used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a convivial meal.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading The Start of the Great Adventure The crews of both boats assembled in the saloon of the guardship for dinner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The two Scoutmasters were discussing scouting and talking over old times--both had been in command of M.L.'s during the war, but had been in widely different patrols--as if they had known each other intimately for years.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The two Scoutmasters were discussing scouting and talking over old times--both had been in command of M.L.'s during the war, but had been in widely different patrols--as if they had known each other intimately for years.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading The Start of the Great Adventure The crews of both boats assembled in the saloon of the guardship for dinner.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The two Scoutmasters were discussing scouting and talking over old times--both had been in command of M.L.'s during the war, but had been in widely different patrols--as if they had known each other intimately for years.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The Start of the Great Adventure The crews of both boats assembled in the saloon of the guardship for dinner.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The Start of the Great Adventure The crews of both boats assembled in the saloon of the guardship for dinner.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The two Scoutmasters were discussing scouting and talking over old times--both had been in command of M.L.'s during the war, but had been in widely different patrols--as if they had known each other intimately for years.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading The two Scoutmasters were discussing scouting and talking over old times--both had been in command of M.L.'s during the war, but had been in widely different patrols--as if they had known each other intimately for years.
convivialadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪviəl/
occupied with or fond of the pleasures of good company
From this reading It was a convivial meal.
crewsnounUS /kruːz/
plural of “crew” — the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading The Start of the Great Adventure The crews of both boats assembled in the saloon of the guardship for dinner.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The two Scoutmasters were discussing scouting and talking over old times--both had been in command of M.L.'s during the war, but had been in widely different patrols--as if they had known each other intimately for years.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading The Start of the Great Adventure The crews of both boats assembled in the saloon of the guardship for dinner.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading The two Scoutmasters were discussing scouting and talking over old times--both had been in command of M.L.'s during the war, but had been in widely different patrols--as if they had known each other intimately for years.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The meal too was done to perfection.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The two Scoutmasters were discussing scouting and talking over old times--both had been in command of M.L.'s during the war, but had been in widely different patrols--as if they had known each other intimately for years.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The two Scoutmasters were discussing scouting and talking over old times--both had been in command of M.L.'s during the war, but had been in widely different patrols--as if they had known each other intimately for years.
the act of consuming food
From this reading The lads let their tongues go with a will when they weren't eating.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Start of the Great Adventure The crews of both boats assembled in the saloon of the guardship for dinner.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The lads let their tongues go with a will when they weren't eating.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The Start of the Great Adventure The crews of both boats assembled in the saloon of the guardship for dinner.
guardship
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From this reading The Start of the Great Adventure The crews of both boats assembled in the saloon of the guardship for dinner.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The two Scoutmasters were discussing scouting and talking over old times--both had been in command of M.L.'s during the war, but had been in widely different patrols--as if they had known each other intimately for years.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The two Scoutmasters were discussing scouting and talking over old times--both had been in command of M.L.'s during the war, but had been in widely different patrols--as if they had known each other intimately for years.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Start of the Great Adventure The crews of both boats assembled in the saloon of the guardship for dinner.
intimatelyadverbUS /ˈɪntəmətli/
in a close manner
From this reading The two Scoutmasters were discussing scouting and talking over old times--both had been in command of M.L.'s during the war, but had been in widely different patrols--as if they had known each other intimately for years.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a convivial meal.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The two Scoutmasters were discussing scouting and talking over old times--both had been in command of M.L.'s during the war, but had been in widely different patrols--as if they had known each other intimately for years.
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading The two Scoutmasters were discussing scouting and talking over old times--both had been in command of M.L.'s during the war, but had been in widely different patrols--as if they had known each other intimately for years.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading The lads let their tongues go with a will when they weren't eating.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading The lads let their tongues go with a will when they weren't eating.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading The two Scoutmasters were discussing scouting and talking over old times--both had been in command of M.L.'s during the war, but had been in widely different patrols--as if they had known each other intimately for years.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading It was a convivial meal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Start of the Great Adventure The crews of both boats assembled in the saloon of the guardship for dinner.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The two Scoutmasters were discussing scouting and talking over old times--both had been in command of M.L.'s during the war, but had been in widely different patrols--as if they had known each other intimately for years.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The two Scoutmasters were discussing scouting and talking over old times--both had been in command of M.L.'s during the war, but had been in widely different patrols--as if they had known each other intimately for years.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The two Scoutmasters were discussing scouting and talking over old times--both had been in command of M.L.'s during the war, but had been in widely different patrols--as if they had known each other intimately for years.
patrolsnounUS /pəˈtroʊlz/
plural of “patrol” — a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading The two Scoutmasters were discussing scouting and talking over old times--both had been in command of M.L.'s during the war, but had been in widely different patrols--as if they had known each other intimately for years.
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading The meal too was done to perfection.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The two Scoutmasters were discussing scouting and talking over old times--both had been in command of M.L.'s during the war, but had been in widely different patrols--as if they had known each other intimately for years.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading The Start of the Great Adventure The crews of both boats assembled in the saloon of the guardship for dinner.
scoutingnounUS /ˈskaʊtɪŋ/
exploring in order to gain information
From this reading The two Scoutmasters were discussing scouting and talking over old times--both had been in command of M.L.'s during the war, but had been in widely different patrols--as if they had known each other intimately for years.
Scoutmasters
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The two Scoutmasters were discussing scouting and talking over old times--both had been in command of M.L.'s during the war, but had been in widely different patrols--as if they had known each other intimately for years.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The Start of the Great Adventure The crews of both boats assembled in the saloon of the guardship for dinner.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading The two Scoutmasters were discussing scouting and talking over old times--both had been in command of M.L.'s during the war, but had been in widely different patrols--as if they had known each other intimately for years.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Start of the Great Adventure The crews of both boats assembled in the saloon of the guardship for dinner.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The lads let their tongues go with a will when they weren't eating.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The lads let their tongues go with a will when they weren't eating.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The two Scoutmasters were discussing scouting and talking over old times--both had been in command of M.L.'s during the war, but had been in widely different patrols--as if they had known each other intimately for years.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The meal too was done to perfection.
tonguesnounUS /tʌŋz/
plural of “tongue” — a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading The lads let their tongues go with a will when they weren't eating.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The meal too was done to perfection.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two Scoutmasters were discussing scouting and talking over old times--both had been in command of M.L.'s during the war, but had been in widely different patrols--as if they had known each other intimately for years.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The two Scoutmasters were discussing scouting and talking over old times--both had been in command of M.L.'s during the war, but had been in widely different patrols--as if they had known each other intimately for years.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a convivial meal.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The two Scoutmasters were discussing scouting and talking over old times--both had been in command of M.L.'s during the war, but had been in widely different patrols--as if they had known each other intimately for years.
weren't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The lads let their tongues go with a will when they weren't eating.
at the time that
From this reading The lads let their tongues go with a will when they weren't eating.
widelyadverbUS /ˈwaɪdli/
to a great degree
From this reading The two Scoutmasters were discussing scouting and talking over old times--both had been in command of M.L.'s during the war, but had been in widely different patrols--as if they had known each other intimately for years.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The lads let their tongues go with a will when they weren't eating.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The lads let their tongues go with a will when they weren't eating.
a late time of life
From this reading The two Scoutmasters were discussing scouting and talking over old times--both had been in command of M.L.'s during the war, but had been in widely different patrols--as if they had known each other intimately for years.
