Chapter VII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE Girl Scouts are a Sisterhood.

acquired as your own by free choice

From this reading It is not a small army composed of officers, non-commissioned officers and privates in their respective grades directing or directed under imposed instruction, therefore the title of Captain and Lieutenant, which, although adopted in the Association, does not exactly describe their rôle, so I shall in these notes refer to the seniors of all grades as I always think of them, viz. as the Captains—those who, like elder sisters, show the younger ones how “to turn to the right and keep straight on.”

(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 It is not a small army composed of officers, non-commissioned officers and privates in their respective grades directing or directed under imposed instruction, therefore the title of Captain and Lieutenant, which, although adopted in the Association, does not exactly describe their rôle, so I shall in these notes refer to the seniors of all grades as I always think of them, viz. as the Captains—those who, like elder sisters, show the younger ones how “to turn to the right and keep straight on.”

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It is not a small army composed of officers, non-commissioned officers and privates in their respective grades directing or directed under imposed instruction, therefore the title of Captain and Lieutenant, which, although adopted in the Association, does not exactly describe their rôle, so I shall in these notes refer to the seniors of all grades as I always think of them, viz. as the Captains—those who, like elder sisters, show the younger ones how “to turn to the right and keep straight on.”

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading It is not a small army composed of officers, non-commissioned officers and privates in their respective grades directing or directed under imposed instruction, therefore the title of Captain and Lieutenant, which, although adopted in the Association, does not exactly describe their rôle, so I shall in these notes refer to the seniors of all grades as I always think of them, viz. as the Captains—those who, like elder sisters, show the younger ones how “to turn to the right and keep straight on.”

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The secret of successful execution of a scheme or of an order is that those to whom it is imparted should not merely have the statement but understand the meaning that underlies it.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading This means that members of it, from top to bottom, are working together as sisters—elder and younger sisters—from joy of the work.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading THE Girl Scouts are a Sisterhood.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading It is not a small army composed of officers, non-commissioned officers and privates in their respective grades directing or directed under imposed instruction, therefore the title of Captain and Lieutenant, which, although adopted in the Association, does not exactly describe their rôle, so I shall in these notes refer to the seniors of all grades as I always think of them, viz. as the Captains—those who, like elder sisters, show the younger ones how “to turn to the right and keep straight on.”

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading This means that members of it, from top to bottom, are working together as sisters—elder and younger sisters—from joy of the work.

a formal organization of people or groups of people

From this reading It is not a small army composed of officers, non-commissioned officers and privates in their respective grades directing or directed under imposed instruction, therefore the title of Captain and Lieutenant, which, although adopted in the Association, does not exactly describe their rôle, so I shall in these notes refer to the seniors of all grades as I always think of them, viz. as the Captains—those who, like elder sisters, show the younger ones how “to turn to the right and keep straight on.”

the lower side of anything

From this reading This means that members of it, from top to bottom, are working together as sisters—elder and younger sisters—from joy of the work.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The secret of successful execution of a scheme or of an order is that those to whom it is imparted should not merely have the statement but understand the meaning that underlies it.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading It is not a small army composed of officers, non-commissioned officers and privates in their respective grades directing or directed under imposed instruction, therefore the title of Captain and Lieutenant, which, although adopted in the Association, does not exactly describe their rôle, so I shall in these notes refer to the seniors of all grades as I always think of them, viz. as the Captains—those who, like elder sisters, show the younger ones how “to turn to the right and keep straight on.”

plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading CAPTAINS WHAT IS GIRL SCOUTING?

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading It is not a small army composed of officers, non-commissioned officers and privates in their respective grades directing or directed under imposed instruction, therefore the title of Captain and Lieutenant, which, although adopted in the Association, does not exactly describe their rôle, so I shall in these notes refer to the seniors of all grades as I always think of them, viz. as the Captains—those who, like elder sisters, show the younger ones how “to turn to the right and keep straight on.”

give a description of

From this reading It is not a small army composed of officers, non-commissioned officers and privates in their respective grades directing or directed under imposed instruction, therefore the title of Captain and Lieutenant, which, although adopted in the Association, does not exactly describe their rôle, so I shall in these notes refer to the seniors of all grades as I always think of them, viz. as the Captains—those who, like elder sisters, show the younger ones how “to turn to the right and keep straight on.”

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading It is not a small army composed of officers, non-commissioned officers and privates in their respective grades directing or directed under imposed instruction, therefore the title of Captain and Lieutenant, which, although adopted in the Association, does not exactly describe their rôle, so I shall in these notes refer to the seniors of all grades as I always think of them, viz. as the Captains—those who, like elder sisters, show the younger ones how “to turn to the right and keep straight on.”

showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on

From this reading It is not a small army composed of officers, non-commissioned officers and privates in their respective grades directing or directed under imposed instruction, therefore the title of Captain and Lieutenant, which, although adopted in the Association, does not exactly describe their rôle, so I shall in these notes refer to the seniors of all grades as I always think of them, viz. as the Captains—those who, like elder sisters, show the younger ones how “to turn to the right and keep straight on.”

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It is not a small army composed of officers, non-commissioned officers and privates in their respective grades directing or directed under imposed instruction, therefore the title of Captain and Lieutenant, which, although adopted in the Association, does not exactly describe their rôle, so I shall in these notes refer to the seniors of all grades as I always think of them, viz. as the Captains—those who, like elder sisters, show the younger ones how “to turn to the right and keep straight on.”

a person who is older than you are

From this reading This means that members of it, from top to bottom, are working together as sisters—elder and younger sisters—from joy of the work.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading It is not a small army composed of officers, non-commissioned officers and privates in their respective grades directing or directed under imposed instruction, therefore the title of Captain and Lieutenant, which, although adopted in the Association, does not exactly describe their rôle, so I shall in these notes refer to the seniors of all grades as I always think of them, viz. as the Captains—those who, like elder sisters, show the younger ones how “to turn to the right and keep straight on.”

putting a condemned person to death

From this reading The secret of successful execution of a scheme or of an order is that those to whom it is imparted should not merely have the statement but understand the meaning that underlies it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading This means that members of it, from top to bottom, are working together as sisters—elder and younger sisters—from joy of the work.

a young female

From this reading CAPTAINS WHAT IS GIRL SCOUTING?

plural of “grade” — a body of students who are taught together

From this reading It is not a small army composed of officers, non-commissioned officers and privates in their respective grades directing or directed under imposed instruction, therefore the title of Captain and Lieutenant, which, although adopted in the Association, does not exactly describe their rôle, so I shall in these notes refer to the seniors of all grades as I always think of them, viz. as the Captains—those who, like elder sisters, show the younger ones how “to turn to the right and keep straight on.”

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The secret of successful execution of a scheme or of an order is that those to whom it is imparted should not merely have the statement but understand the meaning that underlies it.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It is not a small army composed of officers, non-commissioned officers and privates in their respective grades directing or directed under imposed instruction, therefore the title of Captain and Lieutenant, which, although adopted in the Association, does not exactly describe their rôle, so I shall in these notes refer to the seniors of all grades as I always think of them, viz. as the Captains—those who, like elder sisters, show the younger ones how “to turn to the right and keep straight on.”

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading It is not a small army composed of officers, non-commissioned officers and privates in their respective grades directing or directed under imposed instruction, therefore the title of Captain and Lieutenant, which, although adopted in the Association, does not exactly describe their rôle, so I shall in these notes refer to the seniors of all grades as I always think of them, viz. as the Captains—those who, like elder sisters, show the younger ones how “to turn to the right and keep straight on.”

past form of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)

From this reading The secret of successful execution of a scheme or of an order is that those to whom it is imparted should not merely have the statement but understand the meaning that underlies it.

set forth authoritatively as obligatory

From this reading It is not a small army composed of officers, non-commissioned officers and privates in their respective grades directing or directed under imposed instruction, therefore the title of Captain and Lieutenant, which, although adopted in the Association, does not exactly describe their rôle, so I shall in these notes refer to the seniors of all grades as I always think of them, viz. as the Captains—those who, like elder sisters, show the younger ones how “to turn to the right and keep straight on.”

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading It is not a small army composed of officers, non-commissioned officers and privates in their respective grades directing or directed under imposed instruction, therefore the title of Captain and Lieutenant, which, although adopted in the Association, does not exactly describe their rôle, so I shall in these notes refer to the seniors of all grades as I always think of them, viz. as the Captains—those who, like elder sisters, show the younger ones how “to turn to the right and keep straight on.”

a message describing how something is to be done

From this reading It is not a small army composed of officers, non-commissioned officers and privates in their respective grades directing or directed under imposed instruction, therefore the title of Captain and Lieutenant, which, although adopted in the Association, does not exactly describe their rôle, so I shall in these notes refer to the seniors of all grades as I always think of them, viz. as the Captains—those who, like elder sisters, show the younger ones how “to turn to the right and keep straight on.”

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading CAPTAINS WHAT IS GIRL SCOUTING?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This means that members of it, from top to bottom, are working together as sisters—elder and younger sisters—from joy of the work.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading This means that members of it, from top to bottom, are working together as sisters—elder and younger sisters—from joy of the work.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading It is not a small army composed of officers, non-commissioned officers and privates in their respective grades directing or directed under imposed instruction, therefore the title of Captain and Lieutenant, which, although adopted in the Association, does not exactly describe their rôle, so I shall in these notes refer to the seniors of all grades as I always think of them, viz. as the Captains—those who, like elder sisters, show the younger ones how “to turn to the right and keep straight on.”

a commissioned military officer

From this reading It is not a small army composed of officers, non-commissioned officers and privates in their respective grades directing or directed under imposed instruction, therefore the title of Captain and Lieutenant, which, although adopted in the Association, does not exactly describe their rôle, so I shall in these notes refer to the seniors of all grades as I always think of them, viz. as the Captains—those who, like elder sisters, show the younger ones how “to turn to the right and keep straight on.”

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It is not a small army composed of officers, non-commissioned officers and privates in their respective grades directing or directed under imposed instruction, therefore the title of Captain and Lieutenant, which, although adopted in the Association, does not exactly describe their rôle, so I shall in these notes refer to the seniors of all grades as I always think of them, viz. as the Captains—those who, like elder sisters, show the younger ones how “to turn to the right and keep straight on.”

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading The secret of successful execution of a scheme or of an order is that those to whom it is imparted should not merely have the statement but understand the meaning that underlies it.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading This means that members of it, from top to bottom, are working together as sisters—elder and younger sisters—from joy of the work.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading This means that members of it, from top to bottom, are working together as sisters—elder and younger sisters—from joy of the work.

and nothing more

From this reading The secret of successful execution of a scheme or of an order is that those to whom it is imparted should not merely have the statement but understand the meaning that underlies it.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It is not a small army composed of officers, non-commissioned officers and privates in their respective grades directing or directed under imposed instruction, therefore the title of Captain and Lieutenant, which, although adopted in the Association, does not exactly describe their rôle, so I shall in these notes refer to the seniors of all grades as I always think of them, viz. as the Captains—those who, like elder sisters, show the younger ones how “to turn to the right and keep straight on.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is not a small army composed of officers, non-commissioned officers and privates in their respective grades directing or directed under imposed instruction, therefore the title of Captain and Lieutenant, which, although adopted in the Association, does not exactly describe their rôle, so I shall in these notes refer to the seniors of all grades as I always think of them, viz. as the Captains—those who, like elder sisters, show the younger ones how “to turn to the right and keep straight on.”

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading It is not a small army composed of officers, non-commissioned officers and privates in their respective grades directing or directed under imposed instruction, therefore the title of Captain and Lieutenant, which, although adopted in the Association, does not exactly describe their rôle, so I shall in these notes refer to the seniors of all grades as I always think of them, viz. as the Captains—those who, like elder sisters, show the younger ones how “to turn to the right and keep straight on.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This means that members of it, from top to bottom, are working together as sisters—elder and younger sisters—from joy of the work.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading It is not a small army composed of officers, non-commissioned officers and privates in their respective grades directing or directed under imposed instruction, therefore the title of Captain and Lieutenant, which, although adopted in the Association, does not exactly describe their rôle, so I shall in these notes refer to the seniors of all grades as I always think of them, viz. as the Captains—those who, like elder sisters, show the younger ones how “to turn to the right and keep straight on.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It is not a small army composed of officers, non-commissioned officers and privates in their respective grades directing or directed under imposed instruction, therefore the title of Captain and Lieutenant, which, although adopted in the Association, does not exactly describe their rôle, so I shall in these notes refer to the seniors of all grades as I always think of them, viz. as the Captains—those who, like elder sisters, show the younger ones how “to turn to the right and keep straight on.”

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading It is not a small army composed of officers, non-commissioned officers and privates in their respective grades directing or directed under imposed instruction, therefore the title of Captain and Lieutenant, which, although adopted in the Association, does not exactly describe their rôle, so I shall in these notes refer to the seniors of all grades as I always think of them, viz. as the Captains—those who, like elder sisters, show the younger ones how “to turn to the right and keep straight on.”

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It is not a small army composed of officers, non-commissioned officers and privates in their respective grades directing or directed under imposed instruction, therefore the title of Captain and Lieutenant, which, although adopted in the Association, does not exactly describe their rôle, so I shall in these notes refer to the seniors of all grades as I always think of them, viz. as the Captains—those who, like elder sisters, show the younger ones how “to turn to the right and keep straight on.”

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The secret of successful execution of a scheme or of an order is that those to whom it is imparted should not merely have the statement but understand the meaning that underlies it.

external sex organ

From this reading It is not a small army composed of officers, non-commissioned officers and privates in their respective grades directing or directed under imposed instruction, therefore the title of Captain and Lieutenant, which, although adopted in the Association, does not exactly describe their rôle, so I shall in these notes refer to the seniors of all grades as I always think of them, viz. as the Captains—those who, like elder sisters, show the younger ones how “to turn to the right and keep straight on.”

make reference to

From this reading It is not a small army composed of officers, non-commissioned officers and privates in their respective grades directing or directed under imposed instruction, therefore the title of Captain and Lieutenant, which, although adopted in the Association, does not exactly describe their rôle, so I shall in these notes refer to the seniors of all grades as I always think of them, viz. as the Captains—those who, like elder sisters, show the younger ones how “to turn to the right and keep straight on.”

considered individually

From this reading It is not a small army composed of officers, non-commissioned officers and privates in their respective grades directing or directed under imposed instruction, therefore the title of Captain and Lieutenant, which, although adopted in the Association, does not exactly describe their rôle, so I shall in these notes refer to the seniors of all grades as I always think of them, viz. as the Captains—those who, like elder sisters, show the younger ones how “to turn to the right and keep straight on.”

precisely, exactly

From this reading It is not a small army composed of officers, non-commissioned officers and privates in their respective grades directing or directed under imposed instruction, therefore the title of Captain and Lieutenant, which, although adopted in the Association, does not exactly describe their rôle, so I shall in these notes refer to the seniors of all grades as I always think of them, viz. as the Captains—those who, like elder sisters, show the younger ones how “to turn to the right and keep straight on.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It is not a small army composed of officers, non-commissioned officers and privates in their respective grades directing or directed under imposed instruction, therefore the title of Captain and Lieutenant, which, although adopted in the Association, does not exactly describe their rôle, so I shall in these notes refer to the seniors of all grades as I always think of them, viz. as the Captains—those who, like elder sisters, show the younger ones how “to turn to the right and keep straight on.”

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading The secret of successful execution of a scheme or of an order is that those to whom it is imparted should not merely have the statement but understand the meaning that underlies it.

exploring in order to gain information

From this reading CAPTAINS WHAT IS GIRL SCOUTING?

plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading THE Girl Scouts are a Sisterhood.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading The secret of successful execution of a scheme or of an order is that those to whom it is imparted should not merely have the statement but understand the meaning that underlies it.

plural of “senior” — an undergraduate student during the year preceding graduation

From this reading It is not a small army composed of officers, non-commissioned officers and privates in their respective grades directing or directed under imposed instruction, therefore the title of Captain and Lieutenant, which, although adopted in the Association, does not exactly describe their rôle, so I shall in these notes refer to the seniors of all grades as I always think of them, viz. as the Captains—those who, like elder sisters, show the younger ones how “to turn to the right and keep straight on.”

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading It is not a small army composed of officers, non-commissioned officers and privates in their respective grades directing or directed under imposed instruction, therefore the title of Captain and Lieutenant, which, although adopted in the Association, does not exactly describe their rôle, so I shall in these notes refer to the seniors of all grades as I always think of them, viz. as the Captains—those who, like elder sisters, show the younger ones how “to turn to the right and keep straight on.”

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The secret of successful execution of a scheme or of an order is that those to whom it is imparted should not merely have the statement but understand the meaning that underlies it.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It is not a small army composed of officers, non-commissioned officers and privates in their respective grades directing or directed under imposed instruction, therefore the title of Captain and Lieutenant, which, although adopted in the Association, does not exactly describe their rôle, so I shall in these notes refer to the seniors of all grades as I always think of them, viz. as the Captains—those who, like elder sisters, show the younger ones how “to turn to the right and keep straight on.”

the kinship relation between a female offspring and the siblings

From this reading THE Girl Scouts are a Sisterhood.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading This means that members of it, from top to bottom, are working together as sisters—elder and younger sisters—from joy of the work.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It is not a small army composed of officers, non-commissioned officers and privates in their respective grades directing or directed under imposed instruction, therefore the title of Captain and Lieutenant, which, although adopted in the Association, does not exactly describe their rôle, so I shall in these notes refer to the seniors of all grades as I always think of them, viz. as the Captains—those who, like elder sisters, show the younger ones how “to turn to the right and keep straight on.”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It is not a small army composed of officers, non-commissioned officers and privates in their respective grades directing or directed under imposed instruction, therefore the title of Captain and Lieutenant, which, although adopted in the Association, does not exactly describe their rôle, so I shall in these notes refer to the seniors of all grades as I always think of them, viz. as the Captains—those who, like elder sisters, show the younger ones how “to turn to the right and keep straight on.”

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading The secret of successful execution of a scheme or of an order is that those to whom it is imparted should not merely have the statement but understand the meaning that underlies it.

successive (without a break)

From this reading It is not a small army composed of officers, non-commissioned officers and privates in their respective grades directing or directed under imposed instruction, therefore the title of Captain and Lieutenant, which, although adopted in the Association, does not exactly describe their rôle, so I shall in these notes refer to the seniors of all grades as I always think of them, viz. as the Captains—those who, like elder sisters, show the younger ones how “to turn to the right and keep straight on.”

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading The secret of successful execution of a scheme or of an order is that those to whom it is imparted should not merely have the statement but understand the meaning that underlies it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This means that members of it, from top to bottom, are working together as sisters—elder and younger sisters—from joy of the work.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE Girl Scouts are a Sisterhood.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It is not a small army composed of officers, non-commissioned officers and privates in their respective grades directing or directed under imposed instruction, therefore the title of Captain and Lieutenant, which, although adopted in the Association, does not exactly describe their rôle, so I shall in these notes refer to the seniors of all grades as I always think of them, viz. as the Captains—those who, like elder sisters, show the younger ones how “to turn to the right and keep straight on.”

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It is not a small army composed of officers, non-commissioned officers and privates in their respective grades directing or directed under imposed instruction, therefore the title of Captain and Lieutenant, which, although adopted in the Association, does not exactly describe their rôle, so I shall in these notes refer to the seniors of all grades as I always think of them, viz. as the Captains—those who, like elder sisters, show the younger ones how “to turn to the right and keep straight on.”

for that reason; as a result

From this reading It is not a small army composed of officers, non-commissioned officers and privates in their respective grades directing or directed under imposed instruction, therefore the title of Captain and Lieutenant, which, although adopted in the Association, does not exactly describe their rôle, so I shall in these notes refer to the seniors of all grades as I always think of them, viz. as the Captains—those who, like elder sisters, show the younger ones how “to turn to the right and keep straight on.”

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading It is not a small army composed of officers, non-commissioned officers and privates in their respective grades directing or directed under imposed instruction, therefore the title of Captain and Lieutenant, which, although adopted in the Association, does not exactly describe their rôle, so I shall in these notes refer to the seniors of all grades as I always think of them, viz. as the Captains—those who, like elder sisters, show the younger ones how “to turn to the right and keep straight on.”

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading It is not a small army composed of officers, non-commissioned officers and privates in their respective grades directing or directed under imposed instruction, therefore the title of Captain and Lieutenant, which, although adopted in the Association, does not exactly describe their rôle, so I shall in these notes refer to the seniors of all grades as I always think of them, viz. as the Captains—those who, like elder sisters, show the younger ones how “to turn to the right and keep straight on.”

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This means that members of it, from top to bottom, are working together as sisters—elder and younger sisters—from joy of the work.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading It is not a small army composed of officers, non-commissioned officers and privates in their respective grades directing or directed under imposed instruction, therefore the title of Captain and Lieutenant, which, although adopted in the Association, does not exactly describe their rôle, so I shall in these notes refer to the seniors of all grades as I always think of them, viz. as the Captains—those who, like elder sisters, show the younger ones how “to turn to the right and keep straight on.”

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading It is not a small army composed of officers, non-commissioned officers and privates in their respective grades directing or directed under imposed instruction, therefore the title of Captain and Lieutenant, which, although adopted in the Association, does not exactly describe their rôle, so I shall in these notes refer to the seniors of all grades as I always think of them, viz. as the Captains—those who, like elder sisters, show the younger ones how “to turn to the right and keep straight on.”

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading This means that members of it, from top to bottom, are working together as sisters—elder and younger sisters—from joy of the work.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading This means that members of it, from top to bottom, are working together as sisters—elder and younger sisters—from joy of the work.

the upper part of anything

From this reading This means that members of it, from top to bottom, are working together as sisters—elder and younger sisters—from joy of the work.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading It is not a small army composed of officers, non-commissioned officers and privates in their respective grades directing or directed under imposed instruction, therefore the title of Captain and Lieutenant, which, although adopted in the Association, does not exactly describe their rôle, so I shall in these notes refer to the seniors of all grades as I always think of them, viz. as the Captains—those who, like elder sisters, show the younger ones how “to turn to the right and keep straight on.”

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading It is not a small army composed of officers, non-commissioned officers and privates in their respective grades directing or directed under imposed instruction, therefore the title of Captain and Lieutenant, which, although adopted in the Association, does not exactly describe their rôle, so I shall in these notes refer to the seniors of all grades as I always think of them, viz. as the Captains—those who, like elder sisters, show the younger ones how “to turn to the right and keep straight on.”

third-person singular of “underlie” — be or form the base for

From this reading The secret of successful execution of a scheme or of an order is that those to whom it is imparted should not merely have the statement but understand the meaning that underlies it.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading The secret of successful execution of a scheme or of an order is that those to whom it is imparted should not merely have the statement but understand the meaning that underlies it.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It is not a small army composed of officers, non-commissioned officers and privates in their respective grades directing or directed under imposed instruction, therefore the title of Captain and Lieutenant, which, although adopted in the Association, does not exactly describe their rôle, so I shall in these notes refer to the seniors of all grades as I always think of them, viz. as the Captains—those who, like elder sisters, show the younger ones how “to turn to the right and keep straight on.”

used to ask for information about something

From this reading CAPTAINS WHAT IS GIRL SCOUTING?

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading It is not a small army composed of officers, non-commissioned officers and privates in their respective grades directing or directed under imposed instruction, therefore the title of Captain and Lieutenant, which, although adopted in the Association, does not exactly describe their rôle, so I shall in these notes refer to the seniors of all grades as I always think of them, viz. as the Captains—those who, like elder sisters, show the younger ones how “to turn to the right and keep straight on.”

which person or people

From this reading It is not a small army composed of officers, non-commissioned officers and privates in their respective grades directing or directed under imposed instruction, therefore the title of Captain and Lieutenant, which, although adopted in the Association, does not exactly describe their rôle, so I shall in these notes refer to the seniors of all grades as I always think of them, viz. as the Captains—those who, like elder sisters, show the younger ones how “to turn to the right and keep straight on.”

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The secret of successful execution of a scheme or of an order is that those to whom it is imparted should not merely have the statement but understand the meaning that underlies it.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading This means that members of it, from top to bottom, are working together as sisters—elder and younger sisters—from joy of the work.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading This means that members of it, from top to bottom, are working together as sisters—elder and younger sisters—from joy of the work.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading This means that members of it, from top to bottom, are working together as sisters—elder and younger sisters—from joy of the work.