used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED Most of the boys around the camp fire sat as if petrified for a few moments.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED Most of the boys around the camp fire sat as if petrified for a few moments.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The first scout to show real signs of recovery was a thin, lanky, freckled-faced hero of unheroic appearance, who spoke in a jerky fashion peculiarly his own.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED Most of the boys around the camp fire sat as if petrified for a few moments.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED Most of the boys around the camp fire sat as if petrified for a few moments.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Some of them clutched at their scalp locks, as if to make sure of their continued existence.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED Most of the boys around the camp fire sat as if petrified for a few moments.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED Most of the boys around the camp fire sat as if petrified for a few moments.
clutchedverbUS /klʌtʃt/
past form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Some of them clutched at their scalp locks, as if to make sure of their continued existence.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Some of them clutched at their scalp locks, as if to make sure of their continued existence.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Help!" he cried.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Some of them clutched at their scalp locks, as if to make sure of their continued existence.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The first scout to show real signs of recovery was a thin, lanky, freckled-faced hero of unheroic appearance, who spoke in a jerky fashion peculiarly his own.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED Most of the boys around the camp fire sat as if petrified for a few moments.
start firing a weapon
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED Most of the boys around the camp fire sat as if petrified for a few moments.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first scout to show real signs of recovery was a thin, lanky, freckled-faced hero of unheroic appearance, who spoke in a jerky fashion peculiarly his own.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED Most of the boys around the camp fire sat as if petrified for a few moments.
freckled-faced
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From this reading The first scout to show real signs of recovery was a thin, lanky, freckled-faced hero of unheroic appearance, who spoke in a jerky fashion peculiarly his own.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED Most of the boys around the camp fire sat as if petrified for a few moments.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Help!" he cried.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "Help!" he cried.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading The first scout to show real signs of recovery was a thin, lanky, freckled-faced hero of unheroic appearance, who spoke in a jerky fashion peculiarly his own.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The first scout to show real signs of recovery was a thin, lanky, freckled-faced hero of unheroic appearance, who spoke in a jerky fashion peculiarly his own.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED Most of the boys around the camp fire sat as if petrified for a few moments.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The first scout to show real signs of recovery was a thin, lanky, freckled-faced hero of unheroic appearance, who spoke in a jerky fashion peculiarly his own.
jerkyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɜːrki/
lacking a steady rhythm
From this reading The first scout to show real signs of recovery was a thin, lanky, freckled-faced hero of unheroic appearance, who spoke in a jerky fashion peculiarly his own.
lankyadjectiveUS /ˈlæŋki/
tall and thin and having long slender limbs
From this reading The first scout to show real signs of recovery was a thin, lanky, freckled-faced hero of unheroic appearance, who spoke in a jerky fashion peculiarly his own.
locksnounUS /lɑːks/
plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed
From this reading Some of them clutched at their scalp locks, as if to make sure of their continued existence.
engage in
From this reading Some of them clutched at their scalp locks, as if to make sure of their continued existence.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED Most of the boys around the camp fire sat as if petrified for a few moments.
used to form the superlative
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED Most of the boys around the camp fire sat as if petrified for a few moments.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED Most of the boys around the camp fire sat as if petrified for a few moments.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The first scout to show real signs of recovery was a thin, lanky, freckled-faced hero of unheroic appearance, who spoke in a jerky fashion peculiarly his own.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading The first scout to show real signs of recovery was a thin, lanky, freckled-faced hero of unheroic appearance, who spoke in a jerky fashion peculiarly his own.
petrifiedverbUS /ˈpetrəfaɪd/
inflected form of “petrify” — cause to become stonelike or stiff or dazed and stunned from fright
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED Most of the boys around the camp fire sat as if petrified for a few moments.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The first scout to show real signs of recovery was a thin, lanky, freckled-faced hero of unheroic appearance, who spoke in a jerky fashion peculiarly his own.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading The first scout to show real signs of recovery was a thin, lanky, freckled-faced hero of unheroic appearance, who spoke in a jerky fashion peculiarly his own.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED Most of the boys around the camp fire sat as if petrified for a few moments.
scalpnounUS /skælp/
the skin that covers the top of the head
From this reading Some of them clutched at their scalp locks, as if to make sure of their continued existence.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading The first scout to show real signs of recovery was a thin, lanky, freckled-faced hero of unheroic appearance, who spoke in a jerky fashion peculiarly his own.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The first scout to show real signs of recovery was a thin, lanky, freckled-faced hero of unheroic appearance, who spoke in a jerky fashion peculiarly his own.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading The first scout to show real signs of recovery was a thin, lanky, freckled-faced hero of unheroic appearance, who spoke in a jerky fashion peculiarly his own.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some of them clutched at their scalp locks, as if to make sure of their continued existence.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading The first scout to show real signs of recovery was a thin, lanky, freckled-faced hero of unheroic appearance, who spoke in a jerky fashion peculiarly his own.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Some of them clutched at their scalp locks, as if to make sure of their continued existence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED Most of the boys around the camp fire sat as if petrified for a few moments.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Some of them clutched at their scalp locks, as if to make sure of their continued existence.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Some of them clutched at their scalp locks, as if to make sure of their continued existence.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading The first scout to show real signs of recovery was a thin, lanky, freckled-faced hero of unheroic appearance, who spoke in a jerky fashion peculiarly his own.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Some of them clutched at their scalp locks, as if to make sure of their continued existence.
unheroic
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From this reading The first scout to show real signs of recovery was a thin, lanky, freckled-faced hero of unheroic appearance, who spoke in a jerky fashion peculiarly his own.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first scout to show real signs of recovery was a thin, lanky, freckled-faced hero of unheroic appearance, who spoke in a jerky fashion peculiarly his own.
which person or people
From this reading The first scout to show real signs of recovery was a thin, lanky, freckled-faced hero of unheroic appearance, who spoke in a jerky fashion peculiarly his own.
