used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As I understand it, these girls form themselves into a Company with a Guardian or Leader.
(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 They wear certain uniforms with emblems on the waists and sleeves, as well as a ring and bands of beads on their heads, all of which savors of conspicuousness, and it seems to me ridiculous."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She has her home and school duties, while her leisure is fully occupied.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "No indeed, Kate!" ejaculated Mrs. Hollister emphatically, "Ethel has no time to join any Camp Fire Girls or Girl Scout Societies.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As I understand it, these girls form themselves into a Company with a Guardian or Leader.
associatesnounUS /əˈsoʊsiəts/
plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
From this reading At present I know with whom she associates.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At present I know with whom she associates.
bandsnounUS /bændz/
plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading They wear certain uniforms with emblems on the waists and sleeves, as well as a ring and bands of beads on their heads, all of which savors of conspicuousness, and it seems to me ridiculous."
beadsnounUS /biːdz/
several beads threaded together on a string
From this reading They wear certain uniforms with emblems on the waists and sleeves, as well as a ring and bands of beads on their heads, all of which savors of conspicuousness, and it seems to me ridiculous."
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading "No indeed, Kate!" ejaculated Mrs. Hollister emphatically, "Ethel has no time to join any Camp Fire Girls or Girl Scout Societies.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading They wear certain uniforms with emblems on the waists and sleeves, as well as a ring and bands of beads on their heads, all of which savors of conspicuousness, and it seems to me ridiculous."
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading As I understand it, these girls form themselves into a Company with a Guardian or Leader.
conspicuousnessnoun
the state of being conspicuous
From this reading They wear certain uniforms with emblems on the waists and sleeves, as well as a ring and bands of beads on their heads, all of which savors of conspicuousness, and it seems to me ridiculous."
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading She has her home and school duties, while her leisure is fully occupied.
ejaculated
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From this reading "No indeed, Kate!" ejaculated Mrs. Hollister emphatically, "Ethel has no time to join any Camp Fire Girls or Girl Scout Societies.
emblemsnounUS /ˈembləmz/
plural of “emblem” — special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.
From this reading They wear certain uniforms with emblems on the waists and sleeves, as well as a ring and bands of beads on their heads, all of which savors of conspicuousness, and it seems to me ridiculous."
emphaticallyadverbUS /emˈfætɪkli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading "No indeed, Kate!" ejaculated Mrs. Hollister emphatically, "Ethel has no time to join any Camp Fire Girls or Girl Scout Societies.
Ethel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No indeed, Kate!" ejaculated Mrs. Hollister emphatically, "Ethel has no time to join any Camp Fire Girls or Girl Scout Societies.
start firing a weapon
From this reading "No indeed, Kate!" ejaculated Mrs. Hollister emphatically, "Ethel has no time to join any Camp Fire Girls or Girl Scout Societies.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading As I understand it, these girls form themselves into a Company with a Guardian or Leader.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading She has her home and school duties, while her leisure is fully occupied.
a young female
From this reading "No indeed, Kate!" ejaculated Mrs. Hollister emphatically, "Ethel has no time to join any Camp Fire Girls or Girl Scout Societies.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading "No indeed, Kate!" ejaculated Mrs. Hollister emphatically, "Ethel has no time to join any Camp Fire Girls or Girl Scout Societies.
GuardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading As I understand it, these girls form themselves into a Company with a Guardian or Leader.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "No indeed, Kate!" ejaculated Mrs. Hollister emphatically, "Ethel has no time to join any Camp Fire Girls or Girl Scout Societies.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading They wear certain uniforms with emblems on the waists and sleeves, as well as a ring and bands of beads on their heads, all of which savors of conspicuousness, and it seems to me ridiculous."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She has her home and school duties, while her leisure is fully occupied.
Hollister
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No indeed, Kate!" ejaculated Mrs. Hollister emphatically, "Ethel has no time to join any Camp Fire Girls or Girl Scout Societies.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading She has her home and school duties, while her leisure is fully occupied.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading At present I know with whom she associates.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "No indeed, Kate!" ejaculated Mrs. Hollister emphatically, "Ethel has no time to join any Camp Fire Girls or Girl Scout Societies.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As I understand it, these girls form themselves into a Company with a Guardian or Leader.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She has her home and school duties, while her leisure is fully occupied.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As I understand it, these girls form themselves into a Company with a Guardian or Leader.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading "No indeed, Kate!" ejaculated Mrs. Hollister emphatically, "Ethel has no time to join any Camp Fire Girls or Girl Scout Societies.
Kate
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From this reading "No indeed, Kate!" ejaculated Mrs. Hollister emphatically, "Ethel has no time to join any Camp Fire Girls or Girl Scout Societies.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading At present I know with whom she associates.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading As I understand it, these girls form themselves into a Company with a Guardian or Leader.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading She has her home and school duties, while her leisure is fully occupied.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They wear certain uniforms with emblems on the waists and sleeves, as well as a ring and bands of beads on their heads, all of which savors of conspicuousness, and it seems to me ridiculous."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "No indeed, Kate!" ejaculated Mrs. Hollister emphatically, "Ethel has no time to join any Camp Fire Girls or Girl Scout Societies.
not any; not one
From this reading "No indeed, Kate!" ejaculated Mrs. Hollister emphatically, "Ethel has no time to join any Camp Fire Girls or Girl Scout Societies.
held or filled or in use
From this reading She has her home and school duties, while her leisure is fully occupied.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They wear certain uniforms with emblems on the waists and sleeves, as well as a ring and bands of beads on their heads, all of which savors of conspicuousness, and it seems to me ridiculous."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They wear certain uniforms with emblems on the waists and sleeves, as well as a ring and bands of beads on their heads, all of which savors of conspicuousness, and it seems to me ridiculous."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "No indeed, Kate!" ejaculated Mrs. Hollister emphatically, "Ethel has no time to join any Camp Fire Girls or Girl Scout Societies.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading At present I know with whom she associates.
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading They wear certain uniforms with emblems on the waists and sleeves, as well as a ring and bands of beads on their heads, all of which savors of conspicuousness, and it seems to me ridiculous."
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading They wear certain uniforms with emblems on the waists and sleeves, as well as a ring and bands of beads on their heads, all of which savors of conspicuousness, and it seems to me ridiculous."
savorsnounUS /ˈseɪvərz/
plural of “savor” — the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth
From this reading They wear certain uniforms with emblems on the waists and sleeves, as well as a ring and bands of beads on their heads, all of which savors of conspicuousness, and it seems to me ridiculous."
an educational institution
From this reading She has her home and school duties, while her leisure is fully occupied.
ScoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading "No indeed, Kate!" ejaculated Mrs. Hollister emphatically, "Ethel has no time to join any Camp Fire Girls or Girl Scout Societies.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They wear certain uniforms with emblems on the waists and sleeves, as well as a ring and bands of beads on their heads, all of which savors of conspicuousness, and it seems to me ridiculous."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She has her home and school duties, while her leisure is fully occupied.
sleevesnounUS /sliːvz/
plural of “sleeve” — the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm
From this reading They wear certain uniforms with emblems on the waists and sleeves, as well as a ring and bands of beads on their heads, all of which savors of conspicuousness, and it seems to me ridiculous."
SocietiesnounUS /səˈsaɪətiz/
plural of “society” — an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading "No indeed, Kate!" ejaculated Mrs. Hollister emphatically, "Ethel has no time to join any Camp Fire Girls or Girl Scout Societies.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They wear certain uniforms with emblems on the waists and sleeves, as well as a ring and bands of beads on their heads, all of which savors of conspicuousness, and it seems to me ridiculous."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They wear certain uniforms with emblems on the waists and sleeves, as well as a ring and bands of beads on their heads, all of which savors of conspicuousness, and it seems to me ridiculous."
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading As I understand it, these girls form themselves into a Company with a Guardian or Leader.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading As I understand it, these girls form themselves into a Company with a Guardian or Leader.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They wear certain uniforms with emblems on the waists and sleeves, as well as a ring and bands of beads on their heads, all of which savors of conspicuousness, and it seems to me ridiculous."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "No indeed, Kate!" ejaculated Mrs. Hollister emphatically, "Ethel has no time to join any Camp Fire Girls or Girl Scout Societies.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "No indeed, Kate!" ejaculated Mrs. Hollister emphatically, "Ethel has no time to join any Camp Fire Girls or Girl Scout Societies.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading As I understand it, these girls form themselves into a Company with a Guardian or Leader.
uniformsnounUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrmz/
plural of “uniform” — clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
From this reading They wear certain uniforms with emblems on the waists and sleeves, as well as a ring and bands of beads on their heads, all of which savors of conspicuousness, and it seems to me ridiculous."
waistsnounUS /weɪsts/
plural of “waist” — the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading They wear certain uniforms with emblems on the waists and sleeves, as well as a ring and bands of beads on their heads, all of which savors of conspicuousness, and it seems to me ridiculous."
be dressed in
From this reading They wear certain uniforms with emblems on the waists and sleeves, as well as a ring and bands of beads on their heads, all of which savors of conspicuousness, and it seems to me ridiculous."
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading They wear certain uniforms with emblems on the waists and sleeves, as well as a ring and bands of beads on their heads, all of which savors of conspicuousness, and it seems to me ridiculous."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They wear certain uniforms with emblems on the waists and sleeves, as well as a ring and bands of beads on their heads, all of which savors of conspicuousness, and it seems to me ridiculous."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She has her home and school duties, while her leisure is fully occupied.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At present I know with whom she associates.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At present I know with whom she associates.
