used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They had had more or less experience along somewhat similar lines on a former occasion, and knew the value of enlisting scouts, with their knowledge of woodcraft, when any one chanced to be missing.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading They had had more or less experience along somewhat similar lines on a former occasion, and knew the value of enlisting scouts, with their knowledge of woodcraft, when any one chanced to be missing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Scout Law Rob and his three chums were immediately interested in this new and peculiar happening.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading They had had more or less experience along somewhat similar lines on a former occasion, and knew the value of enlisting scouts, with their knowledge of woodcraft, when any one chanced to be missing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Questions that met with ready replies soon put them in possession of such facts as were at her disposal.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Questions that met with ready replies soon put them in possession of such facts as were at her disposal.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They had had more or less experience along somewhat similar lines on a former occasion, and knew the value of enlisting scouts, with their knowledge of woodcraft, when any one chanced to be missing.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The woman came into the room just then.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading They had had more or less experience along somewhat similar lines on a former occasion, and knew the value of enlisting scouts, with their knowledge of woodcraft, when any one chanced to be missing.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading The Scout Law Rob and his three chums were immediately interested in this new and peculiar happening.
power to direct or determine
From this reading She looked greatly distressed, though evidently trying hard to control her feelings.
disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading Questions that met with ready replies soon put them in possession of such facts as were at her disposal.
distressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrest/
facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty
From this reading She looked greatly distressed, though evidently trying hard to control her feelings.
enlistingnounUS /enˈlɪstɪŋ/
the act of getting recruits; enlisting people for the army (or for a job or a cause etc.)
From this reading They had had more or less experience along somewhat similar lines on a former occasion, and knew the value of enlisting scouts, with their knowledge of woodcraft, when any one chanced to be missing.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading She looked greatly distressed, though evidently trying hard to control her feelings.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading They had had more or less experience along somewhat similar lines on a former occasion, and knew the value of enlisting scouts, with their knowledge of woodcraft, when any one chanced to be missing.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Questions that met with ready replies soon put them in possession of such facts as were at her disposal.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading She looked greatly distressed, though evidently trying hard to control her feelings.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading They had had more or less experience along somewhat similar lines on a former occasion, and knew the value of enlisting scouts, with their knowledge of woodcraft, when any one chanced to be missing.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading She looked greatly distressed, though evidently trying hard to control her feelings.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had had more or less experience along somewhat similar lines on a former occasion, and knew the value of enlisting scouts, with their knowledge of woodcraft, when any one chanced to be missing.
happeningnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
an event that happens
From this reading The Scout Law Rob and his three chums were immediately interested in this new and peculiar happening.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading She looked greatly distressed, though evidently trying hard to control her feelings.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She looked greatly distressed, though evidently trying hard to control her feelings.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Scout Law Rob and his three chums were immediately interested in this new and peculiar happening.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The Scout Law Rob and his three chums were immediately interested in this new and peculiar happening.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Scout Law Rob and his three chums were immediately interested in this new and peculiar happening.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading The Scout Law Rob and his three chums were immediately interested in this new and peculiar happening.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The woman came into the room just then.
and nothing more
From this reading The woman came into the room just then.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading They had had more or less experience along somewhat similar lines on a former occasion, and knew the value of enlisting scouts, with their knowledge of woodcraft, when any one chanced to be missing.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading They had had more or less experience along somewhat similar lines on a former occasion, and knew the value of enlisting scouts, with their knowledge of woodcraft, when any one chanced to be missing.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading The Scout Law Rob and his three chums were immediately interested in this new and peculiar happening.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading They had had more or less experience along somewhat similar lines on a former occasion, and knew the value of enlisting scouts, with their knowledge of woodcraft, when any one chanced to be missing.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading They had had more or less experience along somewhat similar lines on a former occasion, and knew the value of enlisting scouts, with their knowledge of woodcraft, when any one chanced to be missing.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She looked greatly distressed, though evidently trying hard to control her feelings.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Questions that met with ready replies soon put them in possession of such facts as were at her disposal.
not able to be found
From this reading They had had more or less experience along somewhat similar lines on a former occasion, and knew the value of enlisting scouts, with their knowledge of woodcraft, when any one chanced to be missing.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They had had more or less experience along somewhat similar lines on a former occasion, and knew the value of enlisting scouts, with their knowledge of woodcraft, when any one chanced to be missing.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The Scout Law Rob and his three chums were immediately interested in this new and peculiar happening.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading They had had more or less experience along somewhat similar lines on a former occasion, and knew the value of enlisting scouts, with their knowledge of woodcraft, when any one chanced to be missing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They had had more or less experience along somewhat similar lines on a former occasion, and knew the value of enlisting scouts, with their knowledge of woodcraft, when any one chanced to be missing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They had had more or less experience along somewhat similar lines on a former occasion, and knew the value of enlisting scouts, with their knowledge of woodcraft, when any one chanced to be missing.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They had had more or less experience along somewhat similar lines on a former occasion, and knew the value of enlisting scouts, with their knowledge of woodcraft, when any one chanced to be missing.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They had had more or less experience along somewhat similar lines on a former occasion, and knew the value of enlisting scouts, with their knowledge of woodcraft, when any one chanced to be missing.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The Scout Law Rob and his three chums were immediately interested in this new and peculiar happening.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Questions that met with ready replies soon put them in possession of such facts as were at her disposal.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Questions that met with ready replies soon put them in possession of such facts as were at her disposal.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Questions that met with ready replies soon put them in possession of such facts as were at her disposal.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Questions that met with ready replies soon put them in possession of such facts as were at her disposal.
repliesnounUS /rɪˈplaɪz/
plural of “reply” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Questions that met with ready replies soon put them in possession of such facts as were at her disposal.
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading The Scout Law Rob and his three chums were immediately interested in this new and peculiar happening.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The woman came into the room just then.
ScoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading The Scout Law Rob and his three chums were immediately interested in this new and peculiar happening.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading They had had more or less experience along somewhat similar lines on a former occasion, and knew the value of enlisting scouts, with their knowledge of woodcraft, when any one chanced to be missing.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She looked greatly distressed, though evidently trying hard to control her feelings.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading They had had more or less experience along somewhat similar lines on a former occasion, and knew the value of enlisting scouts, with their knowledge of woodcraft, when any one chanced to be missing.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading They had had more or less experience along somewhat similar lines on a former occasion, and knew the value of enlisting scouts, with their knowledge of woodcraft, when any one chanced to be missing.
in the near future
From this reading Questions that met with ready replies soon put them in possession of such facts as were at her disposal.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Questions that met with ready replies soon put them in possession of such facts as were at her disposal.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Questions that met with ready replies soon put them in possession of such facts as were at her disposal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Scout Law Rob and his three chums were immediately interested in this new and peculiar happening.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They had had more or less experience along somewhat similar lines on a former occasion, and knew the value of enlisting scouts, with their knowledge of woodcraft, when any one chanced to be missing.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Questions that met with ready replies soon put them in possession of such facts as were at her disposal.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The woman came into the room just then.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had had more or less experience along somewhat similar lines on a former occasion, and knew the value of enlisting scouts, with their knowledge of woodcraft, when any one chanced to be missing.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The Scout Law Rob and his three chums were immediately interested in this new and peculiar happening.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She looked greatly distressed, though evidently trying hard to control her feelings.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The Scout Law Rob and his three chums were immediately interested in this new and peculiar happening.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They had had more or less experience along somewhat similar lines on a former occasion, and knew the value of enlisting scouts, with their knowledge of woodcraft, when any one chanced to be missing.
hard to endure
From this reading She looked greatly distressed, though evidently trying hard to control her feelings.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading They had had more or less experience along somewhat similar lines on a former occasion, and knew the value of enlisting scouts, with their knowledge of woodcraft, when any one chanced to be missing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Scout Law Rob and his three chums were immediately interested in this new and peculiar happening.
at the time that
From this reading They had had more or less experience along somewhat similar lines on a former occasion, and knew the value of enlisting scouts, with their knowledge of woodcraft, when any one chanced to be missing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They had had more or less experience along somewhat similar lines on a former occasion, and knew the value of enlisting scouts, with their knowledge of woodcraft, when any one chanced to be missing.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The woman came into the room just then.
woodcraftnoun
skill and experience in matters relating to the woods (as hunting or fishing or camping)
From this reading They had had more or less experience along somewhat similar lines on a former occasion, and knew the value of enlisting scouts, with their knowledge of woodcraft, when any one chanced to be missing.
