used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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all-importantadjective
of the greatest importance
From this reading The tent is the all-important thing, and to make one large enough for two or three boys is not a difficult matter.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CAMPS AND CAMPING Camping in the mountains, fields, and forests is one of the most delightful features of life in the summer-time.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
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a youthful male person
From this reading What the boy does not know on his first camping expedition, necessity will teach him, and much satisfaction may be had in constructing bunks and tables and the other varied paraphernalia of camp life.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The tent is the all-important thing, and to make one large enough for two or three boys is not a difficult matter.
bunksnounUS /bʌŋks/
plural of “bunk” — a long trough for feeding cattle
From this reading What the boy does not know on his first camping expedition, necessity will teach him, and much satisfaction may be had in constructing bunks and tables and the other varied paraphernalia of camp life.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But a good deal of the fun depends upon doing things the right way.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading What the boy does not know on his first camping expedition, necessity will teach him, and much satisfaction may be had in constructing bunks and tables and the other varied paraphernalia of camp life.
campersnounUS /ˈkæmpərz/
plural of “camper” — someone living temporarily in a tent or lodge for recreation
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CAMPINGnounUS /ˈkæmpɪŋ/
the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp
From this reading CAMPS AND CAMPING Camping in the mountains, fields, and forests is one of the most delightful features of life in the summer-time.
CAMPSnounUS /kæmps/
plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading CAMPS AND CAMPING Camping in the mountains, fields, and forests is one of the most delightful features of life in the summer-time.
constructingverbUS /kənˈstrʌktɪŋ/
-ing form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading What the boy does not know on his first camping expedition, necessity will teach him, and much satisfaction may be had in constructing bunks and tables and the other varied paraphernalia of camp life.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading But a good deal of the fun depends upon doing things the right way.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading CAMPS AND CAMPING Camping in the mountains, fields, and forests is one of the most delightful features of life in the summer-time.
dependsverbUS /dɪˈpendz/
third-person singular of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading But a good deal of the fun depends upon doing things the right way.
descriptionsnounUS /dɪˈskrɪpʃənz/
plural of “description” — a statement that represents something in words
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not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The tent is the all-important thing, and to make one large enough for two or three boys is not a difficult matter.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What the boy does not know on his first camping expedition, necessity will teach him, and much satisfaction may be had in constructing bunks and tables and the other varied paraphernalia of camp life.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading But a good deal of the fun depends upon doing things the right way.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The tent is the all-important thing, and to make one large enough for two or three boys is not a difficult matter.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading What the boy does not know on his first camping expedition, necessity will teach him, and much satisfaction may be had in constructing bunks and tables and the other varied paraphernalia of camp life.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
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well known or easily recognized
From this reading To experienced campers many of the following ideas and descriptions may be familiar, but among them there may be some suggestions that will be found of value.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading CAMPS AND CAMPING Camping in the mountains, fields, and forests is one of the most delightful features of life in the summer-time.
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From this reading CAMPS AND CAMPING Camping in the mountains, fields, and forests is one of the most delightful features of life in the summer-time.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading What the boy does not know on his first camping expedition, necessity will teach him, and much satisfaction may be had in constructing bunks and tables and the other varied paraphernalia of camp life.
about to be mentioned or specified
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The tent is the all-important thing, and to make one large enough for two or three boys is not a difficult matter.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading CAMPS AND CAMPING Camping in the mountains, fields, and forests is one of the most delightful features of life in the summer-time.
set up or found
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activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading But a good deal of the fun depends upon doing things the right way.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading But a good deal of the fun depends upon doing things the right way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading What the boy does not know on his first camping expedition, necessity will teach him, and much satisfaction may be had in constructing bunks and tables and the other varied paraphernalia of camp life.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading What the boy does not know on his first camping expedition, necessity will teach him, and much satisfaction may be had in constructing bunks and tables and the other varied paraphernalia of camp life.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading What the boy does not know on his first camping expedition, necessity will teach him, and much satisfaction may be had in constructing bunks and tables and the other varied paraphernalia of camp life.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CAMPS AND CAMPING Camping in the mountains, fields, and forests is one of the most delightful features of life in the summer-time.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CAMPS AND CAMPING Camping in the mountains, fields, and forests is one of the most delightful features of life in the summer-time.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading What the boy does not know on his first camping expedition, necessity will teach him, and much satisfaction may be had in constructing bunks and tables and the other varied paraphernalia of camp life.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The tent is the all-important thing, and to make one large enough for two or three boys is not a difficult matter.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading CAMPS AND CAMPING Camping in the mountains, fields, and forests is one of the most delightful features of life in the summer-time.
engage in
From this reading The tent is the all-important thing, and to make one large enough for two or three boys is not a difficult matter.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
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a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The tent is the all-important thing, and to make one large enough for two or three boys is not a difficult matter.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
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used to form the superlative
From this reading CAMPS AND CAMPING Camping in the mountains, fields, and forests is one of the most delightful features of life in the summer-time.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading CAMPS AND CAMPING Camping in the mountains, fields, and forests is one of the most delightful features of life in the summer-time.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading What the boy does not know on his first camping expedition, necessity will teach him, and much satisfaction may be had in constructing bunks and tables and the other varied paraphernalia of camp life.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading What the boy does not know on his first camping expedition, necessity will teach him, and much satisfaction may be had in constructing bunks and tables and the other varied paraphernalia of camp life.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The tent is the all-important thing, and to make one large enough for two or three boys is not a difficult matter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CAMPS AND CAMPING Camping in the mountains, fields, and forests is one of the most delightful features of life in the summer-time.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading What the boy does not know on his first camping expedition, necessity will teach him, and much satisfaction may be had in constructing bunks and tables and the other varied paraphernalia of camp life.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading CAMPS AND CAMPING Camping in the mountains, fields, and forests is one of the most delightful features of life in the summer-time.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The tent is the all-important thing, and to make one large enough for two or three boys is not a difficult matter.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading What the boy does not know on his first camping expedition, necessity will teach him, and much satisfaction may be had in constructing bunks and tables and the other varied paraphernalia of camp life.
paraphernalianounUS /ˌperəfəˈneɪljə/
equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.
From this reading What the boy does not know on his first camping expedition, necessity will teach him, and much satisfaction may be had in constructing bunks and tables and the other varied paraphernalia of camp life.
precisely, exactly
From this reading But a good deal of the fun depends upon doing things the right way.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading What the boy does not know on his first camping expedition, necessity will teach him, and much satisfaction may be had in constructing bunks and tables and the other varied paraphernalia of camp life.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
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suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
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summer-time
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From this reading CAMPS AND CAMPING Camping in the mountains, fields, and forests is one of the most delightful features of life in the summer-time.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading What the boy does not know on his first camping expedition, necessity will teach him, and much satisfaction may be had in constructing bunks and tables and the other varied paraphernalia of camp life.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading What the boy does not know on his first camping expedition, necessity will teach him, and much satisfaction may be had in constructing bunks and tables and the other varied paraphernalia of camp life.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading The tent is the all-important thing, and to make one large enough for two or three boys is not a difficult matter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To experienced campers many of the following ideas and descriptions may be familiar, but among them there may be some suggestions that will be found of value.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAMPS AND CAMPING Camping in the mountains, fields, and forests is one of the most delightful features of life in the summer-time.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading To experienced campers many of the following ideas and descriptions may be familiar, but among them there may be some suggestions that will be found of value.
in or at that place or location
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a special situation
From this reading The tent is the all-important thing, and to make one large enough for two or three boys is not a difficult matter.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But a good deal of the fun depends upon doing things the right way.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The tent is the all-important thing, and to make one large enough for two or three boys is not a difficult matter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To experienced campers many of the following ideas and descriptions may be familiar, but among them there may be some suggestions that will be found of value.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The tent is the all-important thing, and to make one large enough for two or three boys is not a difficult matter.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But a good deal of the fun depends upon doing things the right way.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
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variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading What the boy does not know on his first camping expedition, necessity will teach him, and much satisfaction may be had in constructing bunks and tables and the other varied paraphernalia of camp life.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But a good deal of the fun depends upon doing things the right way.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What the boy does not know on his first camping expedition, necessity will teach him, and much satisfaction may be had in constructing bunks and tables and the other varied paraphernalia of camp life.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
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