used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We ourselves, who expect none, and wouldn't know what to do with a medal if one was given to us, are just as eager and joyful as the smallest Camper there.
(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 As the last night draws near there is great excitement among all the boys.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading As the last night draws near there is great excitement among all the boys.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Those who have earned medals, cups or prizes try to appear unconcerned, while the rest of the Campers handle, fondle and criticise the gifts.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Those who have earned medals, cups or prizes try to appear unconcerned, while the rest of the Campers handle, fondle and criticise the gifts.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We ourselves, who expect none, and wouldn't know what to do with a medal if one was given to us, are just as eager and joyful as the smallest Camper there.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the last night draws near there is great excitement among all the boys.
AwardingnounUS /əˈwɔːrdɪŋ/
a grant made by a law court
From this reading Awarding Prizes.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading As the last night draws near there is great excitement among all the boys.
CampernounUS /ˈkæmpər/
someone living temporarily in a tent or lodge for recreation
From this reading We ourselves, who expect none, and wouldn't know what to do with a medal if one was given to us, are just as eager and joyful as the smallest Camper there.
CampersnounUS /ˈkæmpərz/
plural of “camper” — someone living temporarily in a tent or lodge for recreation
From this reading Those who have earned medals, cups or prizes try to appear unconcerned, while the rest of the Campers handle, fondle and criticise the gifts.
criticiseverb
find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
From this reading Those who have earned medals, cups or prizes try to appear unconcerned, while the rest of the Campers handle, fondle and criticise the gifts.
cupsnounUS /kʌps/
plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading Those who have earned medals, cups or prizes try to appear unconcerned, while the rest of the Campers handle, fondle and criticise the gifts.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading We ourselves, who expect none, and wouldn't know what to do with a medal if one was given to us, are just as eager and joyful as the smallest Camper there.
drawsnounUS /drɔːz/
plural of “draw” — a gully that is shallower than a ravine
From this reading As the last night draws near there is great excitement among all the boys.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading We ourselves, who expect none, and wouldn't know what to do with a medal if one was given to us, are just as eager and joyful as the smallest Camper there.
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading Those who have earned medals, cups or prizes try to appear unconcerned, while the rest of the Campers handle, fondle and criticise the gifts.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every season it is just the same.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading As the last night draws near there is great excitement among all the boys.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading We ourselves, who expect none, and wouldn't know what to do with a medal if one was given to us, are just as eager and joyful as the smallest Camper there.
fondleverbUS /ˈfɔːndəl/
touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner
From this reading Those who have earned medals, cups or prizes try to appear unconcerned, while the rest of the Campers handle, fondle and criticise the gifts.
giftsnounUS /ɡɪfts/
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading Those who have earned medals, cups or prizes try to appear unconcerned, while the rest of the Campers handle, fondle and criticise the gifts.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading We ourselves, who expect none, and wouldn't know what to do with a medal if one was given to us, are just as eager and joyful as the smallest Camper there.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading As the last night draws near there is great excitement among all the boys.
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading Those who have earned medals, cups or prizes try to appear unconcerned, while the rest of the Campers handle, fondle and criticise the gifts.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Those who have earned medals, cups or prizes try to appear unconcerned, while the rest of the Campers handle, fondle and criticise the gifts.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading We ourselves, who expect none, and wouldn't know what to do with a medal if one was given to us, are just as eager and joyful as the smallest Camper there.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every season it is just the same.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Every season it is just the same.
joyfuladjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
full of or producing joy
From this reading We ourselves, who expect none, and wouldn't know what to do with a medal if one was given to us, are just as eager and joyful as the smallest Camper there.
and nothing more
From this reading Every season it is just the same.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading We ourselves, who expect none, and wouldn't know what to do with a medal if one was given to us, are just as eager and joyful as the smallest Camper there.
immediately past
From this reading As the last night draws near there is great excitement among all the boys.
medalnounUS /ˈmedəl/
an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
From this reading We ourselves, who expect none, and wouldn't know what to do with a medal if one was given to us, are just as eager and joyful as the smallest Camper there.
medalsnounUS /ˈmedəlz/
plural of “medal” — an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
From this reading Those who have earned medals, cups or prizes try to appear unconcerned, while the rest of the Campers handle, fondle and criticise the gifts.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading As the last night draws near there is great excitement among all the boys.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading As the last night draws near there is great excitement among all the boys.
not one, and not any
From this reading We ourselves, who expect none, and wouldn't know what to do with a medal if one was given to us, are just as eager and joyful as the smallest Camper there.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Those who have earned medals, cups or prizes try to appear unconcerned, while the rest of the Campers handle, fondle and criticise the gifts.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading We ourselves, who expect none, and wouldn't know what to do with a medal if one was given to us, are just as eager and joyful as the smallest Camper there.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Those who have earned medals, cups or prizes try to appear unconcerned, while the rest of the Campers handle, fondle and criticise the gifts.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading We ourselves, who expect none, and wouldn't know what to do with a medal if one was given to us, are just as eager and joyful as the smallest Camper there.
PrizesnounUS /ˈpraɪzəz/
plural of “prize” — something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading Awarding Prizes.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Those who have earned medals, cups or prizes try to appear unconcerned, while the rest of the Campers handle, fondle and criticise the gifts.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Every season it is just the same.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Every season it is just the same.
smallestadjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːləst/
superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading We ourselves, who expect none, and wouldn't know what to do with a medal if one was given to us, are just as eager and joyful as the smallest Camper there.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Every season it is just the same.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As the last night draws near there is great excitement among all the boys.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those who have earned medals, cups or prizes try to appear unconcerned, while the rest of the Campers handle, fondle and criticise the gifts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Those who have earned medals, cups or prizes try to appear unconcerned, while the rest of the Campers handle, fondle and criticise the gifts.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Those who have earned medals, cups or prizes try to appear unconcerned, while the rest of the Campers handle, fondle and criticise the gifts.
unconcernedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnkənˈsɜːrnd/
lacking in interest or care or feeling
From this reading Those who have earned medals, cups or prizes try to appear unconcerned, while the rest of the Campers handle, fondle and criticise the gifts.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We ourselves, who expect none, and wouldn't know what to do with a medal if one was given to us, are just as eager and joyful as the smallest Camper there.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We ourselves, who expect none, and wouldn't know what to do with a medal if one was given to us, are just as eager and joyful as the smallest Camper there.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We ourselves, who expect none, and wouldn't know what to do with a medal if one was given to us, are just as eager and joyful as the smallest Camper there.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading We ourselves, who expect none, and wouldn't know what to do with a medal if one was given to us, are just as eager and joyful as the smallest Camper there.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Those who have earned medals, cups or prizes try to appear unconcerned, while the rest of the Campers handle, fondle and criticise the gifts.
which person or people
From this reading Those who have earned medals, cups or prizes try to appear unconcerned, while the rest of the Campers handle, fondle and criticise the gifts.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We ourselves, who expect none, and wouldn't know what to do with a medal if one was given to us, are just as eager and joyful as the smallest Camper there.
wouldn't
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From this reading We ourselves, who expect none, and wouldn't know what to do with a medal if one was given to us, are just as eager and joyful as the smallest Camper there.
