1918
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From this reading [Advance sheets from the Biennial Survey of Education in the United States, 1918-1920] EDUCATIONAL WORK OF THE BOY SCOUTS.
1920
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Director of the Department of Education, Boy Scouts of America._ CONTENTS.--Scouting and the schools--Scouting and citizenship--The pioneer scout--Seascouting, a branch of the Boy Scouts of America--National Councils endeavor to discover vital facts in regard to the boyhood of the Nation--International aspects of scouting--Scout handbooks, organs, and other literature--Motion pictures for boys.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading [Advance sheets from the Biennial Survey of Education in the United States, 1918-1920] EDUCATIONAL WORK OF THE BOY SCOUTS.
(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 Scouting continues to enjoy the cordial indorsement of school men everywhere all over the country.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading _Director of the Department of Education, Boy Scouts of America._ CONTENTS.--Scouting and the schools--Scouting and citizenship--The pioneer scout--Seascouting, a branch of the Boy Scouts of America--National Councils endeavor to discover vital facts in regard to the boyhood of the Nation--International aspects of scouting--Scout handbooks, organs, and other literature--Motion pictures for boys.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Director of the Department of Education, Boy Scouts of America._ CONTENTS.--Scouting and the schools--Scouting and citizenship--The pioneer scout--Seascouting, a branch of the Boy Scouts of America--National Councils endeavor to discover vital facts in regard to the boyhood of the Nation--International aspects of scouting--Scout handbooks, organs, and other literature--Motion pictures for boys.
aspectsnounUS /ˈæspekts/
plural of “aspect” — a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading _Director of the Department of Education, Boy Scouts of America._ CONTENTS.--Scouting and the schools--Scouting and citizenship--The pioneer scout--Seascouting, a branch of the Boy Scouts of America--National Councils endeavor to discover vital facts in regard to the boyhood of the Nation--International aspects of scouting--Scout handbooks, organs, and other literature--Motion pictures for boys.
BARCLAY
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From this reading By LORNE W. BARCLAY.
BiennialadjectiveUS /baɪˈeniəl/
having a life cycle lasting two seasons
From this reading [Advance sheets from the Biennial Survey of Education in the United States, 1918-1920] EDUCATIONAL WORK OF THE BOY SCOUTS.
a youthful male person
From this reading [Advance sheets from the Biennial Survey of Education in the United States, 1918-1920] EDUCATIONAL WORK OF THE BOY SCOUTS.
boyhoodnounUS /ˈbɔɪhʊd/
the childhood of a boy
From this reading _Director of the Department of Education, Boy Scouts of America._ CONTENTS.--Scouting and the schools--Scouting and citizenship--The pioneer scout--Seascouting, a branch of the Boy Scouts of America--National Councils endeavor to discover vital facts in regard to the boyhood of the Nation--International aspects of scouting--Scout handbooks, organs, and other literature--Motion pictures for boys.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading _Director of the Department of Education, Boy Scouts of America._ CONTENTS.--Scouting and the schools--Scouting and citizenship--The pioneer scout--Seascouting, a branch of the Boy Scouts of America--National Councils endeavor to discover vital facts in regard to the boyhood of the Nation--International aspects of scouting--Scout handbooks, organs, and other literature--Motion pictures for boys.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading _Director of the Department of Education, Boy Scouts of America._ CONTENTS.--Scouting and the schools--Scouting and citizenship--The pioneer scout--Seascouting, a branch of the Boy Scouts of America--National Councils endeavor to discover vital facts in regard to the boyhood of the Nation--International aspects of scouting--Scout handbooks, organs, and other literature--Motion pictures for boys.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By LORNE W. BARCLAY.
citizenshipnounUS /ˈsɪtɪzənʃɪp/
the status of a citizen with rights and duties
From this reading _Director of the Department of Education, Boy Scouts of America._ CONTENTS.--Scouting and the schools--Scouting and citizenship--The pioneer scout--Seascouting, a branch of the Boy Scouts of America--National Councils endeavor to discover vital facts in regard to the boyhood of the Nation--International aspects of scouting--Scout handbooks, organs, and other literature--Motion pictures for boys.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading _Director of the Department of Education, Boy Scouts of America._ CONTENTS.--Scouting and the schools--Scouting and citizenship--The pioneer scout--Seascouting, a branch of the Boy Scouts of America--National Councils endeavor to discover vital facts in regard to the boyhood of the Nation--International aspects of scouting--Scout handbooks, organs, and other literature--Motion pictures for boys.
continuesverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːz/
third-person singular of “continue” — continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading Scouting continues to enjoy the cordial indorsement of school men everywhere all over the country.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Scouting continues to enjoy the cordial indorsement of school men everywhere all over the country.
CouncilsnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəlz/
plural of “council” — a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading _Director of the Department of Education, Boy Scouts of America._ CONTENTS.--Scouting and the schools--Scouting and citizenship--The pioneer scout--Seascouting, a branch of the Boy Scouts of America--National Councils endeavor to discover vital facts in regard to the boyhood of the Nation--International aspects of scouting--Scout handbooks, organs, and other literature--Motion pictures for boys.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Scouting continues to enjoy the cordial indorsement of school men everywhere all over the country.
DepartmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading _Director of the Department of Education, Boy Scouts of America._ CONTENTS.--Scouting and the schools--Scouting and citizenship--The pioneer scout--Seascouting, a branch of the Boy Scouts of America--National Councils endeavor to discover vital facts in regard to the boyhood of the Nation--International aspects of scouting--Scout handbooks, organs, and other literature--Motion pictures for boys.
DirectornounUS /dərˈektər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading _Director of the Department of Education, Boy Scouts of America._ CONTENTS.--Scouting and the schools--Scouting and citizenship--The pioneer scout--Seascouting, a branch of the Boy Scouts of America--National Councils endeavor to discover vital facts in regard to the boyhood of the Nation--International aspects of scouting--Scout handbooks, organs, and other literature--Motion pictures for boys.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading _Director of the Department of Education, Boy Scouts of America._ CONTENTS.--Scouting and the schools--Scouting and citizenship--The pioneer scout--Seascouting, a branch of the Boy Scouts of America--National Councils endeavor to discover vital facts in regard to the boyhood of the Nation--International aspects of scouting--Scout handbooks, organs, and other literature--Motion pictures for boys.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading [Advance sheets from the Biennial Survey of Education in the United States, 1918-1920] EDUCATIONAL WORK OF THE BOY SCOUTS.
EDUCATIONALadjectiveUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃənəl/
relating to the process of education
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endeavornounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading _Director of the Department of Education, Boy Scouts of America._ CONTENTS.--Scouting and the schools--Scouting and citizenship--The pioneer scout--Seascouting, a branch of the Boy Scouts of America--National Councils endeavor to discover vital facts in regard to the boyhood of the Nation--International aspects of scouting--Scout handbooks, organs, and other literature--Motion pictures for boys.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Scouting continues to enjoy the cordial indorsement of school men everywhere all over the country.
to or in any or all places
From this reading Scouting continues to enjoy the cordial indorsement of school men everywhere all over the country.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading _Director of the Department of Education, Boy Scouts of America._ CONTENTS.--Scouting and the schools--Scouting and citizenship--The pioneer scout--Seascouting, a branch of the Boy Scouts of America--National Councils endeavor to discover vital facts in regard to the boyhood of the Nation--International aspects of scouting--Scout handbooks, organs, and other literature--Motion pictures for boys.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Director of the Department of Education, Boy Scouts of America._ CONTENTS.--Scouting and the schools--Scouting and citizenship--The pioneer scout--Seascouting, a branch of the Boy Scouts of America--National Councils endeavor to discover vital facts in regard to the boyhood of the Nation--International aspects of scouting--Scout handbooks, organs, and other literature--Motion pictures for boys.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading [Advance sheets from the Biennial Survey of Education in the United States, 1918-1920] EDUCATIONAL WORK OF THE BOY SCOUTS.
handbooksnounUS /ˈhændbʊks/
plural of “handbook” — a concise reference book providing specific information about a subject or location
From this reading _Director of the Department of Education, Boy Scouts of America._ CONTENTS.--Scouting and the schools--Scouting and citizenship--The pioneer scout--Seascouting, a branch of the Boy Scouts of America--National Councils endeavor to discover vital facts in regard to the boyhood of the Nation--International aspects of scouting--Scout handbooks, organs, and other literature--Motion pictures for boys.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [Advance sheets from the Biennial Survey of Education in the United States, 1918-1920] EDUCATIONAL WORK OF THE BOY SCOUTS.
indorsementnoun
a promotional statement (as found on the dust jackets of books)
From this reading Scouting continues to enjoy the cordial indorsement of school men everywhere all over the country.
InternationaladjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl/
concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations
From this reading _Director of the Department of Education, Boy Scouts of America._ CONTENTS.--Scouting and the schools--Scouting and citizenship--The pioneer scout--Seascouting, a branch of the Boy Scouts of America--National Councils endeavor to discover vital facts in regard to the boyhood of the Nation--International aspects of scouting--Scout handbooks, organs, and other literature--Motion pictures for boys.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading _Director of the Department of Education, Boy Scouts of America._ CONTENTS.--Scouting and the schools--Scouting and citizenship--The pioneer scout--Seascouting, a branch of the Boy Scouts of America--National Councils endeavor to discover vital facts in regard to the boyhood of the Nation--International aspects of scouting--Scout handbooks, organs, and other literature--Motion pictures for boys.
LORNE
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the force of workers available
From this reading Scouting continues to enjoy the cordial indorsement of school men everywhere all over the country.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading _Director of the Department of Education, Boy Scouts of America._ CONTENTS.--Scouting and the schools--Scouting and citizenship--The pioneer scout--Seascouting, a branch of the Boy Scouts of America--National Councils endeavor to discover vital facts in regard to the boyhood of the Nation--International aspects of scouting--Scout handbooks, organs, and other literature--Motion pictures for boys.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading _Director of the Department of Education, Boy Scouts of America._ CONTENTS.--Scouting and the schools--Scouting and citizenship--The pioneer scout--Seascouting, a branch of the Boy Scouts of America--National Councils endeavor to discover vital facts in regard to the boyhood of the Nation--International aspects of scouting--Scout handbooks, organs, and other literature--Motion pictures for boys.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading _Director of the Department of Education, Boy Scouts of America._ CONTENTS.--Scouting and the schools--Scouting and citizenship--The pioneer scout--Seascouting, a branch of the Boy Scouts of America--National Councils endeavor to discover vital facts in regard to the boyhood of the Nation--International aspects of scouting--Scout handbooks, organs, and other literature--Motion pictures for boys.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [Advance sheets from the Biennial Survey of Education in the United States, 1918-1920] EDUCATIONAL WORK OF THE BOY SCOUTS.
organsnounUS /ˈɔːrɡənz/
edible viscera of a butchered animal
From this reading _Director of the Department of Education, Boy Scouts of America._ CONTENTS.--Scouting and the schools--Scouting and citizenship--The pioneer scout--Seascouting, a branch of the Boy Scouts of America--National Councils endeavor to discover vital facts in regard to the boyhood of the Nation--International aspects of scouting--Scout handbooks, organs, and other literature--Motion pictures for boys.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading _Director of the Department of Education, Boy Scouts of America._ CONTENTS.--Scouting and the schools--Scouting and citizenship--The pioneer scout--Seascouting, a branch of the Boy Scouts of America--National Councils endeavor to discover vital facts in regard to the boyhood of the Nation--International aspects of scouting--Scout handbooks, organs, and other literature--Motion pictures for boys.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Scouting continues to enjoy the cordial indorsement of school men everywhere all over the country.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading _Director of the Department of Education, Boy Scouts of America._ CONTENTS.--Scouting and the schools--Scouting and citizenship--The pioneer scout--Seascouting, a branch of the Boy Scouts of America--National Councils endeavor to discover vital facts in regard to the boyhood of the Nation--International aspects of scouting--Scout handbooks, organs, and other literature--Motion pictures for boys.
pioneernounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading _Director of the Department of Education, Boy Scouts of America._ CONTENTS.--Scouting and the schools--Scouting and citizenship--The pioneer scout--Seascouting, a branch of the Boy Scouts of America--National Councils endeavor to discover vital facts in regard to the boyhood of the Nation--International aspects of scouting--Scout handbooks, organs, and other literature--Motion pictures for boys.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading _Director of the Department of Education, Boy Scouts of America._ CONTENTS.--Scouting and the schools--Scouting and citizenship--The pioneer scout--Seascouting, a branch of the Boy Scouts of America--National Councils endeavor to discover vital facts in regard to the boyhood of the Nation--International aspects of scouting--Scout handbooks, organs, and other literature--Motion pictures for boys.
an educational institution
From this reading Scouting continues to enjoy the cordial indorsement of school men everywhere all over the country.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading _Director of the Department of Education, Boy Scouts of America._ CONTENTS.--Scouting and the schools--Scouting and citizenship--The pioneer scout--Seascouting, a branch of the Boy Scouts of America--National Councils endeavor to discover vital facts in regard to the boyhood of the Nation--International aspects of scouting--Scout handbooks, organs, and other literature--Motion pictures for boys.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading _Director of the Department of Education, Boy Scouts of America._ CONTENTS.--Scouting and the schools--Scouting and citizenship--The pioneer scout--Seascouting, a branch of the Boy Scouts of America--National Councils endeavor to discover vital facts in regard to the boyhood of the Nation--International aspects of scouting--Scout handbooks, organs, and other literature--Motion pictures for boys.
ScoutingnounUS /ˈskaʊtɪŋ/
exploring in order to gain information
From this reading _Director of the Department of Education, Boy Scouts of America._ CONTENTS.--Scouting and the schools--Scouting and citizenship--The pioneer scout--Seascouting, a branch of the Boy Scouts of America--National Councils endeavor to discover vital facts in regard to the boyhood of the Nation--International aspects of scouting--Scout handbooks, organs, and other literature--Motion pictures for boys.
SCOUTSnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading [Advance sheets from the Biennial Survey of Education in the United States, 1918-1920] EDUCATIONAL WORK OF THE BOY SCOUTS.
Seascouting
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From this reading _Director of the Department of Education, Boy Scouts of America._ CONTENTS.--Scouting and the schools--Scouting and citizenship--The pioneer scout--Seascouting, a branch of the Boy Scouts of America--National Councils endeavor to discover vital facts in regard to the boyhood of the Nation--International aspects of scouting--Scout handbooks, organs, and other literature--Motion pictures for boys.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading [Advance sheets from the Biennial Survey of Education in the United States, 1918-1920] EDUCATIONAL WORK OF THE BOY SCOUTS.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading [Advance sheets from the Biennial Survey of Education in the United States, 1918-1920] EDUCATIONAL WORK OF THE BOY SCOUTS.
SurveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [Advance sheets from the Biennial Survey of Education in the United States, 1918-1920] EDUCATIONAL WORK OF THE BOY SCOUTS.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Director of the Department of Education, Boy Scouts of America._ CONTENTS.--Scouting and the schools--Scouting and citizenship--The pioneer scout--Seascouting, a branch of the Boy Scouts of America--National Councils endeavor to discover vital facts in regard to the boyhood of the Nation--International aspects of scouting--Scout handbooks, organs, and other literature--Motion pictures for boys.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading [Advance sheets from the Biennial Survey of Education in the United States, 1918-1920] EDUCATIONAL WORK OF THE BOY SCOUTS.
vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading _Director of the Department of Education, Boy Scouts of America._ CONTENTS.--Scouting and the schools--Scouting and citizenship--The pioneer scout--Seascouting, a branch of the Boy Scouts of America--National Councils endeavor to discover vital facts in regard to the boyhood of the Nation--International aspects of scouting--Scout handbooks, organs, and other literature--Motion pictures for boys.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading By LORNE W. BARCLAY.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading [Advance sheets from the Biennial Survey of Education in the United States, 1918-1920] EDUCATIONAL WORK OF THE BOY SCOUTS.
