used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Now I'll tell you about tenderflops, because I'm the only one that goes to Temple Camp who knows how to make them.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Now I'll tell you about tenderflops, because I'm the only one that goes to Temple Camp who knows how to make them.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading So a tenderflop is a flip-flop that's named after a tenderfoot, because it's supposed to be tender.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There are no such things as tough scouts, so of course, there can't be any such things as tough tenderflops.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are no such things as tough scouts, so of course, there can't be any such things as tough tenderflops.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There are no such things as tough scouts, so of course, there can't be any such things as tough tenderflops.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He's supposed to be tender, see?
for the reason that
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Now I'll tell you about tenderflops, because I'm the only one that goes to Temple Camp who knows how to make them.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Now I'll tell you about tenderflops, because I'm the only one that goes to Temple Camp who knows how to make them.
can't
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From this reading There are no such things as tough scouts, so of course, there can't be any such things as tough tenderflops.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading There are no such things as tough scouts, so of course, there can't be any such things as tough tenderflops.
flip-flopnoun
a decision to reverse an earlier decision
From this reading So a tenderflop is a flip-flop that's named after a tenderfoot, because it's supposed to be tender.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Now I'll tell you about tenderflops, because I'm the only one that goes to Temple Camp who knows how to make them.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Now I'll tell you about tenderflops, because I'm the only one that goes to Temple Camp who knows how to make them.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading I guess you know what a tenderfoot is; it's a new scout.
He's
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From this reading He's supposed to be tender, see?
how
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From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Now I'll tell you about tenderflops, because I'm the only one that goes to Temple Camp who knows how to make them.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I guess you know what a tenderfoot is; it's a new scout.
I'll
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From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Now I'll tell you about tenderflops, because I'm the only one that goes to Temple Camp who knows how to make them.
I'm
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From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Now I'll tell you about tenderflops, because I'm the only one that goes to Temple Camp who knows how to make them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Now I'll tell you about tenderflops, because I'm the only one that goes to Temple Camp who knows how to make them.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I guess you know what a tenderfoot is; it's a new scout.
it's
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From this reading I guess you know what a tenderfoot is; it's a new scout.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I guess you know what a tenderfoot is; it's a new scout.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Now I'll tell you about tenderflops, because I'm the only one that goes to Temple Camp who knows how to make them.
engage in
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Now I'll tell you about tenderflops, because I'm the only one that goes to Temple Camp who knows how to make them.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading So a tenderflop is a flip-flop that's named after a tenderfoot, because it's supposed to be tender.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Now I'll tell you about tenderflops, because I'm the only one that goes to Temple Camp who knows how to make them.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I guess you know what a tenderfoot is; it's a new scout.
not any; not one
From this reading There are no such things as tough scouts, so of course, there can't be any such things as tough tenderflops.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Now I'll tell you about tenderflops, because I'm the only one that goes to Temple Camp who knows how to make them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There are no such things as tough scouts, so of course, there can't be any such things as tough tenderflops.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Now I'll tell you about tenderflops, because I'm the only one that goes to Temple Camp who knows how to make them.
and nothing more
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Now I'll tell you about tenderflops, because I'm the only one that goes to Temple Camp who knows how to make them.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading I guess you know what a tenderfoot is; it's a new scout.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading There are no such things as tough scouts, so of course, there can't be any such things as tough tenderflops.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He's supposed to be tender, see?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So a tenderflop is a flip-flop that's named after a tenderfoot, because it's supposed to be tender.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading There are no such things as tough scouts, so of course, there can't be any such things as tough tenderflops.
required or under orders
From this reading He's supposed to be tender, see?
express in words
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Now I'll tell you about tenderflops, because I'm the only one that goes to Temple Camp who knows how to make them.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Now I'll tell you about tenderflops, because I'm the only one that goes to Temple Camp who knows how to make them.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading He's supposed to be tender, see?
tenderflop
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From this reading So a tenderflop is a flip-flop that's named after a tenderfoot, because it's supposed to be tender.
tenderflops
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From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Now I'll tell you about tenderflops, because I'm the only one that goes to Temple Camp who knows how to make them.
tenderfootnoun
an inexperienced person (especially someone inexperienced in outdoor living)
From this reading I guess you know what a tenderfoot is; it's a new scout.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Now I'll tell you about tenderflops, because I'm the only one that goes to Temple Camp who knows how to make them.
that's
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From this reading So a tenderflop is a flip-flop that's named after a tenderfoot, because it's supposed to be tender.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Now I'll tell you about tenderflops, because I'm the only one that goes to Temple Camp who knows how to make them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Now I'll tell you about tenderflops, because I'm the only one that goes to Temple Camp who knows how to make them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are no such things as tough scouts, so of course, there can't be any such things as tough tenderflops.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading There are no such things as tough scouts, so of course, there can't be any such things as tough tenderflops.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Now I'll tell you about tenderflops, because I'm the only one that goes to Temple Camp who knows how to make them.
toughadjectiveUS /tʌf/
not given to gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading There are no such things as tough scouts, so of course, there can't be any such things as tough tenderflops.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I guess you know what a tenderfoot is; it's a new scout.
which person or people
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Now I'll tell you about tenderflops, because I'm the only one that goes to Temple Camp who knows how to make them.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Now I'll tell you about tenderflops, because I'm the only one that goes to Temple Camp who knows how to make them.