Chapter XXI · The Log Cabin Fund

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

From this reading Always a firm believer in over night hikes and camping trips as the best possible means of carrying out the scouting program, he realized at once the value of such a place as this which could be made use of at all seasons of the year.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Not long afterward Mr. Wendell and two of the troop committee visited the owner of the land—old Morford, the builder, had been merely a squatter—and by dint of persuasive argument obtained permission to use the cabin as a scout headquarters.

(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 Always a firm believer in over night hikes and camping trips as the best possible means of carrying out the scouting program, he realized at once the value of such a place as this which could be made use of at all seasons of the year.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading The cabin was viewed from every standpoint and it was unanimously decided that there were far too many attractive possibilities in the building to allow it to stand there deserted and unused.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Always a firm believer in over night hikes and camping trips as the best possible means of carrying out the scouting program, he realized at once the value of such a place as this which could be made use of at all seasons of the year.

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

From this reading Always a firm believer in over night hikes and camping trips as the best possible means of carrying out the scouting program, he realized at once the value of such a place as this which could be made use of at all seasons of the year.

a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading Not long afterward Mr. Wendell and two of the troop committee visited the owner of the land—old Morford, the builder, had been merely a squatter—and by dint of persuasive argument obtained permission to use the cabin as a scout headquarters.

call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

From this reading It was not difficult to arouse Mr. Wendell’s interest in the project.

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

From this reading Always a firm believer in over night hikes and camping trips as the best possible means of carrying out the scouting program, he realized at once the value of such a place as this which could be made use of at all seasons of the year.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Always a firm believer in over night hikes and camping trips as the best possible means of carrying out the scouting program, he realized at once the value of such a place as this which could be made use of at all seasons of the year.

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading The cabin was viewed from every standpoint and it was unanimously decided that there were far too many attractive possibilities in the building to allow it to stand there deserted and unused.

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

From this reading Always a firm believer in over night hikes and camping trips as the best possible means of carrying out the scouting program, he realized at once the value of such a place as this which could be made use of at all seasons of the year.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading With some of the discoverers and a number of other scouts whose interest had been stirred up by the tales of that first party, he made a trip up the mountain.

a supporter who accepts something as true

From this reading Always a firm believer in over night hikes and camping trips as the best possible means of carrying out the scouting program, he realized at once the value of such a place as this which could be made use of at all seasons of the year.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Always a firm believer in over night hikes and camping trips as the best possible means of carrying out the scouting program, he realized at once the value of such a place as this which could be made use of at all seasons of the year.

a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action

From this reading Not long afterward Mr. Wendell and two of the troop committee visited the owner of the land—old Morford, the builder, had been merely a squatter—and by dint of persuasive argument obtained permission to use the cabin as a scout headquarters.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading The cabin was viewed from every standpoint and it was unanimously decided that there were far too many attractive possibilities in the building to allow it to stand there deserted and unused.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading With some of the discoverers and a number of other scouts whose interest had been stirred up by the tales of that first party, he made a trip up the mountain.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading The cabin was viewed from every standpoint and it was unanimously decided that there were far too many attractive possibilities in the building to allow it to stand there deserted and unused.

the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp

From this reading Always a firm believer in over night hikes and camping trips as the best possible means of carrying out the scouting program, he realized at once the value of such a place as this which could be made use of at all seasons of the year.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Always a firm believer in over night hikes and camping trips as the best possible means of carrying out the scouting program, he realized at once the value of such a place as this which could be made use of at all seasons of the year.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading Not long afterward Mr. Wendell and two of the troop committee visited the owner of the land—old Morford, the builder, had been merely a squatter—and by dint of persuasive argument obtained permission to use the cabin as a scout headquarters.

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

From this reading Always a firm believer in over night hikes and camping trips as the best possible means of carrying out the scouting program, he realized at once the value of such a place as this which could be made use of at all seasons of the year.

recognizable; marked

From this reading The cabin was viewed from every standpoint and it was unanimously decided that there were far too many attractive possibilities in the building to allow it to stand there deserted and unused.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading The cabin was viewed from every standpoint and it was unanimously decided that there were far too many attractive possibilities in the building to allow it to stand there deserted and unused.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading It was not difficult to arouse Mr. Wendell’s interest in the project.

interchangeable with “means” in the expression “by means of”

From this reading Not long afterward Mr. Wendell and two of the troop committee visited the owner of the land—old Morford, the builder, had been merely a squatter—and by dint of persuasive argument obtained permission to use the cabin as a scout headquarters.

plural of “discoverer” — someone who is the first to think of or make something

From this reading With some of the discoverers and a number of other scouts whose interest had been stirred up by the tales of that first party, he made a trip up the mountain.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The cabin was viewed from every standpoint and it was unanimously decided that there were far too many attractive possibilities in the building to allow it to stand there deserted and unused.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The cabin was viewed from every standpoint and it was unanimously decided that there were far too many attractive possibilities in the building to allow it to stand there deserted and unused.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading Always a firm believer in over night hikes and camping trips as the best possible means of carrying out the scouting program, he realized at once the value of such a place as this which could be made use of at all seasons of the year.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading With some of the discoverers and a number of other scouts whose interest had been stirred up by the tales of that first party, he made a trip up the mountain.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The cabin was viewed from every standpoint and it was unanimously decided that there were far too many attractive possibilities in the building to allow it to stand there deserted and unused.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading With some of the discoverers and a number of other scouts whose interest had been stirred up by the tales of that first party, he made a trip up the mountain.

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

From this reading Always a firm believer in over night hikes and camping trips as the best possible means of carrying out the scouting program, he realized at once the value of such a place as this which could be made use of at all seasons of the year.

(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise

From this reading Not long afterward Mr. Wendell and two of the troop committee visited the owner of the land—old Morford, the builder, had been merely a squatter—and by dint of persuasive argument obtained permission to use the cabin as a scout headquarters.

plural of “hike” — a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure

From this reading Always a firm believer in over night hikes and camping trips as the best possible means of carrying out the scouting program, he realized at once the value of such a place as this which could be made use of at all seasons of the year.

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

From this reading It was not difficult to arouse Mr. Wendell’s interest in the project.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading It was not difficult to arouse Mr. Wendell’s interest in the project.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not difficult to arouse Mr. Wendell’s interest in the project.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Not long afterward Mr. Wendell and two of the troop committee visited the owner of the land—old Morford, the builder, had been merely a squatter—and by dint of persuasive argument obtained permission to use the cabin as a scout headquarters.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Not long afterward Mr. Wendell and two of the troop committee visited the owner of the land—old Morford, the builder, had been merely a squatter—and by dint of persuasive argument obtained permission to use the cabin as a scout headquarters.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Always a firm believer in over night hikes and camping trips as the best possible means of carrying out the scouting program, he realized at once the value of such a place as this which could be made use of at all seasons of the year.

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 The cabin was viewed from every standpoint and it was unanimously decided that there were far too many attractive possibilities in the building to allow it to stand there deserted and unused.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Always a firm believer in over night hikes and camping trips as the best possible means of carrying out the scouting program, he realized at once the value of such a place as this which could be made use of at all seasons of the year.

and nothing more

From this reading Not long afterward Mr. Wendell and two of the troop committee visited the owner of the land—old Morford, the builder, had been merely a squatter—and by dint of persuasive argument obtained permission to use the cabin as a scout headquarters.

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From this reading Not long afterward Mr. Wendell and two of the troop committee visited the owner of the land—old Morford, the builder, had been merely a squatter—and by dint of persuasive argument obtained permission to use the cabin as a scout headquarters.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading With some of the discoverers and a number of other scouts whose interest had been stirred up by the tales of that first party, he made a trip up the mountain.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It was not difficult to arouse Mr. Wendell’s interest in the project.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Always a firm believer in over night hikes and camping trips as the best possible means of carrying out the scouting program, he realized at once the value of such a place as this which could be made use of at all seasons of the year.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not difficult to arouse Mr. Wendell’s interest in the project.

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

From this reading With some of the discoverers and a number of other scouts whose interest had been stirred up by the tales of that first party, he made a trip up the mountain.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading Not long afterward Mr. Wendell and two of the troop committee visited the owner of the land—old Morford, the builder, had been merely a squatter—and by dint of persuasive argument obtained permission to use the cabin as a scout headquarters.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Always a firm believer in over night hikes and camping trips as the best possible means of carrying out the scouting program, he realized at once the value of such a place as this which could be made use of at all seasons of the year.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Not long afterward Mr. Wendell and two of the troop committee visited the owner of the land—old Morford, the builder, had been merely a squatter—and by dint of persuasive argument obtained permission to use the cabin as a scout headquarters.

on one occasion

From this reading Always a firm believer in over night hikes and camping trips as the best possible means of carrying out the scouting program, he realized at once the value of such a place as this which could be made use of at all seasons of the year.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading With some of the discoverers and a number of other scouts whose interest had been stirred up by the tales of that first party, he made a trip up the mountain.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Always a firm believer in over night hikes and camping trips as the best possible means of carrying out the scouting program, he realized at once the value of such a place as this which could be made use of at all seasons of the year.

above and across; more than

From this reading Always a firm believer in over night hikes and camping trips as the best possible means of carrying out the scouting program, he realized at once the value of such a place as this which could be made use of at all seasons of the year.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading Not long afterward Mr. Wendell and two of the troop committee visited the owner of the land—old Morford, the builder, had been merely a squatter—and by dint of persuasive argument obtained permission to use the cabin as a scout headquarters.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading With some of the discoverers and a number of other scouts whose interest had been stirred up by the tales of that first party, he made a trip up the mountain.

approval to do something

From this reading Not long afterward Mr. Wendell and two of the troop committee visited the owner of the land—old Morford, the builder, had been merely a squatter—and by dint of persuasive argument obtained permission to use the cabin as a scout headquarters.

intended or having the power to induce action or belief

From this reading Not long afterward Mr. Wendell and two of the troop committee visited the owner of the land—old Morford, the builder, had been merely a squatter—and by dint of persuasive argument obtained permission to use the cabin as a scout headquarters.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Always a firm believer in over night hikes and camping trips as the best possible means of carrying out the scouting program, he realized at once the value of such a place as this which could be made use of at all seasons of the year.

plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential

From this reading The cabin was viewed from every standpoint and it was unanimously decided that there were far too many attractive possibilities in the building to allow it to stand there deserted and unused.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Always a firm believer in over night hikes and camping trips as the best possible means of carrying out the scouting program, he realized at once the value of such a place as this which could be made use of at all seasons of the year.

a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading Always a firm believer in over night hikes and camping trips as the best possible means of carrying out the scouting program, he realized at once the value of such a place as this which could be made use of at all seasons of the year.

communicate vividly

From this reading It was not difficult to arouse Mr. Wendell’s interest in the project.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Always a firm believer in over night hikes and camping trips as the best possible means of carrying out the scouting program, he realized at once the value of such a place as this which could be made use of at all seasons of the year.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading Not long afterward Mr. Wendell and two of the troop committee visited the owner of the land—old Morford, the builder, had been merely a squatter—and by dint of persuasive argument obtained permission to use the cabin as a scout headquarters.

exploring in order to gain information

From this reading Always a firm believer in over night hikes and camping trips as the best possible means of carrying out the scouting program, he realized at once the value of such a place as this which could be made use of at all seasons of the year.

plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading With some of the discoverers and a number of other scouts whose interest had been stirred up by the tales of that first party, he made a trip up the mountain.

plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading Always a firm believer in over night hikes and camping trips as the best possible means of carrying out the scouting program, he realized at once the value of such a place as this which could be made use of at all seasons of the year.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading With some of the discoverers and a number of other scouts whose interest had been stirred up by the tales of that first party, he made a trip up the mountain.

someone who settles lawfully on government land with the intent to acquire title to it

From this reading Not long afterward Mr. Wendell and two of the troop committee visited the owner of the land—old Morford, the builder, had been merely a squatter—and by dint of persuasive argument obtained permission to use the cabin as a scout headquarters.

be standing; be upright

From this reading The cabin was viewed from every standpoint and it was unanimously decided that there were far too many attractive possibilities in the building to allow it to stand there deserted and unused.

a mental position from which things are viewed

From this reading The cabin was viewed from every standpoint and it was unanimously decided that there were far too many attractive possibilities in the building to allow it to stand there deserted and unused.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading With some of the discoverers and a number of other scouts whose interest had been stirred up by the tales of that first party, he made a trip up the mountain.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Always a firm believer in over night hikes and camping trips as the best possible means of carrying out the scouting program, he realized at once the value of such a place as this which could be made use of at all seasons of the year.

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 With some of the discoverers and a number of other scouts whose interest had been stirred up by the tales of that first party, he made a trip up the mountain.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading With some of the discoverers and a number of other scouts whose interest had been stirred up by the tales of that first party, he made a trip up the mountain.

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

From this reading It was not difficult to arouse Mr. Wendell’s interest in the project.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The cabin was viewed from every standpoint and it was unanimously decided that there were far too many attractive possibilities in the building to allow it to stand there deserted and unused.

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

From this reading Always a firm believer in over night hikes and camping trips as the best possible means of carrying out the scouting program, he realized at once the value of such a place as this which could be made use of at all seasons of the year.

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

From this reading It was not difficult to arouse Mr. Wendell’s interest in the project.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The cabin was viewed from every standpoint and it was unanimously decided that there were far too many attractive possibilities in the building to allow it to stand there deserted and unused.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading With some of the discoverers and a number of other scouts whose interest had been stirred up by the tales of that first party, he made a trip up the mountain.

plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading Always a firm believer in over night hikes and camping trips as the best possible means of carrying out the scouting program, he realized at once the value of such a place as this which could be made use of at all seasons of the year.

a group of soldiers

From this reading Not long afterward Mr. Wendell and two of the troop committee visited the owner of the land—old Morford, the builder, had been merely a squatter—and by dint of persuasive argument obtained permission to use the cabin as a scout headquarters.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Not long afterward Mr. Wendell and two of the troop committee visited the owner of the land—old Morford, the builder, had been merely a squatter—and by dint of persuasive argument obtained permission to use the cabin as a scout headquarters.

of one mind; without dissent

From this reading The cabin was viewed from every standpoint and it was unanimously decided that there were far too many attractive possibilities in the building to allow it to stand there deserted and unused.

not yet used or soiled

From this reading The cabin was viewed from every standpoint and it was unanimously decided that there were far too many attractive possibilities in the building to allow it to stand there deserted and unused.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading With some of the discoverers and a number of other scouts whose interest had been stirred up by the tales of that first party, he made a trip up the mountain.

the act of using

From this reading Always a firm believer in over night hikes and camping trips as the best possible means of carrying out the scouting program, he realized at once the value of such a place as this which could be made use of at all seasons of the year.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading Always a firm believer in over night hikes and camping trips as the best possible means of carrying out the scouting program, he realized at once the value of such a place as this which could be made use of at all seasons of the year.

past form of “view” — deem to be

From this reading The cabin was viewed from every standpoint and it was unanimously decided that there were far too many attractive possibilities in the building to allow it to stand there deserted and unused.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Not long afterward Mr. Wendell and two of the troop committee visited the owner of the land—old Morford, the builder, had been merely a squatter—and by dint of persuasive argument obtained permission to use the cabin as a scout headquarters.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was not difficult to arouse Mr. Wendell’s interest in the project.

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

From this reading Not long afterward Mr. Wendell and two of the troop committee visited the owner of the land—old Morford, the builder, had been merely a squatter—and by dint of persuasive argument obtained permission to use the cabin as a scout headquarters.

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

From this reading It was not difficult to arouse Mr. Wendell’s interest in the project.

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

From this reading The cabin was viewed from every standpoint and it was unanimously decided that there were far too many attractive possibilities in the building to allow it to stand there deserted and unused.

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

From this reading Always a firm believer in over night hikes and camping trips as the best possible means of carrying out the scouting program, he realized at once the value of such a place as this which could be made use of at all seasons of the year.

belonging to which person

From this reading With some of the discoverers and a number of other scouts whose interest had been stirred up by the tales of that first party, he made a trip up the mountain.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With some of the discoverers and a number of other scouts whose interest had been stirred up by the tales of that first party, he made a trip up the mountain.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Always a firm believer in over night hikes and camping trips as the best possible means of carrying out the scouting program, he realized at once the value of such a place as this which could be made use of at all seasons of the year.