used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A boy's mother, who is generally the official trunk packer of the family, makes a mistake in stowing away in the trunk a lot of things not serviceable or suitable for camping.
in addition
From this reading Usually the first camping trip decides what to take on the second trip, and also reveals how few things, providing they are right things, one really needs to be comfortable in camp.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Gray woolen shirts, gray, brown, or green sweaters (a boon to campers--avoid white, red, or striped colors), khaki suit, outing flannel pajamas (tan color preferred) are in the class of real camp necessities so far as clothing is concerned.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Gray woolen shirts, gray, brown, or green sweaters (a boon to campers--avoid white, red, or striped colors), khaki suit, outing flannel pajamas (tan color preferred) are in the class of real camp necessities so far as clothing is concerned.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A boy's mother, who is generally the official trunk packer of the family, makes a mistake in stowing away in the trunk a lot of things not serviceable or suitable for camping.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
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boonnounUS /buːn/
a desirable state
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boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A boy's mother, who is generally the official trunk packer of the family, makes a mistake in stowing away in the trunk a lot of things not serviceable or suitable for camping.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Gray woolen shirts, gray, brown, or green sweaters (a boon to campers--avoid white, red, or striped colors), khaki suit, outing flannel pajamas (tan color preferred) are in the class of real camp necessities so far as clothing is concerned.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
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campersnounUS /ˈkæmpərz/
plural of “camper” — someone living temporarily in a tent or lodge for recreation
From this reading Gray woolen shirts, gray, brown, or green sweaters (a boon to campers--avoid white, red, or striped colors), khaki suit, outing flannel pajamas (tan color preferred) are in the class of real camp necessities so far as clothing is concerned.
campingnounUS /ˈkæmpɪŋ/
the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp
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to be able to, or to be allowed to
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CHECKverbUS /tʃek/
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
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a collection of things sharing a common attribute
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clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading Gray woolen shirts, gray, brown, or green sweaters (a boon to campers--avoid white, red, or striped colors), khaki suit, outing flannel pajamas (tan color preferred) are in the class of real camp necessities so far as clothing is concerned.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading Gray woolen shirts, gray, brown, or green sweaters (a boon to campers--avoid white, red, or striped colors), khaki suit, outing flannel pajamas (tan color preferred) are in the class of real camp necessities so far as clothing is concerned.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
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providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Usually the first camping trip decides what to take on the second trip, and also reveals how few things, providing they are right things, one really needs to be comfortable in camp.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Gray woolen shirts, gray, brown, or green sweaters (a boon to campers--avoid white, red, or striped colors), khaki suit, outing flannel pajamas (tan color preferred) are in the class of real camp necessities so far as clothing is concerned.
CottonnounUS /ˈkɑːtən/
soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
From this reading Cotton goods, except towels, handkerchiefs, and hose, are of no use.
decidesverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdz/
third-person singular of “decide” — reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading Usually the first camping trip decides what to take on the second trip, and also reveals how few things, providing they are right things, one really needs to be comfortable in camp.
determineverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmən/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
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apart from; not including
From this reading Cotton goods, except towels, handkerchiefs, and hose, are of no use.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
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a social unit living together
From this reading A boy's mother, who is generally the official trunk packer of the family, makes a mistake in stowing away in the trunk a lot of things not serviceable or suitable for camping.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Gray woolen shirts, gray, brown, or green sweaters (a boon to campers--avoid white, red, or striped colors), khaki suit, outing flannel pajamas (tan color preferred) are in the class of real camp necessities so far as clothing is concerned.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Usually the first camping trip decides what to take on the second trip, and also reveals how few things, providing they are right things, one really needs to be comfortable in camp.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
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flannelnounUS /ˈflænəl/
a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing
From this reading Gray woolen shirts, gray, brown, or green sweaters (a boon to campers--avoid white, red, or striped colors), khaki suit, outing flannel pajamas (tan color preferred) are in the class of real camp necessities so far as clothing is concerned.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A boy's mother, who is generally the official trunk packer of the family, makes a mistake in stowing away in the trunk a lot of things not serviceable or suitable for camping.
set up or found
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applying to all or most members of a category or group
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usually; as a rule
From this reading A boy's mother, who is generally the official trunk packer of the family, makes a mistake in stowing away in the trunk a lot of things not serviceable or suitable for camping.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading Cotton goods, except towels, handkerchiefs, and hose, are of no use.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Gray woolen shirts, gray, brown, or green sweaters (a boon to campers--avoid white, red, or striped colors), khaki suit, outing flannel pajamas (tan color preferred) are in the class of real camp necessities so far as clothing is concerned.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Gray woolen shirts, gray, brown, or green sweaters (a boon to campers--avoid white, red, or striped colors), khaki suit, outing flannel pajamas (tan color preferred) are in the class of real camp necessities so far as clothing is concerned.
handkerchiefsnounUS /ˈhæŋkərtʃəfs/
plural of “handkerchief” — a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading Cotton goods, except towels, handkerchiefs, and hose, are of no use.
HINTSnounUS /hɪnts/
plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion
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hosenounUS /hoʊz/
socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear)
From this reading Cotton goods, except towels, handkerchiefs, and hose, are of no use.
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A boy's mother, who is generally the official trunk packer of the family, makes a mistake in stowing away in the trunk a lot of things not serviceable or suitable for camping.
khakiadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːki/
of a yellowish brown color
From this reading Gray woolen shirts, gray, brown, or green sweaters (a boon to campers--avoid white, red, or striped colors), khaki suit, outing flannel pajamas (tan color preferred) are in the class of real camp necessities so far as clothing is concerned.
LABELSnounUS /ˈleɪbəlz/
plural of “label” — a brief description given for purposes of identification
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give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
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no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
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(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading A boy's mother, who is generally the official trunk packer of the family, makes a mistake in stowing away in the trunk a lot of things not serviceable or suitable for camping.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading A boy's mother, who is generally the official trunk packer of the family, makes a mistake in stowing away in the trunk a lot of things not serviceable or suitable for camping.
MARKINGnounUS /ˈmɑːrkɪŋ/
a distinguishing symbol
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The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
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a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading A boy's mother, who is generally the official trunk packer of the family, makes a mistake in stowing away in the trunk a lot of things not serviceable or suitable for camping.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading A boy's mother, who is generally the official trunk packer of the family, makes a mistake in stowing away in the trunk a lot of things not serviceable or suitable for camping.
NEATNESSnounUS /ˈniːtnəs/
the state of being neat and smart and trim
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necessitiesnounUS /nəˈsesɪtiz/
plural of “necessity” — the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Gray woolen shirts, gray, brown, or green sweaters (a boon to campers--avoid white, red, or striped colors), khaki suit, outing flannel pajamas (tan color preferred) are in the class of real camp necessities so far as clothing is concerned.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading Usually the first camping trip decides what to take on the second trip, and also reveals how few things, providing they are right things, one really needs to be comfortable in camp.
not any; not one
From this reading Cotton goods, except towels, handkerchiefs, and hose, are of no use.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A boy's mother, who is generally the official trunk packer of the family, makes a mistake in stowing away in the trunk a lot of things not serviceable or suitable for camping.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A boy's mother, who is generally the official trunk packer of the family, makes a mistake in stowing away in the trunk a lot of things not serviceable or suitable for camping.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading A boy's mother, who is generally the official trunk packer of the family, makes a mistake in stowing away in the trunk a lot of things not serviceable or suitable for camping.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Usually the first camping trip decides what to take on the second trip, and also reveals how few things, providing they are right things, one really needs to be comfortable in camp.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Usually the first camping trip decides what to take on the second trip, and also reveals how few things, providing they are right things, one really needs to be comfortable in camp.
and nothing more
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A boy's mother, who is generally the official trunk packer of the family, makes a mistake in stowing away in the trunk a lot of things not serviceable or suitable for camping.
outingnounUS /ˈaʊtɪŋ/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading Gray woolen shirts, gray, brown, or green sweaters (a boon to campers--avoid white, red, or striped colors), khaki suit, outing flannel pajamas (tan color preferred) are in the class of real camp necessities so far as clothing is concerned.
arrange in a container
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packernounUS /ˈpækər/
a workman employed to pack things into containers
From this reading A boy's mother, who is generally the official trunk packer of the family, makes a mistake in stowing away in the trunk a lot of things not serviceable or suitable for camping.
pajamasnounUS /pəˈdʒɑːməz/
plural of “pajama” — a pair of loose trousers tied by a drawstring around the waist; worn by men and women in some Asian countries
From this reading Gray woolen shirts, gray, brown, or green sweaters (a boon to campers--avoid white, red, or striped colors), khaki suit, outing flannel pajamas (tan color preferred) are in the class of real camp necessities so far as clothing is concerned.
more desirable than another
From this reading Gray woolen shirts, gray, brown, or green sweaters (a boon to campers--avoid white, red, or striped colors), khaki suit, outing flannel pajamas (tan color preferred) are in the class of real camp necessities so far as clothing is concerned.
providingverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Usually the first camping trip decides what to take on the second trip, and also reveals how few things, providing they are right things, one really needs to be comfortable in camp.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Gray woolen shirts, gray, brown, or green sweaters (a boon to campers--avoid white, red, or striped colors), khaki suit, outing flannel pajamas (tan color preferred) are in the class of real camp necessities so far as clothing is concerned.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Usually the first camping trip decides what to take on the second trip, and also reveals how few things, providing they are right things, one really needs to be comfortable in camp.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Gray woolen shirts, gray, brown, or green sweaters (a boon to campers--avoid white, red, or striped colors), khaki suit, outing flannel pajamas (tan color preferred) are in the class of real camp necessities so far as clothing is concerned.
revealsverbUS /rɪˈviːlz/
third-person singular of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading Usually the first camping trip decides what to take on the second trip, and also reveals how few things, providing they are right things, one really needs to be comfortable in camp.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Usually the first camping trip decides what to take on the second trip, and also reveals how few things, providing they are right things, one really needs to be comfortable in camp.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Usually the first camping trip decides what to take on the second trip, and also reveals how few things, providing they are right things, one really needs to be comfortable in camp.
serviceableadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrvəsəbəl/
ready for service or able to give long service
From this reading A boy's mother, who is generally the official trunk packer of the family, makes a mistake in stowing away in the trunk a lot of things not serviceable or suitable for camping.
SHIPPINGnounUS /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/
the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials
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shirtsnounUS /ʃɜːrts/
plural of “shirt” — a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading Gray woolen shirts, gray, brown, or green sweaters (a boon to campers--avoid white, red, or striped colors), khaki suit, outing flannel pajamas (tan color preferred) are in the class of real camp necessities so far as clothing is concerned.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
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for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Gray woolen shirts, gray, brown, or green sweaters (a boon to campers--avoid white, red, or striped colors), khaki suit, outing flannel pajamas (tan color preferred) are in the class of real camp necessities so far as clothing is concerned.
stowingnounUS /ˈstoʊwɪŋ/
the act of packing or storing away
From this reading A boy's mother, who is generally the official trunk packer of the family, makes a mistake in stowing away in the trunk a lot of things not serviceable or suitable for camping.
stripedadjectiveUS /straɪpt/
marked or decorated with stripes
From this reading Gray woolen shirts, gray, brown, or green sweaters (a boon to campers--avoid white, red, or striped colors), khaki suit, outing flannel pajamas (tan color preferred) are in the class of real camp necessities so far as clothing is concerned.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Gray woolen shirts, gray, brown, or green sweaters (a boon to campers--avoid white, red, or striped colors), khaki suit, outing flannel pajamas (tan color preferred) are in the class of real camp necessities so far as clothing is concerned.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading A boy's mother, who is generally the official trunk packer of the family, makes a mistake in stowing away in the trunk a lot of things not serviceable or suitable for camping.
sweatersnounUS /ˈswetərz/
plural of “sweater” — a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body
From this reading Gray woolen shirts, gray, brown, or green sweaters (a boon to campers--avoid white, red, or striped colors), khaki suit, outing flannel pajamas (tan color preferred) are in the class of real camp necessities so far as clothing is concerned.
carry out
From this reading Usually the first camping trip decides what to take on the second trip, and also reveals how few things, providing they are right things, one really needs to be comfortable in camp.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
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tannounUS /tæn/
a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun
From this reading Gray woolen shirts, gray, brown, or green sweaters (a boon to campers--avoid white, red, or striped colors), khaki suit, outing flannel pajamas (tan color preferred) are in the class of real camp necessities so far as clothing is concerned.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Usually the first camping trip decides what to take on the second trip, and also reveals how few things, providing they are right things, one really needs to be comfortable in camp.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Usually the first camping trip decides what to take on the second trip, and also reveals how few things, providing they are right things, one really needs to be comfortable in camp.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Usually the first camping trip decides what to take on the second trip, and also reveals how few things, providing they are right things, one really needs to be comfortable in camp.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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towelsnounUS /ˈtaʊəlz/
plural of “towel” — a rectangular piece of absorbent cloth (or paper) for drying or wiping
From this reading Cotton goods, except towels, handkerchiefs, and hose, are of no use.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Usually the first camping trip decides what to take on the second trip, and also reveals how few things, providing they are right things, one really needs to be comfortable in camp.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading A boy's mother, who is generally the official trunk packer of the family, makes a mistake in stowing away in the trunk a lot of things not serviceable or suitable for camping.
the act of using
From this reading Cotton goods, except towels, handkerchiefs, and hose, are of no use.
under normal conditions
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used to ask for information about something
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a Caucasian
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which person or people
From this reading A boy's mother, who is generally the official trunk packer of the family, makes a mistake in stowing away in the trunk a lot of things not serviceable or suitable for camping.
woolennounUS /ˈwʊlən/
a fabric made from the hair of sheep
From this reading Gray woolen shirts, gray, brown, or green sweaters (a boon to campers--avoid white, red, or striped colors), khaki suit, outing flannel pajamas (tan color preferred) are in the class of real camp necessities so far as clothing is concerned.