19
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20
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From this reading Note 20, page 36: For a leader of a Scouts' party to write up the chief events of each day's march in a notebook, and to sketch the country traversed, teaches order and disciplines the memory, and oftentimes will prove a valuable record.
33
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From this reading Note 19, page 33: Newspaper stuffed into wet boots or shoes helps them to dry by holding them open and by absorbing the moisture.
36
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From this reading Note 20, page 36: For a leader of a Scouts' party to write up the chief events of each day's march in a notebook, and to sketch the country traversed, teaches order and disciplines the memory, and oftentimes will prove a valuable record.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A stuffing of dead grass is another Scouty scheme.
absorbingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading Note 19, page 33: Newspaper stuffed into wet boots or shoes helps them to dry by holding them open and by absorbing the moisture.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Note 19, page 33: Newspaper stuffed into wet boots or shoes helps them to dry by holding them open and by absorbing the moisture.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading A stuffing of dead grass is another Scouty scheme.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Of course, the newspaper should be changed frequently.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading Note 19, page 33: Newspaper stuffed into wet boots or shoes helps them to dry by holding them open and by absorbing the moisture.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Note 19, page 33: Newspaper stuffed into wet boots or shoes helps them to dry by holding them open and by absorbing the moisture.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Of course, the newspaper should be changed frequently.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Note 20, page 36: For a leader of a Scouts' party to write up the chief events of each day's march in a notebook, and to sketch the country traversed, teaches order and disciplines the memory, and oftentimes will prove a valuable record.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Note 20, page 36: For a leader of a Scouts' party to write up the chief events of each day's march in a notebook, and to sketch the country traversed, teaches order and disciplines the memory, and oftentimes will prove a valuable record.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, the newspaper should be changed frequently.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Note 20, page 36: For a leader of a Scouts' party to write up the chief events of each day's march in a notebook, and to sketch the country traversed, teaches order and disciplines the memory, and oftentimes will prove a valuable record.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading A stuffing of dead grass is another Scouty scheme.
disciplinesnounUS /ˈdɪsəplənz/
plural of “discipline” — a branch of knowledge
From this reading Note 20, page 36: For a leader of a Scouts' party to write up the chief events of each day's march in a notebook, and to sketch the country traversed, teaches order and disciplines the memory, and oftentimes will prove a valuable record.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading Note 19, page 33: Newspaper stuffed into wet boots or shoes helps them to dry by holding them open and by absorbing the moisture.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Note 20, page 36: For a leader of a Scouts' party to write up the chief events of each day's march in a notebook, and to sketch the country traversed, teaches order and disciplines the memory, and oftentimes will prove a valuable record.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Note 20, page 36: For a leader of a Scouts' party to write up the chief events of each day's march in a notebook, and to sketch the country traversed, teaches order and disciplines the memory, and oftentimes will prove a valuable record.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Note 20, page 36: For a leader of a Scouts' party to write up the chief events of each day's march in a notebook, and to sketch the country traversed, teaches order and disciplines the memory, and oftentimes will prove a valuable record.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Of course, the newspaper should be changed frequently.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading A stuffing of dead grass is another Scouty scheme.
helpsnounUS /helps/
plural of “help” — the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Note 19, page 33: Newspaper stuffed into wet boots or shoes helps them to dry by holding them open and by absorbing the moisture.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Note 19, page 33: Newspaper stuffed into wet boots or shoes helps them to dry by holding them open and by absorbing the moisture.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Note 20, page 36: For a leader of a Scouts' party to write up the chief events of each day's march in a notebook, and to sketch the country traversed, teaches order and disciplines the memory, and oftentimes will prove a valuable record.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Note 19, page 33: Newspaper stuffed into wet boots or shoes helps them to dry by holding them open and by absorbing the moisture.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A stuffing of dead grass is another Scouty scheme.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Note 20, page 36: For a leader of a Scouts' party to write up the chief events of each day's march in a notebook, and to sketch the country traversed, teaches order and disciplines the memory, and oftentimes will prove a valuable record.
march in a procession
From this reading Note 20, page 36: For a leader of a Scouts' party to write up the chief events of each day's march in a notebook, and to sketch the country traversed, teaches order and disciplines the memory, and oftentimes will prove a valuable record.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Note 20, page 36: For a leader of a Scouts' party to write up the chief events of each day's march in a notebook, and to sketch the country traversed, teaches order and disciplines the memory, and oftentimes will prove a valuable record.
moisturenounUS /ˈmɔɪstʃər/
wetness caused by water
From this reading Note 19, page 33: Newspaper stuffed into wet boots or shoes helps them to dry by holding them open and by absorbing the moisture.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Note 19, page 33: Newspaper stuffed into wet boots or shoes helps them to dry by holding them open and by absorbing the moisture.
a brief written record
From this reading Note 19, page 33: Newspaper stuffed into wet boots or shoes helps them to dry by holding them open and by absorbing the moisture.
notebooknounUS /ˈnoʊtbʊk/
a book with blank pages for recording notes or memoranda
From this reading Note 20, page 36: For a leader of a Scouts' party to write up the chief events of each day's march in a notebook, and to sketch the country traversed, teaches order and disciplines the memory, and oftentimes will prove a valuable record.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course, the newspaper should be changed frequently.
oftentimesadverbUS /ˈɔːfəntaɪmz/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Note 20, page 36: For a leader of a Scouts' party to write up the chief events of each day's march in a notebook, and to sketch the country traversed, teaches order and disciplines the memory, and oftentimes will prove a valuable record.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Note 19, page 33: Newspaper stuffed into wet boots or shoes helps them to dry by holding them open and by absorbing the moisture.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Note 19, page 33: Newspaper stuffed into wet boots or shoes helps them to dry by holding them open and by absorbing the moisture.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Note 20, page 36: For a leader of a Scouts' party to write up the chief events of each day's march in a notebook, and to sketch the country traversed, teaches order and disciplines the memory, and oftentimes will prove a valuable record.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Note 19, page 33: Newspaper stuffed into wet boots or shoes helps them to dry by holding them open and by absorbing the moisture.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Note 20, page 36: For a leader of a Scouts' party to write up the chief events of each day's march in a notebook, and to sketch the country traversed, teaches order and disciplines the memory, and oftentimes will prove a valuable record.
pebblesnounUS /ˈpebəlz/
plural of “pebble” — a small smooth rounded rock
From this reading Warm pebbles poured into wet boots or shoes dry them quickly, too.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading Warm pebbles poured into wet boots or shoes dry them quickly, too.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Note 20, page 36: For a leader of a Scouts' party to write up the chief events of each day's march in a notebook, and to sketch the country traversed, teaches order and disciplines the memory, and oftentimes will prove a valuable record.
with speed
From this reading Warm pebbles poured into wet boots or shoes dry them quickly, too.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading Note 20, page 36: For a leader of a Scouts' party to write up the chief events of each day's march in a notebook, and to sketch the country traversed, teaches order and disciplines the memory, and oftentimes will prove a valuable record.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading A stuffing of dead grass is another Scouty scheme.
ScoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Note 20, page 36: For a leader of a Scouts' party to write up the chief events of each day's march in a notebook, and to sketch the country traversed, teaches order and disciplines the memory, and oftentimes will prove a valuable record.
Scouty
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From this reading A stuffing of dead grass is another Scouty scheme.
a particular situation
From this reading Note 19, page 33: Newspaper stuffed into wet boots or shoes helps them to dry by holding them open and by absorbing the moisture.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Of course, the newspaper should be changed frequently.
sketchnounUS /sketʃ/
preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading Note 20, page 36: For a leader of a Scouts' party to write up the chief events of each day's march in a notebook, and to sketch the country traversed, teaches order and disciplines the memory, and oftentimes will prove a valuable record.
stuffedadjectiveUS /stʌft/
filled with something
From this reading Note 19, page 33: Newspaper stuffed into wet boots or shoes helps them to dry by holding them open and by absorbing the moisture.
stuffingnounUS /ˈstʌfɪŋ/
a mixture of seasoned ingredients used to stuff meats and vegetables
From this reading A stuffing of dead grass is another Scouty scheme.
teachesnounUS /ˈtiːtʃəz/
plural of “teach” — an English pirate who operated in the Caribbean and off the Atlantic coast of North America (died in 1718)
From this reading Note 20, page 36: For a leader of a Scouts' party to write up the chief events of each day's march in a notebook, and to sketch the country traversed, teaches order and disciplines the memory, and oftentimes will prove a valuable record.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Note 19, page 33: Newspaper stuffed into wet boots or shoes helps them to dry by holding them open and by absorbing the moisture.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Note 19, page 33: Newspaper stuffed into wet boots or shoes helps them to dry by holding them open and by absorbing the moisture.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Note 19, page 33: Newspaper stuffed into wet boots or shoes helps them to dry by holding them open and by absorbing the moisture.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Warm pebbles poured into wet boots or shoes dry them quickly, too.
traversedverbUS /ˈtrævərst/
past form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over
From this reading Note 20, page 36: For a leader of a Scouts' party to write up the chief events of each day's march in a notebook, and to sketch the country traversed, teaches order and disciplines the memory, and oftentimes will prove a valuable record.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Note 20, page 36: For a leader of a Scouts' party to write up the chief events of each day's march in a notebook, and to sketch the country traversed, teaches order and disciplines the memory, and oftentimes will prove a valuable record.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading Note 20, page 36: For a leader of a Scouts' party to write up the chief events of each day's march in a notebook, and to sketch the country traversed, teaches order and disciplines the memory, and oftentimes will prove a valuable record.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Warm pebbles poured into wet boots or shoes dry them quickly, too.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading Note 19, page 33: Newspaper stuffed into wet boots or shoes helps them to dry by holding them open and by absorbing the moisture.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Note 20, page 36: For a leader of a Scouts' party to write up the chief events of each day's march in a notebook, and to sketch the country traversed, teaches order and disciplines the memory, and oftentimes will prove a valuable record.
produce a literary work
From this reading Note 20, page 36: For a leader of a Scouts' party to write up the chief events of each day's march in a notebook, and to sketch the country traversed, teaches order and disciplines the memory, and oftentimes will prove a valuable record.
