used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FRANCES REBELS Not only stock-raising and garden trucking progressed wonderfully for a few days, but the scouting also showed improvement in Patrol Number Two, after the acquisition of bees, goslings, pigeons, and lawn mower.
acceptingadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪŋ/
tolerating without protest
From this reading Each scout had started a small garden patch for herself, accepting Natalie’s superior experience in such matters to win success and a badge as a garden scout.
acquisitionnounUS /ˌækwəˈzɪʃən/
the act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something
From this reading FRANCES REBELS Not only stock-raising and garden trucking progressed wonderfully for a few days, but the scouting also showed improvement in Patrol Number Two, after the acquisition of bees, goslings, pigeons, and lawn mower.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading FRANCES REBELS Not only stock-raising and garden trucking progressed wonderfully for a few days, but the scouting also showed improvement in Patrol Number Two, after the acquisition of bees, goslings, pigeons, and lawn mower.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading They were well along on the way to winning the badges for Dairy Scout and Bee Scout, by this time, and everyone seemed happy and eager to come out highest in the tests.
in addition
From this reading FRANCES REBELS Not only stock-raising and garden trucking progressed wonderfully for a few days, but the scouting also showed improvement in Patrol Number Two, after the acquisition of bees, goslings, pigeons, and lawn mower.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FRANCES REBELS Not only stock-raising and garden trucking progressed wonderfully for a few days, but the scouting also showed improvement in Patrol Number Two, after the acquisition of bees, goslings, pigeons, and lawn mower.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Each scout had started a small garden patch for herself, accepting Natalie’s superior experience in such matters to win success and a badge as a garden scout.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When the scouts of Solomon’s Seal were not up at the house with their tenderfoot scouts, the members of the young patrol were over at the camp, engaged in scout pursuits.
badgenounUS /bædʒ/
an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.)
From this reading Each scout had started a small garden patch for herself, accepting Natalie’s superior experience in such matters to win success and a badge as a garden scout.
badgesnounUS /ˈbædʒɪz/
plural of “badge” — an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.)
From this reading They were well along on the way to winning the badges for Dairy Scout and Bee Scout, by this time, and everyone seemed happy and eager to come out highest in the tests.
BeenounUS /biː/
any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading They were well along on the way to winning the badges for Dairy Scout and Bee Scout, by this time, and everyone seemed happy and eager to come out highest in the tests.
beesnounUS /biːz/
plural of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading FRANCES REBELS Not only stock-raising and garden trucking progressed wonderfully for a few days, but the scouting also showed improvement in Patrol Number Two, after the acquisition of bees, goslings, pigeons, and lawn mower.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading And then each scout decided to raise enough stock, besides the cow and bees they owned jointly, to enable them to take the test as farmer scout and win a badge for that, too.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading FRANCES REBELS Not only stock-raising and garden trucking progressed wonderfully for a few days, but the scouting also showed improvement in Patrol Number Two, after the acquisition of bees, goslings, pigeons, and lawn mower.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They were well along on the way to winning the badges for Dairy Scout and Bee Scout, by this time, and everyone seemed happy and eager to come out highest in the tests.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading When the scouts of Solomon’s Seal were not up at the house with their tenderfoot scouts, the members of the young patrol were over at the camp, engaged in scout pursuits.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They were well along on the way to winning the badges for Dairy Scout and Bee Scout, by this time, and everyone seemed happy and eager to come out highest in the tests.
cownounUS /kaʊ/
female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"
From this reading And then each scout decided to raise enough stock, besides the cow and bees they owned jointly, to enable them to take the test as farmer scout and win a badge for that, too.
DairynounUS /ˈderi/
a farm where dairy products are produced
From this reading They were well along on the way to winning the badges for Dairy Scout and Bee Scout, by this time, and everyone seemed happy and eager to come out highest in the tests.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading FRANCES REBELS Not only stock-raising and garden trucking progressed wonderfully for a few days, but the scouting also showed improvement in Patrol Number Two, after the acquisition of bees, goslings, pigeons, and lawn mower.
recognizable; marked
From this reading And then each scout decided to raise enough stock, besides the cow and bees they owned jointly, to enable them to take the test as farmer scout and win a badge for that, too.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each scout had started a small garden patch for herself, accepting Natalie’s superior experience in such matters to win success and a badge as a garden scout.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading They were well along on the way to winning the badges for Dairy Scout and Bee Scout, by this time, and everyone seemed happy and eager to come out highest in the tests.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading And then each scout decided to raise enough stock, besides the cow and bees they owned jointly, to enable them to take the test as farmer scout and win a badge for that, too.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading When the scouts of Solomon’s Seal were not up at the house with their tenderfoot scouts, the members of the young patrol were over at the camp, engaged in scout pursuits.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading And then each scout decided to raise enough stock, besides the cow and bees they owned jointly, to enable them to take the test as farmer scout and win a badge for that, too.
every person
From this reading They were well along on the way to winning the badges for Dairy Scout and Bee Scout, by this time, and everyone seemed happy and eager to come out highest in the tests.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Each scout had started a small garden patch for herself, accepting Natalie’s superior experience in such matters to win success and a badge as a garden scout.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading And then each scout decided to raise enough stock, besides the cow and bees they owned jointly, to enable them to take the test as farmer scout and win a badge for that, too.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading FRANCES REBELS Not only stock-raising and garden trucking progressed wonderfully for a few days, but the scouting also showed improvement in Patrol Number Two, after the acquisition of bees, goslings, pigeons, and lawn mower.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FRANCES REBELS Not only stock-raising and garden trucking progressed wonderfully for a few days, but the scouting also showed improvement in Patrol Number Two, after the acquisition of bees, goslings, pigeons, and lawn mower.
FRANCESnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading FRANCES REBELS Not only stock-raising and garden trucking progressed wonderfully for a few days, but the scouting also showed improvement in Patrol Number Two, after the acquisition of bees, goslings, pigeons, and lawn mower.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading FRANCES REBELS Not only stock-raising and garden trucking progressed wonderfully for a few days, but the scouting also showed improvement in Patrol Number Two, after the acquisition of bees, goslings, pigeons, and lawn mower.
goslings
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From this reading FRANCES REBELS Not only stock-raising and garden trucking progressed wonderfully for a few days, but the scouting also showed improvement in Patrol Number Two, after the acquisition of bees, goslings, pigeons, and lawn mower.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Each scout had started a small garden patch for herself, accepting Natalie’s superior experience in such matters to win success and a badge as a garden scout.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading They were well along on the way to winning the badges for Dairy Scout and Bee Scout, by this time, and everyone seemed happy and eager to come out highest in the tests.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Each scout had started a small garden patch for herself, accepting Natalie’s superior experience in such matters to win success and a badge as a garden scout.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading They were well along on the way to winning the badges for Dairy Scout and Bee Scout, by this time, and everyone seemed happy and eager to come out highest in the tests.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When the scouts of Solomon’s Seal were not up at the house with their tenderfoot scouts, the members of the young patrol were over at the camp, engaged in scout pursuits.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading FRANCES REBELS Not only stock-raising and garden trucking progressed wonderfully for a few days, but the scouting also showed improvement in Patrol Number Two, after the acquisition of bees, goslings, pigeons, and lawn mower.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FRANCES REBELS Not only stock-raising and garden trucking progressed wonderfully for a few days, but the scouting also showed improvement in Patrol Number Two, after the acquisition of bees, goslings, pigeons, and lawn mower.
jointlyadverbUS /ˈdʒɔɪntli/
in collaboration or cooperation
From this reading And then each scout decided to raise enough stock, besides the cow and bees they owned jointly, to enable them to take the test as farmer scout and win a badge for that, too.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading FRANCES REBELS Not only stock-raising and garden trucking progressed wonderfully for a few days, but the scouting also showed improvement in Patrol Number Two, after the acquisition of bees, goslings, pigeons, and lawn mower.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Each scout had started a small garden patch for herself, accepting Natalie’s superior experience in such matters to win success and a badge as a garden scout.
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 When the scouts of Solomon’s Seal were not up at the house with their tenderfoot scouts, the members of the young patrol were over at the camp, engaged in scout pursuits.
mowernounUS /ˈmoʊər/
garden tool for mowing grass on lawns
From this reading FRANCES REBELS Not only stock-raising and garden trucking progressed wonderfully for a few days, but the scouting also showed improvement in Patrol Number Two, after the acquisition of bees, goslings, pigeons, and lawn mower.
Natalie's
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From this reading Each scout had started a small garden patch for herself, accepting Natalie’s superior experience in such matters to win success and a badge as a garden scout.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading FRANCES REBELS Not only stock-raising and garden trucking progressed wonderfully for a few days, but the scouting also showed improvement in Patrol Number Two, after the acquisition of bees, goslings, pigeons, and lawn mower.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading FRANCES REBELS Not only stock-raising and garden trucking progressed wonderfully for a few days, but the scouting also showed improvement in Patrol Number Two, after the acquisition of bees, goslings, pigeons, and lawn mower.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FRANCES REBELS Not only stock-raising and garden trucking progressed wonderfully for a few days, but the scouting also showed improvement in Patrol Number Two, after the acquisition of bees, goslings, pigeons, and lawn mower.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They were well along on the way to winning the badges for Dairy Scout and Bee Scout, by this time, and everyone seemed happy and eager to come out highest in the tests.
and nothing more
From this reading FRANCES REBELS Not only stock-raising and garden trucking progressed wonderfully for a few days, but the scouting also showed improvement in Patrol Number Two, after the acquisition of bees, goslings, pigeons, and lawn mower.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They were well along on the way to winning the badges for Dairy Scout and Bee Scout, by this time, and everyone seemed happy and eager to come out highest in the tests.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When the scouts of Solomon’s Seal were not up at the house with their tenderfoot scouts, the members of the young patrol were over at the camp, engaged in scout pursuits.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading And then each scout decided to raise enough stock, besides the cow and bees they owned jointly, to enable them to take the test as farmer scout and win a badge for that, too.
patchnounUS /pætʃ/
a small contrasting part of something
From this reading Each scout had started a small garden patch for herself, accepting Natalie’s superior experience in such matters to win success and a badge as a garden scout.
PatrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading FRANCES REBELS Not only stock-raising and garden trucking progressed wonderfully for a few days, but the scouting also showed improvement in Patrol Number Two, after the acquisition of bees, goslings, pigeons, and lawn mower.
pigeonsnounUS /ˈpɪdʒənz/
plural of “pigeon” — wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs
From this reading FRANCES REBELS Not only stock-raising and garden trucking progressed wonderfully for a few days, but the scouting also showed improvement in Patrol Number Two, after the acquisition of bees, goslings, pigeons, and lawn mower.
progressedverbUS /prəˈɡrest/
past form of “progress” — develop in a positive way
From this reading FRANCES REBELS Not only stock-raising and garden trucking progressed wonderfully for a few days, but the scouting also showed improvement in Patrol Number Two, after the acquisition of bees, goslings, pigeons, and lawn mower.
pursuitsnounUS /pərˈsuːts/
plural of “pursuit” — the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading When the scouts of Solomon’s Seal were not up at the house with their tenderfoot scouts, the members of the young patrol were over at the camp, engaged in scout pursuits.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading And then each scout decided to raise enough stock, besides the cow and bees they owned jointly, to enable them to take the test as farmer scout and win a badge for that, too.
REBELSnounUS /ˈrebəlz/
plural of “rebel” — “Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading FRANCES REBELS Not only stock-raising and garden trucking progressed wonderfully for a few days, but the scouting also showed improvement in Patrol Number Two, after the acquisition of bees, goslings, pigeons, and lawn mower.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading When the scouts of Solomon’s Seal were not up at the house with their tenderfoot scouts, the members of the young patrol were over at the camp, engaged in scout pursuits.
scoutingnounUS /ˈskaʊtɪŋ/
exploring in order to gain information
From this reading FRANCES REBELS Not only stock-raising and garden trucking progressed wonderfully for a few days, but the scouting also showed improvement in Patrol Number Two, after the acquisition of bees, goslings, pigeons, and lawn mower.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading When the scouts of Solomon’s Seal were not up at the house with their tenderfoot scouts, the members of the young patrol were over at the camp, engaged in scout pursuits.
SealverbUS /siːl/
make tight; secure against leakage
From this reading When the scouts of Solomon’s Seal were not up at the house with their tenderfoot scouts, the members of the young patrol were over at the camp, engaged in scout pursuits.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They were well along on the way to winning the badges for Dairy Scout and Bee Scout, by this time, and everyone seemed happy and eager to come out highest in the tests.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading FRANCES REBELS Not only stock-raising and garden trucking progressed wonderfully for a few days, but the scouting also showed improvement in Patrol Number Two, after the acquisition of bees, goslings, pigeons, and lawn mower.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Each scout had started a small garden patch for herself, accepting Natalie’s superior experience in such matters to win success and a badge as a garden scout.
Solomon'snounUS /ˈsɑːləmənz/
possessive form of “solomon” — (Old Testament) son of David and king of Israel noted for his wisdom (10th century BC)
From this reading When the scouts of Solomon’s Seal were not up at the house with their tenderfoot scouts, the members of the young patrol were over at the camp, engaged in scout pursuits.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Each scout had started a small garden patch for herself, accepting Natalie’s superior experience in such matters to win success and a badge as a garden scout.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading And then each scout decided to raise enough stock, besides the cow and bees they owned jointly, to enable them to take the test as farmer scout and win a badge for that, too.
stock-raising
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FRANCES REBELS Not only stock-raising and garden trucking progressed wonderfully for a few days, but the scouting also showed improvement in Patrol Number Two, after the acquisition of bees, goslings, pigeons, and lawn mower.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Each scout had started a small garden patch for herself, accepting Natalie’s superior experience in such matters to win success and a badge as a garden scout.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Each scout had started a small garden patch for herself, accepting Natalie’s superior experience in such matters to win success and a badge as a garden scout.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading Each scout had started a small garden patch for herself, accepting Natalie’s superior experience in such matters to win success and a badge as a garden scout.
carry out
From this reading And then each scout decided to raise enough stock, besides the cow and bees they owned jointly, to enable them to take the test as farmer scout and win a badge for that, too.
tenderfootnoun
an inexperienced person (especially someone inexperienced in outdoor living)
From this reading When the scouts of Solomon’s Seal were not up at the house with their tenderfoot scouts, the members of the young patrol were over at the camp, engaged in scout pursuits.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading And then each scout decided to raise enough stock, besides the cow and bees they owned jointly, to enable them to take the test as farmer scout and win a badge for that, too.
testsnounUS /tests/
plural of “test” — trying something to find out about it
From this reading They were well along on the way to winning the badges for Dairy Scout and Bee Scout, by this time, and everyone seemed happy and eager to come out highest in the tests.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And then each scout decided to raise enough stock, besides the cow and bees they owned jointly, to enable them to take the test as farmer scout and win a badge for that, too.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FRANCES REBELS Not only stock-raising and garden trucking progressed wonderfully for a few days, but the scouting also showed improvement in Patrol Number Two, after the acquisition of bees, goslings, pigeons, and lawn mower.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When the scouts of Solomon’s Seal were not up at the house with their tenderfoot scouts, the members of the young patrol were over at the camp, engaged in scout pursuits.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And then each scout decided to raise enough stock, besides the cow and bees they owned jointly, to enable them to take the test as farmer scout and win a badge for that, too.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And then each scout decided to raise enough stock, besides the cow and bees they owned jointly, to enable them to take the test as farmer scout and win a badge for that, too.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And then each scout decided to raise enough stock, besides the cow and bees they owned jointly, to enable them to take the test as farmer scout and win a badge for that, too.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading They were well along on the way to winning the badges for Dairy Scout and Bee Scout, by this time, and everyone seemed happy and eager to come out highest in the tests.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They were well along on the way to winning the badges for Dairy Scout and Bee Scout, by this time, and everyone seemed happy and eager to come out highest in the tests.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Each scout had started a small garden patch for herself, accepting Natalie’s superior experience in such matters to win success and a badge as a garden scout.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading And then each scout decided to raise enough stock, besides the cow and bees they owned jointly, to enable them to take the test as farmer scout and win a badge for that, too.
truckingnounUS /ˈtrʌkɪŋ/
the activity of transporting goods by truck
From this reading FRANCES REBELS Not only stock-raising and garden trucking progressed wonderfully for a few days, but the scouting also showed improvement in Patrol Number Two, after the acquisition of bees, goslings, pigeons, and lawn mower.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading FRANCES REBELS Not only stock-raising and garden trucking progressed wonderfully for a few days, but the scouting also showed improvement in Patrol Number Two, after the acquisition of bees, goslings, pigeons, and lawn mower.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When the scouts of Solomon’s Seal were not up at the house with their tenderfoot scouts, the members of the young patrol were over at the camp, engaged in scout pursuits.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They were well along on the way to winning the badges for Dairy Scout and Bee Scout, by this time, and everyone seemed happy and eager to come out highest in the tests.
(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 were well along on the way to winning the badges for Dairy Scout and Bee Scout, by this time, and everyone seemed happy and eager to come out highest in the tests.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When the scouts of Solomon’s Seal were not up at the house with their tenderfoot scouts, the members of the young patrol were over at the camp, engaged in scout pursuits.
at the time that
From this reading When the scouts of Solomon’s Seal were not up at the house with their tenderfoot scouts, the members of the young patrol were over at the camp, engaged in scout pursuits.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading Each scout had started a small garden patch for herself, accepting Natalie’s superior experience in such matters to win success and a badge as a garden scout.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading They were well along on the way to winning the badges for Dairy Scout and Bee Scout, by this time, and everyone seemed happy and eager to come out highest in the tests.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When the scouts of Solomon’s Seal were not up at the house with their tenderfoot scouts, the members of the young patrol were over at the camp, engaged in scout pursuits.
wonderfullyadverbUS /ˈwʌndərfəli/
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading FRANCES REBELS Not only stock-raising and garden trucking progressed wonderfully for a few days, but the scouting also showed improvement in Patrol Number Two, after the acquisition of bees, goslings, pigeons, and lawn mower.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading When the scouts of Solomon’s Seal were not up at the house with their tenderfoot scouts, the members of the young patrol were over at the camp, engaged in scout pursuits.
