133
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From this reading Note 47, page 133: When a Scout would climb a tree which looks hard, particularly a large-trunk tree, he can work a scheme by connecting his ankles with a soft rope or a handkerchief, or the like, measuring about two thirds around the trunk.
140
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From this reading Note 48, page 140: All Scouts should know how to wigwag messages.
47
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From this reading Note 47, page 133: When a Scout would climb a tree which looks hard, particularly a large-trunk tree, he can work a scheme by connecting his ankles with a soft rope or a handkerchief, or the like, measuring about two thirds around the trunk.
48
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From this reading Note 48, page 140: All Scouts should know how to wigwag messages.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Note 47, page 133: When a Scout would climb a tree which looks hard, particularly a large-trunk tree, he can work a scheme by connecting his ankles with a soft rope or a handkerchief, or the like, measuring about two thirds around the trunk.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Note 47, page 133: When a Scout would climb a tree which looks hard, particularly a large-trunk tree, he can work a scheme by connecting his ankles with a soft rope or a handkerchief, or the like, measuring about two thirds around the trunk.
(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 Note 48, page 140: All Scouts should know how to wigwag messages.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Then when he hitches up along the trunk he gets a splendid purchase.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And if the rope or cloth is wet, it will stick better.
anklesnounUS /ˈæŋkəlz/
plural of “ankle” — a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
From this reading Note 47, page 133: When a Scout would climb a tree which looks hard, particularly a large-trunk tree, he can work a scheme by connecting his ankles with a soft rope or a handkerchief, or the like, measuring about two thirds around the trunk.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Several strands of rope are better than one, so that they will not slip.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Note 47, page 133: When a Scout would climb a tree which looks hard, particularly a large-trunk tree, he can work a scheme by connecting his ankles with a soft rope or a handkerchief, or the like, measuring about two thirds around the trunk.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Several strands of rope are better than one, so that they will not slip.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Note 47, page 133: When a Scout would climb a tree which looks hard, particularly a large-trunk tree, he can work a scheme by connecting his ankles with a soft rope or a handkerchief, or the like, measuring about two thirds around the trunk.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Note 47, page 133: When a Scout would climb a tree which looks hard, particularly a large-trunk tree, he can work a scheme by connecting his ankles with a soft rope or a handkerchief, or the like, measuring about two thirds around the trunk.
climbverbUS /klaɪm/
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading Note 47, page 133: When a Scout would climb a tree which looks hard, particularly a large-trunk tree, he can work a scheme by connecting his ankles with a soft rope or a handkerchief, or the like, measuring about two thirds around the trunk.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading And if the rope or cloth is wet, it will stick better.
connectingverbUS /kəˈnektɪŋ/
-ing form of “connect” — connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
From this reading Note 47, page 133: When a Scout would climb a tree which looks hard, particularly a large-trunk tree, he can work a scheme by connecting his ankles with a soft rope or a handkerchief, or the like, measuring about two thirds around the trunk.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading Then when he hitches up along the trunk he gets a splendid purchase.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading Note 47, page 133: When a Scout would climb a tree which looks hard, particularly a large-trunk tree, he can work a scheme by connecting his ankles with a soft rope or a handkerchief, or the like, measuring about two thirds around the trunk.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Note 47, page 133: When a Scout would climb a tree which looks hard, particularly a large-trunk tree, he can work a scheme by connecting his ankles with a soft rope or a handkerchief, or the like, measuring about two thirds around the trunk.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Note 47, page 133: When a Scout would climb a tree which looks hard, particularly a large-trunk tree, he can work a scheme by connecting his ankles with a soft rope or a handkerchief, or the like, measuring about two thirds around the trunk.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Note 47, page 133: When a Scout would climb a tree which looks hard, particularly a large-trunk tree, he can work a scheme by connecting his ankles with a soft rope or a handkerchief, or the like, measuring about two thirds around the trunk.
hitchesnounUS /ˈhɪtʃɪz/
plural of “hitch” — a period of time spent in military service
From this reading Then when he hitches up along the trunk he gets a splendid purchase.
how
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From this reading Note 48, page 140: All Scouts should know how to wigwag messages.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading And if the rope or cloth is wet, it will stick better.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And if the rope or cloth is wet, it will stick better.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And if the rope or cloth is wet, it will stick better.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Note 48, page 140: All Scouts should know how to wigwag messages.
large-trunk
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From this reading Note 47, page 133: When a Scout would climb a tree which looks hard, particularly a large-trunk tree, he can work a scheme by connecting his ankles with a soft rope or a handkerchief, or the like, measuring about two thirds around the trunk.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Note 47, page 133: When a Scout would climb a tree which looks hard, particularly a large-trunk tree, he can work a scheme by connecting his ankles with a soft rope or a handkerchief, or the like, measuring about two thirds around the trunk.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Note 47, page 133: When a Scout would climb a tree which looks hard, particularly a large-trunk tree, he can work a scheme by connecting his ankles with a soft rope or a handkerchief, or the like, measuring about two thirds around the trunk.
measuringnounUS /ˈmeʒərɪŋ/
the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule
From this reading Note 47, page 133: When a Scout would climb a tree which looks hard, particularly a large-trunk tree, he can work a scheme by connecting his ankles with a soft rope or a handkerchief, or the like, measuring about two thirds around the trunk.
messagesnounUS /ˈmesədʒəz/
plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Note 48, page 140: All Scouts should know how to wigwag messages.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Several strands of rope are better than one, so that they will not slip.
a brief written record
From this reading Note 47, page 133: When a Scout would climb a tree which looks hard, particularly a large-trunk tree, he can work a scheme by connecting his ankles with a soft rope or a handkerchief, or the like, measuring about two thirds around the trunk.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Several strands of rope are better than one, so that they will not slip.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Several strands of rope are better than one, so that they will not slip.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Note 47, page 133: When a Scout would climb a tree which looks hard, particularly a large-trunk tree, he can work a scheme by connecting his ankles with a soft rope or a handkerchief, or the like, measuring about two thirds around the trunk.
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 47, page 133: When a Scout would climb a tree which looks hard, particularly a large-trunk tree, he can work a scheme by connecting his ankles with a soft rope or a handkerchief, or the like, measuring about two thirds around the trunk.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Note 47, page 133: When a Scout would climb a tree which looks hard, particularly a large-trunk tree, he can work a scheme by connecting his ankles with a soft rope or a handkerchief, or the like, measuring about two thirds around the trunk.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading Then when he hitches up along the trunk he gets a splendid purchase.
a strong line
From this reading Note 47, page 133: When a Scout would climb a tree which looks hard, particularly a large-trunk tree, he can work a scheme by connecting his ankles with a soft rope or a handkerchief, or the like, measuring about two thirds around the trunk.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Note 47, page 133: When a Scout would climb a tree which looks hard, particularly a large-trunk tree, he can work a scheme by connecting his ankles with a soft rope or a handkerchief, or the like, measuring about two thirds around the trunk.
ScoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Note 47, page 133: When a Scout would climb a tree which looks hard, particularly a large-trunk tree, he can work a scheme by connecting his ankles with a soft rope or a handkerchief, or the like, measuring about two thirds around the trunk.
ScoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Note 48, page 140: All Scouts should know how to wigwag messages.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several strands of rope are better than one, so that they will not slip.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Note 48, page 140: All Scouts should know how to wigwag messages.
move stealthily
From this reading Several strands of rope are better than one, so that they will not slip.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Several strands of rope are better than one, so that they will not slip.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Note 47, page 133: When a Scout would climb a tree which looks hard, particularly a large-trunk tree, he can work a scheme by connecting his ankles with a soft rope or a handkerchief, or the like, measuring about two thirds around the trunk.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Then when he hitches up along the trunk he gets a splendid purchase.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading And if the rope or cloth is wet, it will stick better.
strandsnounUS /strændz/
plural of “strand” — a pattern forming a unity within a larger structural whole
From this reading Several strands of rope are better than one, so that they will not slip.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Several strands of rope are better than one, so that they will not slip.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Several strands of rope are better than one, so that they will not slip.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Note 47, page 133: When a Scout would climb a tree which looks hard, particularly a large-trunk tree, he can work a scheme by connecting his ankles with a soft rope or a handkerchief, or the like, measuring about two thirds around the trunk.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then when he hitches up along the trunk he gets a splendid purchase.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Several strands of rope are better than one, so that they will not slip.
thirdsnounUS /θɜːrdz/
plural of “third” — one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Note 47, page 133: When a Scout would climb a tree which looks hard, particularly a large-trunk tree, he can work a scheme by connecting his ankles with a soft rope or a handkerchief, or the like, measuring about two thirds around the trunk.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Note 48, page 140: All Scouts should know how to wigwag messages.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Note 47, page 133: When a Scout would climb a tree which looks hard, particularly a large-trunk tree, he can work a scheme by connecting his ankles with a soft rope or a handkerchief, or the like, measuring about two thirds around the trunk.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading Note 47, page 133: When a Scout would climb a tree which looks hard, particularly a large-trunk tree, he can work a scheme by connecting his ankles with a soft rope or a handkerchief, or the like, measuring about two thirds around the trunk.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Note 47, page 133: When a Scout would climb a tree which looks hard, particularly a large-trunk tree, he can work a scheme by connecting his ankles with a soft rope or a handkerchief, or the like, measuring about two thirds around the trunk.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then when he hitches up along the trunk he gets a splendid purchase.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading And if the rope or cloth is wet, it will stick better.
at the time that
From this reading Note 47, page 133: When a Scout would climb a tree which looks hard, particularly a large-trunk tree, he can work a scheme by connecting his ankles with a soft rope or a handkerchief, or the like, measuring about two thirds around the trunk.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Note 47, page 133: When a Scout would climb a tree which looks hard, particularly a large-trunk tree, he can work a scheme by connecting his ankles with a soft rope or a handkerchief, or the like, measuring about two thirds around the trunk.
wigwagverb
send a signal by waving a flag or a light according to a certain code
From this reading Note 48, page 140: All Scouts should know how to wigwag messages.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Several strands of rope are better than one, so that they will not slip.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Note 47, page 133: When a Scout would climb a tree which looks hard, particularly a large-trunk tree, he can work a scheme by connecting his ankles with a soft rope or a handkerchief, or the like, measuring about two thirds around the trunk.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Note 47, page 133: When a Scout would climb a tree which looks hard, particularly a large-trunk tree, he can work a scheme by connecting his ankles with a soft rope or a handkerchief, or the like, measuring about two thirds around the trunk.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Note 47, page 133: When a Scout would climb a tree which looks hard, particularly a large-trunk tree, he can work a scheme by connecting his ankles with a soft rope or a handkerchief, or the like, measuring about two thirds around the trunk.
