used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They had a number of books loaned them by the good old minister and which were full of interesting facts connected with the wonderful Boy Scout movement, especially over in England, where it originated.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE WARNING OVER THE WIRE After supper the two boys once more ascended to the snuggery near the roof.
(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 Paul was deeply interested in picking out all features that would appeal to American lads.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Paul was deeply interested in picking out all features that would appeal to American lads.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They had a number of books loaned them by the good old minister and which were full of interesting facts connected with the wonderful Boy Scout movement, especially over in England, where it originated.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading Paul was deeply interested in picking out all features that would appeal to American lads.
ascendedverbUS /əˈsendɪd/
past form of “ascend” — travel up
From this reading THE WARNING OVER THE WIRE After supper the two boys once more ascended to the snuggery near the roof.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading They had a number of books loaned them by the good old minister and which were full of interesting facts connected with the wonderful Boy Scout movement, especially over in England, where it originated.
a youthful male person
From this reading They had a number of books loaned them by the good old minister and which were full of interesting facts connected with the wonderful Boy Scout movement, especially over in England, where it originated.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE WARNING OVER THE WIRE After supper the two boys once more ascended to the snuggery near the roof.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They had a number of books loaned them by the good old minister and which were full of interesting facts connected with the wonderful Boy Scout movement, especially over in England, where it originated.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading There was no further reference made to either the disappearance of the old coins, or Paul's little heart trouble with his girl chum.
coinsnounUS /kɔɪnz/
plural of “coin” — a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money
From this reading There was no further reference made to either the disappearance of the old coins, or Paul's little heart trouble with his girl chum.
being joined in close association
From this reading They had a number of books loaned them by the good old minister and which were full of interesting facts connected with the wonderful Boy Scout movement, especially over in England, where it originated.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Until they had found the right party to take the position of troop master he wished to play the part of scout leader in such fashion that no one could pick a flaw with his management.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Paul was deeply interested in picking out all features that would appeal to American lads.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading There was no further reference made to either the disappearance of the old coins, or Paul's little heart trouble with his girl chum.
one or the other of two
From this reading There was no further reference made to either the disappearance of the old coins, or Paul's little heart trouble with his girl chum.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading They had a number of books loaned them by the good old minister and which were full of interesting facts connected with the wonderful Boy Scout movement, especially over in England, where it originated.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading They had a number of books loaned them by the good old minister and which were full of interesting facts connected with the wonderful Boy Scout movement, especially over in England, where it originated.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading They had a number of books loaned them by the good old minister and which were full of interesting facts connected with the wonderful Boy Scout movement, especially over in England, where it originated.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Until they had found the right party to take the position of troop master he wished to play the part of scout leader in such fashion that no one could pick a flaw with his management.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Paul was deeply interested in picking out all features that would appeal to American lads.
flawnounUS /flɔː/
an imperfection in an object or machine
From this reading Until they had found the right party to take the position of troop master he wished to play the part of scout leader in such fashion that no one could pick a flaw with his management.
set up or found
From this reading Until they had found the right party to take the position of troop master he wished to play the part of scout leader in such fashion that no one could pick a flaw with his management.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading They had a number of books loaned them by the good old minister and which were full of interesting facts connected with the wonderful Boy Scout movement, especially over in England, where it originated.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading There was no further reference made to either the disappearance of the old coins, or Paul's little heart trouble with his girl chum.
a young female
From this reading There was no further reference made to either the disappearance of the old coins, or Paul's little heart trouble with his girl chum.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading They had a number of books loaned them by the good old minister and which were full of interesting facts connected with the wonderful Boy Scout movement, especially over in England, where it originated.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had a number of books loaned them by the good old minister and which were full of interesting facts connected with the wonderful Boy Scout movement, especially over in England, where it originated.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Until they had found the right party to take the position of troop master he wished to play the part of scout leader in such fashion that no one could pick a flaw with his management.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading There was no further reference made to either the disappearance of the old coins, or Paul's little heart trouble with his girl chum.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was no further reference made to either the disappearance of the old coins, or Paul's little heart trouble with his girl chum.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They had a number of books loaned them by the good old minister and which were full of interesting facts connected with the wonderful Boy Scout movement, especially over in England, where it originated.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Paul was deeply interested in picking out all features that would appeal to American lads.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading They had a number of books loaned them by the good old minister and which were full of interesting facts connected with the wonderful Boy Scout movement, especially over in England, where it originated.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They had a number of books loaned them by the good old minister and which were full of interesting facts connected with the wonderful Boy Scout movement, especially over in England, where it originated.
ladsnounUS /lædz/
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading Paul was deeply interested in picking out all features that would appeal to American lads.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Until they had found the right party to take the position of troop master he wished to play the part of scout leader in such fashion that no one could pick a flaw with his management.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was no further reference made to either the disappearance of the old coins, or Paul's little heart trouble with his girl chum.
loanedverbUS /loʊnd/
past form of “loan” — give temporarily; let have for a limited time
From this reading They had a number of books loaned them by the good old minister and which were full of interesting facts connected with the wonderful Boy Scout movement, especially over in England, where it originated.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading There was no further reference made to either the disappearance of the old coins, or Paul's little heart trouble with his girl chum.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading Until they had found the right party to take the position of troop master he wished to play the part of scout leader in such fashion that no one could pick a flaw with his management.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Until they had found the right party to take the position of troop master he wished to play the part of scout leader in such fashion that no one could pick a flaw with his management.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading They had a number of books loaned them by the good old minister and which were full of interesting facts connected with the wonderful Boy Scout movement, especially over in England, where it originated.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE WARNING OVER THE WIRE After supper the two boys once more ascended to the snuggery near the roof.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading They had a number of books loaned them by the good old minister and which were full of interesting facts connected with the wonderful Boy Scout movement, especially over in England, where it originated.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading THE WARNING OVER THE WIRE After supper the two boys once more ascended to the snuggery near the roof.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no further reference made to either the disappearance of the old coins, or Paul's little heart trouble with his girl chum.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading They had a number of books loaned them by the good old minister and which were full of interesting facts connected with the wonderful Boy Scout movement, especially over in England, where it originated.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was no further reference made to either the disappearance of the old coins, or Paul's little heart trouble with his girl chum.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading There was no further reference made to either the disappearance of the old coins, or Paul's little heart trouble with his girl chum.
on one occasion
From this reading THE WARNING OVER THE WIRE After supper the two boys once more ascended to the snuggery near the roof.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Until they had found the right party to take the position of troop master he wished to play the part of scout leader in such fashion that no one could pick a flaw with his management.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was no further reference made to either the disappearance of the old coins, or Paul's little heart trouble with his girl chum.
originatedverbUS /ərˈɪdʒəneɪtəd/
past form of “originate” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading They had a number of books loaned them by the good old minister and which were full of interesting facts connected with the wonderful Boy Scout movement, especially over in England, where it originated.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Paul was deeply interested in picking out all features that would appeal to American lads.
OVERprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE WARNING OVER THE WIRE After supper the two boys once more ascended to the snuggery near the roof.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Until they had found the right party to take the position of troop master he wished to play the part of scout leader in such fashion that no one could pick a flaw with his management.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Until they had found the right party to take the position of troop master he wished to play the part of scout leader in such fashion that no one could pick a flaw with his management.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Paul was deeply interested in picking out all features that would appeal to American lads.
Paul'snounUS /pɔːlz/
possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading There was no further reference made to either the disappearance of the old coins, or Paul's little heart trouble with his girl chum.
select carefully from a group
From this reading Until they had found the right party to take the position of troop master he wished to play the part of scout leader in such fashion that no one could pick a flaw with his management.
pickingnounUS /ˈpɪkɪŋ/
the quantity of a crop that is harvested
From this reading Paul was deeply interested in picking out all features that would appeal to American lads.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Until they had found the right party to take the position of troop master he wished to play the part of scout leader in such fashion that no one could pick a flaw with his management.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Until they had found the right party to take the position of troop master he wished to play the part of scout leader in such fashion that no one could pick a flaw with his management.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading There was no further reference made to either the disappearance of the old coins, or Paul's little heart trouble with his girl chum.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Until they had found the right party to take the position of troop master he wished to play the part of scout leader in such fashion that no one could pick a flaw with his management.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading THE WARNING OVER THE WIRE After supper the two boys once more ascended to the snuggery near the roof.
ScoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading They had a number of books loaned them by the good old minister and which were full of interesting facts connected with the wonderful Boy Scout movement, especially over in England, where it originated.
snuggerynoun
a small secluded room
From this reading THE WARNING OVER THE WIRE After supper the two boys once more ascended to the snuggery near the roof.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Until they had found the right party to take the position of troop master he wished to play the part of scout leader in such fashion that no one could pick a flaw with his management.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading THE WARNING OVER THE WIRE After supper the two boys once more ascended to the snuggery near the roof.
carry out
From this reading Until they had found the right party to take the position of troop master he wished to play the part of scout leader in such fashion that no one could pick a flaw with his management.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Paul was deeply interested in picking out all features that would appeal to American lads.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WARNING OVER THE WIRE After supper the two boys once more ascended to the snuggery near the roof.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They had a number of books loaned them by the good old minister and which were full of interesting facts connected with the wonderful Boy Scout movement, especially over in England, where it originated.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no further reference made to either the disappearance of the old coins, or Paul's little heart trouble with his girl chum.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had a number of books loaned them by the good old minister and which were full of interesting facts connected with the wonderful Boy Scout movement, especially over in England, where it originated.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE WARNING OVER THE WIRE After supper the two boys once more ascended to the snuggery near the roof.
troopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading Until they had found the right party to take the position of troop master he wished to play the part of scout leader in such fashion that no one could pick a flaw with his management.
a source of difficulty
From this reading There was no further reference made to either the disappearance of the old coins, or Paul's little heart trouble with his girl chum.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE WARNING OVER THE WIRE After supper the two boys once more ascended to the snuggery near the roof.
UntilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Until they had found the right party to take the position of troop master he wished to play the part of scout leader in such fashion that no one could pick a flaw with his management.
a message informing of danger
From this reading THE WARNING OVER THE WIRE After supper the two boys once more ascended to the snuggery near the roof.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no further reference made to either the disappearance of the old coins, or Paul's little heart trouble with his girl chum.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They had a number of books loaned them by the good old minister and which were full of interesting facts connected with the wonderful Boy Scout movement, especially over in England, where it originated.
in or at the place that
From this reading They had a number of books loaned them by the good old minister and which were full of interesting facts connected with the wonderful Boy Scout movement, especially over in England, where it originated.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They had a number of books loaned them by the good old minister and which were full of interesting facts connected with the wonderful Boy Scout movement, especially over in England, where it originated.
WIREnounUS /ˈwaɪər/
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading THE WARNING OVER THE WIRE After supper the two boys once more ascended to the snuggery near the roof.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Until they had found the right party to take the position of troop master he wished to play the part of scout leader in such fashion that no one could pick a flaw with his management.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was no further reference made to either the disappearance of the old coins, or Paul's little heart trouble with his girl chum.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading They had a number of books loaned them by the good old minister and which were full of interesting facts connected with the wonderful Boy Scout movement, especially over in England, where it originated.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Paul was deeply interested in picking out all features that would appeal to American lads.
