used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Every boy became suddenly stationary when this surprising intelligence broke from the lips of the new member, who, like three others in the troop, did not wear a khaki uniform.
(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 He had seen Landy come up last of all, panting so for breath that not one word had he spoken while the scout master was explaining things.
a cherished desire
From this reading THE AMBITION OF LANDY.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Elmer had several times let his eye fall on the stout boy, as though trying to guess what his manner indicated.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Every boy became suddenly stationary when this surprising intelligence broke from the lips of the new member, who, like three others in the troop, did not wear a khaki uniform.
a youthful male person
From this reading Every boy became suddenly stationary when this surprising intelligence broke from the lips of the new member, who, like three others in the troop, did not wear a khaki uniform.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading He had seen Landy come up last of all, panting so for breath that not one word had he spoken while the scout master was explaining things.
lacking funds
From this reading Every boy became suddenly stationary when this surprising intelligence broke from the lips of the new member, who, like three others in the troop, did not wear a khaki uniform.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Landy was not only a tenderfoot scout, but he had in a number of ways proven his right to the title of greenhorn.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He had seen Landy come up last of all, panting so for breath that not one word had he spoken while the scout master was explaining things.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Every boy became suddenly stationary when this surprising intelligence broke from the lips of the new member, who, like three others in the troop, did not wear a khaki uniform.
Elmer
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From this reading Elmer had several times let his eye fall on the stout boy, as though trying to guess what his manner indicated.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every boy became suddenly stationary when this surprising intelligence broke from the lips of the new member, who, like three others in the troop, did not wear a khaki uniform.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading He had seen Landy come up last of all, panting so for breath that not one word had he spoken while the scout master was explaining things.
the organ of sight
From this reading Elmer had several times let his eye fall on the stout boy, as though trying to guess what his manner indicated.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Elmer had several times let his eye fall on the stout boy, as though trying to guess what his manner indicated.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had seen Landy come up last of all, panting so for breath that not one word had he spoken while the scout master was explaining things.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Every boy became suddenly stationary when this surprising intelligence broke from the lips of the new member, who, like three others in the troop, did not wear a khaki uniform.
greenhornnoun
an awkward and inexperienced youth
From this reading Landy was not only a tenderfoot scout, but he had in a number of ways proven his right to the title of greenhorn.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Elmer had several times let his eye fall on the stout boy, as though trying to guess what his manner indicated.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Elmer had several times let his eye fall on the stout boy, as though trying to guess what his manner indicated.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had seen Landy come up last of all, panting so for breath that not one word had he spoken while the scout master was explaining things.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Elmer had several times let his eye fall on the stout boy, as though trying to guess what his manner indicated.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Every boy became suddenly stationary when this surprising intelligence broke from the lips of the new member, who, like three others in the troop, did not wear a khaki uniform.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Elmer had several times let his eye fall on the stout boy, as though trying to guess what his manner indicated.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading Every boy became suddenly stationary when this surprising intelligence broke from the lips of the new member, who, like three others in the troop, did not wear a khaki uniform.
khakiadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːki/
of a yellowish brown color
From this reading Every boy became suddenly stationary when this surprising intelligence broke from the lips of the new member, who, like three others in the troop, did not wear a khaki uniform.
LANDY
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From this reading THE AMBITION OF LANDY.
immediately past
From this reading He had seen Landy come up last of all, panting so for breath that not one word had he spoken while the scout master was explaining things.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Elmer had several times let his eye fall on the stout boy, as though trying to guess what his manner indicated.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Every boy became suddenly stationary when this surprising intelligence broke from the lips of the new member, who, like three others in the troop, did not wear a khaki uniform.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Every boy became suddenly stationary when this surprising intelligence broke from the lips of the new member, who, like three others in the troop, did not wear a khaki uniform.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Elmer had several times let his eye fall on the stout boy, as though trying to guess what his manner indicated.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading He had seen Landy come up last of all, panting so for breath that not one word had he spoken while the scout master was explaining things.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Every boy became suddenly stationary when this surprising intelligence broke from the lips of the new member, who, like three others in the troop, did not wear a khaki uniform.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Every boy became suddenly stationary when this surprising intelligence broke from the lips of the new member, who, like three others in the troop, did not wear a khaki uniform.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Every boy became suddenly stationary when this surprising intelligence broke from the lips of the new member, who, like three others in the troop, did not wear a khaki uniform.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Landy was not only a tenderfoot scout, but he had in a number of ways proven his right to the title of greenhorn.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE AMBITION OF LANDY.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Elmer had several times let his eye fall on the stout boy, as though trying to guess what his manner indicated.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had seen Landy come up last of all, panting so for breath that not one word had he spoken while the scout master was explaining things.
and nothing more
From this reading Landy was not only a tenderfoot scout, but he had in a number of ways proven his right to the title of greenhorn.
others
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From this reading Every boy became suddenly stationary when this surprising intelligence broke from the lips of the new member, who, like three others in the troop, did not wear a khaki uniform.
pantingnounUS /ˈpæntɪŋ/
breathing heavily (as after exertion)
From this reading He had seen Landy come up last of all, panting so for breath that not one word had he spoken while the scout master was explaining things.
provenadjectiveUS /ˈpruːvən/
established beyond doubt
From this reading Landy was not only a tenderfoot scout, but he had in a number of ways proven his right to the title of greenhorn.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Landy was not only a tenderfoot scout, but he had in a number of ways proven his right to the title of greenhorn.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading He had seen Landy come up last of all, panting so for breath that not one word had he spoken while the scout master was explaining things.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had seen Landy come up last of all, panting so for breath that not one word had he spoken while the scout master was explaining things.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Elmer had several times let his eye fall on the stout boy, as though trying to guess what his manner indicated.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had seen Landy come up last of all, panting so for breath that not one word had he spoken while the scout master was explaining things.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading He had seen Landy come up last of all, panting so for breath that not one word had he spoken while the scout master was explaining things.
stationaryadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪʃəneri/
standing still
From this reading Every boy became suddenly stationary when this surprising intelligence broke from the lips of the new member, who, like three others in the troop, did not wear a khaki uniform.
dependable
From this reading Elmer had several times let his eye fall on the stout boy, as though trying to guess what his manner indicated.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Every boy became suddenly stationary when this surprising intelligence broke from the lips of the new member, who, like three others in the troop, did not wear a khaki uniform.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading Every boy became suddenly stationary when this surprising intelligence broke from the lips of the new member, who, like three others in the troop, did not wear a khaki uniform.
tenderfootnoun
an inexperienced person (especially someone inexperienced in outdoor living)
From this reading Landy was not only a tenderfoot scout, but he had in a number of ways proven his right to the title of greenhorn.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had seen Landy come up last of all, panting so for breath that not one word had he spoken while the scout master was explaining things.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE AMBITION OF LANDY.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He had seen Landy come up last of all, panting so for breath that not one word had he spoken while the scout master was explaining things.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Every boy became suddenly stationary when this surprising intelligence broke from the lips of the new member, who, like three others in the troop, did not wear a khaki uniform.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Elmer had several times let his eye fall on the stout boy, as though trying to guess what his manner indicated.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Every boy became suddenly stationary when this surprising intelligence broke from the lips of the new member, who, like three others in the troop, did not wear a khaki uniform.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Elmer had several times let his eye fall on the stout boy, as though trying to guess what his manner indicated.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading Landy was not only a tenderfoot scout, but he had in a number of ways proven his right to the title of greenhorn.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Elmer had several times let his eye fall on the stout boy, as though trying to guess what his manner indicated.
troopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading Every boy became suddenly stationary when this surprising intelligence broke from the lips of the new member, who, like three others in the troop, did not wear a khaki uniform.
hard to endure
From this reading Elmer had several times let his eye fall on the stout boy, as though trying to guess what his manner indicated.
uniformadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrm/
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading Every boy became suddenly stationary when this surprising intelligence broke from the lips of the new member, who, like three others in the troop, did not wear a khaki uniform.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He had seen Landy come up last of all, panting so for breath that not one word had he spoken while the scout master was explaining things.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had seen Landy come up last of all, panting so for breath that not one word had he spoken while the scout master was explaining things.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Landy was not only a tenderfoot scout, but he had in a number of ways proven his right to the title of greenhorn.
be dressed in
From this reading Every boy became suddenly stationary when this surprising intelligence broke from the lips of the new member, who, like three others in the troop, did not wear a khaki uniform.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Elmer had several times let his eye fall on the stout boy, as though trying to guess what his manner indicated.
at the time that
From this reading Every boy became suddenly stationary when this surprising intelligence broke from the lips of the new member, who, like three others in the troop, did not wear a khaki uniform.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He had seen Landy come up last of all, panting so for breath that not one word had he spoken while the scout master was explaining things.
which person or people
From this reading Every boy became suddenly stationary when this surprising intelligence broke from the lips of the new member, who, like three others in the troop, did not wear a khaki uniform.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading He had seen Landy come up last of all, panting so for breath that not one word had he spoken while the scout master was explaining things.
