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From this reading Though the Den 2 boys saw Ross Langdon in school, they avoided mention of their loss.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Red meanwhile, obtained another paddle, and went quietly to work on a more elaborate design.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading No more was said about the missing paddle.
in actual fact
From this reading The finished job was so much better than the first that all the Cubs declared the Den might actually have been the gainer for having lost the paddle.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After school for the next three days, the Cub Scouts spent much of their spare time either at the river or gathering clothing to be shipped to the Navajo reservation.
(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 The finished job was so much better than the first that all the Cubs declared the Den might actually have been the gainer for having lost the paddle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Red meanwhile, obtained another paddle, and went quietly to work on a more elaborate design.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Red meanwhile, obtained another paddle, and went quietly to work on a more elaborate design.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After school for the next three days, the Cub Scouts spent much of their spare time either at the river or gathering clothing to be shipped to the Navajo reservation.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Though the Den 2 boys saw Ross Langdon in school, they avoided mention of their loss.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After school for the next three days, the Cub Scouts spent much of their spare time either at the river or gathering clothing to be shipped to the Navajo reservation.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The finished job was so much better than the first that all the Cubs declared the Den might actually have been the gainer for having lost the paddle.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The finished job was so much better than the first that all the Cubs declared the Den might actually have been the gainer for having lost the paddle.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Though the Den 2 boys saw Ross Langdon in school, they avoided mention of their loss.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading After school for the next three days, the Cub Scouts spent much of their spare time either at the river or gathering clothing to be shipped to the Navajo reservation.
CubnounUS /kʌb/
an awkward and inexperienced youth
From this reading After school for the next three days, the Cub Scouts spent much of their spare time either at the river or gathering clothing to be shipped to the Navajo reservation.
CubsnounUS /kʌbz/
plural of “cub” — an awkward and inexperienced youth
From this reading The finished job was so much better than the first that all the Cubs declared the Den might actually have been the gainer for having lost the paddle.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading After school for the next three days, the Cub Scouts spent much of their spare time either at the river or gathering clothing to be shipped to the Navajo reservation.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading The finished job was so much better than the first that all the Cubs declared the Den might actually have been the gainer for having lost the paddle.
DennounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading Though the Den 2 boys saw Ross Langdon in school, they avoided mention of their loss.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading Red meanwhile, obtained another paddle, and went quietly to work on a more elaborate design.
one or the other of two
From this reading After school for the next three days, the Cub Scouts spent much of their spare time either at the river or gathering clothing to be shipped to the Navajo reservation.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading Red meanwhile, obtained another paddle, and went quietly to work on a more elaborate design.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading The finished job was so much better than the first that all the Cubs declared the Den might actually have been the gainer for having lost the paddle.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The finished job was so much better than the first that all the Cubs declared the Den might actually have been the gainer for having lost the paddle.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After school for the next three days, the Cub Scouts spent much of their spare time either at the river or gathering clothing to be shipped to the Navajo reservation.
gainernounUS /ˈɡeɪnər/
a person who gains weight
From this reading The finished job was so much better than the first that all the Cubs declared the Den might actually have been the gainer for having lost the paddle.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading After school for the next three days, the Cub Scouts spent much of their spare time either at the river or gathering clothing to be shipped to the Navajo reservation.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The finished job was so much better than the first that all the Cubs declared the Den might actually have been the gainer for having lost the paddle.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The finished job was so much better than the first that all the Cubs declared the Den might actually have been the gainer for having lost the paddle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Though the Den 2 boys saw Ross Langdon in school, they avoided mention of their loss.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading The finished job was so much better than the first that all the Cubs declared the Den might actually have been the gainer for having lost the paddle.
Langdon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Though the Den 2 boys saw Ross Langdon in school, they avoided mention of their loss.
something that is lost
From this reading Though the Den 2 boys saw Ross Langdon in school, they avoided mention of their loss.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The finished job was so much better than the first that all the Cubs declared the Den might actually have been the gainer for having lost the paddle.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Red meanwhile, obtained another paddle, and went quietly to work on a more elaborate design.
make reference to
From this reading Though the Den 2 boys saw Ross Langdon in school, they avoided mention of their loss.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The finished job was so much better than the first that all the Cubs declared the Den might actually have been the gainer for having lost the paddle.
not able to be found
From this reading No more was said about the missing paddle.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading No more was said about the missing paddle.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading After school for the next three days, the Cub Scouts spent much of their spare time either at the river or gathering clothing to be shipped to the Navajo reservation.
NavajonounUS /ˈnɑːvəhoʊ/
a member of an Athapaskan people that migrated to Arizona and New Mexico and Utah
From this reading After school for the next three days, the Cub Scouts spent much of their spare time either at the river or gathering clothing to be shipped to the Navajo reservation.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading After school for the next three days, the Cub Scouts spent much of their spare time either at the river or gathering clothing to be shipped to the Navajo reservation.
not any; not one
From this reading No more was said about the missing paddle.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Red meanwhile, obtained another paddle, and went quietly to work on a more elaborate design.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After school for the next three days, the Cub Scouts spent much of their spare time either at the river or gathering clothing to be shipped to the Navajo reservation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Red meanwhile, obtained another paddle, and went quietly to work on a more elaborate design.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading After school for the next three days, the Cub Scouts spent much of their spare time either at the river or gathering clothing to be shipped to the Navajo reservation.
paddleverbUS /ˈpædəl/
propel with a paddle
From this reading No more was said about the missing paddle.
with low volume
From this reading Red meanwhile, obtained another paddle, and went quietly to work on a more elaborate design.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Red meanwhile, obtained another paddle, and went quietly to work on a more elaborate design.
reservationnounUS /ˌrezərˈveɪʃən/
a district that is reserved for particular purpose
From this reading After school for the next three days, the Cub Scouts spent much of their spare time either at the river or gathering clothing to be shipped to the Navajo reservation.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading After school for the next three days, the Cub Scouts spent much of their spare time either at the river or gathering clothing to be shipped to the Navajo reservation.
RossnounUS /rɑːs/
Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)
From this reading Though the Den 2 boys saw Ross Langdon in school, they avoided mention of their loss.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading No more was said about the missing paddle.
cut with a saw
From this reading Though the Den 2 boys saw Ross Langdon in school, they avoided mention of their loss.
an educational institution
From this reading After school for the next three days, the Cub Scouts spent much of their spare time either at the river or gathering clothing to be shipped to the Navajo reservation.
ScoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading After school for the next three days, the Cub Scouts spent much of their spare time either at the river or gathering clothing to be shipped to the Navajo reservation.
shippedverbUS /ʃɪpt/
inflected form of “ship” — transport commercially
From this reading After school for the next three days, the Cub Scouts spent much of their spare time either at the river or gathering clothing to be shipped to the Navajo reservation.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The finished job was so much better than the first that all the Cubs declared the Den might actually have been the gainer for having lost the paddle.
refrain from harming
From this reading After school for the next three days, the Cub Scouts spent much of their spare time either at the river or gathering clothing to be shipped to the Navajo reservation.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading After school for the next three days, the Cub Scouts spent much of their spare time either at the river or gathering clothing to be shipped to the Navajo reservation.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The finished job was so much better than the first that all the Cubs declared the Den might actually have been the gainer for having lost the paddle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The finished job was so much better than the first that all the Cubs declared the Den might actually have been the gainer for having lost the paddle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After school for the next three days, the Cub Scouts spent much of their spare time either at the river or gathering clothing to be shipped to the Navajo reservation.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading After school for the next three days, the Cub Scouts spent much of their spare time either at the river or gathering clothing to be shipped to the Navajo reservation.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though the Den 2 boys saw Ross Langdon in school, they avoided mention of their loss.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though the Den 2 boys saw Ross Langdon in school, they avoided mention of their loss.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading After school for the next three days, the Cub Scouts spent much of their spare time either at the river or gathering clothing to be shipped to the Navajo reservation.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading After school for the next three days, the Cub Scouts spent much of their spare time either at the river or gathering clothing to be shipped to the Navajo reservation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After school for the next three days, the Cub Scouts spent much of their spare time either at the river or gathering clothing to be shipped to the Navajo reservation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No more was said about the missing paddle.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Red meanwhile, obtained another paddle, and went quietly to work on a more elaborate design.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Red meanwhile, obtained another paddle, and went quietly to work on a more elaborate design.
