used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sometimes he continued sucking them for several weeks, for a scout is nothing if not thorough.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The regatta was always the big event of the season at Temple Camp.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The institution of the regatta (and the lemon drops) dated from the season when pretty Mary Temple, daughter of the camp’s founder, had offered the silver cup.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The regatta was always the big event of the season at Temple Camp.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The regatta was always the big event of the season at Temple Camp.
Bridgeboro
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A Rhode Island troop had won it, then it had passed to a Pennsylvania troop, and then to the Bridgeboro Troop.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The regatta was always the big event of the season at Temple Camp.
camp'snounUS /kæmps/
possessive form of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The institution of the regatta (and the lemon drops) dated from the season when pretty Mary Temple, daughter of the camp’s founder, had offered the silver cup.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Sometimes he continued sucking them for several weeks, for a scout is nothing if not thorough.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading The institution of the regatta (and the lemon drops) dated from the season when pretty Mary Temple, daughter of the camp’s founder, had offered the silver cup.
datedadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪtɪd/
marked by features of the immediate and usually discounted past
From this reading The institution of the regatta (and the lemon drops) dated from the season when pretty Mary Temple, daughter of the camp’s founder, had offered the silver cup.
a female human offspring
From this reading The institution of the regatta (and the lemon drops) dated from the season when pretty Mary Temple, daughter of the camp’s founder, had offered the silver cup.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Pee-wee always had to suck lemon drops for several days succeeding it to ease the huskiness in his throat.
dropsnounUS /drɑːps/
plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small
From this reading Pee-wee always had to suck lemon drops for several days succeeding it to ease the huskiness in his throat.
move gently or carefully
From this reading Pee-wee always had to suck lemon drops for several days succeeding it to ease the huskiness in his throat.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The regatta was always the big event of the season at Temple Camp.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Pee-wee always had to suck lemon drops for several days succeeding it to ease the huskiness in his throat.
foundernounUS /ˈfaʊndər/
inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse
From this reading The institution of the regatta (and the lemon drops) dated from the season when pretty Mary Temple, daughter of the camp’s founder, had offered the silver cup.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The institution of the regatta (and the lemon drops) dated from the season when pretty Mary Temple, daughter of the camp’s founder, had offered the silver cup.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Pee-wee always had to suck lemon drops for several days succeeding it to ease the huskiness in his throat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sometimes he continued sucking them for several weeks, for a scout is nothing if not thorough.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Pee-wee always had to suck lemon drops for several days succeeding it to ease the huskiness in his throat.
huskinessnoun
the property of being big and strong
From this reading Pee-wee always had to suck lemon drops for several days succeeding it to ease the huskiness in his throat.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Sometimes he continued sucking them for several weeks, for a scout is nothing if not thorough.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Pee-wee always had to suck lemon drops for several days succeeding it to ease the huskiness in his throat.
institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading The institution of the regatta (and the lemon drops) dated from the season when pretty Mary Temple, daughter of the camp’s founder, had offered the silver cup.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sometimes he continued sucking them for several weeks, for a scout is nothing if not thorough.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading A Rhode Island troop had won it, then it had passed to a Pennsylvania troop, and then to the Bridgeboro Troop.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Pee-wee always had to suck lemon drops for several days succeeding it to ease the huskiness in his throat.
lemonnounUS /ˈlemən/
yellow oval fruit with juicy acidic flesh
From this reading Pee-wee always had to suck lemon drops for several days succeeding it to ease the huskiness in his throat.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading The institution of the regatta (and the lemon drops) dated from the season when pretty Mary Temple, daughter of the camp’s founder, had offered the silver cup.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sometimes he continued sucking them for several weeks, for a scout is nothing if not thorough.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Sometimes he continued sucking them for several weeks, for a scout is nothing if not thorough.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The regatta was always the big event of the season at Temple Camp.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The institution of the regatta (and the lemon drops) dated from the season when pretty Mary Temple, daughter of the camp’s founder, had offered the silver cup.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A Rhode Island troop had won it, then it had passed to a Pennsylvania troop, and then to the Bridgeboro Troop.
Pee-wee
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pee-wee always had to suck lemon drops for several days succeeding it to ease the huskiness in his throat.
PennsylvanianounUS /ˌpensəlˈveɪnjə/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading A Rhode Island troop had won it, then it had passed to a Pennsylvania troop, and then to the Bridgeboro Troop.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The institution of the regatta (and the lemon drops) dated from the season when pretty Mary Temple, daughter of the camp’s founder, had offered the silver cup.
regattanounUS /rɪˈɡɑːtə/
a meeting for boat races
From this reading The regatta was always the big event of the season at Temple Camp.
Rhode
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A Rhode Island troop had won it, then it had passed to a Pennsylvania troop, and then to the Bridgeboro Troop.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Sometimes he continued sucking them for several weeks, for a scout is nothing if not thorough.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The regatta was always the big event of the season at Temple Camp.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Pee-wee always had to suck lemon drops for several days succeeding it to ease the huskiness in his throat.
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 The institution of the regatta (and the lemon drops) dated from the season when pretty Mary Temple, daughter of the camp’s founder, had offered the silver cup.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes he continued sucking them for several weeks, for a scout is nothing if not thorough.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading Pee-wee always had to suck lemon drops for several days succeeding it to ease the huskiness in his throat.
suckverbUS /sʌk/
draw into the mouth by creating a practical vacuum in the mouth
From this reading Pee-wee always had to suck lemon drops for several days succeeding it to ease the huskiness in his throat.
suckingnounUS /ˈsʌkɪŋ/
the act of sucking
From this reading Sometimes he continued sucking them for several weeks, for a scout is nothing if not thorough.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading The regatta was always the big event of the season at Temple Camp.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The regatta was always the big event of the season at Temple Camp.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Sometimes he continued sucking them for several weeks, for a scout is nothing if not thorough.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A Rhode Island troop had won it, then it had passed to a Pennsylvania troop, and then to the Bridgeboro Troop.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading Sometimes he continued sucking them for several weeks, for a scout is nothing if not thorough.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading Pee-wee always had to suck lemon drops for several days succeeding it to ease the huskiness in his throat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Pee-wee always had to suck lemon drops for several days succeeding it to ease the huskiness in his throat.
troopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading A Rhode Island troop had won it, then it had passed to a Pennsylvania troop, and then to the Bridgeboro Troop.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The regatta was always the big event of the season at Temple Camp.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Sometimes he continued sucking them for several weeks, for a scout is nothing if not thorough.
at the time that
From this reading The institution of the regatta (and the lemon drops) dated from the season when pretty Mary Temple, daughter of the camp’s founder, had offered the silver cup.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading A Rhode Island troop had won it, then it had passed to a Pennsylvania troop, and then to the Bridgeboro Troop.
