16
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182
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211
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From this reading "We are lost, come find us" 98 "Where--which way did you hear them?" questioned Joan 211 "Are we ready to start, girls?" called Mrs. Vernon, the Captain of Dandelion Troop of Girl Scouts, as she glanced at her protegees seated in two large touring cars.
98
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From this reading "We are lost, come find us" 98 "Where--which way did you hear them?" questioned Joan 211 "Are we ready to start, girls?" called Mrs. Vernon, the Captain of Dandelion Troop of Girl Scouts, as she glanced at her protegees seated in two large touring cars.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "And we're just crazy to be off before that black cloud overhead adds to mother's fear lest I never come home again," added Ruth Bentley, another of the first four girl scouts of Elmertown.
addsnounUS /ædz/
plural of “add” — a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders
From this reading "And we're just crazy to be off before that black cloud overhead adds to mother's fear lest I never come home again," added Ruth Bentley, another of the first four girl scouts of Elmertown.
Adirondacksnoun
a mountain range in northeastern New York State; a popular resort area
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anew
From this reading "And we're just crazy to be off before that black cloud overhead adds to mother's fear lest I never come home again," added Ruth Bentley, another of the first four girl scouts of Elmertown.
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
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "And we're just crazy to be off before that black cloud overhead adds to mother's fear lest I never come home again," added Ruth Bentley, another of the first four girl scouts of Elmertown.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "We are lost, come find us" 98 "Where--which way did you hear them?" questioned Joan 211 "Are we ready to start, girls?" called Mrs. Vernon, the Captain of Dandelion Troop of Girl Scouts, as she glanced at her protegees seated in two large touring cars.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "We are lost, come find us" 98 "Where--which way did you hear them?" questioned Joan 211 "Are we ready to start, girls?" called Mrs. Vernon, the Captain of Dandelion Troop of Girl Scouts, as she glanced at her protegees seated in two large touring cars.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "We are lost, come find us" 98 "Where--which way did you hear them?" questioned Joan 211 "Are we ready to start, girls?" called Mrs. Vernon, the Captain of Dandelion Troop of Girl Scouts, as she glanced at her protegees seated in two large touring cars.
in or to or toward a former location
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "And we're just crazy to be off before that black cloud overhead adds to mother's fear lest I never come home again," added Ruth Bentley, another of the first four girl scouts of Elmertown.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Why, Verny, we've been waiting for you these ten minutes," retorted Juliet Lee, one of the original members of the troop.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "And we're just crazy to be off before that black cloud overhead adds to mother's fear lest I never come home again," added Ruth Bentley, another of the first four girl scouts of Elmertown.
Bentley
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From this reading "And we're just crazy to be off before that black cloud overhead adds to mother's fear lest I never come home again," added Ruth Bentley, another of the first four girl scouts of Elmertown.
Betzy
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being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading "And we're just crazy to be off before that black cloud overhead adds to mother's fear lest I never come home again," added Ruth Bentley, another of the first four girl scouts of Elmertown.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "We are lost, come find us" 98 "Where--which way did you hear them?" questioned Joan 211 "Are we ready to start, girls?" called Mrs. Vernon, the Captain of Dandelion Troop of Girl Scouts, as she glanced at her protegees seated in two large touring cars.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "We are lost, come find us" 98 "Where--which way did you hear them?" questioned Joan 211 "Are we ready to start, girls?" called Mrs. Vernon, the Captain of Dandelion Troop of Girl Scouts, as she glanced at her protegees seated in two large touring cars.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading "We are lost, come find us" 98 "Where--which way did you hear them?" questioned Joan 211 "Are we ready to start, girls?" called Mrs. Vernon, the Captain of Dandelion Troop of Girl Scouts, as she glanced at her protegees seated in two large touring cars.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading "And we're just crazy to be off before that black cloud overhead adds to mother's fear lest I never come home again," added Ruth Bentley, another of the first four girl scouts of Elmertown.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "We are lost, come find us" 98 "Where--which way did you hear them?" questioned Joan 211 "Are we ready to start, girls?" called Mrs. Vernon, the Captain of Dandelion Troop of Girl Scouts, as she glanced at her protegees seated in two large touring cars.
crazyadjectiveUS /ˈkreɪzi/
affected with madness or insanity
From this reading "And we're just crazy to be off before that black cloud overhead adds to mother's fear lest I never come home again," added Ruth Bentley, another of the first four girl scouts of Elmertown.
DandelionnounUS /ˈdændəlaɪən/
any of several herbs of the genus Taraxacum having long tap roots and deeply notched leaves and bright yellow flowers followed by fluffy seed balls
From this reading "We are lost, come find us" 98 "Where--which way did you hear them?" questioned Joan 211 "Are we ready to start, girls?" called Mrs. Vernon, the Captain of Dandelion Troop of Girl Scouts, as she glanced at her protegees seated in two large touring cars.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "We are lost, come find us" 98 "Where--which way did you hear them?" questioned Joan 211 "Are we ready to start, girls?" called Mrs. Vernon, the Captain of Dandelion Troop of Girl Scouts, as she glanced at her protegees seated in two large touring cars.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
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take in solid food
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Elmertown
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From this reading "And we're just crazy to be off before that black cloud overhead adds to mother's fear lest I never come home again," added Ruth Bentley, another of the first four girl scouts of Elmertown.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "And we're just crazy to be off before that black cloud overhead adds to mother's fear lest I never come home again," added Ruth Bentley, another of the first four girl scouts of Elmertown.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "We are lost, come find us" 98 "Where--which way did you hear them?" questioned Joan 211 "Are we ready to start, girls?" called Mrs. Vernon, the Captain of Dandelion Troop of Girl Scouts, as she glanced at her protegees seated in two large touring cars.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "And we're just crazy to be off before that black cloud overhead adds to mother's fear lest I never come home again," added Ruth Bentley, another of the first four girl scouts of Elmertown.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Why, Verny, we've been waiting for you these ten minutes," retorted Juliet Lee, one of the original members of the troop.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading "And we're just crazy to be off before that black cloud overhead adds to mother's fear lest I never come home again," added Ruth Bentley, another of the first four girl scouts of Elmertown.
Frontispiecenoun
an ornamental facade
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a young female
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plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading "We are lost, come find us" 98 "Where--which way did you hear them?" questioned Joan 211 "Are we ready to start, girls?" called Mrs. Vernon, the Captain of Dandelion Troop of Girl Scouts, as she glanced at her protegees seated in two large touring cars.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading "We are lost, come find us" 98 "Where--which way did you hear them?" questioned Joan 211 "Are we ready to start, girls?" called Mrs. Vernon, the Captain of Dandelion Troop of Girl Scouts, as she glanced at her protegees seated in two large touring cars.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
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perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "We are lost, come find us" 98 "Where--which way did you hear them?" questioned Joan 211 "Are we ready to start, girls?" called Mrs. Vernon, the Captain of Dandelion Troop of Girl Scouts, as she glanced at her protegees seated in two large touring cars.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "We are lost, come find us" 98 "Where--which way did you hear them?" questioned Joan 211 "Are we ready to start, girls?" called Mrs. Vernon, the Captain of Dandelion Troop of Girl Scouts, as she glanced at her protegees seated in two large touring cars.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Made in the United States of America _The Girl Scouts in the Adirondacks_ _Printed in the U. S. A._ "Thus they started in a line, Yhon leading" (page 182) _Frontispiece_ "Would you prefer to sit here and dream, Betzy, or go back with me and eat sandwiches" 16
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "And we're just crazy to be off before that black cloud overhead adds to mother's fear lest I never come home again," added Ruth Bentley, another of the first four girl scouts of Elmertown.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "And we're just crazy to be off before that black cloud overhead adds to mother's fear lest I never come home again," added Ruth Bentley, another of the first four girl scouts of Elmertown.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Made in the United States of America _The Girl Scouts in the Adirondacks_ _Printed in the U. S. A._ "Thus they started in a line, Yhon leading" (page 182) _Frontispiece_ "Would you prefer to sit here and dream, Betzy, or go back with me and eat sandwiches" 16
Joan
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From this reading "We are lost, come find us" 98 "Where--which way did you hear them?" questioned Joan 211 "Are we ready to start, girls?" called Mrs. Vernon, the Captain of Dandelion Troop of Girl Scouts, as she glanced at her protegees seated in two large touring cars.
Juliet
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From this reading Why, Verny, we've been waiting for you these ten minutes," retorted Juliet Lee, one of the original members of the troop.
and nothing more
From this reading "And we're just crazy to be off before that black cloud overhead adds to mother's fear lest I never come home again," added Ruth Bentley, another of the first four girl scouts of Elmertown.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "We are lost, come find us" 98 "Where--which way did you hear them?" questioned Joan 211 "Are we ready to start, girls?" called Mrs. Vernon, the Captain of Dandelion Troop of Girl Scouts, as she glanced at her protegees seated in two large touring cars.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Made in the United States of America _The Girl Scouts in the Adirondacks_ _Printed in the U. S. A._ "Thus they started in a line, Yhon leading" (page 182) _Frontispiece_ "Would you prefer to sit here and dream, Betzy, or go back with me and eat sandwiches" 16
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading Why, Verny, we've been waiting for you these ten minutes," retorted Juliet Lee, one of the original members of the troop.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading "And we're just crazy to be off before that black cloud overhead adds to mother's fear lest I never come home again," added Ruth Bentley, another of the first four girl scouts of Elmertown.
a formation of people or things one beside another
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no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading "We are lost, come find us" 98 "Where--which way did you hear them?" questioned Joan 211 "Are we ready to start, girls?" called Mrs. Vernon, the Captain of Dandelion Troop of Girl Scouts, as she glanced at her protegees seated in two large touring cars.
produced by a manufacturing process
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the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
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plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Why, Verny, we've been waiting for you these ten minutes," retorted Juliet Lee, one of the original members of the troop.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Why, Verny, we've been waiting for you these ten minutes," retorted Juliet Lee, one of the original members of the troop.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "And we're just crazy to be off before that black cloud overhead adds to mother's fear lest I never come home again," added Ruth Bentley, another of the first four girl scouts of Elmertown.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "We are lost, come find us" 98 "Where--which way did you hear them?" questioned Joan 211 "Are we ready to start, girls?" called Mrs. Vernon, the Captain of Dandelion Troop of Girl Scouts, as she glanced at her protegees seated in two large touring cars.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "And we're just crazy to be off before that black cloud overhead adds to mother's fear lest I never come home again," added Ruth Bentley, another of the first four girl scouts of Elmertown.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Made in the United States of America _The Girl Scouts in the Adirondacks_ _Printed in the U. S. A._ "Thus they started in a line, Yhon leading" (page 182) _Frontispiece_ "Would you prefer to sit here and dream, Betzy, or go back with me and eat sandwiches" 16
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "And we're just crazy to be off before that black cloud overhead adds to mother's fear lest I never come home again," added Ruth Bentley, another of the first four girl scouts of Elmertown.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Why, Verny, we've been waiting for you these ten minutes," retorted Juliet Lee, one of the original members of the troop.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
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preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading Why, Verny, we've been waiting for you these ten minutes," retorted Juliet Lee, one of the original members of the troop.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading "And we're just crazy to be off before that black cloud overhead adds to mother's fear lest I never come home again," added Ruth Bentley, another of the first four girl scouts of Elmertown.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
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like better; value more highly
From this reading Made in the United States of America _The Girl Scouts in the Adirondacks_ _Printed in the U. S. A._ "Thus they started in a line, Yhon leading" (page 182) _Frontispiece_ "Would you prefer to sit here and dream, Betzy, or go back with me and eat sandwiches" 16
past form of “print” — put into print
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protegees
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From this reading "We are lost, come find us" 98 "Where--which way did you hear them?" questioned Joan 211 "Are we ready to start, girls?" called Mrs. Vernon, the Captain of Dandelion Troop of Girl Scouts, as she glanced at her protegees seated in two large touring cars.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "We are lost, come find us" 98 "Where--which way did you hear them?" questioned Joan 211 "Are we ready to start, girls?" called Mrs. Vernon, the Captain of Dandelion Troop of Girl Scouts, as she glanced at her protegees seated in two large touring cars.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "We are lost, come find us" 98 "Where--which way did you hear them?" questioned Joan 211 "Are we ready to start, girls?" called Mrs. Vernon, the Captain of Dandelion Troop of Girl Scouts, as she glanced at her protegees seated in two large touring cars.
past form of “retort” — answer back
From this reading Why, Verny, we've been waiting for you these ten minutes," retorted Juliet Lee, one of the original members of the troop.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading "And we're just crazy to be off before that black cloud overhead adds to mother's fear lest I never come home again," added Ruth Bentley, another of the first four girl scouts of Elmertown.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Made in the United States of America _The Girl Scouts in the Adirondacks_ _Printed in the U. S. A._ "Thus they started in a line, Yhon leading" (page 182) _Frontispiece_ "Would you prefer to sit here and dream, Betzy, or go back with me and eat sandwiches" 16
sandwichesnounUS /ˈsændwɪtʃɪz/
plural of “sandwich” — two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them
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ScoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
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(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading "We are lost, come find us" 98 "Where--which way did you hear them?" questioned Joan 211 "Are we ready to start, girls?" called Mrs. Vernon, the Captain of Dandelion Troop of Girl Scouts, as she glanced at her protegees seated in two large touring cars.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "We are lost, come find us" 98 "Where--which way did you hear them?" questioned Joan 211 "Are we ready to start, girls?" called Mrs. Vernon, the Captain of Dandelion Troop of Girl Scouts, as she glanced at her protegees seated in two large touring cars.
be seated
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take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "We are lost, come find us" 98 "Where--which way did you hear them?" questioned Joan 211 "Are we ready to start, girls?" called Mrs. Vernon, the Captain of Dandelion Troop of Girl Scouts, as she glanced at her protegees seated in two large touring cars.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
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plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Made in the United States of America _The Girl Scouts in the Adirondacks_ _Printed in the U. S. A._ "Thus they started in a line, Yhon leading" (page 182) _Frontispiece_ "Would you prefer to sit here and dream, Betzy, or go back with me and eat sandwiches" 16
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Why, Verny, we've been waiting for you these ten minutes," retorted Juliet Lee, one of the original members of the troop.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "And we're just crazy to be off before that black cloud overhead adds to mother's fear lest I never come home again," added Ruth Bentley, another of the first four girl scouts of Elmertown.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "We are lost, come find us" 98 "Where--which way did you hear them?" questioned Joan 211 "Are we ready to start, girls?" called Mrs. Vernon, the Captain of Dandelion Troop of Girl Scouts, as she glanced at her protegees seated in two large touring cars.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Why, Verny, we've been waiting for you these ten minutes," retorted Juliet Lee, one of the original members of the troop.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Made in the United States of America _The Girl Scouts in the Adirondacks_ _Printed in the U. S. A._ "Thus they started in a line, Yhon leading" (page 182) _Frontispiece_ "Would you prefer to sit here and dream, Betzy, or go back with me and eat sandwiches" 16
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Made in the United States of America _The Girl Scouts in the Adirondacks_ _Printed in the U. S. A._ "Thus they started in a line, Yhon leading" (page 182) _Frontispiece_ "Would you prefer to sit here and dream, Betzy, or go back with me and eat sandwiches" 16
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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touringverbUS /ˈtʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “tour” — make a tour of a certain place
From this reading "We are lost, come find us" 98 "Where--which way did you hear them?" questioned Joan 211 "Are we ready to start, girls?" called Mrs. Vernon, the Captain of Dandelion Troop of Girl Scouts, as she glanced at her protegees seated in two large touring cars.
TroopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading "We are lost, come find us" 98 "Where--which way did you hear them?" questioned Joan 211 "Are we ready to start, girls?" called Mrs. Vernon, the Captain of Dandelion Troop of Girl Scouts, as she glanced at her protegees seated in two large touring cars.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "We are lost, come find us" 98 "Where--which way did you hear them?" questioned Joan 211 "Are we ready to start, girls?" called Mrs. Vernon, the Captain of Dandelion Troop of Girl Scouts, as she glanced at her protegees seated in two large touring cars.
UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading Made in the United States of America _The Girl Scouts in the Adirondacks_ _Printed in the U. S. A._ "Thus they started in a line, Yhon leading" (page 182) _Frontispiece_ "Would you prefer to sit here and dream, Betzy, or go back with me and eat sandwiches" 16
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Made in the United States of America _The Girl Scouts in the Adirondacks_ _Printed in the U. S. A._ "Thus they started in a line, Yhon leading" (page 182) _Frontispiece_ "Would you prefer to sit here and dream, Betzy, or go back with me and eat sandwiches" 16
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "We are lost, come find us" 98 "Where--which way did you hear them?" questioned Joan 211 "Are we ready to start, girls?" called Mrs. Vernon, the Captain of Dandelion Troop of Girl Scouts, as she glanced at her protegees seated in two large touring cars.
Vernon
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From this reading "We are lost, come find us" 98 "Where--which way did you hear them?" questioned Joan 211 "Are we ready to start, girls?" called Mrs. Vernon, the Captain of Dandelion Troop of Girl Scouts, as she glanced at her protegees seated in two large touring cars.
Verny
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From this reading Why, Verny, we've been waiting for you these ten minutes," retorted Juliet Lee, one of the original members of the troop.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Why, Verny, we've been waiting for you these ten minutes," retorted Juliet Lee, one of the original members of the troop.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "We are lost, come find us" 98 "Where--which way did you hear them?" questioned Joan 211 "Are we ready to start, girls?" called Mrs. Vernon, the Captain of Dandelion Troop of Girl Scouts, as she glanced at her protegees seated in two large touring cars.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We are lost, come find us" 98 "Where--which way did you hear them?" questioned Joan 211 "Are we ready to start, girls?" called Mrs. Vernon, the Captain of Dandelion Troop of Girl Scouts, as she glanced at her protegees seated in two large touring cars.
we're
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From this reading "And we're just crazy to be off before that black cloud overhead adds to mother's fear lest I never come home again," added Ruth Bentley, another of the first four girl scouts of Elmertown.
we've
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From this reading Why, Verny, we've been waiting for you these ten minutes," retorted Juliet Lee, one of the original members of the troop.
in or at the place that
From this reading "We are lost, come find us" 98 "Where--which way did you hear them?" questioned Joan 211 "Are we ready to start, girls?" called Mrs. Vernon, the Captain of Dandelion Troop of Girl Scouts, as she glanced at her protegees seated in two large touring cars.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "We are lost, come find us" 98 "Where--which way did you hear them?" questioned Joan 211 "Are we ready to start, girls?" called Mrs. Vernon, the Captain of Dandelion Troop of Girl Scouts, as she glanced at her protegees seated in two large touring cars.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why, Verny, we've been waiting for you these ten minutes," retorted Juliet Lee, one of the original members of the troop.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Made in the United States of America _The Girl Scouts in the Adirondacks_ _Printed in the U. S. A._ "Thus they started in a line, Yhon leading" (page 182) _Frontispiece_ "Would you prefer to sit here and dream, Betzy, or go back with me and eat sandwiches" 16
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Made in the United States of America _The Girl Scouts in the Adirondacks_ _Printed in the U. S. A._ "Thus they started in a line, Yhon leading" (page 182) _Frontispiece_ "Would you prefer to sit here and dream, Betzy, or go back with me and eat sandwiches" 16
Yhon
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From this reading Made in the United States of America _The Girl Scouts in the Adirondacks_ _Printed in the U. S. A._ "Thus they started in a line, Yhon leading" (page 182) _Frontispiece_ "Would you prefer to sit here and dream, Betzy, or go back with me and eat sandwiches" 16
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Made in the United States of America _The Girl Scouts in the Adirondacks_ _Printed in the U. S. A._ "Thus they started in a line, Yhon leading" (page 182) _Frontispiece_ "Would you prefer to sit here and dream, Betzy, or go back with me and eat sandwiches" 16
