used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading These boys from the small village up the river had formed themselves into a patrol but they were two members short of the required number and they had no scoutmaster.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Whether they took scouting seriously it would be hard to say; if so it must have been a great comfort to them to have wished upon their budding organization such an instructor and propagandist as the diminutive genius whom they were now about to meet.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Whatever material they had among them for progress in the scouting field, they gave every indication of possessing that quality of unholy mirth which distinguished the notorious Silver Foxes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Whether they took scouting seriously it would be hard to say; if so it must have been a great comfort to them to have wished upon their budding organization such an instructor and propagandist as the diminutive genius whom they were now about to meet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE OTHERS ARRIVE The arrival of the five North Bridgeboro scouts was the occasion of much merriment and banter.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading THE OTHERS ARRIVE The arrival of the five North Bridgeboro scouts was the occasion of much merriment and banter.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading THE OTHERS ARRIVE The arrival of the five North Bridgeboro scouts was the occasion of much merriment and banter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Whether they took scouting seriously it would be hard to say; if so it must have been a great comfort to them to have wished upon their budding organization such an instructor and propagandist as the diminutive genius whom they were now about to meet.
banternounUS /ˈbæntər/
light teasing repartee
From this reading THE OTHERS ARRIVE The arrival of the five North Bridgeboro scouts was the occasion of much merriment and banter.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Whether they took scouting seriously it would be hard to say; if so it must have been a great comfort to them to have wished upon their budding organization such an instructor and propagandist as the diminutive genius whom they were now about to meet.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Whether they took scouting seriously it would be hard to say; if so it must have been a great comfort to them to have wished upon their budding organization such an instructor and propagandist as the diminutive genius whom they were now about to meet.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading These boys from the small village up the river had formed themselves into a patrol but they were two members short of the required number and they had no scoutmaster.
Bridgeboro
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From this reading THE OTHERS ARRIVE The arrival of the five North Bridgeboro scouts was the occasion of much merriment and banter.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Perhaps their silver was not quite so bright, but they gave promise.
buddingnounUS /ˈbʌdɪŋ/
reproduction of some unicellular organisms (such as yeasts) by growth and specialization followed by the separation by constriction of a part of the parent
From this reading Whether they took scouting seriously it would be hard to say; if so it must have been a great comfort to them to have wished upon their budding organization such an instructor and propagandist as the diminutive genius whom they were now about to meet.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading These boys from the small village up the river had formed themselves into a patrol but they were two members short of the required number and they had no scoutmaster.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Whether they took scouting seriously it would be hard to say; if so it must have been a great comfort to them to have wished upon their budding organization such an instructor and propagandist as the diminutive genius whom they were now about to meet.
diminutiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɪnjətɪv/
very small
From this reading Whether they took scouting seriously it would be hard to say; if so it must have been a great comfort to them to have wished upon their budding organization such an instructor and propagandist as the diminutive genius whom they were now about to meet.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading Whatever material they had among them for progress in the scouting field, they gave every indication of possessing that quality of unholy mirth which distinguished the notorious Silver Foxes.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Whatever material they had among them for progress in the scouting field, they gave every indication of possessing that quality of unholy mirth which distinguished the notorious Silver Foxes.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Whatever material they had among them for progress in the scouting field, they gave every indication of possessing that quality of unholy mirth which distinguished the notorious Silver Foxes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading THE OTHERS ARRIVE The arrival of the five North Bridgeboro scouts was the occasion of much merriment and banter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Whatever material they had among them for progress in the scouting field, they gave every indication of possessing that quality of unholy mirth which distinguished the notorious Silver Foxes.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading These boys from the small village up the river had formed themselves into a patrol but they were two members short of the required number and they had no scoutmaster.
FoxesnounUS /ˈfɑːksəz/
plural of “fox” — alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading Whatever material they had among them for progress in the scouting field, they gave every indication of possessing that quality of unholy mirth which distinguished the notorious Silver Foxes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading These boys from the small village up the river had formed themselves into a patrol but they were two members short of the required number and they had no scoutmaster.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Whatever material they had among them for progress in the scouting field, they gave every indication of possessing that quality of unholy mirth which distinguished the notorious Silver Foxes.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading Whether they took scouting seriously it would be hard to say; if so it must have been a great comfort to them to have wished upon their budding organization such an instructor and propagandist as the diminutive genius whom they were now about to meet.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Whether they took scouting seriously it would be hard to say; if so it must have been a great comfort to them to have wished upon their budding organization such an instructor and propagandist as the diminutive genius whom they were now about to meet.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading These boys from the small village up the river had formed themselves into a patrol but they were two members short of the required number and they had no scoutmaster.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Whether they took scouting seriously it would be hard to say; if so it must have been a great comfort to them to have wished upon their budding organization such an instructor and propagandist as the diminutive genius whom they were now about to meet.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Whether they took scouting seriously it would be hard to say; if so it must have been a great comfort to them to have wished upon their budding organization such an instructor and propagandist as the diminutive genius whom they were now about to meet.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Whether they took scouting seriously it would be hard to say; if so it must have been a great comfort to them to have wished upon their budding organization such an instructor and propagandist as the diminutive genius whom they were now about to meet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Whatever material they had among them for progress in the scouting field, they gave every indication of possessing that quality of unholy mirth which distinguished the notorious Silver Foxes.
indicationnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃən/
something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading Whatever material they had among them for progress in the scouting field, they gave every indication of possessing that quality of unholy mirth which distinguished the notorious Silver Foxes.
instructornounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Whether they took scouting seriously it would be hard to say; if so it must have been a great comfort to them to have wished upon their budding organization such an instructor and propagandist as the diminutive genius whom they were now about to meet.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading These boys from the small village up the river had formed themselves into a patrol but they were two members short of the required number and they had no scoutmaster.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Whether they took scouting seriously it would be hard to say; if so it must have been a great comfort to them to have wished upon their budding organization such an instructor and propagandist as the diminutive genius whom they were now about to meet.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading Whatever material they had among them for progress in the scouting field, they gave every indication of possessing that quality of unholy mirth which distinguished the notorious Silver Foxes.
come together
From this reading Whether they took scouting seriously it would be hard to say; if so it must have been a great comfort to them to have wished upon their budding organization such an instructor and propagandist as the diminutive genius whom they were now about to meet.
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 These boys from the small village up the river had formed themselves into a patrol but they were two members short of the required number and they had no scoutmaster.
merrimentnoun
a gay feeling
From this reading THE OTHERS ARRIVE The arrival of the five North Bridgeboro scouts was the occasion of much merriment and banter.
mirthnounUS /mɜːrθ/
great merriment
From this reading Whatever material they had among them for progress in the scouting field, they gave every indication of possessing that quality of unholy mirth which distinguished the notorious Silver Foxes.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE OTHERS ARRIVE The arrival of the five North Bridgeboro scouts was the occasion of much merriment and banter.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Whether they took scouting seriously it would be hard to say; if so it must have been a great comfort to them to have wished upon their budding organization such an instructor and propagandist as the diminutive genius whom they were now about to meet.
not any; not one
From this reading These boys from the small village up the river had formed themselves into a patrol but they were two members short of the required number and they had no scoutmaster.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading THE OTHERS ARRIVE The arrival of the five North Bridgeboro scouts was the occasion of much merriment and banter.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Perhaps their silver was not quite so bright, but they gave promise.
notoriousadjectiveUS /noʊˈtɔːriəs/
known widely and usually unfavorably
From this reading Whatever material they had among them for progress in the scouting field, they gave every indication of possessing that quality of unholy mirth which distinguished the notorious Silver Foxes.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Whether they took scouting seriously it would be hard to say; if so it must have been a great comfort to them to have wished upon their budding organization such an instructor and propagandist as the diminutive genius whom they were now about to meet.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading These boys from the small village up the river had formed themselves into a patrol but they were two members short of the required number and they had no scoutmaster.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading THE OTHERS ARRIVE The arrival of the five North Bridgeboro scouts was the occasion of much merriment and banter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE OTHERS ARRIVE The arrival of the five North Bridgeboro scouts was the occasion of much merriment and banter.
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading Whether they took scouting seriously it would be hard to say; if so it must have been a great comfort to them to have wished upon their budding organization such an instructor and propagandist as the diminutive genius whom they were now about to meet.
OTHERS
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From this reading THE OTHERS ARRIVE The arrival of the five North Bridgeboro scouts was the occasion of much merriment and banter.
patrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading These boys from the small village up the river had formed themselves into a patrol but they were two members short of the required number and they had no scoutmaster.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps their silver was not quite so bright, but they gave promise.
possessingverbUS /pəˈzesɪŋ/
-ing form of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Whatever material they had among them for progress in the scouting field, they gave every indication of possessing that quality of unholy mirth which distinguished the notorious Silver Foxes.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Whatever material they had among them for progress in the scouting field, they gave every indication of possessing that quality of unholy mirth which distinguished the notorious Silver Foxes.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Perhaps their silver was not quite so bright, but they gave promise.
propagandistnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈɡændəst/
a person who disseminates messages calculated to assist some cause or some government
From this reading Whether they took scouting seriously it would be hard to say; if so it must have been a great comfort to them to have wished upon their budding organization such an instructor and propagandist as the diminutive genius whom they were now about to meet.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Whatever material they had among them for progress in the scouting field, they gave every indication of possessing that quality of unholy mirth which distinguished the notorious Silver Foxes.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Perhaps their silver was not quite so bright, but they gave promise.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading These boys from the small village up the river had formed themselves into a patrol but they were two members short of the required number and they had no scoutmaster.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading These boys from the small village up the river had formed themselves into a patrol but they were two members short of the required number and they had no scoutmaster.
express in words
From this reading Whether they took scouting seriously it would be hard to say; if so it must have been a great comfort to them to have wished upon their budding organization such an instructor and propagandist as the diminutive genius whom they were now about to meet.
scoutingnounUS /ˈskaʊtɪŋ/
exploring in order to gain information
From this reading Whether they took scouting seriously it would be hard to say; if so it must have been a great comfort to them to have wished upon their budding organization such an instructor and propagandist as the diminutive genius whom they were now about to meet.
scoutmasternounUS /ˈskaʊtmæstər/
the leader of a troop of Scouts
From this reading These boys from the small village up the river had formed themselves into a patrol but they were two members short of the required number and they had no scoutmaster.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading THE OTHERS ARRIVE The arrival of the five North Bridgeboro scouts was the occasion of much merriment and banter.
in a serious manner
From this reading Whether they took scouting seriously it would be hard to say; if so it must have been a great comfort to them to have wished upon their budding organization such an instructor and propagandist as the diminutive genius whom they were now about to meet.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading These boys from the small village up the river had formed themselves into a patrol but they were two members short of the required number and they had no scoutmaster.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Whatever material they had among them for progress in the scouting field, they gave every indication of possessing that quality of unholy mirth which distinguished the notorious Silver Foxes.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading These boys from the small village up the river had formed themselves into a patrol but they were two members short of the required number and they had no scoutmaster.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Whether they took scouting seriously it would be hard to say; if so it must have been a great comfort to them to have wished upon their budding organization such an instructor and propagandist as the diminutive genius whom they were now about to meet.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Whether they took scouting seriously it would be hard to say; if so it must have been a great comfort to them to have wished upon their budding organization such an instructor and propagandist as the diminutive genius whom they were now about to meet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Whatever material they had among them for progress in the scouting field, they gave every indication of possessing that quality of unholy mirth which distinguished the notorious Silver Foxes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OTHERS ARRIVE The arrival of the five North Bridgeboro scouts was the occasion of much merriment and banter.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Whether they took scouting seriously it would be hard to say; if so it must have been a great comfort to them to have wished upon their budding organization such an instructor and propagandist as the diminutive genius whom they were now about to meet.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Whether they took scouting seriously it would be hard to say; if so it must have been a great comfort to them to have wished upon their budding organization such an instructor and propagandist as the diminutive genius whom they were now about to meet.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading These boys from the small village up the river had formed themselves into a patrol but they were two members short of the required number and they had no scoutmaster.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These boys from the small village up the river had formed themselves into a patrol but they were two members short of the required number and they had no scoutmaster.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These boys from the small village up the river had formed themselves into a patrol but they were two members short of the required number and they had no scoutmaster.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whether they took scouting seriously it would be hard to say; if so it must have been a great comfort to them to have wished upon their budding organization such an instructor and propagandist as the diminutive genius whom they were now about to meet.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Whether they took scouting seriously it would be hard to say; if so it must have been a great comfort to them to have wished upon their budding organization such an instructor and propagandist as the diminutive genius whom they were now about to meet.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading These boys from the small village up the river had formed themselves into a patrol but they were two members short of the required number and they had no scoutmaster.
unholyadjectiveUS /ənˈhoʊli/
not hallowed or consecrated
From this reading Whatever material they had among them for progress in the scouting field, they gave every indication of possessing that quality of unholy mirth which distinguished the notorious Silver Foxes.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading These boys from the small village up the river had formed themselves into a patrol but they were two members short of the required number and they had no scoutmaster.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Whether they took scouting seriously it would be hard to say; if so it must have been a great comfort to them to have wished upon their budding organization such an instructor and propagandist as the diminutive genius whom they were now about to meet.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading These boys from the small village up the river had formed themselves into a patrol but they were two members short of the required number and they had no scoutmaster.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE OTHERS ARRIVE The arrival of the five North Bridgeboro scouts was the occasion of much merriment and banter.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These boys from the small village up the river had formed themselves into a patrol but they were two members short of the required number and they had no scoutmaster.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Whatever material they had among them for progress in the scouting field, they gave every indication of possessing that quality of unholy mirth which distinguished the notorious Silver Foxes.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether they took scouting seriously it would be hard to say; if so it must have been a great comfort to them to have wished upon their budding organization such an instructor and propagandist as the diminutive genius whom they were now about to meet.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Whatever material they had among them for progress in the scouting field, they gave every indication of possessing that quality of unholy mirth which distinguished the notorious Silver Foxes.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Whether they took scouting seriously it would be hard to say; if so it must have been a great comfort to them to have wished upon their budding organization such an instructor and propagandist as the diminutive genius whom they were now about to meet.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Whether they took scouting seriously it would be hard to say; if so it must have been a great comfort to them to have wished upon their budding organization such an instructor and propagandist as the diminutive genius whom they were now about to meet.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Whether they took scouting seriously it would be hard to say; if so it must have been a great comfort to them to have wished upon their budding organization such an instructor and propagandist as the diminutive genius whom they were now about to meet.
