something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading They had signed for the photographic test, and hoped to get some fine views of the troop in action.
(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 THE FIRE TEST "All here, Paul!"
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although Jack had spent an hour and more that morning trying to clean up his suit and leggins, they showed many signs of the hard service to which they had been put on the previous night.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Although Jack had spent an hour and more that morning trying to clean up his suit and leggins, they showed many signs of the hard service to which they had been put on the previous night.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jack saluted as he said this, and smiled to see the look the scout leader gave his scorched and discolored uniform.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jack saluted as he said this, and smiled to see the look the scout leader gave his scorched and discolored uniform.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Although Jack had spent an hour and more that morning trying to clean up his suit and leggins, they showed many signs of the hard service to which they had been put on the previous night.
camerasnounUS /ˈkæmərəz/
plural of “camera” — equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)
From this reading Several of the fellows carried cameras.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Several of the fellows carried cameras.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading Although Jack had spent an hour and more that morning trying to clean up his suit and leggins, they showed many signs of the hard service to which they had been put on the previous night.
discoloredverbUS /dɪˈskʌlərd/
past form of “discolor” — lose color or turn colorless
From this reading Jack saluted as he said this, and smiled to see the look the scout leader gave his scorched and discolored uniform.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading Several of the fellows carried cameras.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading They had signed for the photographic test, and hoped to get some fine views of the troop in action.
start firing a weapon
From this reading THE FIRE TEST "All here, Paul!"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They had signed for the photographic test, and hoped to get some fine views of the troop in action.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Jack saluted as he said this, and smiled to see the look the scout leader gave his scorched and discolored uniform.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading They had signed for the photographic test, and hoped to get some fine views of the troop in action.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although Jack had spent an hour and more that morning trying to clean up his suit and leggins, they showed many signs of the hard service to which they had been put on the previous night.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Although Jack had spent an hour and more that morning trying to clean up his suit and leggins, they showed many signs of the hard service to which they had been put on the previous night.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jack saluted as he said this, and smiled to see the look the scout leader gave his scorched and discolored uniform.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading THE FIRE TEST "All here, Paul!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jack saluted as he said this, and smiled to see the look the scout leader gave his scorched and discolored uniform.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading They had signed for the photographic test, and hoped to get some fine views of the troop in action.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Although Jack had spent an hour and more that morning trying to clean up his suit and leggins, they showed many signs of the hard service to which they had been put on the previous night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They had signed for the photographic test, and hoped to get some fine views of the troop in action.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack saluted as he said this, and smiled to see the look the scout leader gave his scorched and discolored uniform.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Jack saluted as he said this, and smiled to see the look the scout leader gave his scorched and discolored uniform.
leggins
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From this reading Although Jack had spent an hour and more that morning trying to clean up his suit and leggins, they showed many signs of the hard service to which they had been put on the previous night.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Jack saluted as he said this, and smiled to see the look the scout leader gave his scorched and discolored uniform.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Although Jack had spent an hour and more that morning trying to clean up his suit and leggins, they showed many signs of the hard service to which they had been put on the previous night.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Although Jack had spent an hour and more that morning trying to clean up his suit and leggins, they showed many signs of the hard service to which they had been put on the previous night.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Although Jack had spent an hour and more that morning trying to clean up his suit and leggins, they showed many signs of the hard service to which they had been put on the previous night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Although Jack had spent an hour and more that morning trying to clean up his suit and leggins, they showed many signs of the hard service to which they had been put on the previous night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Although Jack had spent an hour and more that morning trying to clean up his suit and leggins, they showed many signs of the hard service to which they had been put on the previous night.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Although Jack had spent an hour and more that morning trying to clean up his suit and leggins, they showed many signs of the hard service to which they had been put on the previous night.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading THE FIRE TEST "All here, Paul!"
photographicadjectiveUS /ˌfoʊtəˈɡræfɪk/
relating to photography or obtained by using photography
From this reading They had signed for the photographic test, and hoped to get some fine views of the troop in action.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Although Jack had spent an hour and more that morning trying to clean up his suit and leggins, they showed many signs of the hard service to which they had been put on the previous night.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Although Jack had spent an hour and more that morning trying to clean up his suit and leggins, they showed many signs of the hard service to which they had been put on the previous night.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Jack saluted as he said this, and smiled to see the look the scout leader gave his scorched and discolored uniform.
salutedverbUS /səˈluːtɪd/
past form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading Jack saluted as he said this, and smiled to see the look the scout leader gave his scorched and discolored uniform.
scorchedadjectiveUS /skɔːrtʃt/
Burned by flames or heat; blackened by intense magical or physical fire.
From this reading Jack saluted as he said this, and smiled to see the look the scout leader gave his scorched and discolored uniform.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Jack saluted as he said this, and smiled to see the look the scout leader gave his scorched and discolored uniform.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Jack saluted as he said this, and smiled to see the look the scout leader gave his scorched and discolored uniform.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Although Jack had spent an hour and more that morning trying to clean up his suit and leggins, they showed many signs of the hard service to which they had been put on the previous night.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several of the fellows carried cameras.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Although Jack had spent an hour and more that morning trying to clean up his suit and leggins, they showed many signs of the hard service to which they had been put on the previous night.
having a handwritten signature
From this reading They had signed for the photographic test, and hoped to get some fine views of the troop in action.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Although Jack had spent an hour and more that morning trying to clean up his suit and leggins, they showed many signs of the hard service to which they had been put on the previous night.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Jack saluted as he said this, and smiled to see the look the scout leader gave his scorched and discolored uniform.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading They had signed for the photographic test, and hoped to get some fine views of the troop in action.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Although Jack had spent an hour and more that morning trying to clean up his suit and leggins, they showed many signs of the hard service to which they had been put on the previous night.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Although Jack had spent an hour and more that morning trying to clean up his suit and leggins, they showed many signs of the hard service to which they had been put on the previous night.
TESTnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading THE FIRE TEST "All here, Paul!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although Jack had spent an hour and more that morning trying to clean up his suit and leggins, they showed many signs of the hard service to which they had been put on the previous night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRE TEST "All here, Paul!"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although Jack had spent an hour and more that morning trying to clean up his suit and leggins, they showed many signs of the hard service to which they had been put on the previous night.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Jack saluted as he said this, and smiled to see the look the scout leader gave his scorched and discolored uniform.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jack saluted as he said this, and smiled to see the look the scout leader gave his scorched and discolored uniform.
troopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading They had signed for the photographic test, and hoped to get some fine views of the troop in action.
hard to endure
From this reading Although Jack had spent an hour and more that morning trying to clean up his suit and leggins, they showed many signs of the hard service to which they had been put on the previous night.
uniformadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrm/
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading Jack saluted as he said this, and smiled to see the look the scout leader gave his scorched and discolored uniform.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Although Jack had spent an hour and more that morning trying to clean up his suit and leggins, they showed many signs of the hard service to which they had been put on the previous night.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading They had signed for the photographic test, and hoped to get some fine views of the troop in action.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Although Jack had spent an hour and more that morning trying to clean up his suit and leggins, they showed many signs of the hard service to which they had been put on the previous night.
