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From this reading "Mr. Growdy," said Paul, with considerable of feeling in his voice, "as the present scout leader of Stanhope Troop No. 1 of the Boy Scouts, I want to thank you sincerely for your generous offer.
anew
From this reading All being still again, he turned to the grinning old farmer, who was doubtless getting more solid satisfaction out of this new experience than he had obtained from any clever dicker or trade engineered in the last ten years.
(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 All being still again, he turned to the grinning old farmer, who was doubtless getting more solid satisfaction out of this new experience than he had obtained from any clever dicker or trade engineered in the last ten years.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The tumult died away as quickly as it had sprung into being, when Paul held up his right hand and made this request.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading All being still again, he turned to the grinning old farmer, who was doubtless getting more solid satisfaction out of this new experience than he had obtained from any clever dicker or trade engineered in the last ten years.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading We all appreciate the kindly spirit that causes you to make it to us.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The tumult died away as quickly as it had sprung into being, when Paul held up his right hand and made this request.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The tumult died away as quickly as it had sprung into being, when Paul held up his right hand and made this request.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The tumult died away as quickly as it had sprung into being, when Paul held up his right hand and made this request.
a youthful male person
From this reading "Mr. Growdy," said Paul, with considerable of feeling in his voice, "as the present scout leader of Stanhope Troop No. 1 of the Boy Scouts, I want to thank you sincerely for your generous offer.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading CAUGHT NAPPING "Silence!"
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading We all appreciate the kindly spirit that causes you to make it to us.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading All being still again, he turned to the grinning old farmer, who was doubtless getting more solid satisfaction out of this new experience than he had obtained from any clever dicker or trade engineered in the last ten years.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Mr. Growdy," said Paul, with considerable of feeling in his voice, "as the present scout leader of Stanhope Troop No. 1 of the Boy Scouts, I want to thank you sincerely for your generous offer.
dickerverbUS /ˈdɪkər/
negotiate the terms of an exchange
From this reading All being still again, he turned to the grinning old farmer, who was doubtless getting more solid satisfaction out of this new experience than he had obtained from any clever dicker or trade engineered in the last ten years.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading The tumult died away as quickly as it had sprung into being, when Paul held up his right hand and made this request.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading All being still again, he turned to the grinning old farmer, who was doubtless getting more solid satisfaction out of this new experience than he had obtained from any clever dicker or trade engineered in the last ten years.
engineeredverbUS /ˌendʒəˈniːrd/
past form of “engineer” — design as an engineer
From this reading All being still again, he turned to the grinning old farmer, who was doubtless getting more solid satisfaction out of this new experience than he had obtained from any clever dicker or trade engineered in the last ten years.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading All being still again, he turned to the grinning old farmer, who was doubtless getting more solid satisfaction out of this new experience than he had obtained from any clever dicker or trade engineered in the last ten years.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading All being still again, he turned to the grinning old farmer, who was doubtless getting more solid satisfaction out of this new experience than he had obtained from any clever dicker or trade engineered in the last ten years.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading "Mr. Growdy," said Paul, with considerable of feeling in his voice, "as the present scout leader of Stanhope Troop No. 1 of the Boy Scouts, I want to thank you sincerely for your generous offer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Mr. Growdy," said Paul, with considerable of feeling in his voice, "as the present scout leader of Stanhope Troop No. 1 of the Boy Scouts, I want to thank you sincerely for your generous offer.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading All being still again, he turned to the grinning old farmer, who was doubtless getting more solid satisfaction out of this new experience than he had obtained from any clever dicker or trade engineered in the last ten years.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading "Mr. Growdy," said Paul, with considerable of feeling in his voice, "as the present scout leader of Stanhope Troop No. 1 of the Boy Scouts, I want to thank you sincerely for your generous offer.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading All being still again, he turned to the grinning old farmer, who was doubtless getting more solid satisfaction out of this new experience than he had obtained from any clever dicker or trade engineered in the last ten years.
grinningnounUS /ˈɡrɪnɪŋ/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading All being still again, he turned to the grinning old farmer, who was doubtless getting more solid satisfaction out of this new experience than he had obtained from any clever dicker or trade engineered in the last ten years.
Growdy
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From this reading "Mr. Growdy," said Paul, with considerable of feeling in his voice, "as the present scout leader of Stanhope Troop No. 1 of the Boy Scouts, I want to thank you sincerely for your generous offer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The tumult died away as quickly as it had sprung into being, when Paul held up his right hand and made this request.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The tumult died away as quickly as it had sprung into being, when Paul held up his right hand and made this request.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All being still again, he turned to the grinning old farmer, who was doubtless getting more solid satisfaction out of this new experience than he had obtained from any clever dicker or trade engineered in the last ten years.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The tumult died away as quickly as it had sprung into being, when Paul held up his right hand and made this request.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The tumult died away as quickly as it had sprung into being, when Paul held up his right hand and made this request.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Mr. Growdy," said Paul, with considerable of feeling in his voice, "as the present scout leader of Stanhope Troop No. 1 of the Boy Scouts, I want to thank you sincerely for your generous offer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All being still again, he turned to the grinning old farmer, who was doubtless getting more solid satisfaction out of this new experience than he had obtained from any clever dicker or trade engineered in the last ten years.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The tumult died away as quickly as it had sprung into being, when Paul held up his right hand and made this request.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The tumult died away as quickly as it had sprung into being, when Paul held up his right hand and made this request.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading We all appreciate the kindly spirit that causes you to make it to us.
immediately past
From this reading All being still again, he turned to the grinning old farmer, who was doubtless getting more solid satisfaction out of this new experience than he had obtained from any clever dicker or trade engineered in the last ten years.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading "Mr. Growdy," said Paul, with considerable of feeling in his voice, "as the present scout leader of Stanhope Troop No. 1 of the Boy Scouts, I want to thank you sincerely for your generous offer.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The tumult died away as quickly as it had sprung into being, when Paul held up his right hand and made this request.
engage in
From this reading We all appreciate the kindly spirit that causes you to make it to us.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading All being still again, he turned to the grinning old farmer, who was doubtless getting more solid satisfaction out of this new experience than he had obtained from any clever dicker or trade engineered in the last ten years.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Mr. Growdy," said Paul, with considerable of feeling in his voice, "as the present scout leader of Stanhope Troop No. 1 of the Boy Scouts, I want to thank you sincerely for your generous offer.
NAPPINGadjectiveUS /ˈnæpɪŋ/
not prepared or vigilant
From this reading CAUGHT NAPPING "Silence!"
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading All being still again, he turned to the grinning old farmer, who was doubtless getting more solid satisfaction out of this new experience than he had obtained from any clever dicker or trade engineered in the last ten years.
not any; not one
From this reading "Mr. Growdy," said Paul, with considerable of feeling in his voice, "as the present scout leader of Stanhope Troop No. 1 of the Boy Scouts, I want to thank you sincerely for your generous offer.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading All being still again, he turned to the grinning old farmer, who was doubtless getting more solid satisfaction out of this new experience than he had obtained from any clever dicker or trade engineered in the last ten years.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All being still again, he turned to the grinning old farmer, who was doubtless getting more solid satisfaction out of this new experience than he had obtained from any clever dicker or trade engineered in the last ten years.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading "Mr. Growdy," said Paul, with considerable of feeling in his voice, "as the present scout leader of Stanhope Troop No. 1 of the Boy Scouts, I want to thank you sincerely for your generous offer.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading All being still again, he turned to the grinning old farmer, who was doubtless getting more solid satisfaction out of this new experience than he had obtained from any clever dicker or trade engineered in the last ten years.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading All being still again, he turned to the grinning old farmer, who was doubtless getting more solid satisfaction out of this new experience than he had obtained from any clever dicker or trade engineered in the last ten years.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading All being still again, he turned to the grinning old farmer, who was doubtless getting more solid satisfaction out of this new experience than he had obtained from any clever dicker or trade engineered in the last ten years.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading The tumult died away as quickly as it had sprung into being, when Paul held up his right hand and made this request.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "Mr. Growdy," said Paul, with considerable of feeling in his voice, "as the present scout leader of Stanhope Troop No. 1 of the Boy Scouts, I want to thank you sincerely for your generous offer.
with speed
From this reading The tumult died away as quickly as it had sprung into being, when Paul held up his right hand and made this request.
express the need or desire for
From this reading The tumult died away as quickly as it had sprung into being, when Paul held up his right hand and made this request.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The tumult died away as quickly as it had sprung into being, when Paul held up his right hand and made this request.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Mr. Growdy," said Paul, with considerable of feeling in his voice, "as the present scout leader of Stanhope Troop No. 1 of the Boy Scouts, I want to thank you sincerely for your generous offer.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading All being still again, he turned to the grinning old farmer, who was doubtless getting more solid satisfaction out of this new experience than he had obtained from any clever dicker or trade engineered in the last ten years.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading "Mr. Growdy," said Paul, with considerable of feeling in his voice, "as the present scout leader of Stanhope Troop No. 1 of the Boy Scouts, I want to thank you sincerely for your generous offer.
ScoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading "Mr. Growdy," said Paul, with considerable of feeling in his voice, "as the present scout leader of Stanhope Troop No. 1 of the Boy Scouts, I want to thank you sincerely for your generous offer.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading CAUGHT NAPPING "Silence!"
sincerelyadverbUS /sɪnˈsɪrli/
with sincerity; without pretense
From this reading "Mr. Growdy," said Paul, with considerable of feeling in his voice, "as the present scout leader of Stanhope Troop No. 1 of the Boy Scouts, I want to thank you sincerely for your generous offer.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading All being still again, he turned to the grinning old farmer, who was doubtless getting more solid satisfaction out of this new experience than he had obtained from any clever dicker or trade engineered in the last ten years.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading We all appreciate the kindly spirit that causes you to make it to us.
sprungverbUS /sprʌŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading The tumult died away as quickly as it had sprung into being, when Paul held up his right hand and made this request.
StanhopenounUS /ˈstænəp/
a light open horse-drawn carriage with two or four wheels and one seat
From this reading "Mr. Growdy," said Paul, with considerable of feeling in his voice, "as the present scout leader of Stanhope Troop No. 1 of the Boy Scouts, I want to thank you sincerely for your generous offer.
not in physical motion
From this reading All being still again, he turned to the grinning old farmer, who was doubtless getting more solid satisfaction out of this new experience than he had obtained from any clever dicker or trade engineered in the last ten years.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading All being still again, he turned to the grinning old farmer, who was doubtless getting more solid satisfaction out of this new experience than he had obtained from any clever dicker or trade engineered in the last ten years.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading All being still again, he turned to the grinning old farmer, who was doubtless getting more solid satisfaction out of this new experience than he had obtained from any clever dicker or trade engineered in the last ten years.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "Mr. Growdy," said Paul, with considerable of feeling in his voice, "as the present scout leader of Stanhope Troop No. 1 of the Boy Scouts, I want to thank you sincerely for your generous offer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We all appreciate the kindly spirit that causes you to make it to us.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The tumult died away as quickly as it had sprung into being, when Paul held up his right hand and made this request.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The tumult died away as quickly as it had sprung into being, when Paul held up his right hand and made this request.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All being still again, he turned to the grinning old farmer, who was doubtless getting more solid satisfaction out of this new experience than he had obtained from any clever dicker or trade engineered in the last ten years.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading All being still again, he turned to the grinning old farmer, who was doubtless getting more solid satisfaction out of this new experience than he had obtained from any clever dicker or trade engineered in the last ten years.
TroopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading "Mr. Growdy," said Paul, with considerable of feeling in his voice, "as the present scout leader of Stanhope Troop No. 1 of the Boy Scouts, I want to thank you sincerely for your generous offer.
tumultnounUS /ˈtuːməlt/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading The tumult died away as quickly as it had sprung into being, when Paul held up his right hand and made this request.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading All being still again, he turned to the grinning old farmer, who was doubtless getting more solid satisfaction out of this new experience than he had obtained from any clever dicker or trade engineered in the last ten years.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The tumult died away as quickly as it had sprung into being, when Paul held up his right hand and made this request.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We all appreciate the kindly spirit that causes you to make it to us.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Mr. Growdy," said Paul, with considerable of feeling in his voice, "as the present scout leader of Stanhope Troop No. 1 of the Boy Scouts, I want to thank you sincerely for your generous offer.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Mr. Growdy," said Paul, with considerable of feeling in his voice, "as the present scout leader of Stanhope Troop No. 1 of the Boy Scouts, I want to thank you sincerely for your generous offer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All being still again, he turned to the grinning old farmer, who was doubtless getting more solid satisfaction out of this new experience than he had obtained from any clever dicker or trade engineered in the last ten years.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We all appreciate the kindly spirit that causes you to make it to us.
at the time that
From this reading The tumult died away as quickly as it had sprung into being, when Paul held up his right hand and made this request.
which person or people
From this reading All being still again, he turned to the grinning old farmer, who was doubtless getting more solid satisfaction out of this new experience than he had obtained from any clever dicker or trade engineered in the last ten years.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Mr. Growdy," said Paul, with considerable of feeling in his voice, "as the present scout leader of Stanhope Troop No. 1 of the Boy Scouts, I want to thank you sincerely for your generous offer.
a late time of life
From this reading All being still again, he turned to the grinning old farmer, who was doubtless getting more solid satisfaction out of this new experience than he had obtained from any clever dicker or trade engineered in the last ten years.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Mr. Growdy," said Paul, with considerable of feeling in his voice, "as the present scout leader of Stanhope Troop No. 1 of the Boy Scouts, I want to thank you sincerely for your generous offer.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Mr. Growdy," said Paul, with considerable of feeling in his voice, "as the present scout leader of Stanhope Troop No. 1 of the Boy Scouts, I want to thank you sincerely for your generous offer.
