used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Two of the scouts, who were pretty well up in wigwag work, had been dispatched to a knob part way up the mountain, from which a fine view of the lower lake could be obtained, as well as the zigzag course of the connecting Paradise Creek.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "ITHERE'S the outpost making signals, Elmer," said Mark, about three o'clock in the afternoon.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading "ITHERE'S the outpost making signals, Elmer," said Mark, about three o'clock in the afternoon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Two of the scouts, who were pretty well up in wigwag work, had been dispatched to a knob part way up the mountain, from which a fine view of the lower lake could be obtained, as well as the zigzag course of the connecting Paradise Creek.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading "Looks like they must have sighted our scout master, then," declared Elmer, as he left what he was engaged in doing to hasten over to where the balance of the signal flags lay.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Two of the scouts, who were pretty well up in wigwag work, had been dispatched to a knob part way up the mountain, from which a fine view of the lower lake could be obtained, as well as the zigzag course of the connecting Paradise Creek.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Two of the scouts, who were pretty well up in wigwag work, had been dispatched to a knob part way up the mountain, from which a fine view of the lower lake could be obtained, as well as the zigzag course of the connecting Paradise Creek.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Snatching one up he began to wave it in certain eccentric movements which Red Huggins, who held the book, knew to be a query as to what the outposts or videttes had discovered.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Snatching one up he began to wave it in certain eccentric movements which Red Huggins, who held the book, knew to be a query as to what the outposts or videttes had discovered.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading THE LAST FLICKERING CAMP FIRE DIES OUT.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Snatching one up he began to wave it in certain eccentric movements which Red Huggins, who held the book, knew to be a query as to what the outposts or videttes had discovered.
connectingverbUS /kəˈnektɪŋ/
-ing form of “connect” — connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
From this reading Two of the scouts, who were pretty well up in wigwag work, had been dispatched to a knob part way up the mountain, from which a fine view of the lower lake could be obtained, as well as the zigzag course of the connecting Paradise Creek.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Two of the scouts, who were pretty well up in wigwag work, had been dispatched to a knob part way up the mountain, from which a fine view of the lower lake could be obtained, as well as the zigzag course of the connecting Paradise Creek.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Two of the scouts, who were pretty well up in wigwag work, had been dispatched to a knob part way up the mountain, from which a fine view of the lower lake could be obtained, as well as the zigzag course of the connecting Paradise Creek.
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading Two of the scouts, who were pretty well up in wigwag work, had been dispatched to a knob part way up the mountain, from which a fine view of the lower lake could be obtained, as well as the zigzag course of the connecting Paradise Creek.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "Looks like they must have sighted our scout master, then," declared Elmer, as he left what he was engaged in doing to hasten over to where the balance of the signal flags lay.
DIESnounUS /daɪz/
plural of “die” — a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers
From this reading THE LAST FLICKERING CAMP FIRE DIES OUT.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Snatching one up he began to wave it in certain eccentric movements which Red Huggins, who held the book, knew to be a query as to what the outposts or videttes had discovered.
dispatchedverbUS /dɪˈspætʃt/
past form of “dispatch” — send away towards a designated goal
From this reading Two of the scouts, who were pretty well up in wigwag work, had been dispatched to a knob part way up the mountain, from which a fine view of the lower lake could be obtained, as well as the zigzag course of the connecting Paradise Creek.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "Looks like they must have sighted our scout master, then," declared Elmer, as he left what he was engaged in doing to hasten over to where the balance of the signal flags lay.
eccentricadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsentrɪk/
conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
From this reading Snatching one up he began to wave it in certain eccentric movements which Red Huggins, who held the book, knew to be a query as to what the outposts or videttes had discovered.
Elmer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "ITHERE'S the outpost making signals, Elmer," said Mark, about three o'clock in the afternoon.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading "Looks like they must have sighted our scout master, then," declared Elmer, as he left what he was engaged in doing to hasten over to where the balance of the signal flags lay.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Two of the scouts, who were pretty well up in wigwag work, had been dispatched to a knob part way up the mountain, from which a fine view of the lower lake could be obtained, as well as the zigzag course of the connecting Paradise Creek.
start firing a weapon
From this reading THE LAST FLICKERING CAMP FIRE DIES OUT.
flagsnounUS /flæɡz/
plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading "Looks like they must have sighted our scout master, then," declared Elmer, as he left what he was engaged in doing to hasten over to where the balance of the signal flags lay.
FLICKERINGadjectiveUS /ˈflɪkərɪŋ/
shining unsteadily
From this reading THE LAST FLICKERING CAMP FIRE DIES OUT.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Two of the scouts, who were pretty well up in wigwag work, had been dispatched to a knob part way up the mountain, from which a fine view of the lower lake could be obtained, as well as the zigzag course of the connecting Paradise Creek.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Two of the scouts, who were pretty well up in wigwag work, had been dispatched to a knob part way up the mountain, from which a fine view of the lower lake could be obtained, as well as the zigzag course of the connecting Paradise Creek.
hastenverbUS /ˈheɪsən/
act or move at high speed
From this reading "Looks like they must have sighted our scout master, then," declared Elmer, as he left what he was engaged in doing to hasten over to where the balance of the signal flags lay.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Looks like they must have sighted our scout master, then," declared Elmer, as he left what he was engaged in doing to hasten over to where the balance of the signal flags lay.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Looks like they must have sighted our scout master, then," declared Elmer, as he left what he was engaged in doing to hasten over to where the balance of the signal flags lay.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Snatching one up he began to wave it in certain eccentric movements which Red Huggins, who held the book, knew to be a query as to what the outposts or videttes had discovered.
HugginsnounUS /ˈhʌɡɪnz/
English astronomer who pioneered spectroscopic analysis in astronomy and who discovered the red shift (1824-1910)
From this reading Snatching one up he began to wave it in certain eccentric movements which Red Huggins, who held the book, knew to be a query as to what the outposts or videttes had discovered.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "ITHERE'S the outpost making signals, Elmer," said Mark, about three o'clock in the afternoon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Snatching one up he began to wave it in certain eccentric movements which Red Huggins, who held the book, knew to be a query as to what the outposts or videttes had discovered.
ITHERE'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "ITHERE'S the outpost making signals, Elmer," said Mark, about three o'clock in the afternoon.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Snatching one up he began to wave it in certain eccentric movements which Red Huggins, who held the book, knew to be a query as to what the outposts or videttes had discovered.
knobnounUS /nɑːb/
a circular rounded projection or protuberance
From this reading Two of the scouts, who were pretty well up in wigwag work, had been dispatched to a knob part way up the mountain, from which a fine view of the lower lake could be obtained, as well as the zigzag course of the connecting Paradise Creek.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Two of the scouts, who were pretty well up in wigwag work, had been dispatched to a knob part way up the mountain, from which a fine view of the lower lake could be obtained, as well as the zigzag course of the connecting Paradise Creek.
immediately past
From this reading THE LAST FLICKERING CAMP FIRE DIES OUT.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Looks like they must have sighted our scout master, then," declared Elmer, as he left what he was engaged in doing to hasten over to where the balance of the signal flags lay.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "Looks like they must have sighted our scout master, then," declared Elmer, as he left what he was engaged in doing to hasten over to where the balance of the signal flags lay.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Looks like they must have sighted our scout master, then," declared Elmer, as he left what he was engaged in doing to hasten over to where the balance of the signal flags lay.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "Looks like they must have sighted our scout master, then," declared Elmer, as he left what he was engaged in doing to hasten over to where the balance of the signal flags lay.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Two of the scouts, who were pretty well up in wigwag work, had been dispatched to a knob part way up the mountain, from which a fine view of the lower lake could be obtained, as well as the zigzag course of the connecting Paradise Creek.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading "ITHERE'S the outpost making signals, Elmer," said Mark, about three o'clock in the afternoon.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading "ITHERE'S the outpost making signals, Elmer," said Mark, about three o'clock in the afternoon.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "Looks like they must have sighted our scout master, then," declared Elmer, as he left what he was engaged in doing to hasten over to where the balance of the signal flags lay.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Two of the scouts, who were pretty well up in wigwag work, had been dispatched to a knob part way up the mountain, from which a fine view of the lower lake could be obtained, as well as the zigzag course of the connecting Paradise Creek.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Snatching one up he began to wave it in certain eccentric movements which Red Huggins, who held the book, knew to be a query as to what the outposts or videttes had discovered.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Looks like they must have sighted our scout master, then," declared Elmer, as he left what he was engaged in doing to hasten over to where the balance of the signal flags lay.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading "ITHERE'S the outpost making signals, Elmer," said Mark, about three o'clock in the afternoon.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Two of the scouts, who were pretty well up in wigwag work, had been dispatched to a knob part way up the mountain, from which a fine view of the lower lake could be obtained, as well as the zigzag course of the connecting Paradise Creek.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Two of the scouts, who were pretty well up in wigwag work, had been dispatched to a knob part way up the mountain, from which a fine view of the lower lake could be obtained, as well as the zigzag course of the connecting Paradise Creek.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Snatching one up he began to wave it in certain eccentric movements which Red Huggins, who held the book, knew to be a query as to what the outposts or videttes had discovered.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Snatching one up he began to wave it in certain eccentric movements which Red Huggins, who held the book, knew to be a query as to what the outposts or videttes had discovered.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Looks like they must have sighted our scout master, then," declared Elmer, as he left what he was engaged in doing to hasten over to where the balance of the signal flags lay.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE LAST FLICKERING CAMP FIRE DIES OUT.
outpostnounUS /ˈaʊtpoʊst/
a station in a remote or sparsely populated location
From this reading "ITHERE'S the outpost making signals, Elmer," said Mark, about three o'clock in the afternoon.
outpostsnounUS /ˈaʊtpoʊsts/
plural of “outpost” — a station in a remote or sparsely populated location
From this reading Snatching one up he began to wave it in certain eccentric movements which Red Huggins, who held the book, knew to be a query as to what the outposts or videttes had discovered.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Looks like they must have sighted our scout master, then," declared Elmer, as he left what he was engaged in doing to hasten over to where the balance of the signal flags lay.
ParadisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Two of the scouts, who were pretty well up in wigwag work, had been dispatched to a knob part way up the mountain, from which a fine view of the lower lake could be obtained, as well as the zigzag course of the connecting Paradise Creek.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Two of the scouts, who were pretty well up in wigwag work, had been dispatched to a knob part way up the mountain, from which a fine view of the lower lake could be obtained, as well as the zigzag course of the connecting Paradise Creek.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Two of the scouts, who were pretty well up in wigwag work, had been dispatched to a knob part way up the mountain, from which a fine view of the lower lake could be obtained, as well as the zigzag course of the connecting Paradise Creek.
querynounUS /ˈkwiːri/
an instance of questioning
From this reading Snatching one up he began to wave it in certain eccentric movements which Red Huggins, who held the book, knew to be a query as to what the outposts or videttes had discovered.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Snatching one up he began to wave it in certain eccentric movements which Red Huggins, who held the book, knew to be a query as to what the outposts or videttes had discovered.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "ITHERE'S the outpost making signals, Elmer," said Mark, about three o'clock in the afternoon.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading "Looks like they must have sighted our scout master, then," declared Elmer, as he left what he was engaged in doing to hasten over to where the balance of the signal flags lay.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Two of the scouts, who were pretty well up in wigwag work, had been dispatched to a knob part way up the mountain, from which a fine view of the lower lake could be obtained, as well as the zigzag course of the connecting Paradise Creek.
sightedadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪtɪd/
able to see
From this reading "Looks like they must have sighted our scout master, then," declared Elmer, as he left what he was engaged in doing to hasten over to where the balance of the signal flags lay.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading "Looks like they must have sighted our scout master, then," declared Elmer, as he left what he was engaged in doing to hasten over to where the balance of the signal flags lay.
signalsnounUS /ˈsɪɡnəlz/
plural of “signal” — any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading "ITHERE'S the outpost making signals, Elmer," said Mark, about three o'clock in the afternoon.
SnatchingverbUS /ˈsnætʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading Snatching one up he began to wave it in certain eccentric movements which Red Huggins, who held the book, knew to be a query as to what the outposts or videttes had discovered.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAST FLICKERING CAMP FIRE DIES OUT.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Looks like they must have sighted our scout master, then," declared Elmer, as he left what he was engaged in doing to hasten over to where the balance of the signal flags lay.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Looks like they must have sighted our scout master, then," declared Elmer, as he left what he was engaged in doing to hasten over to where the balance of the signal flags lay.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "ITHERE'S the outpost making signals, Elmer," said Mark, about three o'clock in the afternoon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Two of the scouts, who were pretty well up in wigwag work, had been dispatched to a knob part way up the mountain, from which a fine view of the lower lake could be obtained, as well as the zigzag course of the connecting Paradise Creek.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two of the scouts, who were pretty well up in wigwag work, had been dispatched to a knob part way up the mountain, from which a fine view of the lower lake could be obtained, as well as the zigzag course of the connecting Paradise Creek.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Two of the scouts, who were pretty well up in wigwag work, had been dispatched to a knob part way up the mountain, from which a fine view of the lower lake could be obtained, as well as the zigzag course of the connecting Paradise Creek.
videttes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Snatching one up he began to wave it in certain eccentric movements which Red Huggins, who held the book, knew to be a query as to what the outposts or videttes had discovered.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Two of the scouts, who were pretty well up in wigwag work, had been dispatched to a knob part way up the mountain, from which a fine view of the lower lake could be obtained, as well as the zigzag course of the connecting Paradise Creek.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Looks like they must have sighted our scout master, then," declared Elmer, as he left what he was engaged in doing to hasten over to where the balance of the signal flags lay.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading Snatching one up he began to wave it in certain eccentric movements which Red Huggins, who held the book, knew to be a query as to what the outposts or videttes had discovered.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Two of the scouts, who were pretty well up in wigwag work, had been dispatched to a knob part way up the mountain, from which a fine view of the lower lake could be obtained, as well as the zigzag course of the connecting Paradise Creek.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Two of the scouts, who were pretty well up in wigwag work, had been dispatched to a knob part way up the mountain, from which a fine view of the lower lake could be obtained, as well as the zigzag course of the connecting Paradise Creek.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Two of the scouts, who were pretty well up in wigwag work, had been dispatched to a knob part way up the mountain, from which a fine view of the lower lake could be obtained, as well as the zigzag course of the connecting Paradise Creek.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Looks like they must have sighted our scout master, then," declared Elmer, as he left what he was engaged in doing to hasten over to where the balance of the signal flags lay.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Looks like they must have sighted our scout master, then," declared Elmer, as he left what he was engaged in doing to hasten over to where the balance of the signal flags lay.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Two of the scouts, who were pretty well up in wigwag work, had been dispatched to a knob part way up the mountain, from which a fine view of the lower lake could be obtained, as well as the zigzag course of the connecting Paradise Creek.
which person or people
From this reading Two of the scouts, who were pretty well up in wigwag work, had been dispatched to a knob part way up the mountain, from which a fine view of the lower lake could be obtained, as well as the zigzag course of the connecting Paradise Creek.
wigwagverb
send a signal by waving a flag or a light according to a certain code
From this reading Two of the scouts, who were pretty well up in wigwag work, had been dispatched to a knob part way up the mountain, from which a fine view of the lower lake could be obtained, as well as the zigzag course of the connecting Paradise Creek.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Two of the scouts, who were pretty well up in wigwag work, had been dispatched to a knob part way up the mountain, from which a fine view of the lower lake could be obtained, as well as the zigzag course of the connecting Paradise Creek.
zigzagverbUS /ˈzɪɡzæɡ/
travel along a zigzag path
From this reading Two of the scouts, who were pretty well up in wigwag work, had been dispatched to a knob part way up the mountain, from which a fine view of the lower lake could be obtained, as well as the zigzag course of the connecting Paradise Creek.
