used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading First aid should teach every boy how to render temporary assistance by improvised means for the relief of the injured one, and the methods by which he can be removed to a place of safety.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading First aid should teach every boy how to render temporary assistance by improvised means for the relief of the injured one, and the methods by which he can be removed to a place of safety.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This bandage is used by the United States Government, and is well suited for an emergency bandage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading First aid should teach every boy how to render temporary assistance by improvised means for the relief of the injured one, and the methods by which he can be removed to a place of safety.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading First aid should teach every boy how to render temporary assistance by improvised means for the relief of the injured one, and the methods by which he can be removed to a place of safety.
BandagenounUS /ˈbændɪdʒ/
a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body
From this reading Before going to camp, boys should be taught the use of the Triangular Bandage.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading First aid should teach every boy how to render temporary assistance by improvised means for the relief of the injured one, and the methods by which he can be removed to a place of safety.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before going to camp, boys should be taught the use of the Triangular Bandage.
a youthful male person
From this reading First aid should teach every boy how to render temporary assistance by improvised means for the relief of the injured one, and the methods by which he can be removed to a place of safety.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Before going to camp, boys should be taught the use of the Triangular Bandage.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading First aid should teach every boy how to render temporary assistance by improvised means for the relief of the injured one, and the methods by which he can be removed to a place of safety.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Before going to camp, boys should be taught the use of the Triangular Bandage.
campernounUS /ˈkæmpər/
someone living temporarily in a tent or lodge for recreation
From this reading With this in view, the information given in this chapter incorporates what every camper should know.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading First aid should teach every boy how to render temporary assistance by improvised means for the relief of the injured one, and the methods by which he can be removed to a place of safety.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading With this in view, the information given in this chapter incorporates what every camper should know.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading It can be easily made from a handkerchief or a piece of linen.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading This bandage is used by the United States Government, and is well suited for an emergency bandage.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading First aid should teach every boy how to render temporary assistance by improvised means for the relief of the injured one, and the methods by which he can be removed to a place of safety.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First aid should teach every boy how to render temporary assistance by improvised means for the relief of the injured one, and the methods by which he can be removed to a place of safety.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading First aid should teach every boy how to render temporary assistance by improvised means for the relief of the injured one, and the methods by which he can be removed to a place of safety.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It can be easily made from a handkerchief or a piece of linen.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading With this in view, the information given in this chapter incorporates what every camper should know.
the act of departing
From this reading Before going to camp, boys should be taught the use of the Triangular Bandage.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading This bandage is used by the United States Government, and is well suited for an emergency bandage.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading It can be easily made from a handkerchief or a piece of linen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading First aid should teach every boy how to render temporary assistance by improvised means for the relief of the injured one, and the methods by which he can be removed to a place of safety.
how
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From this reading First aid should teach every boy how to render temporary assistance by improvised means for the relief of the injured one, and the methods by which he can be removed to a place of safety.
improvisedadjectiveUS /ˈɪmprəvaɪzd/
done or made using whatever is available
From this reading First aid should teach every boy how to render temporary assistance by improvised means for the relief of the injured one, and the methods by which he can be removed to a place of safety.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With this in view, the information given in this chapter incorporates what every camper should know.
incorporatesverbUS /ˌɪnˈkɔːrpəreɪts/
third-person singular of “incorporate” — make into a whole or make part of a whole
From this reading With this in view, the information given in this chapter incorporates what every camper should know.
a message received and understood
From this reading With this in view, the information given in this chapter incorporates what every camper should know.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading First aid should teach every boy how to render temporary assistance by improvised means for the relief of the injured one, and the methods by which he can be removed to a place of safety.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This bandage is used by the United States Government, and is well suited for an emergency bandage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It can be easily made from a handkerchief or a piece of linen.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading With this in view, the information given in this chapter incorporates what every camper should know.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading It can be easily made from a handkerchief or a piece of linen.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It can be easily made from a handkerchief or a piece of linen.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading First aid should teach every boy how to render temporary assistance by improvised means for the relief of the injured one, and the methods by which he can be removed to a place of safety.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading First aid should teach every boy how to render temporary assistance by improvised means for the relief of the injured one, and the methods by which he can be removed to a place of safety.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading First aid should teach every boy how to render temporary assistance by improvised means for the relief of the injured one, and the methods by which he can be removed to a place of safety.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading First aid should teach every boy how to render temporary assistance by improvised means for the relief of the injured one, and the methods by which he can be removed to a place of safety.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It can be easily made from a handkerchief or a piece of linen.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading It can be easily made from a handkerchief or a piece of linen.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading First aid should teach every boy how to render temporary assistance by improvised means for the relief of the injured one, and the methods by which he can be removed to a place of safety.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading First aid should teach every boy how to render temporary assistance by improvised means for the relief of the injured one, and the methods by which he can be removed to a place of safety.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading First aid should teach every boy how to render temporary assistance by improvised means for the relief of the injured one, and the methods by which he can be removed to a place of safety.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading First aid should teach every boy how to render temporary assistance by improvised means for the relief of the injured one, and the methods by which he can be removed to a place of safety.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading First aid should teach every boy how to render temporary assistance by improvised means for the relief of the injured one, and the methods by which he can be removed to a place of safety.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading First aid should teach every boy how to render temporary assistance by improvised means for the relief of the injured one, and the methods by which he can be removed to a place of safety.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading This bandage is used by the United States Government, and is well suited for an emergency bandage.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading This bandage is used by the United States Government, and is well suited for an emergency bandage.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Before going to camp, boys should be taught the use of the Triangular Bandage.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading First aid should teach every boy how to render temporary assistance by improvised means for the relief of the injured one, and the methods by which he can be removed to a place of safety.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading First aid should teach every boy how to render temporary assistance by improvised means for the relief of the injured one, and the methods by which he can be removed to a place of safety.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading First aid should teach every boy how to render temporary assistance by improvised means for the relief of the injured one, and the methods by which he can be removed to a place of safety.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading With this in view, the information given in this chapter incorporates what every camper should know.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading First aid should teach every boy how to render temporary assistance by improvised means for the relief of the injured one, and the methods by which he can be removed to a place of safety.
TriangularadjectiveUS /traɪˈæŋɡjələr/
having three angles; forming or shaped like a triangle
From this reading Before going to camp, boys should be taught the use of the Triangular Bandage.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading This bandage is used by the United States Government, and is well suited for an emergency bandage.
the act of using
From this reading Before going to camp, boys should be taught the use of the Triangular Bandage.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading This bandage is used by the United States Government, and is well suited for an emergency bandage.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading With this in view, the information given in this chapter incorporates what every camper should know.
(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 This bandage is used by the United States Government, and is well suited for an emergency bandage.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading With this in view, the information given in this chapter incorporates what every camper should know.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading First aid should teach every boy how to render temporary assistance by improvised means for the relief of the injured one, and the methods by which he can be removed to a place of safety.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With this in view, the information given in this chapter incorporates what every camper should know.
