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From this reading Belatedly, there was a rush by boys over 14 to join the Rovers.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During the next few weeks, the entire Scout organization buzzed with the news that Ken, Jack, Willie and War were to set off on a great adventure.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading Applications readily were accepted, but the newcomers quickly learned that the trip to Peru was a closed expedition except for those who had proven their ability to endure real hardships.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Applications readily were accepted, but the newcomers quickly learned that the trip to Peru was a closed expedition except for those who had proven their ability to endure real hardships.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading During the next few weeks, the entire Scout organization buzzed with the news that Ken, Jack, Willie and War were to set off on a great adventure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the next few weeks, the entire Scout organization buzzed with the news that Ken, Jack, Willie and War were to set off on a great adventure.
ApplicationsnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “application” — the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading Applications readily were accepted, but the newcomers quickly learned that the trip to Peru was a closed expedition except for those who had proven their ability to endure real hardships.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for the fortunate four, they scarcely could believe their own good luck.
BelatedlyadverbUS /bɪˈleɪtədli/
later than usual or than expected
From this reading Belatedly, there was a rush by boys over 14 to join the Rovers.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading As for the fortunate four, they scarcely could believe their own good luck.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Belatedly, there was a rush by boys over 14 to join the Rovers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Applications readily were accepted, but the newcomers quickly learned that the trip to Peru was a closed expedition except for those who had proven their ability to endure real hardships.
buzzedverbUS /bʌzd/
past form of “buzz” — make a buzzing sound
From this reading During the next few weeks, the entire Scout organization buzzed with the news that Ken, Jack, Willie and War were to set off on a great adventure.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Belatedly, there was a rush by boys over 14 to join the Rovers.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Applications readily were accepted, but the newcomers quickly learned that the trip to Peru was a closed expedition except for those who had proven their ability to endure real hardships.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As for the fortunate four, they scarcely could believe their own good luck.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the next few weeks, the entire Scout organization buzzed with the news that Ken, Jack, Willie and War were to set off on a great adventure.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading Applications readily were accepted, but the newcomers quickly learned that the trip to Peru was a closed expedition except for those who had proven their ability to endure real hardships.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading During the next few weeks, the entire Scout organization buzzed with the news that Ken, Jack, Willie and War were to set off on a great adventure.
enviouslyadverbUS /ˈenviəsli/
with jealousy; in an envious manner
From this reading Younger Scouts eyed them enviously.
apart from; not including
From this reading Applications readily were accepted, but the newcomers quickly learned that the trip to Peru was a closed expedition except for those who had proven their ability to endure real hardships.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Applications readily were accepted, but the newcomers quickly learned that the trip to Peru was a closed expedition except for those who had proven their ability to endure real hardships.
eyedadjectiveUS /aɪd/
having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination
From this reading Younger Scouts eyed them enviously.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading During the next few weeks, the entire Scout organization buzzed with the news that Ken, Jack, Willie and War were to set off on a great adventure.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Applications readily were accepted, but the newcomers quickly learned that the trip to Peru was a closed expedition except for those who had proven their ability to endure real hardships.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading As for the fortunate four, they scarcely could believe their own good luck.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading As for the fortunate four, they scarcely could believe their own good luck.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading As for the fortunate four, they scarcely could believe their own good luck.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading During the next few weeks, the entire Scout organization buzzed with the news that Ken, Jack, Willie and War were to set off on a great adventure.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Applications readily were accepted, but the newcomers quickly learned that the trip to Peru was a closed expedition except for those who had proven their ability to endure real hardships.
hardshipsnounUS /ˈhɑːrdʃɪps/
plural of “hardship” — a state of misfortune or affliction
From this reading Applications readily were accepted, but the newcomers quickly learned that the trip to Peru was a closed expedition except for those who had proven their ability to endure real hardships.
a small worthless amount
From this reading During the next few weeks, the entire Scout organization buzzed with the news that Ken, Jack, Willie and War were to set off on a great adventure.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Belatedly, there was a rush by boys over 14 to join the Rovers.
KennounUS /ken/
range of what one can know or understand
From this reading During the next few weeks, the entire Scout organization buzzed with the news that Ken, Jack, Willie and War were to set off on a great adventure.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Applications readily were accepted, but the newcomers quickly learned that the trip to Peru was a closed expedition except for those who had proven their ability to endure real hardships.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading As for the fortunate four, they scarcely could believe their own good luck.
newcomersnounUS /ˈnuːkʌmərz/
plural of “newcomer” — any new participant in some activity
From this reading Applications readily were accepted, but the newcomers quickly learned that the trip to Peru was a closed expedition except for those who had proven their ability to endure real hardships.
information about recent and important events
From this reading During the next few weeks, the entire Scout organization buzzed with the news that Ken, Jack, Willie and War were to set off on a great adventure.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading During the next few weeks, the entire Scout organization buzzed with the news that Ken, Jack, Willie and War were to set off on a great adventure.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading During the next few weeks, the entire Scout organization buzzed with the news that Ken, Jack, Willie and War were to set off on a great adventure.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading During the next few weeks, the entire Scout organization buzzed with the news that Ken, Jack, Willie and War were to set off on a great adventure.
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading During the next few weeks, the entire Scout organization buzzed with the news that Ken, Jack, Willie and War were to set off on a great adventure.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Belatedly, there was a rush by boys over 14 to join the Rovers.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading As for the fortunate four, they scarcely could believe their own good luck.
PerunounUS /pərˈuː/
a republic in western South America; achieved independence from Spain in 1821; was the heart of the Inca empire from the 12th to 16th centuries
From this reading Applications readily were accepted, but the newcomers quickly learned that the trip to Peru was a closed expedition except for those who had proven their ability to endure real hardships.
provenadjectiveUS /ˈpruːvən/
established beyond doubt
From this reading Applications readily were accepted, but the newcomers quickly learned that the trip to Peru was a closed expedition except for those who had proven their ability to endure real hardships.
with speed
From this reading Applications readily were accepted, but the newcomers quickly learned that the trip to Peru was a closed expedition except for those who had proven their ability to endure real hardships.
without much difficulty
From this reading Applications readily were accepted, but the newcomers quickly learned that the trip to Peru was a closed expedition except for those who had proven their ability to endure real hardships.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Applications readily were accepted, but the newcomers quickly learned that the trip to Peru was a closed expedition except for those who had proven their ability to endure real hardships.
RoversnounUS /ˈroʊvərz/
plural of “rover” — someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading Belatedly, there was a rush by boys over 14 to join the Rovers.
move hurridly
From this reading Belatedly, there was a rush by boys over 14 to join the Rovers.
only a very short time before
From this reading As for the fortunate four, they scarcely could believe their own good luck.
ScoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading During the next few weeks, the entire Scout organization buzzed with the news that Ken, Jack, Willie and War were to set off on a great adventure.
ScoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Younger Scouts eyed them enviously.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading During the next few weeks, the entire Scout organization buzzed with the news that Ken, Jack, Willie and War were to set off on a great adventure.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During the next few weeks, the entire Scout organization buzzed with the news that Ken, Jack, Willie and War were to set off on a great adventure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the next few weeks, the entire Scout organization buzzed with the news that Ken, Jack, Willie and War were to set off on a great adventure.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Applications readily were accepted, but the newcomers quickly learned that the trip to Peru was a closed expedition except for those who had proven their ability to endure real hardships.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Younger Scouts eyed them enviously.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Belatedly, there was a rush by boys over 14 to join the Rovers.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As for the fortunate four, they scarcely could believe their own good luck.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Applications readily were accepted, but the newcomers quickly learned that the trip to Peru was a closed expedition except for those who had proven their ability to endure real hardships.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the next few weeks, the entire Scout organization buzzed with the news that Ken, Jack, Willie and War were to set off on a great adventure.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Applications readily were accepted, but the newcomers quickly learned that the trip to Peru was a closed expedition except for those who had proven their ability to endure real hardships.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading During the next few weeks, the entire Scout organization buzzed with the news that Ken, Jack, Willie and War were to set off on a great adventure.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Belatedly, there was a rush by boys over 14 to join the Rovers.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading During the next few weeks, the entire Scout organization buzzed with the news that Ken, Jack, Willie and War were to set off on a great adventure.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading During the next few weeks, the entire Scout organization buzzed with the news that Ken, Jack, Willie and War were to set off on a great adventure.
which person or people
From this reading Applications readily were accepted, but the newcomers quickly learned that the trip to Peru was a closed expedition except for those who had proven their ability to endure real hardships.
Willie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During the next few weeks, the entire Scout organization buzzed with the news that Ken, Jack, Willie and War were to set off on a great adventure.
in the company of; together with
From this reading During the next few weeks, the entire Scout organization buzzed with the news that Ken, Jack, Willie and War were to set off on a great adventure.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading Younger Scouts eyed them enviously.
