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From this reading “Dan Carter—Cub Scout and the River Camp” (_See Page 13_) Dan Carter Cub Scout and the River Camp “Unless a breeze springs up soon, we’ll be late for the Cub Scout meeting in the Cave,” Dan Carter complained.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had found a small cardboard box.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading “We’ve already missed the first part of it,” remarked Midge Holloway.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Dan Carter—Cub Scout and the River Camp” (_See Page 13_) Dan Carter Cub Scout and the River Camp “Unless a breeze springs up soon, we’ll be late for the Cub Scout meeting in the Cave,” Dan Carter complained.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Dan Carter—Cub Scout and the River Camp” (_See Page 13_) Dan Carter Cub Scout and the River Camp “Unless a breeze springs up soon, we’ll be late for the Cub Scout meeting in the Cave,” Dan Carter complained.
boat'snounUS /boʊts/
possessive form of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading A freckled youth of ten, he had draped himself pretzel-fashion over the boat’s bow.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading A freckled youth of ten, he had draped himself pretzel-fashion over the boat’s bow.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading He had found a small cardboard box.
a youthful male person
From this reading Sprawled in the drifting dinghy, the sandy-haired boy raised his eyes to the limp sail which hung in discouraged folds from the tall mast.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading “Dan Carter—Cub Scout and the River Camp” (_See Page 13_) Dan Carter Cub Scout and the River Camp “Unless a breeze springs up soon, we’ll be late for the Cub Scout meeting in the Cave,” Dan Carter complained.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading “Dan Carter—Cub Scout and the River Camp” (_See Page 13_) Dan Carter Cub Scout and the River Camp “Unless a breeze springs up soon, we’ll be late for the Cub Scout meeting in the Cave,” Dan Carter complained.
cardboardnounUS /ˈkɑːrdbɔːrd/
a stiff moderately thick paper
From this reading He had found a small cardboard box.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading “Dan Carter—Cub Scout and the River Camp” (_See Page 13_) Dan Carter Cub Scout and the River Camp “Unless a breeze springs up soon, we’ll be late for the Cub Scout meeting in the Cave,” Dan Carter complained.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading “Dan Carter—Cub Scout and the River Camp” (_See Page 13_) Dan Carter Cub Scout and the River Camp “Unless a breeze springs up soon, we’ll be late for the Cub Scout meeting in the Cave,” Dan Carter complained.
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading “Dan Carter—Cub Scout and the River Camp” (_See Page 13_) Dan Carter Cub Scout and the River Camp “Unless a breeze springs up soon, we’ll be late for the Cub Scout meeting in the Cave,” Dan Carter complained.
CubnounUS /kʌb/
an awkward and inexperienced youth
From this reading “Dan Carter—Cub Scout and the River Camp” (_See Page 13_) Dan Carter Cub Scout and the River Camp “Unless a breeze springs up soon, we’ll be late for the Cub Scout meeting in the Cave,” Dan Carter complained.
Dan
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From this reading “Dan Carter—Cub Scout and the River Camp” (_See Page 13_) Dan Carter Cub Scout and the River Camp “Unless a breeze springs up soon, we’ll be late for the Cub Scout meeting in the Cave,” Dan Carter complained.
dinghynounUS /ˈdɪŋi/
a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
From this reading Sprawled in the drifting dinghy, the sandy-haired boy raised his eyes to the limp sail which hung in discouraged folds from the tall mast.
discouragedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɜːrədʒd/
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
From this reading Sprawled in the drifting dinghy, the sandy-haired boy raised his eyes to the limp sail which hung in discouraged folds from the tall mast.
drapedadjectiveUS /dreɪpt/
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading A freckled youth of ten, he had draped himself pretzel-fashion over the boat’s bow.
driftingnounUS /ˈdrɪftɪŋ/
aimless wandering from place to place
From this reading Sprawled in the drifting dinghy, the sandy-haired boy raised his eyes to the limp sail which hung in discouraged folds from the tall mast.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Sprawled in the drifting dinghy, the sandy-haired boy raised his eyes to the limp sail which hung in discouraged folds from the tall mast.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “We’ve already missed the first part of it,” remarked Midge Holloway.
foldsnounUS /foʊldz/
plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading Sprawled in the drifting dinghy, the sandy-haired boy raised his eyes to the limp sail which hung in discouraged folds from the tall mast.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Dan Carter—Cub Scout and the River Camp” (_See Page 13_) Dan Carter Cub Scout and the River Camp “Unless a breeze springs up soon, we’ll be late for the Cub Scout meeting in the Cave,” Dan Carter complained.
set up or found
From this reading He had found a small cardboard box.
freckledadjectiveUS /ˈfrekəld/
relating to or covered with or resembling freckles
From this reading A freckled youth of ten, he had draped himself pretzel-fashion over the boat’s bow.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sprawled in the drifting dinghy, the sandy-haired boy raised his eyes to the limp sail which hung in discouraged folds from the tall mast.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had found a small cardboard box.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had found a small cardboard box.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading A freckled youth of ten, he had draped himself pretzel-fashion over the boat’s bow.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sprawled in the drifting dinghy, the sandy-haired boy raised his eyes to the limp sail which hung in discouraged folds from the tall mast.
Holloway
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From this reading “We’ve already missed the first part of it,” remarked Midge Holloway.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Sprawled in the drifting dinghy, the sandy-haired boy raised his eyes to the limp sail which hung in discouraged folds from the tall mast.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Dan Carter—Cub Scout and the River Camp” (_See Page 13_) Dan Carter Cub Scout and the River Camp “Unless a breeze springs up soon, we’ll be late for the Cub Scout meeting in the Cave,” Dan Carter complained.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “We’ve already missed the first part of it,” remarked Midge Holloway.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading “Dan Carter—Cub Scout and the River Camp” (_See Page 13_) Dan Carter Cub Scout and the River Camp “Unless a breeze springs up soon, we’ll be late for the Cub Scout meeting in the Cave,” Dan Carter complained.
limpverbUS /lɪmp/
walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading Sprawled in the drifting dinghy, the sandy-haired boy raised his eyes to the limp sail which hung in discouraged folds from the tall mast.
mastnounUS /mæst/
a vertical spar for supporting sails
From this reading Sprawled in the drifting dinghy, the sandy-haired boy raised his eyes to the limp sail which hung in discouraged folds from the tall mast.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading “Dan Carter—Cub Scout and the River Camp” (_See Page 13_) Dan Carter Cub Scout and the River Camp “Unless a breeze springs up soon, we’ll be late for the Cub Scout meeting in the Cave,” Dan Carter complained.
MidgenounUS /mɪdʒ/
minute two-winged mosquito-like fly lacking biting mouthparts; appear in dancing swarms especially near water
From this reading “We’ve already missed the first part of it,” remarked Midge Holloway.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading “We’ve already missed the first part of it,” remarked Midge Holloway.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “We’ve already missed the first part of it,” remarked Midge Holloway.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A freckled youth of ten, he had draped himself pretzel-fashion over the boat’s bow.
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—Cub Scout and the River Camp” (_See Page 13_) Dan Carter Cub Scout and the River Camp “Unless a breeze springs up soon, we’ll be late for the Cub Scout meeting in the Cave,” Dan Carter complained.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading “We’ve already missed the first part of it,” remarked Midge Holloway.
pretzel-fashion
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A freckled youth of ten, he had draped himself pretzel-fashion over the boat’s bow.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Sprawled in the drifting dinghy, the sandy-haired boy raised his eyes to the limp sail which hung in discouraged folds from the tall mast.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “We’ve already missed the first part of it,” remarked Midge Holloway.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading “Dan Carter—Cub Scout and the River Camp” (_See Page 13_) Dan Carter Cub Scout and the River Camp “Unless a breeze springs up soon, we’ll be late for the Cub Scout meeting in the Cave,” Dan Carter complained.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Sprawled in the drifting dinghy, the sandy-haired boy raised his eyes to the limp sail which hung in discouraged folds from the tall mast.
sandy-haired
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From this reading Sprawled in the drifting dinghy, the sandy-haired boy raised his eyes to the limp sail which hung in discouraged folds from the tall mast.
ScoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading “Dan Carter—Cub Scout and the River Camp” (_See Page 13_) Dan Carter Cub Scout and the River Camp “Unless a breeze springs up soon, we’ll be late for the Cub Scout meeting in the Cave,” Dan Carter complained.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Dan Carter—Cub Scout and the River Camp” (_See Page 13_) Dan Carter Cub Scout and the River Camp “Unless a breeze springs up soon, we’ll be late for the Cub Scout meeting in the Cave,” Dan Carter complained.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had found a small cardboard box.
in the near future
From this reading “Dan Carter—Cub Scout and the River Camp” (_See Page 13_) Dan Carter Cub Scout and the River Camp “Unless a breeze springs up soon, we’ll be late for the Cub Scout meeting in the Cave,” Dan Carter complained.
SprawledverbUS /sprɔːld/
past form of “sprawl” — sit or lie with one's limbs spread out
From this reading Sprawled in the drifting dinghy, the sandy-haired boy raised his eyes to the limp sail which hung in discouraged folds from the tall mast.
springsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading “Dan Carter—Cub Scout and the River Camp” (_See Page 13_) Dan Carter Cub Scout and the River Camp “Unless a breeze springs up soon, we’ll be late for the Cub Scout meeting in the Cave,” Dan Carter complained.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Sprawled in the drifting dinghy, the sandy-haired boy raised his eyes to the limp sail which hung in discouraged folds from the tall mast.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading A freckled youth of ten, he had draped himself pretzel-fashion over the boat’s bow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Dan Carter—Cub Scout and the River Camp” (_See Page 13_) Dan Carter Cub Scout and the River Camp “Unless a breeze springs up soon, we’ll be late for the Cub Scout meeting in the Cave,” Dan Carter complained.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sprawled in the drifting dinghy, the sandy-haired boy raised his eyes to the limp sail which hung in discouraged folds from the tall mast.
except if; if not
From this reading “Dan Carter—Cub Scout and the River Camp” (_See Page 13_) Dan Carter Cub Scout and the River Camp “Unless a breeze springs up soon, we’ll be late for the Cub Scout meeting in the Cave,” Dan Carter complained.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Dan Carter—Cub Scout and the River Camp” (_See Page 13_) Dan Carter Cub Scout and the River Camp “Unless a breeze springs up soon, we’ll be late for the Cub Scout meeting in the Cave,” Dan Carter complained.
we'll
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From this reading “Dan Carter—Cub Scout and the River Camp” (_See Page 13_) Dan Carter Cub Scout and the River Camp “Unless a breeze springs up soon, we’ll be late for the Cub Scout meeting in the Cave,” Dan Carter complained.
We've
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From this reading “We’ve already missed the first part of it,” remarked Midge Holloway.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Sprawled in the drifting dinghy, the sandy-haired boy raised his eyes to the limp sail which hung in discouraged folds from the tall mast.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading A freckled youth of ten, he had draped himself pretzel-fashion over the boat’s bow.
