26th
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE ICEBOAT SQUADRON At exactly ten o'clock, on Monday morning, December 26th, Bobolink sounded the "Assembly" on his bugle.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A great crowd had gathered on the bank of the frozen Bushkill.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading For the most part this was made up of boys and girls, but there were in addition a few parents who wanted to see the start of the scouts for their midwinter camp.
allowingverbUS /əˈlaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading This winter had already proved its title to the stormiest known in a quarter of a century, and at the last hour more than one parent questioned the wisdom of allowing the boys to take the bold tour.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading This winter had already proved its title to the stormiest known in a quarter of a century, and at the last hour more than one parent questioned the wisdom of allowing the boys to take the bold tour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For the most part this was made up of boys and girls, but there were in addition a few parents who wanted to see the start of the scouts for their midwinter camp.
AssemblynounUS /əˈsembli/
a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
From this reading THE ICEBOAT SQUADRON At exactly ten o'clock, on Monday morning, December 26th, Bobolink sounded the "Assembly" on his bugle.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE ICEBOAT SQUADRON At exactly ten o'clock, on Monday morning, December 26th, Bobolink sounded the "Assembly" on his bugle.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading A great crowd had gathered on the bank of the frozen Bushkill.
Bobolinknoun
migratory American songbird
From this reading THE ICEBOAT SQUADRON At exactly ten o'clock, on Monday morning, December 26th, Bobolink sounded the "Assembly" on his bugle.
fearless and daring
From this reading This winter had already proved its title to the stormiest known in a quarter of a century, and at the last hour more than one parent questioned the wisdom of allowing the boys to take the bold tour.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading For the most part this was made up of boys and girls, but there were in addition a few parents who wanted to see the start of the scouts for their midwinter camp.
buglenounUS /ˈbjuːɡəl/
a brass instrument without valves; used for military calls and fanfares
From this reading THE ICEBOAT SQUADRON At exactly ten o'clock, on Monday morning, December 26th, Bobolink sounded the "Assembly" on his bugle.
Bushkill
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A great crowd had gathered on the bank of the frozen Bushkill.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For the most part this was made up of boys and girls, but there were in addition a few parents who wanted to see the start of the scouts for their midwinter camp.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading For the most part this was made up of boys and girls, but there were in addition a few parents who wanted to see the start of the scouts for their midwinter camp.
a period of 100 years
From this reading This winter had already proved its title to the stormiest known in a quarter of a century, and at the last hour more than one parent questioned the wisdom of allowing the boys to take the bold tour.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading A great crowd had gathered on the bank of the frozen Bushkill.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading THE ICEBOAT SQUADRON At exactly ten o'clock, on Monday morning, December 26th, Bobolink sounded the "Assembly" on his bugle.
the act of departing
From this reading Up to this time their outings had taken place in a more genial period of the year, and not a few witnessed their departure with feelings of uneasiness.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading THE ICEBOAT SQUADRON At exactly ten o'clock, on Monday morning, December 26th, Bobolink sounded the "Assembly" on his bugle.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Up to this time their outings had taken place in a more genial period of the year, and not a few witnessed their departure with feelings of uneasiness.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading For the most part this was made up of boys and girls, but there were in addition a few parents who wanted to see the start of the scouts for their midwinter camp.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the most part this was made up of boys and girls, but there were in addition a few parents who wanted to see the start of the scouts for their midwinter camp.
frozenadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading A great crowd had gathered on the bank of the frozen Bushkill.
brought together in one place
From this reading A great crowd had gathered on the bank of the frozen Bushkill.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Up to this time their outings had taken place in a more genial period of the year, and not a few witnessed their departure with feelings of uneasiness.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading For the most part this was made up of boys and girls, but there were in addition a few parents who wanted to see the start of the scouts for their midwinter camp.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A great crowd had gathered on the bank of the frozen Bushkill.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A great crowd had gathered on the bank of the frozen Bushkill.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE ICEBOAT SQUADRON At exactly ten o'clock, on Monday morning, December 26th, Bobolink sounded the "Assembly" on his bugle.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading This winter had already proved its title to the stormiest known in a quarter of a century, and at the last hour more than one parent questioned the wisdom of allowing the boys to take the bold tour.
ICEBOATnoun
a ship with a reinforced bow to break up ice and keep channels open for navigation
From this reading THE ICEBOAT SQUADRON At exactly ten o'clock, on Monday morning, December 26th, Bobolink sounded the "Assembly" on his bugle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For the most part this was made up of boys and girls, but there were in addition a few parents who wanted to see the start of the scouts for their midwinter camp.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading This winter had already proved its title to the stormiest known in a quarter of a century, and at the last hour more than one parent questioned the wisdom of allowing the boys to take the bold tour.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading This winter had already proved its title to the stormiest known in a quarter of a century, and at the last hour more than one parent questioned the wisdom of allowing the boys to take the bold tour.
immediately past
From this reading This winter had already proved its title to the stormiest known in a quarter of a century, and at the last hour more than one parent questioned the wisdom of allowing the boys to take the bold tour.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading For the most part this was made up of boys and girls, but there were in addition a few parents who wanted to see the start of the scouts for their midwinter camp.
midwinternounUS /ˈmɪˈdwɪntər/
the middle of winter
From this reading For the most part this was made up of boys and girls, but there were in addition a few parents who wanted to see the start of the scouts for their midwinter camp.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading THE ICEBOAT SQUADRON At exactly ten o'clock, on Monday morning, December 26th, Bobolink sounded the "Assembly" on his bugle.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Up to this time their outings had taken place in a more genial period of the year, and not a few witnessed their departure with feelings of uneasiness.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE ICEBOAT SQUADRON At exactly ten o'clock, on Monday morning, December 26th, Bobolink sounded the "Assembly" on his bugle.
used to form the superlative
From this reading For the most part this was made up of boys and girls, but there were in addition a few parents who wanted to see the start of the scouts for their midwinter camp.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Up to this time their outings had taken place in a more genial period of the year, and not a few witnessed their departure with feelings of uneasiness.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading THE ICEBOAT SQUADRON At exactly ten o'clock, on Monday morning, December 26th, Bobolink sounded the "Assembly" on his bugle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A great crowd had gathered on the bank of the frozen Bushkill.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE ICEBOAT SQUADRON At exactly ten o'clock, on Monday morning, December 26th, Bobolink sounded the "Assembly" on his bugle.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This winter had already proved its title to the stormiest known in a quarter of a century, and at the last hour more than one parent questioned the wisdom of allowing the boys to take the bold tour.
outingsnounUS /ˈaʊtɪŋz/
plural of “outing” — a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading Up to this time their outings had taken place in a more genial period of the year, and not a few witnessed their departure with feelings of uneasiness.
parentnounUS /ˈperənt/
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 This winter had already proved its title to the stormiest known in a quarter of a century, and at the last hour more than one parent questioned the wisdom of allowing the boys to take the bold tour.
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 For the most part this was made up of boys and girls, but there were in addition a few parents who wanted to see the start of the scouts for their midwinter camp.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading For the most part this was made up of boys and girls, but there were in addition a few parents who wanted to see the start of the scouts for their midwinter camp.
an amount of time
From this reading Up to this time their outings had taken place in a more genial period of the year, and not a few witnessed their departure with feelings of uneasiness.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Up to this time their outings had taken place in a more genial period of the year, and not a few witnessed their departure with feelings of uneasiness.
established beyond doubt
From this reading This winter had already proved its title to the stormiest known in a quarter of a century, and at the last hour more than one parent questioned the wisdom of allowing the boys to take the bold tour.
one of four equal parts
From this reading This winter had already proved its title to the stormiest known in a quarter of a century, and at the last hour more than one parent questioned the wisdom of allowing the boys to take the bold tour.
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading This winter had already proved its title to the stormiest known in a quarter of a century, and at the last hour more than one parent questioned the wisdom of allowing the boys to take the bold tour.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading For the most part this was made up of boys and girls, but there were in addition a few parents who wanted to see the start of the scouts for their midwinter camp.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading For the most part this was made up of boys and girls, but there were in addition a few parents who wanted to see the start of the scouts for their midwinter camp.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading THE ICEBOAT SQUADRON At exactly ten o'clock, on Monday morning, December 26th, Bobolink sounded the "Assembly" on his bugle.
SQUADRONnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading THE ICEBOAT SQUADRON At exactly ten o'clock, on Monday morning, December 26th, Bobolink sounded the "Assembly" on his bugle.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading For the most part this was made up of boys and girls, but there were in addition a few parents who wanted to see the start of the scouts for their midwinter camp.
stormiestadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmiɪst/
superlative of “stormy” — (especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading This winter had already proved its title to the stormiest known in a quarter of a century, and at the last hour more than one parent questioned the wisdom of allowing the boys to take the bold tour.
carry out
From this reading This winter had already proved its title to the stormiest known in a quarter of a century, and at the last hour more than one parent questioned the wisdom of allowing the boys to take the bold tour.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Up to this time their outings had taken place in a more genial period of the year, and not a few witnessed their departure with feelings of uneasiness.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading THE ICEBOAT SQUADRON At exactly ten o'clock, on Monday morning, December 26th, Bobolink sounded the "Assembly" on his bugle.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading This winter had already proved its title to the stormiest known in a quarter of a century, and at the last hour more than one parent questioned the wisdom of allowing the boys to take the bold tour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ICEBOAT SQUADRON At exactly ten o'clock, on Monday morning, December 26th, Bobolink sounded the "Assembly" on his bugle.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For the most part this was made up of boys and girls, but there were in addition a few parents who wanted to see the start of the scouts for their midwinter camp.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For the most part this was made up of boys and girls, but there were in addition a few parents who wanted to see the start of the scouts for their midwinter camp.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For the most part this was made up of boys and girls, but there were in addition a few parents who wanted to see the start of the scouts for their midwinter camp.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Up to this time their outings had taken place in a more genial period of the year, and not a few witnessed their departure with feelings of uneasiness.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading This winter had already proved its title to the stormiest known in a quarter of a century, and at the last hour more than one parent questioned the wisdom of allowing the boys to take the bold tour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For the most part this was made up of boys and girls, but there were in addition a few parents who wanted to see the start of the scouts for their midwinter camp.
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading This winter had already proved its title to the stormiest known in a quarter of a century, and at the last hour more than one parent questioned the wisdom of allowing the boys to take the bold tour.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading Up to this time their outings had taken place in a more genial period of the year, and not a few witnessed their departure with feelings of uneasiness.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading For the most part this was made up of boys and girls, but there were in addition a few parents who wanted to see the start of the scouts for their midwinter camp.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading For the most part this was made up of boys and girls, but there were in addition a few parents who wanted to see the start of the scouts for their midwinter camp.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For the most part this was made up of boys and girls, but there were in addition a few parents who wanted to see the start of the scouts for their midwinter camp.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For the most part this was made up of boys and girls, but there were in addition a few parents who wanted to see the start of the scouts for their midwinter camp.
which person or people
From this reading For the most part this was made up of boys and girls, but there were in addition a few parents who wanted to see the start of the scouts for their midwinter camp.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading This winter had already proved its title to the stormiest known in a quarter of a century, and at the last hour more than one parent questioned the wisdom of allowing the boys to take the bold tour.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading This winter had already proved its title to the stormiest known in a quarter of a century, and at the last hour more than one parent questioned the wisdom of allowing the boys to take the bold tour.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Up to this time their outings had taken place in a more genial period of the year, and not a few witnessed their departure with feelings of uneasiness.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading Up to this time their outings had taken place in a more genial period of the year, and not a few witnessed their departure with feelings of uneasiness.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Up to this time their outings had taken place in a more genial period of the year, and not a few witnessed their departure with feelings of uneasiness.
