united by being of the same opinion
From this reading But all the boys had agreed to meet at the house of Nuthin' that evening, to plunge deeper into the subject of organizing at least one scout patrol in Stanhope.
(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 But all the boys had agreed to meet at the house of Nuthin' that evening, to plunge deeper into the subject of organizing at least one scout patrol in Stanhope.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE FIRST SCOUT LEADER Paul had said that he would be away the greater part of the day, his father having asked him to go to the city on an important errand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As usual Paul called for Jack, and as the latter's parents knew what was on tap, there was no opposition shown to his going out.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Consequently there was no opportunity for the two chums to confer upon any of the matters that were interesting then.
any thing at all
From this reading "Has anything happened to-day?" whispered the visitor, as he was joined by Jack in the hall.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As usual Paul called for Jack, and as the latter's parents knew what was on tap, there was no opposition shown to his going out.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading THE FIRST SCOUT LEADER Paul had said that he would be away the greater part of the day, his father having asked him to go to the city on an important errand.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But all the boys had agreed to meet at the house of Nuthin' that evening, to plunge deeper into the subject of organizing at least one scout patrol in Stanhope.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE FIRST SCOUT LEADER Paul had said that he would be away the greater part of the day, his father having asked him to go to the city on an important errand.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE FIRST SCOUT LEADER Paul had said that he would be away the greater part of the day, his father having asked him to go to the city on an important errand.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading But all the boys had agreed to meet at the house of Nuthin' that evening, to plunge deeper into the subject of organizing at least one scout patrol in Stanhope.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But all the boys had agreed to meet at the house of Nuthin' that evening, to plunge deeper into the subject of organizing at least one scout patrol in Stanhope.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Has anything happened to-day?" whispered the visitor, as he was joined by Jack in the hall.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading As usual Paul called for Jack, and as the latter's parents knew what was on tap, there was no opposition shown to his going out.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Consequently there was no opportunity for the two chums to confer upon any of the matters that were interesting then.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading THE FIRST SCOUT LEADER Paul had said that he would be away the greater part of the day, his father having asked him to go to the city on an important errand.
conferverbUS /kənˈfɜːr/
have a conference in order to talk something over
From this reading Consequently there was no opportunity for the two chums to confer upon any of the matters that were interesting then.
ConsequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Consequently there was no opportunity for the two chums to confer upon any of the matters that were interesting then.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE FIRST SCOUT LEADER Paul had said that he would be away the greater part of the day, his father having asked him to go to the city on an important errand.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading But all the boys had agreed to meet at the house of Nuthin' that evening, to plunge deeper into the subject of organizing at least one scout patrol in Stanhope.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading THE FIRST SCOUT LEADER Paul had said that he would be away the greater part of the day, his father having asked him to go to the city on an important errand.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading But all the boys had agreed to meet at the house of Nuthin' that evening, to plunge deeper into the subject of organizing at least one scout patrol in Stanhope.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading THE FIRST SCOUT LEADER Paul had said that he would be away the greater part of the day, his father having asked him to go to the city on an important errand.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FIRST SCOUT LEADER Paul had said that he would be away the greater part of the day, his father having asked him to go to the city on an important errand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Consequently there was no opportunity for the two chums to confer upon any of the matters that were interesting then.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE FIRST SCOUT LEADER Paul had said that he would be away the greater part of the day, his father having asked him to go to the city on an important errand.
the act of departing
From this reading As usual Paul called for Jack, and as the latter's parents knew what was on tap, there was no opposition shown to his going out.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading THE FIRST SCOUT LEADER Paul had said that he would be away the greater part of the day, his father having asked him to go to the city on an important errand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE FIRST SCOUT LEADER Paul had said that he would be away the greater part of the day, his father having asked him to go to the city on an important errand.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading "Has anything happened to-day?" whispered the visitor, as he was joined by Jack in the hall.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "Has anything happened to-day?" whispered the visitor, as he was joined by Jack in the hall.
Hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Has anything happened to-day?" whispered the visitor, as he was joined by Jack in the hall.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading THE FIRST SCOUT LEADER Paul had said that he would be away the greater part of the day, his father having asked him to go to the city on an important errand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE FIRST SCOUT LEADER Paul had said that he would be away the greater part of the day, his father having asked him to go to the city on an important errand.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE FIRST SCOUT LEADER Paul had said that he would be away the greater part of the day, his father having asked him to go to the city on an important errand.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE FIRST SCOUT LEADER Paul had said that he would be away the greater part of the day, his father having asked him to go to the city on an important errand.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading But all the boys had agreed to meet at the house of Nuthin' that evening, to plunge deeper into the subject of organizing at least one scout patrol in Stanhope.
of great significance or value
From this reading THE FIRST SCOUT LEADER Paul had said that he would be away the greater part of the day, his father having asked him to go to the city on an important errand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But all the boys had agreed to meet at the house of Nuthin' that evening, to plunge deeper into the subject of organizing at least one scout patrol in Stanhope.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Consequently there was no opportunity for the two chums to confer upon any of the matters that were interesting then.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But all the boys had agreed to meet at the house of Nuthin' that evening, to plunge deeper into the subject of organizing at least one scout patrol in Stanhope.
a small worthless amount
From this reading As usual Paul called for Jack, and as the latter's parents knew what was on tap, there was no opposition shown to his going out.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading "Has anything happened to-day?" whispered the visitor, as he was joined by Jack in the hall.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading As usual Paul called for Jack, and as the latter's parents knew what was on tap, there was no opposition shown to his going out.
latter'snounUS /ˈlætərz/
possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two
From this reading As usual Paul called for Jack, and as the latter's parents knew what was on tap, there was no opposition shown to his going out.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading THE FIRST SCOUT LEADER Paul had said that he would be away the greater part of the day, his father having asked him to go to the city on an important errand.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading But all the boys had agreed to meet at the house of Nuthin' that evening, to plunge deeper into the subject of organizing at least one scout patrol in Stanhope.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Consequently there was no opportunity for the two chums to confer upon any of the matters that were interesting then.
come together
From this reading But all the boys had agreed to meet at the house of Nuthin' that evening, to plunge deeper into the subject of organizing at least one scout patrol in Stanhope.
not any; not one
From this reading Consequently there was no opportunity for the two chums to confer upon any of the matters that were interesting then.
Nuthin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But all the boys had agreed to meet at the house of Nuthin' that evening, to plunge deeper into the subject of organizing at least one scout patrol in Stanhope.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FIRST SCOUT LEADER Paul had said that he would be away the greater part of the day, his father having asked him to go to the city on an important errand.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE FIRST SCOUT LEADER Paul had said that he would be away the greater part of the day, his father having asked him to go to the city on an important errand.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But all the boys had agreed to meet at the house of Nuthin' that evening, to plunge deeper into the subject of organizing at least one scout patrol in Stanhope.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Consequently there was no opportunity for the two chums to confer upon any of the matters that were interesting then.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading As usual Paul called for Jack, and as the latter's parents knew what was on tap, there was no opposition shown to his going out.
organizingverbUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “organize” — create (as an entity)
From this reading But all the boys had agreed to meet at the house of Nuthin' that evening, to plunge deeper into the subject of organizing at least one scout patrol in Stanhope.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As usual Paul called for Jack, and as the latter's parents knew what was on tap, there was no opposition shown to his going out.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading As usual Paul called for Jack, and as the latter's parents knew what was on tap, there was no opposition shown to his going out.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading THE FIRST SCOUT LEADER Paul had said that he would be away the greater part of the day, his father having asked him to go to the city on an important errand.
patrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading But all the boys had agreed to meet at the house of Nuthin' that evening, to plunge deeper into the subject of organizing at least one scout patrol in Stanhope.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading THE FIRST SCOUT LEADER Paul had said that he would be away the greater part of the day, his father having asked him to go to the city on an important errand.
plungeverbUS /plʌndʒ/
thrust or throw into
From this reading But all the boys had agreed to meet at the house of Nuthin' that evening, to plunge deeper into the subject of organizing at least one scout patrol in Stanhope.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE FIRST SCOUT LEADER Paul had said that he would be away the greater part of the day, his father having asked him to go to the city on an important errand.
SCOUTnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading THE FIRST SCOUT LEADER Paul had said that he would be away the greater part of the day, his father having asked him to go to the city on an important errand.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading As usual Paul called for Jack, and as the latter's parents knew what was on tap, there was no opposition shown to his going out.
StanhopenounUS /ˈstænəp/
a light open horse-drawn carriage with two or four wheels and one seat
From this reading But all the boys had agreed to meet at the house of Nuthin' that evening, to plunge deeper into the subject of organizing at least one scout patrol in Stanhope.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading But all the boys had agreed to meet at the house of Nuthin' that evening, to plunge deeper into the subject of organizing at least one scout patrol in Stanhope.
tapverbUS /tæp/
cut a female screw thread with a tap
From this reading As usual Paul called for Jack, and as the latter's parents knew what was on tap, there was no opposition shown to his going out.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE FIRST SCOUT LEADER Paul had said that he would be away the greater part of the day, his father having asked him to go to the city on an important errand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRST SCOUT LEADER Paul had said that he would be away the greater part of the day, his father having asked him to go to the city on an important errand.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Consequently there was no opportunity for the two chums to confer upon any of the matters that were interesting then.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Consequently there was no opportunity for the two chums to confer upon any of the matters that were interesting then.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FIRST SCOUT LEADER Paul had said that he would be away the greater part of the day, his father having asked him to go to the city on an important errand.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Has anything happened to-day?" whispered the visitor, as he was joined by Jack in the hall.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Consequently there was no opportunity for the two chums to confer upon any of the matters that were interesting then.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Consequently there was no opportunity for the two chums to confer upon any of the matters that were interesting then.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading As usual Paul called for Jack, and as the latter's parents knew what was on tap, there was no opposition shown to his going out.
someone who visits
From this reading "Has anything happened to-day?" whispered the visitor, as he was joined by Jack in the hall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Consequently there was no opportunity for the two chums to confer upon any of the matters that were interesting then.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Consequently there was no opportunity for the two chums to confer upon any of the matters that were interesting then.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As usual Paul called for Jack, and as the latter's parents knew what was on tap, there was no opposition shown to his going out.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "Has anything happened to-day?" whispered the visitor, as he was joined by Jack in the hall.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE FIRST SCOUT LEADER Paul had said that he would be away the greater part of the day, his father having asked him to go to the city on an important errand.
