used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading [_N.B.--Remarks printed in italics are, throughout the book, addressed to the Instructor._] _By the term "Instructor" I mean any man or lad who takes up the training of either a Patrol_ (i.e., _six to eight boys_), _or a Troop_ i.e., (_several Patrols joined together_).
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading _By means of this book I hope that anyone, even without previous knowledge of scouting, may be able to teach it to boys--in town just as well as in the country._ _The system is applicable to existing organisations such as schools, boys' brigades, cadet corps, etc., or can supply a simple organisation of its own where these do not exist.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading [_N.B.--Remarks printed in italics are, throughout the book, addressed to the Instructor._] _By the term "Instructor" I mean any man or lad who takes up the training of either a Patrol_ (i.e., _six to eight boys_), _or a Troop_ i.e., (_several Patrols joined together_).
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SCOUTING GAMES, COMPETITIONS, AND PLAYS.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading [_N.B.--Remarks printed in italics are, throughout the book, addressed to the Instructor._] _By the term "Instructor" I mean any man or lad who takes up the training of either a Patrol_ (i.e., _six to eight boys_), _or a Troop_ i.e., (_several Patrols joined together_).
any person at all
From this reading _By means of this book I hope that anyone, even without previous knowledge of scouting, may be able to teach it to boys--in town just as well as in the country._ _The system is applicable to existing organisations such as schools, boys' brigades, cadet corps, etc., or can supply a simple organisation of its own where these do not exist.
applicableadjectiveUS /ˈæpləkəbəl/
capable of being applied; having relevance
From this reading _By means of this book I hope that anyone, even without previous knowledge of scouting, may be able to teach it to boys--in town just as well as in the country._ _The system is applicable to existing organisations such as schools, boys' brigades, cadet corps, etc., or can supply a simple organisation of its own where these do not exist.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading [_N.B.--Remarks printed in italics are, throughout the book, addressed to the Instructor._] _By the term "Instructor" I mean any man or lad who takes up the training of either a Patrol_ (i.e., _six to eight boys_), _or a Troop_ i.e., (_several Patrols joined together_).
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _By means of this book I hope that anyone, even without previous knowledge of scouting, may be able to teach it to boys--in town just as well as in the country._ _The system is applicable to existing organisations such as schools, boys' brigades, cadet corps, etc., or can supply a simple organisation of its own where these do not exist.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading [_N.B.--Remarks printed in italics are, throughout the book, addressed to the Instructor._] _By the term "Instructor" I mean any man or lad who takes up the training of either a Patrol_ (i.e., _six to eight boys_), _or a Troop_ i.e., (_several Patrols joined together_).
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _By means of this book I hope that anyone, even without previous knowledge of scouting, may be able to teach it to boys--in town just as well as in the country._ _The system is applicable to existing organisations such as schools, boys' brigades, cadet corps, etc., or can supply a simple organisation of its own where these do not exist.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading [_N.B.--Remarks printed in italics are, throughout the book, addressed to the Instructor._] _By the term "Instructor" I mean any man or lad who takes up the training of either a Patrol_ (i.e., _six to eight boys_), _or a Troop_ i.e., (_several Patrols joined together_).
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading [_N.B.--Remarks printed in italics are, throughout the book, addressed to the Instructor._] _By the term "Instructor" I mean any man or lad who takes up the training of either a Patrol_ (i.e., _six to eight boys_), _or a Troop_ i.e., (_several Patrols joined together_).
brigadesnounUS /brɪˈɡeɪdz/
plural of “brigade” — army unit smaller than a division
From this reading _By means of this book I hope that anyone, even without previous knowledge of scouting, may be able to teach it to boys--in town just as well as in the country._ _The system is applicable to existing organisations such as schools, boys' brigades, cadet corps, etc., or can supply a simple organisation of its own where these do not exist.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading [_N.B.--Remarks printed in italics are, throughout the book, addressed to the Instructor._] _By the term "Instructor" I mean any man or lad who takes up the training of either a Patrol_ (i.e., _six to eight boys_), _or a Troop_ i.e., (_several Patrols joined together_).
cadetnounUS /kəˈdet/
a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading _By means of this book I hope that anyone, even without previous knowledge of scouting, may be able to teach it to boys--in town just as well as in the country._ _The system is applicable to existing organisations such as schools, boys' brigades, cadet corps, etc., or can supply a simple organisation of its own where these do not exist.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading _By means of this book I hope that anyone, even without previous knowledge of scouting, may be able to teach it to boys--in town just as well as in the country._ _The system is applicable to existing organisations such as schools, boys' brigades, cadet corps, etc., or can supply a simple organisation of its own where these do not exist.
COMPETITIONSnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃənz/
plural of “competition” — a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers
From this reading SCOUTING GAMES, COMPETITIONS, AND PLAYS.
corpsnounUS /kɔːr/
an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
From this reading _By means of this book I hope that anyone, even without previous knowledge of scouting, may be able to teach it to boys--in town just as well as in the country._ _The system is applicable to existing organisations such as schools, boys' brigades, cadet corps, etc., or can supply a simple organisation of its own where these do not exist.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading _By means of this book I hope that anyone, even without previous knowledge of scouting, may be able to teach it to boys--in town just as well as in the country._ _The system is applicable to existing organisations such as schools, boys' brigades, cadet corps, etc., or can supply a simple organisation of its own where these do not exist.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading _By means of this book I hope that anyone, even without previous knowledge of scouting, may be able to teach it to boys--in town just as well as in the country._ _The system is applicable to existing organisations such as schools, boys' brigades, cadet corps, etc., or can supply a simple organisation of its own where these do not exist.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading [_N.B.--Remarks printed in italics are, throughout the book, addressed to the Instructor._] _By the term "Instructor" I mean any man or lad who takes up the training of either a Patrol_ (i.e., _six to eight boys_), _or a Troop_ i.e., (_several Patrols joined together_).
being one more than seven
From this reading [_N.B.--Remarks printed in italics are, throughout the book, addressed to the Instructor._] _By the term "Instructor" I mean any man or lad who takes up the training of either a Patrol_ (i.e., _six to eight boys_), _or a Troop_ i.e., (_several Patrols joined together_).
one or the other of two
From this reading [_N.B.--Remarks printed in italics are, throughout the book, addressed to the Instructor._] _By the term "Instructor" I mean any man or lad who takes up the training of either a Patrol_ (i.e., _six to eight boys_), _or a Troop_ i.e., (_several Patrols joined together_).
etc
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From this reading _By means of this book I hope that anyone, even without previous knowledge of scouting, may be able to teach it to boys--in town just as well as in the country._ _The system is applicable to existing organisations such as schools, boys' brigades, cadet corps, etc., or can supply a simple organisation of its own where these do not exist.
divisible by two
From this reading _By means of this book I hope that anyone, even without previous knowledge of scouting, may be able to teach it to boys--in town just as well as in the country._ _The system is applicable to existing organisations such as schools, boys' brigades, cadet corps, etc., or can supply a simple organisation of its own where these do not exist.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading _By means of this book I hope that anyone, even without previous knowledge of scouting, may be able to teach it to boys--in town just as well as in the country._ _The system is applicable to existing organisations such as schools, boys' brigades, cadet corps, etc., or can supply a simple organisation of its own where these do not exist.
existingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/
presently existing
From this reading _By means of this book I hope that anyone, even without previous knowledge of scouting, may be able to teach it to boys--in town just as well as in the country._ _The system is applicable to existing organisations such as schools, boys' brigades, cadet corps, etc., or can supply a simple organisation of its own where these do not exist.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FOREWORD FOR INSTRUCTOR.
FOREWORDnounUS /ˈfɔːrwɜːrd/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading FOREWORD FOR INSTRUCTOR.
GAMESnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading SCOUTING GAMES, COMPETITIONS, AND PLAYS.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading _By means of this book I hope that anyone, even without previous knowledge of scouting, may be able to teach it to boys--in town just as well as in the country._ _The system is applicable to existing organisations such as schools, boys' brigades, cadet corps, etc., or can supply a simple organisation of its own where these do not exist.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading [_N.B.--Remarks printed in italics are, throughout the book, addressed to the Instructor._] _By the term "Instructor" I mean any man or lad who takes up the training of either a Patrol_ (i.e., _six to eight boys_), _or a Troop_ i.e., (_several Patrols joined together_).
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [_N.B.--Remarks printed in italics are, throughout the book, addressed to the Instructor._] _By the term "Instructor" I mean any man or lad who takes up the training of either a Patrol_ (i.e., _six to eight boys_), _or a Troop_ i.e., (_several Patrols joined together_).
INSTRUCTORnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading FOREWORD FOR INSTRUCTOR.
INSTRUCTORSnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktərz/
plural of “instructor” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading WORDS TO INSTRUCTORS.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _By means of this book I hope that anyone, even without previous knowledge of scouting, may be able to teach it to boys--in town just as well as in the country._ _The system is applicable to existing organisations such as schools, boys' brigades, cadet corps, etc., or can supply a simple organisation of its own where these do not exist.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _By means of this book I hope that anyone, even without previous knowledge of scouting, may be able to teach it to boys--in town just as well as in the country._ _The system is applicable to existing organisations such as schools, boys' brigades, cadet corps, etc., or can supply a simple organisation of its own where these do not exist.
italicsnounUS /aɪˈtælɪks/
plural of “italic” — a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right
From this reading [_N.B.--Remarks printed in italics are, throughout the book, addressed to the Instructor._] _By the term "Instructor" I mean any man or lad who takes up the training of either a Patrol_ (i.e., _six to eight boys_), _or a Troop_ i.e., (_several Patrols joined together_).
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _By means of this book I hope that anyone, even without previous knowledge of scouting, may be able to teach it to boys--in town just as well as in the country._ _The system is applicable to existing organisations such as schools, boys' brigades, cadet corps, etc., or can supply a simple organisation of its own where these do not exist.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading [_N.B.--Remarks printed in italics are, throughout the book, addressed to the Instructor._] _By the term "Instructor" I mean any man or lad who takes up the training of either a Patrol_ (i.e., _six to eight boys_), _or a Troop_ i.e., (_several Patrols joined together_).
and nothing more
From this reading _By means of this book I hope that anyone, even without previous knowledge of scouting, may be able to teach it to boys--in town just as well as in the country._ _The system is applicable to existing organisations such as schools, boys' brigades, cadet corps, etc., or can supply a simple organisation of its own where these do not exist.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading _By means of this book I hope that anyone, even without previous knowledge of scouting, may be able to teach it to boys--in town just as well as in the country._ _The system is applicable to existing organisations such as schools, boys' brigades, cadet corps, etc., or can supply a simple organisation of its own where these do not exist.
a boy or man
From this reading [_N.B.--Remarks printed in italics are, throughout the book, addressed to the Instructor._] _By the term "Instructor" I mean any man or lad who takes up the training of either a Patrol_ (i.e., _six to eight boys_), _or a Troop_ i.e., (_several Patrols joined together_).
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading [_N.B.--Remarks printed in italics are, throughout the book, addressed to the Instructor._] _By the term "Instructor" I mean any man or lad who takes up the training of either a Patrol_ (i.e., _six to eight boys_), _or a Troop_ i.e., (_several Patrols joined together_).
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading _By means of this book I hope that anyone, even without previous knowledge of scouting, may be able to teach it to boys--in town just as well as in the country._ _The system is applicable to existing organisations such as schools, boys' brigades, cadet corps, etc., or can supply a simple organisation of its own where these do not exist.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading [_N.B.--Remarks printed in italics are, throughout the book, addressed to the Instructor._] _By the term "Instructor" I mean any man or lad who takes up the training of either a Patrol_ (i.e., _six to eight boys_), _or a Troop_ i.e., (_several Patrols joined together_).
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading _By means of this book I hope that anyone, even without previous knowledge of scouting, may be able to teach it to boys--in town just as well as in the country._ _The system is applicable to existing organisations such as schools, boys' brigades, cadet corps, etc., or can supply a simple organisation of its own where these do not exist.
a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues
From this reading [_N.B.--Remarks printed in italics are, throughout the book, addressed to the Instructor._] _By the term "Instructor" I mean any man or lad who takes up the training of either a Patrol_ (i.e., _six to eight boys_), _or a Troop_ i.e., (_several Patrols joined together_).
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _By means of this book I hope that anyone, even without previous knowledge of scouting, may be able to teach it to boys--in town just as well as in the country._ _The system is applicable to existing organisations such as schools, boys' brigades, cadet corps, etc., or can supply a simple organisation of its own where these do not exist.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [_N.B.--Remarks printed in italics are, throughout the book, addressed to the Instructor._] _By the term "Instructor" I mean any man or lad who takes up the training of either a Patrol_ (i.e., _six to eight boys_), _or a Troop_ i.e., (_several Patrols joined together_).
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading [_N.B.--Remarks printed in italics are, throughout the book, addressed to the Instructor._] _By the term "Instructor" I mean any man or lad who takes up the training of either a Patrol_ (i.e., _six to eight boys_), _or a Troop_ i.e., (_several Patrols joined together_).
organisationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənɪˈzeɪʃən/
the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
From this reading _By means of this book I hope that anyone, even without previous knowledge of scouting, may be able to teach it to boys--in town just as well as in the country._ _The system is applicable to existing organisations such as schools, boys' brigades, cadet corps, etc., or can supply a simple organisation of its own where these do not exist.
organisationsnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənɪˈzeɪʃənz/
plural of “organisation” — the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
From this reading _By means of this book I hope that anyone, even without previous knowledge of scouting, may be able to teach it to boys--in town just as well as in the country._ _The system is applicable to existing organisations such as schools, boys' brigades, cadet corps, etc., or can supply a simple organisation of its own where these do not exist.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading _By means of this book I hope that anyone, even without previous knowledge of scouting, may be able to teach it to boys--in town just as well as in the country._ _The system is applicable to existing organisations such as schools, boys' brigades, cadet corps, etc., or can supply a simple organisation of its own where these do not exist.
PatrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading [_N.B.--Remarks printed in italics are, throughout the book, addressed to the Instructor._] _By the term "Instructor" I mean any man or lad who takes up the training of either a Patrol_ (i.e., _six to eight boys_), _or a Troop_ i.e., (_several Patrols joined together_).
PatrolsnounUS /pəˈtroʊlz/
plural of “patrol” — a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading [_N.B.--Remarks printed in italics are, throughout the book, addressed to the Instructor._] _By the term "Instructor" I mean any man or lad who takes up the training of either a Patrol_ (i.e., _six to eight boys_), _or a Troop_ i.e., (_several Patrols joined together_).
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading SCOUTING GAMES, COMPETITIONS, AND PLAYS.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading _By means of this book I hope that anyone, even without previous knowledge of scouting, may be able to teach it to boys--in town just as well as in the country._ _The system is applicable to existing organisations such as schools, boys' brigades, cadet corps, etc., or can supply a simple organisation of its own where these do not exist.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading [_N.B.--Remarks printed in italics are, throughout the book, addressed to the Instructor._] _By the term "Instructor" I mean any man or lad who takes up the training of either a Patrol_ (i.e., _six to eight boys_), _or a Troop_ i.e., (_several Patrols joined together_).
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading [_N.B.--Remarks printed in italics are, throughout the book, addressed to the Instructor._] _By the term "Instructor" I mean any man or lad who takes up the training of either a Patrol_ (i.e., _six to eight boys_), _or a Troop_ i.e., (_several Patrols joined together_).
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading _By means of this book I hope that anyone, even without previous knowledge of scouting, may be able to teach it to boys--in town just as well as in the country._ _The system is applicable to existing organisations such as schools, boys' brigades, cadet corps, etc., or can supply a simple organisation of its own where these do not exist.
SCOUTINGnounUS /ˈskaʊtɪŋ/
exploring in order to gain information
From this reading SCOUTING GAMES, COMPETITIONS, AND PLAYS.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading [_N.B.--Remarks printed in italics are, throughout the book, addressed to the Instructor._] _By the term "Instructor" I mean any man or lad who takes up the training of either a Patrol_ (i.e., _six to eight boys_), _or a Troop_ i.e., (_several Patrols joined together_).
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading _By means of this book I hope that anyone, even without previous knowledge of scouting, may be able to teach it to boys--in town just as well as in the country._ _The system is applicable to existing organisations such as schools, boys' brigades, cadet corps, etc., or can supply a simple organisation of its own where these do not exist.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading [_N.B.--Remarks printed in italics are, throughout the book, addressed to the Instructor._] _By the term "Instructor" I mean any man or lad who takes up the training of either a Patrol_ (i.e., _six to eight boys_), _or a Troop_ i.e., (_several Patrols joined together_).
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading _By means of this book I hope that anyone, even without previous knowledge of scouting, may be able to teach it to boys--in town just as well as in the country._ _The system is applicable to existing organisations such as schools, boys' brigades, cadet corps, etc., or can supply a simple organisation of its own where these do not exist.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading _By means of this book I hope that anyone, even without previous knowledge of scouting, may be able to teach it to boys--in town just as well as in the country._ _The system is applicable to existing organisations such as schools, boys' brigades, cadet corps, etc., or can supply a simple organisation of its own where these do not exist.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading _By means of this book I hope that anyone, even without previous knowledge of scouting, may be able to teach it to boys--in town just as well as in the country._ _The system is applicable to existing organisations such as schools, boys' brigades, cadet corps, etc., or can supply a simple organisation of its own where these do not exist.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading [_N.B.--Remarks printed in italics are, throughout the book, addressed to the Instructor._] _By the term "Instructor" I mean any man or lad who takes up the training of either a Patrol_ (i.e., _six to eight boys_), _or a Troop_ i.e., (_several Patrols joined together_).
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading _By means of this book I hope that anyone, even without previous knowledge of scouting, may be able to teach it to boys--in town just as well as in the country._ _The system is applicable to existing organisations such as schools, boys' brigades, cadet corps, etc., or can supply a simple organisation of its own where these do not exist.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading [_N.B.--Remarks printed in italics are, throughout the book, addressed to the Instructor._] _By the term "Instructor" I mean any man or lad who takes up the training of either a Patrol_ (i.e., _six to eight boys_), _or a Troop_ i.e., (_several Patrols joined together_).
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _By means of this book I hope that anyone, even without previous knowledge of scouting, may be able to teach it to boys--in town just as well as in the country._ _The system is applicable to existing organisations such as schools, boys' brigades, cadet corps, etc., or can supply a simple organisation of its own where these do not exist.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [_N.B.--Remarks printed in italics are, throughout the book, addressed to the Instructor._] _By the term "Instructor" I mean any man or lad who takes up the training of either a Patrol_ (i.e., _six to eight boys_), _or a Troop_ i.e., (_several Patrols joined together_).
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading _By means of this book I hope that anyone, even without previous knowledge of scouting, may be able to teach it to boys--in town just as well as in the country._ _The system is applicable to existing organisations such as schools, boys' brigades, cadet corps, etc., or can supply a simple organisation of its own where these do not exist.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _By means of this book I hope that anyone, even without previous knowledge of scouting, may be able to teach it to boys--in town just as well as in the country._ _The system is applicable to existing organisations such as schools, boys' brigades, cadet corps, etc., or can supply a simple organisation of its own where these do not exist.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading [_N.B.--Remarks printed in italics are, throughout the book, addressed to the Instructor._] _By the term "Instructor" I mean any man or lad who takes up the training of either a Patrol_ (i.e., _six to eight boys_), _or a Troop_ i.e., (_several Patrols joined together_).
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WORDS TO INSTRUCTORS.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading [_N.B.--Remarks printed in italics are, throughout the book, addressed to the Instructor._] _By the term "Instructor" I mean any man or lad who takes up the training of either a Patrol_ (i.e., _six to eight boys_), _or a Troop_ i.e., (_several Patrols joined together_).
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading _By means of this book I hope that anyone, even without previous knowledge of scouting, may be able to teach it to boys--in town just as well as in the country._ _The system is applicable to existing organisations such as schools, boys' brigades, cadet corps, etc., or can supply a simple organisation of its own where these do not exist.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading [_N.B.--Remarks printed in italics are, throughout the book, addressed to the Instructor._] _By the term "Instructor" I mean any man or lad who takes up the training of either a Patrol_ (i.e., _six to eight boys_), _or a Troop_ i.e., (_several Patrols joined together_).
TroopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading [_N.B.--Remarks printed in italics are, throughout the book, addressed to the Instructor._] _By the term "Instructor" I mean any man or lad who takes up the training of either a Patrol_ (i.e., _six to eight boys_), _or a Troop_ i.e., (_several Patrols joined together_).
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading [_N.B.--Remarks printed in italics are, throughout the book, addressed to the Instructor._] _By the term "Instructor" I mean any man or lad who takes up the training of either a Patrol_ (i.e., _six to eight boys_), _or a Troop_ i.e., (_several Patrols joined together_).
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading _By means of this book I hope that anyone, even without previous knowledge of scouting, may be able to teach it to boys--in town just as well as in the country._ _The system is applicable to existing organisations such as schools, boys' brigades, cadet corps, etc., or can supply a simple organisation of its own where these do not exist.
in or at the place that
From this reading _By means of this book I hope that anyone, even without previous knowledge of scouting, may be able to teach it to boys--in town just as well as in the country._ _The system is applicable to existing organisations such as schools, boys' brigades, cadet corps, etc., or can supply a simple organisation of its own where these do not exist.
which person or people
From this reading [_N.B.--Remarks printed in italics are, throughout the book, addressed to the Instructor._] _By the term "Instructor" I mean any man or lad who takes up the training of either a Patrol_ (i.e., _six to eight boys_), _or a Troop_ i.e., (_several Patrols joined together_).
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading _By means of this book I hope that anyone, even without previous knowledge of scouting, may be able to teach it to boys--in town just as well as in the country._ _The system is applicable to existing organisations such as schools, boys' brigades, cadet corps, etc., or can supply a simple organisation of its own where these do not exist.
the words that are spoken
From this reading WORDS TO INSTRUCTORS.
