generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading When Dan stepped into the room which buzzed with conversation, he noted at once that the Bay Shore boys had not accepted an invitation to share refreshments.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading This was not surprising, for in previous games Pat and his followers had left the building immediately after the contest.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When Dan stepped into the room which buzzed with conversation, he noted at once that the Bay Shore boys had not accepted an invitation to share refreshments.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PROOF In the clubroom, the Den mothers were serving hot chocolate and home baked cookies to the Cubs and their friends.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading “Have you seen Chub?” the Den Chief asked anxiously.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he scanned the crowd, Brad and Midge came over to speak to him.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Have you seen Chub?” the Den Chief asked anxiously.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Dan stepped into the room which buzzed with conversation, he noted at once that the Bay Shore boys had not accepted an invitation to share refreshments.
bakedadjectiveUS /beɪkt/
dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight
From this reading PROOF In the clubroom, the Den mothers were serving hot chocolate and home baked cookies to the Cubs and their friends.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading When Dan stepped into the room which buzzed with conversation, he noted at once that the Bay Shore boys had not accepted an invitation to share refreshments.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading When Dan stepped into the room which buzzed with conversation, he noted at once that the Bay Shore boys had not accepted an invitation to share refreshments.
BradnounUS /bræd/
a small nail
From this reading As he scanned the crowd, Brad and Midge came over to speak to him.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading This was not surprising, for in previous games Pat and his followers had left the building immediately after the contest.
buzzedverbUS /bʌzd/
past form of “buzz” — make a buzzing sound
From this reading When Dan stepped into the room which buzzed with conversation, he noted at once that the Bay Shore boys had not accepted an invitation to share refreshments.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As he scanned the crowd, Brad and Midge came over to speak to him.
a person who is in charge
From this reading “Have you seen Chub?” the Den Chief asked anxiously.
chocolatenounUS /ˈtʃɔːklət/
a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot
From this reading PROOF In the clubroom, the Den mothers were serving hot chocolate and home baked cookies to the Cubs and their friends.
Chubnoun
European freshwater game fish with a thick spindle-shaped body
From this reading “Have you seen Chub?” the Den Chief asked anxiously.
clubroomnoun
a room used for the activities of a club
From this reading PROOF In the clubroom, the Den mothers were serving hot chocolate and home baked cookies to the Cubs and their friends.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading This was not surprising, for in previous games Pat and his followers had left the building immediately after the contest.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading When Dan stepped into the room which buzzed with conversation, he noted at once that the Bay Shore boys had not accepted an invitation to share refreshments.
cookiesnounUS /ˈkʊkiz/
plural of “cooky” — the cook on a ranch or at a camp
From this reading PROOF In the clubroom, the Den mothers were serving hot chocolate and home baked cookies to the Cubs and their friends.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading As he scanned the crowd, Brad and Midge came over to speak to him.
CubsnounUS /kʌbz/
plural of “cub” — an awkward and inexperienced youth
From this reading PROOF In the clubroom, the Den mothers were serving hot chocolate and home baked cookies to the Cubs and their friends.
Dan
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From this reading When Dan stepped into the room which buzzed with conversation, he noted at once that the Bay Shore boys had not accepted an invitation to share refreshments.
DennounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading PROOF In the clubroom, the Den mothers were serving hot chocolate and home baked cookies to the Cubs and their friends.
followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading This was not surprising, for in previous games Pat and his followers had left the building immediately after the contest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This was not surprising, for in previous games Pat and his followers had left the building immediately after the contest.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading PROOF In the clubroom, the Den mothers were serving hot chocolate and home baked cookies to the Cubs and their friends.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading This was not surprising, for in previous games Pat and his followers had left the building immediately after the contest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Dan stepped into the room which buzzed with conversation, he noted at once that the Bay Shore boys had not accepted an invitation to share refreshments.
Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Have you seen Chub?” the Den Chief asked anxiously.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Dan stepped into the room which buzzed with conversation, he noted at once that the Bay Shore boys had not accepted an invitation to share refreshments.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As he scanned the crowd, Brad and Midge came over to speak to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This was not surprising, for in previous games Pat and his followers had left the building immediately after the contest.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading PROOF In the clubroom, the Den mothers were serving hot chocolate and home baked cookies to the Cubs and their friends.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading PROOF In the clubroom, the Den mothers were serving hot chocolate and home baked cookies to the Cubs and their friends.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading This was not surprising, for in previous games Pat and his followers had left the building immediately after the contest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PROOF In the clubroom, the Den mothers were serving hot chocolate and home baked cookies to the Cubs and their friends.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When Dan stepped into the room which buzzed with conversation, he noted at once that the Bay Shore boys had not accepted an invitation to share refreshments.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading When Dan stepped into the room which buzzed with conversation, he noted at once that the Bay Shore boys had not accepted an invitation to share refreshments.
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 This was not surprising, for in previous games Pat and his followers had left the building immediately after the contest.
MidgenounUS /mɪdʒ/
minute two-winged mosquito-like fly lacking biting mouthparts; appear in dancing swarms especially near water
From this reading As he scanned the crowd, Brad and Midge came over to speak to him.
mothersnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading PROOF In the clubroom, the Den mothers were serving hot chocolate and home baked cookies to the Cubs and their friends.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When Dan stepped into the room which buzzed with conversation, he noted at once that the Bay Shore boys had not accepted an invitation to share refreshments.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading When Dan stepped into the room which buzzed with conversation, he noted at once that the Bay Shore boys had not accepted an invitation to share refreshments.
on one occasion
From this reading When Dan stepped into the room which buzzed with conversation, he noted at once that the Bay Shore boys had not accepted an invitation to share refreshments.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As he scanned the crowd, Brad and Midge came over to speak to him.
PatverbUS /pæt/
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading This was not surprising, for in previous games Pat and his followers had left the building immediately after the contest.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading This was not surprising, for in previous games Pat and his followers had left the building immediately after the contest.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading PROOF In the clubroom, the Den mothers were serving hot chocolate and home baked cookies to the Cubs and their friends.
refreshmentsnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənts/
plural of “refreshment” — snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading When Dan stepped into the room which buzzed with conversation, he noted at once that the Bay Shore boys had not accepted an invitation to share refreshments.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading When Dan stepped into the room which buzzed with conversation, he noted at once that the Bay Shore boys had not accepted an invitation to share refreshments.
scannedverbUS /skænd/
inflected form of “scan” — examine minutely or intensely
From this reading As he scanned the crowd, Brad and Midge came over to speak to him.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Have you seen Chub?” the Den Chief asked anxiously.
servingnounUS /ˈsɜːrvɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading PROOF In the clubroom, the Den mothers were serving hot chocolate and home baked cookies to the Cubs and their friends.
have in common
From this reading When Dan stepped into the room which buzzed with conversation, he noted at once that the Bay Shore boys had not accepted an invitation to share refreshments.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading When Dan stepped into the room which buzzed with conversation, he noted at once that the Bay Shore boys had not accepted an invitation to share refreshments.
express in speech
From this reading As he scanned the crowd, Brad and Midge came over to speak to him.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading When Dan stepped into the room which buzzed with conversation, he noted at once that the Bay Shore boys had not accepted an invitation to share refreshments.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading This was not surprising, for in previous games Pat and his followers had left the building immediately after the contest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Dan stepped into the room which buzzed with conversation, he noted at once that the Bay Shore boys had not accepted an invitation to share refreshments.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PROOF In the clubroom, the Den mothers were serving hot chocolate and home baked cookies to the Cubs and their friends.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading PROOF In the clubroom, the Den mothers were serving hot chocolate and home baked cookies to the Cubs and their friends.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was not surprising, for in previous games Pat and his followers had left the building immediately after the contest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PROOF In the clubroom, the Den mothers were serving hot chocolate and home baked cookies to the Cubs and their friends.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was not surprising, for in previous games Pat and his followers had left the building immediately after the contest.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading PROOF In the clubroom, the Den mothers were serving hot chocolate and home baked cookies to the Cubs and their friends.
at the time that
From this reading When Dan stepped into the room which buzzed with conversation, he noted at once that the Bay Shore boys had not accepted an invitation to share refreshments.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When Dan stepped into the room which buzzed with conversation, he noted at once that the Bay Shore boys had not accepted an invitation to share refreshments.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Dan stepped into the room which buzzed with conversation, he noted at once that the Bay Shore boys had not accepted an invitation to share refreshments.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Have you seen Chub?” the Den Chief asked anxiously.
