used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHEN SCOUT MEETS SCOUT The camp consisted of three wall tents, a small tent of modified tepee fashion, and a lean-to used for cooking, outside of which was erected a huge, rough dining board.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Woods trophies and articles of woodcraft handiwork hung about from the low-spreading branches, and it was evident that the campers had been there for some time.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading A genial-looking man of perhaps thirty-five years was sitting amongst a score or so of boys, who in negligée scout attire squatted and lolled about him, as if intent upon what he was saying.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHEN SCOUT MEETS SCOUT The camp consisted of three wall tents, a small tent of modified tepee fashion, and a lean-to used for cooking, outside of which was erected a huge, rough dining board.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The whole appearance of the place was very homelike.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Woods trophies and articles of woodcraft handiwork hung about from the low-spreading branches, and it was evident that the campers had been there for some time.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Before each of the wall tents was planted a patrol flag, and gathered about the cheerful fire was as merry a company as Gordon had ever seen.
attirenounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading A genial-looking man of perhaps thirty-five years was sitting amongst a score or so of boys, who in negligée scout attire squatted and lolled about him, as if intent upon what he was saying.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Woods trophies and articles of woodcraft handiwork hung about from the low-spreading branches, and it was evident that the campers had been there for some time.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before each of the wall tents was planted a patrol flag, and gathered about the cheerful fire was as merry a company as Gordon had ever seen.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading WHEN SCOUT MEETS SCOUT The camp consisted of three wall tents, a small tent of modified tepee fashion, and a lean-to used for cooking, outside of which was erected a huge, rough dining board.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A genial-looking man of perhaps thirty-five years was sitting amongst a score or so of boys, who in negligée scout attire squatted and lolled about him, as if intent upon what he was saying.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Woods trophies and articles of woodcraft handiwork hung about from the low-spreading branches, and it was evident that the campers had been there for some time.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading WHEN SCOUT MEETS SCOUT The camp consisted of three wall tents, a small tent of modified tepee fashion, and a lean-to used for cooking, outside of which was erected a huge, rough dining board.
campersnounUS /ˈkæmpərz/
plural of “camper” — someone living temporarily in a tent or lodge for recreation
From this reading Woods trophies and articles of woodcraft handiwork hung about from the low-spreading branches, and it was evident that the campers had been there for some time.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Before each of the wall tents was planted a patrol flag, and gathered about the cheerful fire was as merry a company as Gordon had ever seen.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Before each of the wall tents was planted a patrol flag, and gathered about the cheerful fire was as merry a company as Gordon had ever seen.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading WHEN SCOUT MEETS SCOUT The camp consisted of three wall tents, a small tent of modified tepee fashion, and a lean-to used for cooking, outside of which was erected a huge, rough dining board.
cookingnounUS /ˈkʊkɪŋ/
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
From this reading WHEN SCOUT MEETS SCOUT The camp consisted of three wall tents, a small tent of modified tepee fashion, and a lean-to used for cooking, outside of which was erected a huge, rough dining board.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading WHEN SCOUT MEETS SCOUT The camp consisted of three wall tents, a small tent of modified tepee fashion, and a lean-to used for cooking, outside of which was erected a huge, rough dining board.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Before each of the wall tents was planted a patrol flag, and gathered about the cheerful fire was as merry a company as Gordon had ever seen.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading WHEN SCOUT MEETS SCOUT The camp consisted of three wall tents, a small tent of modified tepee fashion, and a lean-to used for cooking, outside of which was erected a huge, rough dining board.
at any time
From this reading Before each of the wall tents was planted a patrol flag, and gathered about the cheerful fire was as merry a company as Gordon had ever seen.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Woods trophies and articles of woodcraft handiwork hung about from the low-spreading branches, and it was evident that the campers had been there for some time.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading WHEN SCOUT MEETS SCOUT The camp consisted of three wall tents, a small tent of modified tepee fashion, and a lean-to used for cooking, outside of which was erected a huge, rough dining board.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Before each of the wall tents was planted a patrol flag, and gathered about the cheerful fire was as merry a company as Gordon had ever seen.
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading Before each of the wall tents was planted a patrol flag, and gathered about the cheerful fire was as merry a company as Gordon had ever seen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WHEN SCOUT MEETS SCOUT The camp consisted of three wall tents, a small tent of modified tepee fashion, and a lean-to used for cooking, outside of which was erected a huge, rough dining board.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Woods trophies and articles of woodcraft handiwork hung about from the low-spreading branches, and it was evident that the campers had been there for some time.
brought together in one place
From this reading Before each of the wall tents was planted a patrol flag, and gathered about the cheerful fire was as merry a company as Gordon had ever seen.
genial-looking
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From this reading A genial-looking man of perhaps thirty-five years was sitting amongst a score or so of boys, who in negligée scout attire squatted and lolled about him, as if intent upon what he was saying.
Gordon
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From this reading Before each of the wall tents was planted a patrol flag, and gathered about the cheerful fire was as merry a company as Gordon had ever seen.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Woods trophies and articles of woodcraft handiwork hung about from the low-spreading branches, and it was evident that the campers had been there for some time.
handiworknounUS /ˈhændiwɜːrk/
a work produced by hand labor
From this reading Woods trophies and articles of woodcraft handiwork hung about from the low-spreading branches, and it was evident that the campers had been there for some time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A genial-looking man of perhaps thirty-five years was sitting amongst a score or so of boys, who in negligée scout attire squatted and lolled about him, as if intent upon what he was saying.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A genial-looking man of perhaps thirty-five years was sitting amongst a score or so of boys, who in negligée scout attire squatted and lolled about him, as if intent upon what he was saying.
homelikeadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmlaɪk/
having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable
From this reading The whole appearance of the place was very homelike.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading WHEN SCOUT MEETS SCOUT The camp consisted of three wall tents, a small tent of modified tepee fashion, and a lean-to used for cooking, outside of which was erected a huge, rough dining board.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Woods trophies and articles of woodcraft handiwork hung about from the low-spreading branches, and it was evident that the campers had been there for some time.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A genial-looking man of perhaps thirty-five years was sitting amongst a score or so of boys, who in negligée scout attire squatted and lolled about him, as if intent upon what he was saying.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A genial-looking man of perhaps thirty-five years was sitting amongst a score or so of boys, who in negligée scout attire squatted and lolled about him, as if intent upon what he was saying.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading A genial-looking man of perhaps thirty-five years was sitting amongst a score or so of boys, who in negligée scout attire squatted and lolled about him, as if intent upon what he was saying.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Woods trophies and articles of woodcraft handiwork hung about from the low-spreading branches, and it was evident that the campers had been there for some time.
lean-tonoun
rough shelter whose roof has only one slope
From this reading WHEN SCOUT MEETS SCOUT The camp consisted of three wall tents, a small tent of modified tepee fashion, and a lean-to used for cooking, outside of which was erected a huge, rough dining board.
lolled
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From this reading A genial-looking man of perhaps thirty-five years was sitting amongst a score or so of boys, who in negligée scout attire squatted and lolled about him, as if intent upon what he was saying.
low-spreading
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From this reading Woods trophies and articles of woodcraft handiwork hung about from the low-spreading branches, and it was evident that the campers had been there for some time.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A genial-looking man of perhaps thirty-five years was sitting amongst a score or so of boys, who in negligée scout attire squatted and lolled about him, as if intent upon what he was saying.
MEETSnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading WHEN SCOUT MEETS SCOUT The camp consisted of three wall tents, a small tent of modified tepee fashion, and a lean-to used for cooking, outside of which was erected a huge, rough dining board.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Before each of the wall tents was planted a patrol flag, and gathered about the cheerful fire was as merry a company as Gordon had ever seen.
modifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəfaɪd/
changed in form or character
From this reading WHEN SCOUT MEETS SCOUT The camp consisted of three wall tents, a small tent of modified tepee fashion, and a lean-to used for cooking, outside of which was erected a huge, rough dining board.
negligée
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From this reading A genial-looking man of perhaps thirty-five years was sitting amongst a score or so of boys, who in negligée scout attire squatted and lolled about him, as if intent upon what he was saying.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHEN SCOUT MEETS SCOUT The camp consisted of three wall tents, a small tent of modified tepee fashion, and a lean-to used for cooking, outside of which was erected a huge, rough dining board.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A genial-looking man of perhaps thirty-five years was sitting amongst a score or so of boys, who in negligée scout attire squatted and lolled about him, as if intent upon what he was saying.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading WHEN SCOUT MEETS SCOUT The camp consisted of three wall tents, a small tent of modified tepee fashion, and a lean-to used for cooking, outside of which was erected a huge, rough dining board.
patrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading Before each of the wall tents was planted a patrol flag, and gathered about the cheerful fire was as merry a company as Gordon had ever seen.
by chance
From this reading A genial-looking man of perhaps thirty-five years was sitting amongst a score or so of boys, who in negligée scout attire squatted and lolled about him, as if intent upon what he was saying.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The whole appearance of the place was very homelike.
plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading Before each of the wall tents was planted a patrol flag, and gathered about the cheerful fire was as merry a company as Gordon had ever seen.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading WHEN SCOUT MEETS SCOUT The camp consisted of three wall tents, a small tent of modified tepee fashion, and a lean-to used for cooking, outside of which was erected a huge, rough dining board.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading A genial-looking man of perhaps thirty-five years was sitting amongst a score or so of boys, who in negligée scout attire squatted and lolled about him, as if intent upon what he was saying.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading A genial-looking man of perhaps thirty-five years was sitting amongst a score or so of boys, who in negligée scout attire squatted and lolled about him, as if intent upon what he was saying.
SCOUTnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading WHEN SCOUT MEETS SCOUT The camp consisted of three wall tents, a small tent of modified tepee fashion, and a lean-to used for cooking, outside of which was erected a huge, rough dining board.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Before each of the wall tents was planted a patrol flag, and gathered about the cheerful fire was as merry a company as Gordon had ever seen.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading A genial-looking man of perhaps thirty-five years was sitting amongst a score or so of boys, who in negligée scout attire squatted and lolled about him, as if intent upon what he was saying.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading WHEN SCOUT MEETS SCOUT The camp consisted of three wall tents, a small tent of modified tepee fashion, and a lean-to used for cooking, outside of which was erected a huge, rough dining board.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A genial-looking man of perhaps thirty-five years was sitting amongst a score or so of boys, who in negligée scout attire squatted and lolled about him, as if intent upon what he was saying.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Woods trophies and articles of woodcraft handiwork hung about from the low-spreading branches, and it was evident that the campers had been there for some time.
squatted
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From this reading A genial-looking man of perhaps thirty-five years was sitting amongst a score or so of boys, who in negligée scout attire squatted and lolled about him, as if intent upon what he was saying.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading WHEN SCOUT MEETS SCOUT The camp consisted of three wall tents, a small tent of modified tepee fashion, and a lean-to used for cooking, outside of which was erected a huge, rough dining board.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading WHEN SCOUT MEETS SCOUT The camp consisted of three wall tents, a small tent of modified tepee fashion, and a lean-to used for cooking, outside of which was erected a huge, rough dining board.
tepeenoun
a Native American tent; usually of conical shape
From this reading WHEN SCOUT MEETS SCOUT The camp consisted of three wall tents, a small tent of modified tepee fashion, and a lean-to used for cooking, outside of which was erected a huge, rough dining board.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Woods trophies and articles of woodcraft handiwork hung about from the low-spreading branches, and it was evident that the campers had been there for some time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEN SCOUT MEETS SCOUT The camp consisted of three wall tents, a small tent of modified tepee fashion, and a lean-to used for cooking, outside of which was erected a huge, rough dining board.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Woods trophies and articles of woodcraft handiwork hung about from the low-spreading branches, and it was evident that the campers had been there for some time.
thirty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːrdifaɪv/
being five more than thirty
From this reading A genial-looking man of perhaps thirty-five years was sitting amongst a score or so of boys, who in negligée scout attire squatted and lolled about him, as if intent upon what he was saying.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading WHEN SCOUT MEETS SCOUT The camp consisted of three wall tents, a small tent of modified tepee fashion, and a lean-to used for cooking, outside of which was erected a huge, rough dining board.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Woods trophies and articles of woodcraft handiwork hung about from the low-spreading branches, and it was evident that the campers had been there for some time.
trophiesnounUS /ˈtroʊfiz/
plural of “trophy” — an award for success in war or hunting
From this reading Woods trophies and articles of woodcraft handiwork hung about from the low-spreading branches, and it was evident that the campers had been there for some time.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A genial-looking man of perhaps thirty-five years was sitting amongst a score or so of boys, who in negligée scout attire squatted and lolled about him, as if intent upon what he was saying.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading WHEN SCOUT MEETS SCOUT The camp consisted of three wall tents, a small tent of modified tepee fashion, and a lean-to used for cooking, outside of which was erected a huge, rough dining board.
precisely as stated
From this reading The whole appearance of the place was very homelike.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading WHEN SCOUT MEETS SCOUT The camp consisted of three wall tents, a small tent of modified tepee fashion, and a lean-to used for cooking, outside of which was erected a huge, rough dining board.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHEN SCOUT MEETS SCOUT The camp consisted of three wall tents, a small tent of modified tepee fashion, and a lean-to used for cooking, outside of which was erected a huge, rough dining board.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A genial-looking man of perhaps thirty-five years was sitting amongst a score or so of boys, who in negligée scout attire squatted and lolled about him, as if intent upon what he was saying.
at the time that
From this reading WHEN SCOUT MEETS SCOUT The camp consisted of three wall tents, a small tent of modified tepee fashion, and a lean-to used for cooking, outside of which was erected a huge, rough dining board.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading WHEN SCOUT MEETS SCOUT The camp consisted of three wall tents, a small tent of modified tepee fashion, and a lean-to used for cooking, outside of which was erected a huge, rough dining board.
which person or people
From this reading A genial-looking man of perhaps thirty-five years was sitting amongst a score or so of boys, who in negligée scout attire squatted and lolled about him, as if intent upon what he was saying.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole appearance of the place was very homelike.
woodcraftnoun
skill and experience in matters relating to the woods (as hunting or fishing or camping)
From this reading Woods trophies and articles of woodcraft handiwork hung about from the low-spreading branches, and it was evident that the campers had been there for some time.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Woods trophies and articles of woodcraft handiwork hung about from the low-spreading branches, and it was evident that the campers had been there for some time.
a late time of life
From this reading A genial-looking man of perhaps thirty-five years was sitting amongst a score or so of boys, who in negligée scout attire squatted and lolled about him, as if intent upon what he was saying.
