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From this reading Not a Cub from either Den 1 or Den 2 had failed to attend, for Sam Hatfield, their leader, had promised the boys “a real surprise.”
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From this reading Not a Cub from either Den 1 or Den 2 had failed to attend, for Sam Hatfield, their leader, had promised the boys “a real surprise.”
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From this reading “Dan Carter and the Haunted Castle” (_See Page 44_) Dan Carter and the Haunted Castle A stir of excitement swept the room, causing the Cub Scouts to shift restlessly in their seats.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Dan, you made a bull’s-eye!”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Dan Carter and the Haunted Castle” (_See Page 44_) Dan Carter and the Haunted Castle A stir of excitement swept the room, causing the Cub Scouts to shift restlessly in their seats.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading Now, as a break came in the regular program, the Cubs sensed that the moment for the long awaited announcement had arrived.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Now, as a break came in the regular program, the Cubs sensed that the moment for the long awaited announcement had arrived.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Now, as a break came in the regular program, the Cubs sensed that the moment for the long awaited announcement had arrived.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Not a Cub from either Den 1 or Den 2 had failed to attend, for Sam Hatfield, their leader, had promised the boys “a real surprise.”
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Now, as a break came in the regular program, the Cubs sensed that the moment for the long awaited announcement had arrived.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Not a Cub from either Den 1 or Den 2 had failed to attend, for Sam Hatfield, their leader, had promised the boys “a real surprise.”
terminate
From this reading Now, as a break came in the regular program, the Cubs sensed that the moment for the long awaited announcement had arrived.
bull's-eyenoun
a lantern with a single opening and a sliding panel that can be closed to conceal the light
From this reading “Dan, you made a bull’s-eye!”
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Now, as a break came in the regular program, the Cubs sensed that the moment for the long awaited announcement had arrived.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading “Dan Carter and the Haunted Castle” (_See Page 44_) Dan Carter and the Haunted Castle A stir of excitement swept the room, causing the Cub Scouts to shift restlessly in their seats.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading “Dan Carter and the Haunted Castle” (_See Page 44_) Dan Carter and the Haunted Castle A stir of excitement swept the room, causing the Cub Scouts to shift restlessly in their seats.
causingnounUS /ˈkɑːzɪŋ/
the act of causing something to happen
From this reading “Dan Carter and the Haunted Castle” (_See Page 44_) Dan Carter and the Haunted Castle A stir of excitement swept the room, causing the Cub Scouts to shift restlessly in their seats.
CubnounUS /kʌb/
an awkward and inexperienced youth
From this reading “Dan Carter and the Haunted Castle” (_See Page 44_) Dan Carter and the Haunted Castle A stir of excitement swept the room, causing the Cub Scouts to shift restlessly in their seats.
CubsnounUS /kʌbz/
plural of “cub” — an awkward and inexperienced youth
From this reading Now, as a break came in the regular program, the Cubs sensed that the moment for the long awaited announcement had arrived.
Dan
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From this reading “Dan, you made a bull’s-eye!”
DennounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading Not a Cub from either Den 1 or Den 2 had failed to attend, for Sam Hatfield, their leader, had promised the boys “a real surprise.”
one or the other of two
From this reading Not a Cub from either Den 1 or Den 2 had failed to attend, for Sam Hatfield, their leader, had promised the boys “a real surprise.”
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The monthly meeting of the Pack was nearing its end.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading “Dan Carter and the Haunted Castle” (_See Page 44_) Dan Carter and the Haunted Castle A stir of excitement swept the room, causing the Cub Scouts to shift restlessly in their seats.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Not a Cub from either Den 1 or Den 2 had failed to attend, for Sam Hatfield, their leader, had promised the boys “a real surprise.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not a Cub from either Den 1 or Den 2 had failed to attend, for Sam Hatfield, their leader, had promised the boys “a real surprise.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Not a Cub from either Den 1 or Den 2 had failed to attend, for Sam Hatfield, their leader, had promised the boys “a real surprise.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Not a Cub from either Den 1 or Den 2 had failed to attend, for Sam Hatfield, their leader, had promised the boys “a real surprise.”
Hatfield
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From this reading Not a Cub from either Den 1 or Den 2 had failed to attend, for Sam Hatfield, their leader, had promised the boys “a real surprise.”
HauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading “Dan Carter and the Haunted Castle” (_See Page 44_) Dan Carter and the Haunted Castle A stir of excitement swept the room, causing the Cub Scouts to shift restlessly in their seats.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Dan Carter and the Haunted Castle” (_See Page 44_) Dan Carter and the Haunted Castle A stir of excitement swept the room, causing the Cub Scouts to shift restlessly in their seats.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The monthly meeting of the Pack was nearing its end.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Not a Cub from either Den 1 or Den 2 had failed to attend, for Sam Hatfield, their leader, had promised the boys “a real surprise.”
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Now, as a break came in the regular program, the Cubs sensed that the moment for the long awaited announcement had arrived.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading “Dan, you made a bull’s-eye!”
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The monthly meeting of the Pack was nearing its end.
a particular point in time
From this reading Now, as a break came in the regular program, the Cubs sensed that the moment for the long awaited announcement had arrived.
monthlynounUS /ˈmʌnθli/
a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year)
From this reading The monthly meeting of the Pack was nearing its end.
nearingverbUS /ˈnɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “near” — move towards
From this reading The monthly meeting of the Pack was nearing its end.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not a Cub from either Den 1 or Den 2 had failed to attend, for Sam Hatfield, their leader, had promised the boys “a real surprise.”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, as a break came in the regular program, the Cubs sensed that the moment for the long awaited announcement had arrived.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Dan Carter and the Haunted Castle” (_See Page 44_) Dan Carter and the Haunted Castle A stir of excitement swept the room, causing the Cub Scouts to shift restlessly in their seats.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Not a Cub from either Den 1 or Den 2 had failed to attend, for Sam Hatfield, their leader, had promised the boys “a real surprise.”
arrange in a container
From this reading The monthly meeting of the Pack was nearing its end.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading “Dan Carter and the Haunted Castle” (_See Page 44_) Dan Carter and the Haunted Castle A stir of excitement swept the room, causing the Cub Scouts to shift restlessly in their seats.
programnounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Now, as a break came in the regular program, the Cubs sensed that the moment for the long awaited announcement had arrived.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Not a Cub from either Den 1 or Den 2 had failed to attend, for Sam Hatfield, their leader, had promised the boys “a real surprise.”
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Not a Cub from either Den 1 or Den 2 had failed to attend, for Sam Hatfield, their leader, had promised the boys “a real surprise.”
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Now, as a break came in the regular program, the Cubs sensed that the moment for the long awaited announcement had arrived.
restlesslyadverbUS /ˈrestləsli/
in a restless manner
From this reading “Dan Carter and the Haunted Castle” (_See Page 44_) Dan Carter and the Haunted Castle A stir of excitement swept the room, causing the Cub Scouts to shift restlessly in their seats.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading “Dan Carter and the Haunted Castle” (_See Page 44_) Dan Carter and the Haunted Castle A stir of excitement swept the room, causing the Cub Scouts to shift restlessly in their seats.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading Not a Cub from either Den 1 or Den 2 had failed to attend, for Sam Hatfield, their leader, had promised the boys “a real surprise.”
ScoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading “Dan Carter and the Haunted Castle” (_See Page 44_) Dan Carter and the Haunted Castle A stir of excitement swept the room, causing the Cub Scouts to shift restlessly in their seats.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading “Dan Carter and the Haunted Castle” (_See Page 44_) Dan Carter and the Haunted Castle A stir of excitement swept the room, causing the Cub Scouts to shift restlessly in their seats.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Dan Carter and the Haunted Castle” (_See Page 44_) Dan Carter and the Haunted Castle A stir of excitement swept the room, causing the Cub Scouts to shift restlessly in their seats.
sensedadjectiveUS /senst/
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading Now, as a break came in the regular program, the Cubs sensed that the moment for the long awaited announcement had arrived.
shiftverbUS /ʃɪft/
make a shift in or exchange of
From this reading “Dan Carter and the Haunted Castle” (_See Page 44_) Dan Carter and the Haunted Castle A stir of excitement swept the room, causing the Cub Scouts to shift restlessly in their seats.
move an implement through
From this reading “Dan Carter and the Haunted Castle” (_See Page 44_) Dan Carter and the Haunted Castle A stir of excitement swept the room, causing the Cub Scouts to shift restlessly in their seats.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Not a Cub from either Den 1 or Den 2 had failed to attend, for Sam Hatfield, their leader, had promised the boys “a real surprise.”
possessing sweep
From this reading “Dan Carter and the Haunted Castle” (_See Page 44_) Dan Carter and the Haunted Castle A stir of excitement swept the room, causing the Cub Scouts to shift restlessly in their seats.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now, as a break came in the regular program, the Cubs sensed that the moment for the long awaited announcement had arrived.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Dan Carter and the Haunted Castle” (_See Page 44_) Dan Carter and the Haunted Castle A stir of excitement swept the room, causing the Cub Scouts to shift restlessly in their seats.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “Dan Carter and the Haunted Castle” (_See Page 44_) Dan Carter and the Haunted Castle A stir of excitement swept the room, causing the Cub Scouts to shift restlessly in their seats.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Dan Carter and the Haunted Castle” (_See Page 44_) Dan Carter and the Haunted Castle A stir of excitement swept the room, causing the Cub Scouts to shift restlessly in their seats.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The monthly meeting of the Pack was nearing its end.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Dan, you made a bull’s-eye!”
