used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the day of the field tests between the selected members of each patrol among the scouts, there was a large attendance of friends to witness the fun.
aeronautnoun
someone who operates an aircraft
From this reading Mr. Perkins, the aeronaut, still lingered in town.
in addition
From this reading While every boy and girl in town seemed to have come out to the baseball green, there were also many grown-ups on hand, curious to see what the scouts would do in their ambition to win certain “points.”
a cherished desire
From this reading While every boy and girl in town seemed to have come out to the baseball green, there were also many grown-ups on hand, curious to see what the scouts would do in their ambition to win certain “points.”
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading On the day of the field tests between the selected members of each patrol among the scouts, there was a large attendance of friends to witness the fun.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While every boy and girl in town seemed to have come out to the baseball green, there were also many grown-ups on hand, curious to see what the scouts would do in their ambition to win certain “points.”
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading That his arm was in a sling did not prevent his taking the liveliest kind of interest in the outcome of the prize banner contest.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading On the day of the field tests between the selected members of each patrol among the scouts, there was a large attendance of friends to witness the fun.
bannernounUS /ˈbænər/
long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
From this reading That his arm was in a sling did not prevent his taking the liveliest kind of interest in the outcome of the prize banner contest.
baseballnounUS /ˈbeɪsˈbɔːl/
a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs
From this reading While every boy and girl in town seemed to have come out to the baseball green, there were also many grown-ups on hand, curious to see what the scouts would do in their ambition to win certain “points.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had made certain that his rescue was known in influential circles, and was quite satisfied that Hugh and his fellows of the Wolf patrol were sure to win the prize, notwithstanding the field tests yet to be tried.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading On the day of the field tests between the selected members of each patrol among the scouts, there was a large attendance of friends to witness the fun.
a youthful male person
From this reading While every boy and girl in town seemed to have come out to the baseball green, there were also many grown-ups on hand, curious to see what the scouts would do in their ambition to win certain “points.”
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading While every boy and girl in town seemed to have come out to the baseball green, there were also many grown-ups on hand, curious to see what the scouts would do in their ambition to win certain “points.”
circlesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəlz/
plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading He had made certain that his rescue was known in influential circles, and was quite satisfied that Hugh and his fellows of the Wolf patrol were sure to win the prize, notwithstanding the field tests yet to be tried.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading While every boy and girl in town seemed to have come out to the baseball green, there were also many grown-ups on hand, curious to see what the scouts would do in their ambition to win certain “points.”
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading That his arm was in a sling did not prevent his taking the liveliest kind of interest in the outcome of the prize banner contest.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading While every boy and girl in town seemed to have come out to the baseball green, there were also many grown-ups on hand, curious to see what the scouts would do in their ambition to win certain “points.”
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the day of the field tests between the selected members of each patrol among the scouts, there was a large attendance of friends to witness the fun.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading That his arm was in a sling did not prevent his taking the liveliest kind of interest in the outcome of the prize banner contest.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading While every boy and girl in town seemed to have come out to the baseball green, there were also many grown-ups on hand, curious to see what the scouts would do in their ambition to win certain “points.”
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading On the day of the field tests between the selected members of each patrol among the scouts, there was a large attendance of friends to witness the fun.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading While every boy and girl in town seemed to have come out to the baseball green, there were also many grown-ups on hand, curious to see what the scouts would do in their ambition to win certain “points.”
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading He had made certain that his rescue was known in influential circles, and was quite satisfied that Hugh and his fellows of the Wolf patrol were sure to win the prize, notwithstanding the field tests yet to be tried.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading On the day of the field tests between the selected members of each patrol among the scouts, there was a large attendance of friends to witness the fun.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading On the day of the field tests between the selected members of each patrol among the scouts, there was a large attendance of friends to witness the fun.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading On the day of the field tests between the selected members of each patrol among the scouts, there was a large attendance of friends to witness the fun.
a young female
From this reading While every boy and girl in town seemed to have come out to the baseball green, there were also many grown-ups on hand, curious to see what the scouts would do in their ambition to win certain “points.”
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading While every boy and girl in town seemed to have come out to the baseball green, there were also many grown-ups on hand, curious to see what the scouts would do in their ambition to win certain “points.”
grown-ups
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From this reading While every boy and girl in town seemed to have come out to the baseball green, there were also many grown-ups on hand, curious to see what the scouts would do in their ambition to win certain “points.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had made certain that his rescue was known in influential circles, and was quite satisfied that Hugh and his fellows of the Wolf patrol were sure to win the prize, notwithstanding the field tests yet to be tried.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading While every boy and girl in town seemed to have come out to the baseball green, there were also many grown-ups on hand, curious to see what the scouts would do in their ambition to win certain “points.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading While every boy and girl in town seemed to have come out to the baseball green, there were also many grown-ups on hand, curious to see what the scouts would do in their ambition to win certain “points.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had made certain that his rescue was known in influential circles, and was quite satisfied that Hugh and his fellows of the Wolf patrol were sure to win the prize, notwithstanding the field tests yet to be tried.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That his arm was in a sling did not prevent his taking the liveliest kind of interest in the outcome of the prize banner contest.
Hugh
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From this reading He had made certain that his rescue was known in influential circles, and was quite satisfied that Hugh and his fellows of the Wolf patrol were sure to win the prize, notwithstanding the field tests yet to be tried.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While every boy and girl in town seemed to have come out to the baseball green, there were also many grown-ups on hand, curious to see what the scouts would do in their ambition to win certain “points.”
influentialadjectiveUS /ˌɪnfluːˈenʃəl/
having or exercising influence or power
From this reading He had made certain that his rescue was known in influential circles, and was quite satisfied that Hugh and his fellows of the Wolf patrol were sure to win the prize, notwithstanding the field tests yet to be tried.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading That his arm was in a sling did not prevent his taking the liveliest kind of interest in the outcome of the prize banner contest.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading That his arm was in a sling did not prevent his taking the liveliest kind of interest in the outcome of the prize banner contest.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading He had made certain that his rescue was known in influential circles, and was quite satisfied that Hugh and his fellows of the Wolf patrol were sure to win the prize, notwithstanding the field tests yet to be tried.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On the day of the field tests between the selected members of each patrol among the scouts, there was a large attendance of friends to witness the fun.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading Mr. Perkins, the aeronaut, still lingered in town.
liveliestadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪvliːəst/
superlative of “lively” — full of life and energy
From this reading That his arm was in a sling did not prevent his taking the liveliest kind of interest in the outcome of the prize banner contest.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He had made certain that his rescue was known in influential circles, and was quite satisfied that Hugh and his fellows of the Wolf patrol were sure to win the prize, notwithstanding the field tests yet to be tried.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading While every boy and girl in town seemed to have come out to the baseball green, there were also many grown-ups on hand, curious to see what the scouts would do in their ambition to win certain “points.”
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 day of the field tests between the selected members of each patrol among the scouts, there was a large attendance of friends to witness the fun.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Perkins, the aeronaut, still lingered in town.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That his arm was in a sling did not prevent his taking the liveliest kind of interest in the outcome of the prize banner contest.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading He had made certain that his rescue was known in influential circles, and was quite satisfied that Hugh and his fellows of the Wolf patrol were sure to win the prize, notwithstanding the field tests yet to be tried.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the day of the field tests between the selected members of each patrol among the scouts, there was a large attendance of friends to witness the fun.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the day of the field tests between the selected members of each patrol among the scouts, there was a large attendance of friends to witness the fun.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading While every boy and girl in town seemed to have come out to the baseball green, there were also many grown-ups on hand, curious to see what the scouts would do in their ambition to win certain “points.”
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading That his arm was in a sling did not prevent his taking the liveliest kind of interest in the outcome of the prize banner contest.
patrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading On the day of the field tests between the selected members of each patrol among the scouts, there was a large attendance of friends to witness the fun.
Perkins
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From this reading Mr. Perkins, the aeronaut, still lingered in town.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading While every boy and girl in town seemed to have come out to the baseball green, there were also many grown-ups on hand, curious to see what the scouts would do in their ambition to win certain “points.”
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading That his arm was in a sling did not prevent his taking the liveliest kind of interest in the outcome of the prize banner contest.
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading That his arm was in a sling did not prevent his taking the liveliest kind of interest in the outcome of the prize banner contest.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He had made certain that his rescue was known in influential circles, and was quite satisfied that Hugh and his fellows of the Wolf patrol were sure to win the prize, notwithstanding the field tests yet to be tried.
free from harm or evil
From this reading He had made certain that his rescue was known in influential circles, and was quite satisfied that Hugh and his fellows of the Wolf patrol were sure to win the prize, notwithstanding the field tests yet to be tried.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading He had made certain that his rescue was known in influential circles, and was quite satisfied that Hugh and his fellows of the Wolf patrol were sure to win the prize, notwithstanding the field tests yet to be tried.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading On the day of the field tests between the selected members of each patrol among the scouts, there was a large attendance of friends to witness the fun.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading While every boy and girl in town seemed to have come out to the baseball green, there were also many grown-ups on hand, curious to see what the scouts would do in their ambition to win certain “points.”
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading While every boy and girl in town seemed to have come out to the baseball green, there were also many grown-ups on hand, curious to see what the scouts would do in their ambition to win certain “points.”
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading On the day of the field tests between the selected members of each patrol among the scouts, there was a large attendance of friends to witness the fun.
slingverbUS /slɪŋ/
hurl as if with a sling
From this reading That his arm was in a sling did not prevent his taking the liveliest kind of interest in the outcome of the prize banner contest.
not in physical motion
From this reading Mr. Perkins, the aeronaut, still lingered in town.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He had made certain that his rescue was known in influential circles, and was quite satisfied that Hugh and his fellows of the Wolf patrol were sure to win the prize, notwithstanding the field tests yet to be tried.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading That his arm was in a sling did not prevent his taking the liveliest kind of interest in the outcome of the prize banner contest.
testsnounUS /tests/
plural of “test” — trying something to find out about it
From this reading On the day of the field tests between the selected members of each patrol among the scouts, there was a large attendance of friends to witness the fun.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That his arm was in a sling did not prevent his taking the liveliest kind of interest in the outcome of the prize banner contest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the day of the field tests between the selected members of each patrol among the scouts, there was a large attendance of friends to witness the fun.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading While every boy and girl in town seemed to have come out to the baseball green, there were also many grown-ups on hand, curious to see what the scouts would do in their ambition to win certain “points.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading On the day of the field tests between the selected members of each patrol among the scouts, there was a large attendance of friends to witness the fun.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the day of the field tests between the selected members of each patrol among the scouts, there was a large attendance of friends to witness the fun.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading While every boy and girl in town seemed to have come out to the baseball green, there were also many grown-ups on hand, curious to see what the scouts would do in their ambition to win certain “points.”
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading He had made certain that his rescue was known in influential circles, and was quite satisfied that Hugh and his fellows of the Wolf patrol were sure to win the prize, notwithstanding the field tests yet to be tried.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the day of the field tests between the selected members of each patrol among the scouts, there was a large attendance of friends to witness the fun.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While every boy and girl in town seemed to have come out to the baseball green, there were also many grown-ups on hand, curious to see what the scouts would do in their ambition to win certain “points.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading While every boy and girl in town seemed to have come out to the baseball green, there were also many grown-ups on hand, curious to see what the scouts would do in their ambition to win certain “points.”
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While every boy and girl in town seemed to have come out to the baseball green, there were also many grown-ups on hand, curious to see what the scouts would do in their ambition to win certain “points.”
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading While every boy and girl in town seemed to have come out to the baseball green, there were also many grown-ups on hand, curious to see what the scouts would do in their ambition to win certain “points.”
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading On the day of the field tests between the selected members of each patrol among the scouts, there was a large attendance of friends to witness the fun.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading He had made certain that his rescue was known in influential circles, and was quite satisfied that Hugh and his fellows of the Wolf patrol were sure to win the prize, notwithstanding the field tests yet to be tried.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading While every boy and girl in town seemed to have come out to the baseball green, there were also many grown-ups on hand, curious to see what the scouts would do in their ambition to win certain “points.”
but in spite of that
From this reading He had made certain that his rescue was known in influential circles, and was quite satisfied that Hugh and his fellows of the Wolf patrol were sure to win the prize, notwithstanding the field tests yet to be tried.
