used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As a rule they were not averse to giving vent to their feelings; for besides being Boy Scouts, they had long been school chums.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Several of the boys manifested signs of disappointment, and impulsive Giraffe seemed to be the chief offender.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Of course, as the scout-master, his word had to be recognized as law by the members of Cranford Troop.
averseadjectiveUS /əˈvɜːrs/
(usually followed by “to”) strongly opposed
From this reading As a rule they were not averse to giving vent to their feelings; for besides being Boy Scouts, they had long been school chums.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Of course, as the scout-master, his word had to be recognized as law by the members of Cranford Troop.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As a rule they were not averse to giving vent to their feelings; for besides being Boy Scouts, they had long been school chums.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading As a rule they were not averse to giving vent to their feelings; for besides being Boy Scouts, they had long been school chums.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading As a rule they were not averse to giving vent to their feelings; for besides being Boy Scouts, they had long been school chums.
a youthful male person
From this reading As a rule they were not averse to giving vent to their feelings; for besides being Boy Scouts, they had long been school chums.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Several of the boys manifested signs of disappointment, and impulsive Giraffe seemed to be the chief offender.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Of course, as the scout-master, his word had to be recognized as law by the members of Cranford Troop.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “Hold up!” called out Thad.
CAMP-FARE
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From this reading CAMP-FARE.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Several of the boys manifested signs of disappointment, and impulsive Giraffe seemed to be the chief offender.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading As a rule they were not averse to giving vent to their feelings; for besides being Boy Scouts, they had long been school chums.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, as the scout-master, his word had to be recognized as law by the members of Cranford Troop.
Cranford
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From this reading Of course, as the scout-master, his word had to be recognized as law by the members of Cranford Troop.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Several of the boys manifested signs of disappointment, and impulsive Giraffe seemed to be the chief offender.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading As a rule they were not averse to giving vent to their feelings; for besides being Boy Scouts, they had long been school chums.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As a rule they were not averse to giving vent to their feelings; for besides being Boy Scouts, they had long been school chums.
GiraffenounUS /dʒərˈæf/
tallest living quadruped; having a spotted coat and small horns and very long neck and legs; of savannahs of tropical Africa
From this reading Several of the boys manifested signs of disappointment, and impulsive Giraffe seemed to be the chief offender.
the act of giving
From this reading As a rule they were not averse to giving vent to their feelings; for besides being Boy Scouts, they had long been school chums.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Of course, as the scout-master, his word had to be recognized as law by the members of Cranford Troop.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Of course, as the scout-master, his word had to be recognized as law by the members of Cranford Troop.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “Hold up!” called out Thad.
impulsiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpʌlsɪv/
proceeding from natural feeling or impulse without external stimulus
From this reading Several of the boys manifested signs of disappointment, and impulsive Giraffe seemed to be the chief offender.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Of course, as the scout-master, his word had to be recognized as law by the members of Cranford Troop.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading As a rule they were not averse to giving vent to their feelings; for besides being Boy Scouts, they had long been school chums.
manifestedverbUS /ˈmænəfestəd/
past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading Several of the boys manifested signs of disappointment, and impulsive Giraffe seemed to be the chief offender.
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 Of course, as the scout-master, his word had to be recognized as law by the members of Cranford Troop.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As a rule they were not averse to giving vent to their feelings; for besides being Boy Scouts, they had long been school chums.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course, as the scout-master, his word had to be recognized as law by the members of Cranford Troop.
offendernounUS /əˈfendər/
a person who transgresses moral or civil law
From this reading Several of the boys manifested signs of disappointment, and impulsive Giraffe seemed to be the chief offender.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Hold up!” called out Thad.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Of course, as the scout-master, his word had to be recognized as law by the members of Cranford Troop.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading As a rule they were not averse to giving vent to their feelings; for besides being Boy Scouts, they had long been school chums.
an educational institution
From this reading As a rule they were not averse to giving vent to their feelings; for besides being Boy Scouts, they had long been school chums.
scout-master
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From this reading Of course, as the scout-master, his word had to be recognized as law by the members of Cranford Troop.
ScoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading As a rule they were not averse to giving vent to their feelings; for besides being Boy Scouts, they had long been school chums.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Several of the boys manifested signs of disappointment, and impulsive Giraffe seemed to be the chief offender.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several of the boys manifested signs of disappointment, and impulsive Giraffe seemed to be the chief offender.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Several of the boys manifested signs of disappointment, and impulsive Giraffe seemed to be the chief offender.
Thad
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From this reading “Hold up!” called out Thad.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of course, as the scout-master, his word had to be recognized as law by the members of Cranford Troop.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As a rule they were not averse to giving vent to their feelings; for besides being Boy Scouts, they had long been school chums.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As a rule they were not averse to giving vent to their feelings; for besides being Boy Scouts, they had long been school chums.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of course, as the scout-master, his word had to be recognized as law by the members of Cranford Troop.
TroopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading Of course, as the scout-master, his word had to be recognized as law by the members of Cranford Troop.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Hold up!” called out Thad.
ventnounUS /vent/
a hole for the escape of gas or air
From this reading As a rule they were not averse to giving vent to their feelings; for besides being Boy Scouts, they had long been school chums.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As a rule they were not averse to giving vent to their feelings; for besides being Boy Scouts, they had long been school chums.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Of course, as the scout-master, his word had to be recognized as law by the members of Cranford Troop.
