used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BROWNIES ON A LARK.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading They spin yarns of past adventure, tales of "moving accident by flood and field" and "perils in the imminent deadly breach;" they discuss the chances of the campaign, the strategy and behavior of the enemy, and the merits of their commanders.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading They spin yarns of past adventure, tales of "moving accident by flood and field" and "perils in the imminent deadly breach;" they discuss the chances of the campaign, the strategy and behavior of the enemy, and the merits of their commanders.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the evening meal there usually comes a lull in the duties of Brownie camp life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Pickets have been told off and stationed at their posts, camp fires are kindled, and the soldiers gather around the glowing light, stretched upon the grass underneath the shadow of leaves and flowers, or seated on rude stools of pebbles and twigs.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Pickets have been told off and stationed at their posts, camp fires are kindled, and the soldiers gather around the glowing light, stretched upon the grass underneath the shadow of leaves and flowers, or seated on rude stools of pebbles and twigs.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Pickets have been told off and stationed at their posts, camp fires are kindled, and the soldiers gather around the glowing light, stretched upon the grass underneath the shadow of leaves and flowers, or seated on rude stools of pebbles and twigs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Pickets have been told off and stationed at their posts, camp fires are kindled, and the soldiers gather around the glowing light, stretched upon the grass underneath the shadow of leaves and flowers, or seated on rude stools of pebbles and twigs.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Pickets have been told off and stationed at their posts, camp fires are kindled, and the soldiers gather around the glowing light, stretched upon the grass underneath the shadow of leaves and flowers, or seated on rude stools of pebbles and twigs.
behaviornounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading They spin yarns of past adventure, tales of "moving accident by flood and field" and "perils in the imminent deadly breach;" they discuss the chances of the campaign, the strategy and behavior of the enemy, and the merits of their commanders.
breachverbUS /briːtʃ/
act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
From this reading They spin yarns of past adventure, tales of "moving accident by flood and field" and "perils in the imminent deadly breach;" they discuss the chances of the campaign, the strategy and behavior of the enemy, and the merits of their commanders.
BrownienounUS /ˈbraʊni/
a junior Girl Scout
From this reading After the evening meal there usually comes a lull in the duties of Brownie camp life.
BROWNIESnounUS /ˈbraʊniz/
plural of “brownie” — a junior Girl Scout
From this reading BROWNIES ON A LARK.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They spin yarns of past adventure, tales of "moving accident by flood and field" and "perils in the imminent deadly breach;" they discuss the chances of the campaign, the strategy and behavior of the enemy, and the merits of their commanders.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading After the evening meal there usually comes a lull in the duties of Brownie camp life.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading They spin yarns of past adventure, tales of "moving accident by flood and field" and "perils in the imminent deadly breach;" they discuss the chances of the campaign, the strategy and behavior of the enemy, and the merits of their commanders.
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading They spin yarns of past adventure, tales of "moving accident by flood and field" and "perils in the imminent deadly breach;" they discuss the chances of the campaign, the strategy and behavior of the enemy, and the merits of their commanders.
chatverbUS /tʃæt/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading In chat and story they forget the fatigues and dangers of a soldier's life.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading After the evening meal there usually comes a lull in the duties of Brownie camp life.
commandersnounUS /kəˈmændərz/
plural of “commander” — an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading They spin yarns of past adventure, tales of "moving accident by flood and field" and "perils in the imminent deadly breach;" they discuss the chances of the campaign, the strategy and behavior of the enemy, and the merits of their commanders.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading In chat and story they forget the fatigues and dangers of a soldier's life.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading They spin yarns of past adventure, tales of "moving accident by flood and field" and "perils in the imminent deadly breach;" they discuss the chances of the campaign, the strategy and behavior of the enemy, and the merits of their commanders.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading They spin yarns of past adventure, tales of "moving accident by flood and field" and "perils in the imminent deadly breach;" they discuss the chances of the campaign, the strategy and behavior of the enemy, and the merits of their commanders.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading After the evening meal there usually comes a lull in the duties of Brownie camp life.
an opposing military force
From this reading They spin yarns of past adventure, tales of "moving accident by flood and field" and "perils in the imminent deadly breach;" they discuss the chances of the campaign, the strategy and behavior of the enemy, and the merits of their commanders.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading After the evening meal there usually comes a lull in the duties of Brownie camp life.
fatiguesnounUS /fəˈtiːɡz/
military uniform worn by military personnel when doing menial labor
From this reading In chat and story they forget the fatigues and dangers of a soldier's life.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading They spin yarns of past adventure, tales of "moving accident by flood and field" and "perils in the imminent deadly breach;" they discuss the chances of the campaign, the strategy and behavior of the enemy, and the merits of their commanders.
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading Pickets have been told off and stationed at their posts, camp fires are kindled, and the soldiers gather around the glowing light, stretched upon the grass underneath the shadow of leaves and flowers, or seated on rude stools of pebbles and twigs.
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading They spin yarns of past adventure, tales of "moving accident by flood and field" and "perils in the imminent deadly breach;" they discuss the chances of the campaign, the strategy and behavior of the enemy, and the merits of their commanders.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Pickets have been told off and stationed at their posts, camp fires are kindled, and the soldiers gather around the glowing light, stretched upon the grass underneath the shadow of leaves and flowers, or seated on rude stools of pebbles and twigs.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading In chat and story they forget the fatigues and dangers of a soldier's life.
assemble or get together
From this reading Pickets have been told off and stationed at their posts, camp fires are kindled, and the soldiers gather around the glowing light, stretched upon the grass underneath the shadow of leaves and flowers, or seated on rude stools of pebbles and twigs.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading Pickets have been told off and stationed at their posts, camp fires are kindled, and the soldiers gather around the glowing light, stretched upon the grass underneath the shadow of leaves and flowers, or seated on rude stools of pebbles and twigs.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading Pickets have been told off and stationed at their posts, camp fires are kindled, and the soldiers gather around the glowing light, stretched upon the grass underneath the shadow of leaves and flowers, or seated on rude stools of pebbles and twigs.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Pickets have been told off and stationed at their posts, camp fires are kindled, and the soldiers gather around the glowing light, stretched upon the grass underneath the shadow of leaves and flowers, or seated on rude stools of pebbles and twigs.
imminentadjectiveUS /ˈɪmənənt/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading They spin yarns of past adventure, tales of "moving accident by flood and field" and "perils in the imminent deadly breach;" they discuss the chances of the campaign, the strategy and behavior of the enemy, and the merits of their commanders.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After the evening meal there usually comes a lull in the duties of Brownie camp life.
kindledadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndəld/
set afire
From this reading Pickets have been told off and stationed at their posts, camp fires are kindled, and the soldiers gather around the glowing light, stretched upon the grass underneath the shadow of leaves and flowers, or seated on rude stools of pebbles and twigs.
LARKnounUS /lɑːrk/
North American songbirds having a yellow breast
From this reading BROWNIES ON A LARK.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
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a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading After the evening meal there usually comes a lull in the duties of Brownie camp life.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Pickets have been told off and stationed at their posts, camp fires are kindled, and the soldiers gather around the glowing light, stretched upon the grass underneath the shadow of leaves and flowers, or seated on rude stools of pebbles and twigs.
lullverbUS /lʌl/
calm by deception
From this reading After the evening meal there usually comes a lull in the duties of Brownie camp life.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading After the evening meal there usually comes a lull in the duties of Brownie camp life.
meritsnounUS /ˈmerəts/
plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading They spin yarns of past adventure, tales of "moving accident by flood and field" and "perils in the imminent deadly breach;" they discuss the chances of the campaign, the strategy and behavior of the enemy, and the merits of their commanders.
in motion
From this reading They spin yarns of past adventure, tales of "moving accident by flood and field" and "perils in the imminent deadly breach;" they discuss the chances of the campaign, the strategy and behavior of the enemy, and the merits of their commanders.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After the evening meal there usually comes a lull in the duties of Brownie camp life.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Pickets have been told off and stationed at their posts, camp fires are kindled, and the soldiers gather around the glowing light, stretched upon the grass underneath the shadow of leaves and flowers, or seated on rude stools of pebbles and twigs.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BROWNIES ON A LARK.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Pickets have been told off and stationed at their posts, camp fires are kindled, and the soldiers gather around the glowing light, stretched upon the grass underneath the shadow of leaves and flowers, or seated on rude stools of pebbles and twigs.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading They spin yarns of past adventure, tales of "moving accident by flood and field" and "perils in the imminent deadly breach;" they discuss the chances of the campaign, the strategy and behavior of the enemy, and the merits of their commanders.
pebblesnounUS /ˈpebəlz/
plural of “pebble” — a small smooth rounded rock
From this reading Pickets have been told off and stationed at their posts, camp fires are kindled, and the soldiers gather around the glowing light, stretched upon the grass underneath the shadow of leaves and flowers, or seated on rude stools of pebbles and twigs.
perilsnounUS /ˈperəlz/
plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading They spin yarns of past adventure, tales of "moving accident by flood and field" and "perils in the imminent deadly breach;" they discuss the chances of the campaign, the strategy and behavior of the enemy, and the merits of their commanders.
PicketsnounUS /ˈpɪkəts/
plural of “picket” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Pickets have been told off and stationed at their posts, camp fires are kindled, and the soldiers gather around the glowing light, stretched upon the grass underneath the shadow of leaves and flowers, or seated on rude stools of pebbles and twigs.
postsnounUS /poʊsts/
plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading Pickets have been told off and stationed at their posts, camp fires are kindled, and the soldiers gather around the glowing light, stretched upon the grass underneath the shadow of leaves and flowers, or seated on rude stools of pebbles and twigs.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading Pickets have been told off and stationed at their posts, camp fires are kindled, and the soldiers gather around the glowing light, stretched upon the grass underneath the shadow of leaves and flowers, or seated on rude stools of pebbles and twigs.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Pickets have been told off and stationed at their posts, camp fires are kindled, and the soldiers gather around the glowing light, stretched upon the grass underneath the shadow of leaves and flowers, or seated on rude stools of pebbles and twigs.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Pickets have been told off and stationed at their posts, camp fires are kindled, and the soldiers gather around the glowing light, stretched upon the grass underneath the shadow of leaves and flowers, or seated on rude stools of pebbles and twigs.
soldier'snounUS /ˈsoʊldʒərz/
possessive form of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading In chat and story they forget the fatigues and dangers of a soldier's life.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Pickets have been told off and stationed at their posts, camp fires are kindled, and the soldiers gather around the glowing light, stretched upon the grass underneath the shadow of leaves and flowers, or seated on rude stools of pebbles and twigs.
spinverbUS /spɪn/
revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
From this reading They spin yarns of past adventure, tales of "moving accident by flood and field" and "perils in the imminent deadly breach;" they discuss the chances of the campaign, the strategy and behavior of the enemy, and the merits of their commanders.
stationedverbUS /ˈsteɪʃənd/
past form of “station” — assign to a station
From this reading Pickets have been told off and stationed at their posts, camp fires are kindled, and the soldiers gather around the glowing light, stretched upon the grass underneath the shadow of leaves and flowers, or seated on rude stools of pebbles and twigs.
stoolsnounUS /stuːlz/
plural of “stool” — a simple seat without a back or arms
From this reading Pickets have been told off and stationed at their posts, camp fires are kindled, and the soldiers gather around the glowing light, stretched upon the grass underneath the shadow of leaves and flowers, or seated on rude stools of pebbles and twigs.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading In chat and story they forget the fatigues and dangers of a soldier's life.
strategynounUS /ˈstrætədʒi/
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading They spin yarns of past adventure, tales of "moving accident by flood and field" and "perils in the imminent deadly breach;" they discuss the chances of the campaign, the strategy and behavior of the enemy, and the merits of their commanders.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading Pickets have been told off and stationed at their posts, camp fires are kindled, and the soldiers gather around the glowing light, stretched upon the grass underneath the shadow of leaves and flowers, or seated on rude stools of pebbles and twigs.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading They spin yarns of past adventure, tales of "moving accident by flood and field" and "perils in the imminent deadly breach;" they discuss the chances of the campaign, the strategy and behavior of the enemy, and the merits of their commanders.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After the evening meal there usually comes a lull in the duties of Brownie camp life.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Pickets have been told off and stationed at their posts, camp fires are kindled, and the soldiers gather around the glowing light, stretched upon the grass underneath the shadow of leaves and flowers, or seated on rude stools of pebbles and twigs.
in or at that place or location
From this reading After the evening meal there usually comes a lull in the duties of Brownie camp life.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In chat and story they forget the fatigues and dangers of a soldier's life.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Pickets have been told off and stationed at their posts, camp fires are kindled, and the soldiers gather around the glowing light, stretched upon the grass underneath the shadow of leaves and flowers, or seated on rude stools of pebbles and twigs.
twigsnounUS /twɪɡz/
plural of “twig” — a small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year
From this reading Pickets have been told off and stationed at their posts, camp fires are kindled, and the soldiers gather around the glowing light, stretched upon the grass underneath the shadow of leaves and flowers, or seated on rude stools of pebbles and twigs.
underneathprepositionUS /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/
directly under, often hidden by what is above
From this reading Pickets have been told off and stationed at their posts, camp fires are kindled, and the soldiers gather around the glowing light, stretched upon the grass underneath the shadow of leaves and flowers, or seated on rude stools of pebbles and twigs.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Pickets have been told off and stationed at their posts, camp fires are kindled, and the soldiers gather around the glowing light, stretched upon the grass underneath the shadow of leaves and flowers, or seated on rude stools of pebbles and twigs.
under normal conditions
From this reading After the evening meal there usually comes a lull in the duties of Brownie camp life.
yarnsnounUS /jɑːrnz/
plural of “yarn” — the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading They spin yarns of past adventure, tales of "moving accident by flood and field" and "perils in the imminent deadly breach;" they discuss the chances of the campaign, the strategy and behavior of the enemy, and the merits of their commanders.
