile literature.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading As a matter of fact, however, the boy’s taste is being constantly vitiated and exploited by the great mass of cheap juvenile literature.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There should constantly be presented to him the books the boy likes best, yet always the books that will be best for the boy.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading See https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/100499121 In the execution of its purpose to give educational value and moral worth to the recreational activities of the boyhood of America, the leaders of the Boy Scout Movement quickly learned that to effectively carry out its program, the boy must be influenced not only in his out-of-door life but also in the diversions of his other leisure moments.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It is at such times that the boy is captured by the tales of daring enterprises and adventurous good times.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading As a matter of fact, however, the boy’s taste is being constantly vitiated and exploited by the great mass of cheap juvenile literature.
hathitrust
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the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There should constantly be presented to him the books the boy likes best, yet always the books that will be best for the boy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading See https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/100499121 In the execution of its purpose to give educational value and moral worth to the recreational activities of the boyhood of America, the leaders of the Boy Scout Movement quickly learned that to effectively carry out its program, the boy must be influenced not only in his out-of-door life but also in the diversions of his other leisure moments.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading As a matter of fact, however, the boy’s taste is being constantly vitiated and exploited by the great mass of cheap juvenile literature.
https
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading See https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/100499121 In the execution of its purpose to give educational value and moral worth to the recreational activities of the boyhood of America, the leaders of the Boy Scout Movement quickly learned that to effectively carry out its program, the boy must be influenced not only in his out-of-door life but also in the diversions of his other leisure moments.
influencedverbUS /ˈɪnfluːənst/
past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect
From this reading See https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/100499121 In the execution of its purpose to give educational value and moral worth to the recreational activities of the boyhood of America, the leaders of the Boy Scout Movement quickly learned that to effectively carry out its program, the boy must be influenced not only in his out-of-door life but also in the diversions of his other leisure moments.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is at such times that the boy is captured by the tales of daring enterprises and adventurous good times.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is at such times that the boy is captured by the tales of daring enterprises and adventurous good times.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading See https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/100499121 In the execution of its purpose to give educational value and moral worth to the recreational activities of the boyhood of America, the leaders of the Boy Scout Movement quickly learned that to effectively carry out its program, the boy must be influenced not only in his out-of-door life but also in the diversions of his other leisure moments.
juvenileadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːvənəl/
of or relating to or characteristic of or appropriate for children or young people
From this reading As a matter of fact, however, the boy’s taste is being constantly vitiated and exploited by the great mass of cheap juvenile literature.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading See https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/100499121 In the execution of its purpose to give educational value and moral worth to the recreational activities of the boyhood of America, the leaders of the Boy Scout Movement quickly learned that to effectively carry out its program, the boy must be influenced not only in his out-of-door life but also in the diversions of his other leisure moments.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading See https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/100499121 In the execution of its purpose to give educational value and moral worth to the recreational activities of the boyhood of America, the leaders of the Boy Scout Movement quickly learned that to effectively carry out its program, the boy must be influenced not only in his out-of-door life but also in the diversions of his other leisure moments.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading See https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/100499121 In the execution of its purpose to give educational value and moral worth to the recreational activities of the boyhood of America, the leaders of the Boy Scout Movement quickly learned that to effectively carry out its program, the boy must be influenced not only in his out-of-door life but also in the diversions of his other leisure moments.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading See https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/100499121 In the execution of its purpose to give educational value and moral worth to the recreational activities of the boyhood of America, the leaders of the Boy Scout Movement quickly learned that to effectively carry out its program, the boy must be influenced not only in his out-of-door life but also in the diversions of his other leisure moments.
plural of “like” — a similar kind
From this reading There should constantly be presented to him the books the boy likes best, yet always the books that will be best for the boy.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading As a matter of fact, however, the boy’s taste is being constantly vitiated and exploited by the great mass of cheap juvenile literature.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading As a matter of fact, however, the boy’s taste is being constantly vitiated and exploited by the great mass of cheap juvenile literature.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As a matter of fact, however, the boy’s taste is being constantly vitiated and exploited by the great mass of cheap juvenile literature.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading See https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/100499121 In the execution of its purpose to give educational value and moral worth to the recreational activities of the boyhood of America, the leaders of the Boy Scout Movement quickly learned that to effectively carry out its program, the boy must be influenced not only in his out-of-door life but also in the diversions of his other leisure moments.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading See https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/100499121 In the execution of its purpose to give educational value and moral worth to the recreational activities of the boyhood of America, the leaders of the Boy Scout Movement quickly learned that to effectively carry out its program, the boy must be influenced not only in his out-of-door life but also in the diversions of his other leisure moments.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading See https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/100499121 In the execution of its purpose to give educational value and moral worth to the recreational activities of the boyhood of America, the leaders of the Boy Scout Movement quickly learned that to effectively carry out its program, the boy must be influenced not only in his out-of-door life but also in the diversions of his other leisure moments.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading See https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/100499121 In the execution of its purpose to give educational value and moral worth to the recreational activities of the boyhood of America, the leaders of the Boy Scout Movement quickly learned that to effectively carry out its program, the boy must be influenced not only in his out-of-door life but also in the diversions of his other leisure moments.
needfuladjectiveUS /ˈniːdfəl/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading What now is needful is not that his taste should be thwarted but trained.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading See https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/100499121 In the execution of its purpose to give educational value and moral worth to the recreational activities of the boyhood of America, the leaders of the Boy Scout Movement quickly learned that to effectively carry out its program, the boy must be influenced not only in his out-of-door life but also in the diversions of his other leisure moments.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading What now is needful is not that his taste should be thwarted but trained.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading See https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/100499121 In the execution of its purpose to give educational value and moral worth to the recreational activities of the boyhood of America, the leaders of the Boy Scout Movement quickly learned that to effectively carry out its program, the boy must be influenced not only in his out-of-door life but also in the diversions of his other leisure moments.
and nothing more
From this reading See https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/100499121 In the execution of its purpose to give educational value and moral worth to the recreational activities of the boyhood of America, the leaders of the Boy Scout Movement quickly learned that to effectively carry out its program, the boy must be influenced not only in his out-of-door life but also in the diversions of his other leisure moments.
org
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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading See https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/100499121 In the execution of its purpose to give educational value and moral worth to the recreational activities of the boyhood of America, the leaders of the Boy Scout Movement quickly learned that to effectively carry out its program, the boy must be influenced not only in his out-of-door life but also in the diversions of his other leisure moments.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading See https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/100499121 In the execution of its purpose to give educational value and moral worth to the recreational activities of the boyhood of America, the leaders of the Boy Scout Movement quickly learned that to effectively carry out its program, the boy must be influenced not only in his out-of-door life but also in the diversions of his other leisure moments.
out-of-dooradjective
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
From this reading See https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/100499121 In the execution of its purpose to give educational value and moral worth to the recreational activities of the boyhood of America, the leaders of the Boy Scout Movement quickly learned that to effectively carry out its program, the boy must be influenced not only in his out-of-door life but also in the diversions of his other leisure moments.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading There should constantly be presented to him the books the boy likes best, yet always the books that will be best for the boy.
programnounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading See https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/100499121 In the execution of its purpose to give educational value and moral worth to the recreational activities of the boyhood of America, the leaders of the Boy Scout Movement quickly learned that to effectively carry out its program, the boy must be influenced not only in his out-of-door life but also in the diversions of his other leisure moments.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading See https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/100499121 In the execution of its purpose to give educational value and moral worth to the recreational activities of the boyhood of America, the leaders of the Boy Scout Movement quickly learned that to effectively carry out its program, the boy must be influenced not only in his out-of-door life but also in the diversions of his other leisure moments.
with speed
From this reading See https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/100499121 In the execution of its purpose to give educational value and moral worth to the recreational activities of the boyhood of America, the leaders of the Boy Scout Movement quickly learned that to effectively carry out its program, the boy must be influenced not only in his out-of-door life but also in the diversions of his other leisure moments.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading See https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/100499121 In the execution of its purpose to give educational value and moral worth to the recreational activities of the boyhood of America, the leaders of the Boy Scout Movement quickly learned that to effectively carry out its program, the boy must be influenced not only in his out-of-door life but also in the diversions of his other leisure moments.
recreationaladjectiveUS /ˌrekriˈeɪʃənəl/
of or relating to recreation
From this reading See https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/100499121 In the execution of its purpose to give educational value and moral worth to the recreational activities of the boyhood of America, the leaders of the Boy Scout Movement quickly learned that to effectively carry out its program, the boy must be influenced not only in his out-of-door life but also in the diversions of his other leisure moments.
ScoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading See https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/100499121 In the execution of its purpose to give educational value and moral worth to the recreational activities of the boyhood of America, the leaders of the Boy Scout Movement quickly learned that to effectively carry out its program, the boy must be influenced not only in his out-of-door life but also in the diversions of his other leisure moments.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading See https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/100499121 In the execution of its purpose to give educational value and moral worth to the recreational activities of the boyhood of America, the leaders of the Boy Scout Movement quickly learned that to effectively carry out its program, the boy must be influenced not only in his out-of-door life but also in the diversions of his other leisure moments.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading What now is needful is not that his taste should be thwarted but trained.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It is at such times that the boy is captured by the tales of daring enterprises and adventurous good times.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading It is at such times that the boy is captured by the tales of daring enterprises and adventurous good times.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading What now is needful is not that his taste should be thwarted but trained.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading See https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/100499121 In the execution of its purpose to give educational value and moral worth to the recreational activities of the boyhood of America, the leaders of the Boy Scout Movement quickly learned that to effectively carry out its program, the boy must be influenced not only in his out-of-door life but also in the diversions of his other leisure moments.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading See https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/100499121 In the execution of its purpose to give educational value and moral worth to the recreational activities of the boyhood of America, the leaders of the Boy Scout Movement quickly learned that to effectively carry out its program, the boy must be influenced not only in his out-of-door life but also in the diversions of his other leisure moments.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There should constantly be presented to him the books the boy likes best, yet always the books that will be best for the boy.
thwartedadjectiveUS /ˈθwɔːrtɪd/
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading What now is needful is not that his taste should be thwarted but trained.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading It is at such times that the boy is captured by the tales of daring enterprises and adventurous good times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading See https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/100499121 In the execution of its purpose to give educational value and moral worth to the recreational activities of the boyhood of America, the leaders of the Boy Scout Movement quickly learned that to effectively carry out its program, the boy must be influenced not only in his out-of-door life but also in the diversions of his other leisure moments.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading What now is needful is not that his taste should be thwarted but trained.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading See https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/100499121 In the execution of its purpose to give educational value and moral worth to the recreational activities of the boyhood of America, the leaders of the Boy Scout Movement quickly learned that to effectively carry out its program, the boy must be influenced not only in his out-of-door life but also in the diversions of his other leisure moments.
vitiatedadjective
impaired by diminution
From this reading As a matter of fact, however, the boy’s taste is being constantly vitiated and exploited by the great mass of cheap juvenile literature.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What now is needful is not that his taste should be thwarted but trained.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading There should constantly be presented to him the books the boy likes best, yet always the books that will be best for the boy.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading See https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/100499121 In the execution of its purpose to give educational value and moral worth to the recreational activities of the boyhood of America, the leaders of the Boy Scout Movement quickly learned that to effectively carry out its program, the boy must be influenced not only in his out-of-door life but also in the diversions of his other leisure moments.
but in spite of that
From this reading There should constantly be presented to him the books the boy likes best, yet always the books that will be best for the boy.
