used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There had been fishing, strolls through the woods, investigation of the different kinds of trees, the study of birds, besides a “deer hunt.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the evening of one Thursday in August, Scout Master Hall and the members of the three patrols composing the troop of Boy Scouts were lounging on the piazza of the bungalow or clubhouse which stands on the shore of Gosling Lake in Southern Maine.
arrowsnounUS /ˈæroʊz/
plural of “arrow” — a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading I hasten to say that this was not a real hunt, a dummy being used with bows and arrows as weapons.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I hasten to say that this was not a real hunt, a dummy being used with bows and arrows as weapons.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading On the evening of one Thursday in August, Scout Master Hall and the members of the three patrols composing the troop of Boy Scouts were lounging on the piazza of the bungalow or clubhouse which stands on the shore of Gosling Lake in Southern Maine.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The hours had been busy ones for our young friends.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I hasten to say that this was not a real hunt, a dummy being used with bows and arrows as weapons.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading There had been fishing, strolls through the woods, investigation of the different kinds of trees, the study of birds, besides a “deer hunt.”
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading There had been fishing, strolls through the woods, investigation of the different kinds of trees, the study of birds, besides a “deer hunt.”
bloodhoundnounUS /ˈblʌdhaʊnd/
a breed of large powerful hound of European origin having very acute smell and used in tracking
From this reading It was the day succeeding the departure of George Burton and his bloodhound Zip.
bowsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading I hasten to say that this was not a real hunt, a dummy being used with bows and arrows as weapons.
a youthful male person
From this reading On the evening of one Thursday in August, Scout Master Hall and the members of the three patrols composing the troop of Boy Scouts were lounging on the piazza of the bungalow or clubhouse which stands on the shore of Gosling Lake in Southern Maine.
bungalownounUS /ˈbʌŋɡəloʊ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading On the evening of one Thursday in August, Scout Master Hall and the members of the three patrols composing the troop of Boy Scouts were lounging on the piazza of the bungalow or clubhouse which stands on the shore of Gosling Lake in Southern Maine.
BurtonnounUS /ˈbɜːrtən/
English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
From this reading It was the day succeeding the departure of George Burton and his bloodhound Zip.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading The hours had been busy ones for our young friends.
clubhousenounUS /ˈklʌbhaʊs/
a building that is occupied by a social club
From this reading On the evening of one Thursday in August, Scout Master Hall and the members of the three patrols composing the troop of Boy Scouts were lounging on the piazza of the bungalow or clubhouse which stands on the shore of Gosling Lake in Southern Maine.
composingnounUS /kəmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading On the evening of one Thursday in August, Scout Master Hall and the members of the three patrols composing the troop of Boy Scouts were lounging on the piazza of the bungalow or clubhouse which stands on the shore of Gosling Lake in Southern Maine.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was the day succeeding the departure of George Burton and his bloodhound Zip.
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading There had been fishing, strolls through the woods, investigation of the different kinds of trees, the study of birds, besides a “deer hunt.”
the act of departing
From this reading It was the day succeeding the departure of George Burton and his bloodhound Zip.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading There had been fishing, strolls through the woods, investigation of the different kinds of trees, the study of birds, besides a “deer hunt.”
dummynounUS /ˈdʌmi/
a person who does not talk
From this reading I hasten to say that this was not a real hunt, a dummy being used with bows and arrows as weapons.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading On the evening of one Thursday in August, Scout Master Hall and the members of the three patrols composing the troop of Boy Scouts were lounging on the piazza of the bungalow or clubhouse which stands on the shore of Gosling Lake in Southern Maine.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading There had been fishing, strolls through the woods, investigation of the different kinds of trees, the study of birds, besides a “deer hunt.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The hours had been busy ones for our young friends.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The hours had been busy ones for our young friends.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading It was the day succeeding the departure of George Burton and his bloodhound Zip.
Goslingnoun
young goose
From this reading On the evening of one Thursday in August, Scout Master Hall and the members of the three patrols composing the troop of Boy Scouts were lounging on the piazza of the bungalow or clubhouse which stands on the shore of Gosling Lake in Southern Maine.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The hours had been busy ones for our young friends.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading On the evening of one Thursday in August, Scout Master Hall and the members of the three patrols composing the troop of Boy Scouts were lounging on the piazza of the bungalow or clubhouse which stands on the shore of Gosling Lake in Southern Maine.
hastenverbUS /ˈheɪsən/
act or move at high speed
From this reading I hasten to say that this was not a real hunt, a dummy being used with bows and arrows as weapons.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was the day succeeding the departure of George Burton and his bloodhound Zip.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The hours had been busy ones for our young friends.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading There had been fishing, strolls through the woods, investigation of the different kinds of trees, the study of birds, besides a “deer hunt.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I hasten to say that this was not a real hunt, a dummy being used with bows and arrows as weapons.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the evening of one Thursday in August, Scout Master Hall and the members of the three patrols composing the troop of Boy Scouts were lounging on the piazza of the bungalow or clubhouse which stands on the shore of Gosling Lake in Southern Maine.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading There had been fishing, strolls through the woods, investigation of the different kinds of trees, the study of birds, besides a “deer hunt.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the day succeeding the departure of George Burton and his bloodhound Zip.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading There had been fishing, strolls through the woods, investigation of the different kinds of trees, the study of birds, besides a “deer hunt.”
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading On the evening of one Thursday in August, Scout Master Hall and the members of the three patrols composing the troop of Boy Scouts were lounging on the piazza of the bungalow or clubhouse which stands on the shore of Gosling Lake in Southern Maine.
loungingverbUS /ˈlaʊndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably
From this reading On the evening of one Thursday in August, Scout Master Hall and the members of the three patrols composing the troop of Boy Scouts were lounging on the piazza of the bungalow or clubhouse which stands on the shore of Gosling Lake in Southern Maine.
MainenounUS /meɪn/
a state in New England
From this reading On the evening of one Thursday in August, Scout Master Hall and the members of the three patrols composing the troop of Boy Scouts were lounging on the piazza of the bungalow or clubhouse which stands on the shore of Gosling Lake in Southern Maine.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading On the evening of one Thursday in August, Scout Master Hall and the members of the three patrols composing the troop of Boy Scouts were lounging on the piazza of the bungalow or clubhouse which stands on the shore of Gosling Lake in Southern Maine.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading On the evening of one Thursday in August, Scout Master Hall and the members of the three patrols composing the troop of Boy Scouts were lounging on the piazza of the bungalow or clubhouse which stands on the shore of Gosling Lake in Southern Maine.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I hasten to say that this was not a real hunt, a dummy being used with bows and arrows as weapons.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the evening of one Thursday in August, Scout Master Hall and the members of the three patrols composing the troop of Boy Scouts were lounging on the piazza of the bungalow or clubhouse which stands on the shore of Gosling Lake in Southern Maine.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the evening of one Thursday in August, Scout Master Hall and the members of the three patrols composing the troop of Boy Scouts were lounging on the piazza of the bungalow or clubhouse which stands on the shore of Gosling Lake in Southern Maine.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On the evening of one Thursday in August, Scout Master Hall and the members of the three patrols composing the troop of Boy Scouts were lounging on the piazza of the bungalow or clubhouse which stands on the shore of Gosling Lake in Southern Maine.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The hours had been busy ones for our young friends.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On the evening of one Thursday in August, Scout Master Hall and the members of the three patrols composing the troop of Boy Scouts were lounging on the piazza of the bungalow or clubhouse which stands on the shore of Gosling Lake in Southern Maine.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The hours had been busy ones for our young friends.
patrolsnounUS /pəˈtroʊlz/
plural of “patrol” — a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading On the evening of one Thursday in August, Scout Master Hall and the members of the three patrols composing the troop of Boy Scouts were lounging on the piazza of the bungalow or clubhouse which stands on the shore of Gosling Lake in Southern Maine.
piazzanounUS /piˈæzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading On the evening of one Thursday in August, Scout Master Hall and the members of the three patrols composing the troop of Boy Scouts were lounging on the piazza of the bungalow or clubhouse which stands on the shore of Gosling Lake in Southern Maine.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading I hasten to say that this was not a real hunt, a dummy being used with bows and arrows as weapons.
express in words
From this reading I hasten to say that this was not a real hunt, a dummy being used with bows and arrows as weapons.
ScoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading On the evening of one Thursday in August, Scout Master Hall and the members of the three patrols composing the troop of Boy Scouts were lounging on the piazza of the bungalow or clubhouse which stands on the shore of Gosling Lake in Southern Maine.
ScoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading On the evening of one Thursday in August, Scout Master Hall and the members of the three patrols composing the troop of Boy Scouts were lounging on the piazza of the bungalow or clubhouse which stands on the shore of Gosling Lake in Southern Maine.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading On the evening of one Thursday in August, Scout Master Hall and the members of the three patrols composing the troop of Boy Scouts were lounging on the piazza of the bungalow or clubhouse which stands on the shore of Gosling Lake in Southern Maine.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading On the evening of one Thursday in August, Scout Master Hall and the members of the three patrols composing the troop of Boy Scouts were lounging on the piazza of the bungalow or clubhouse which stands on the shore of Gosling Lake in Southern Maine.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading On the evening of one Thursday in August, Scout Master Hall and the members of the three patrols composing the troop of Boy Scouts were lounging on the piazza of the bungalow or clubhouse which stands on the shore of Gosling Lake in Southern Maine.
strollsnounUS /stroʊlz/
plural of “stroll” — a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
From this reading There had been fishing, strolls through the woods, investigation of the different kinds of trees, the study of birds, besides a “deer hunt.”
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading There had been fishing, strolls through the woods, investigation of the different kinds of trees, the study of birds, besides a “deer hunt.”
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading It was the day succeeding the departure of George Burton and his bloodhound Zip.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I hasten to say that this was not a real hunt, a dummy being used with bows and arrows as weapons.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the evening of one Thursday in August, Scout Master Hall and the members of the three patrols composing the troop of Boy Scouts were lounging on the piazza of the bungalow or clubhouse which stands on the shore of Gosling Lake in Southern Maine.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There had been fishing, strolls through the woods, investigation of the different kinds of trees, the study of birds, besides a “deer hunt.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I hasten to say that this was not a real hunt, a dummy being used with bows and arrows as weapons.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading On the evening of one Thursday in August, Scout Master Hall and the members of the three patrols composing the troop of Boy Scouts were lounging on the piazza of the bungalow or clubhouse which stands on the shore of Gosling Lake in Southern Maine.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading There had been fishing, strolls through the woods, investigation of the different kinds of trees, the study of birds, besides a “deer hunt.”
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading On the evening of one Thursday in August, Scout Master Hall and the members of the three patrols composing the troop of Boy Scouts were lounging on the piazza of the bungalow or clubhouse which stands on the shore of Gosling Lake in Southern Maine.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I hasten to say that this was not a real hunt, a dummy being used with bows and arrows as weapons.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading There had been fishing, strolls through the woods, investigation of the different kinds of trees, the study of birds, besides a “deer hunt.”
troopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading On the evening of one Thursday in August, Scout Master Hall and the members of the three patrols composing the troop of Boy Scouts were lounging on the piazza of the bungalow or clubhouse which stands on the shore of Gosling Lake in Southern Maine.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading I hasten to say that this was not a real hunt, a dummy being used with bows and arrows as weapons.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the day succeeding the departure of George Burton and his bloodhound Zip.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading I hasten to say that this was not a real hunt, a dummy being used with bows and arrows as weapons.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the evening of one Thursday in August, Scout Master Hall and the members of the three patrols composing the troop of Boy Scouts were lounging on the piazza of the bungalow or clubhouse which stands on the shore of Gosling Lake in Southern Maine.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On the evening of one Thursday in August, Scout Master Hall and the members of the three patrols composing the troop of Boy Scouts were lounging on the piazza of the bungalow or clubhouse which stands on the shore of Gosling Lake in Southern Maine.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I hasten to say that this was not a real hunt, a dummy being used with bows and arrows as weapons.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading There had been fishing, strolls through the woods, investigation of the different kinds of trees, the study of birds, besides a “deer hunt.”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The hours had been busy ones for our young friends.
ZipverbUS /zɪp/
close with a zipper
From this reading It was the day succeeding the departure of George Burton and his bloodhound Zip.
