used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I have come to see you because my friend, Lieutenant Duvall, told me that he did not know anywhere in the country of a band of boys of similar resourcefulness, courage and high training."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Of course what I am going to say will be held strictly confidential?" began Ensign Hargreaves, looking about him at the bright, eager faces of the young Eagles.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading "I beg your pardon; but what I am going to say is so important to the nation that one word of it breathed abroad might cause endless complications and the ruin of certain plans.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Of course what I am going to say will be held strictly confidential?" began Ensign Hargreaves, looking about him at the bright, eager faces of the young Eagles.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I beg your pardon; but what I am going to say is so important to the nation that one word of it breathed abroad might cause endless complications and the ruin of certain plans.
at or in or to any place
From this reading I have come to see you because my friend, Lieutenant Duvall, told me that he did not know anywhere in the country of a band of boys of similar resourcefulness, courage and high training."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "We are Boy Scouts, sir," responded Rob proudly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE FACE AT THE TRANSOM.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading I have come to see you because my friend, Lieutenant Duvall, told me that he did not know anywhere in the country of a band of boys of similar resourcefulness, courage and high training."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Of course what I am going to say will be held strictly confidential?" began Ensign Hargreaves, looking about him at the bright, eager faces of the young Eagles.
for the reason that
From this reading I have come to see you because my friend, Lieutenant Duvall, told me that he did not know anywhere in the country of a band of boys of similar resourcefulness, courage and high training."
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading "I beg your pardon; but what I am going to say is so important to the nation that one word of it breathed abroad might cause endless complications and the ruin of certain plans.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Of course what I am going to say will be held strictly confidential?" began Ensign Hargreaves, looking about him at the bright, eager faces of the young Eagles.
a youthful male person
From this reading "We are Boy Scouts, sir," responded Rob proudly.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading I have come to see you because my friend, Lieutenant Duvall, told me that he did not know anywhere in the country of a band of boys of similar resourcefulness, courage and high training."
uttered without voice
From this reading "I beg your pardon; but what I am going to say is so important to the nation that one word of it breathed abroad might cause endless complications and the ruin of certain plans.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading "Of course what I am going to say will be held strictly confidential?" began Ensign Hargreaves, looking about him at the bright, eager faces of the young Eagles.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I beg your pardon; but what I am going to say is so important to the nation that one word of it breathed abroad might cause endless complications and the ruin of certain plans.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading "I beg your pardon; but what I am going to say is so important to the nation that one word of it breathed abroad might cause endless complications and the ruin of certain plans.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading "I beg your pardon; but what I am going to say is so important to the nation that one word of it breathed abroad might cause endless complications and the ruin of certain plans.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I have come to see you because my friend, Lieutenant Duvall, told me that he did not know anywhere in the country of a band of boys of similar resourcefulness, courage and high training."
complicationsnounUS /ˌkɑːmpləˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “complication” — the act or process of complicating
From this reading "I beg your pardon; but what I am going to say is so important to the nation that one word of it breathed abroad might cause endless complications and the ruin of certain plans.
confidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading "Of course what I am going to say will be held strictly confidential?" began Ensign Hargreaves, looking about him at the bright, eager faces of the young Eagles.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading I have come to see you because my friend, Lieutenant Duvall, told me that he did not know anywhere in the country of a band of boys of similar resourcefulness, courage and high training."
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading I have come to see you because my friend, Lieutenant Duvall, told me that he did not know anywhere in the country of a band of boys of similar resourcefulness, courage and high training."
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course what I am going to say will be held strictly confidential?" began Ensign Hargreaves, looking about him at the bright, eager faces of the young Eagles.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I have come to see you because my friend, Lieutenant Duvall, told me that he did not know anywhere in the country of a band of boys of similar resourcefulness, courage and high training."
Duvall
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From this reading I have come to see you because my friend, Lieutenant Duvall, told me that he did not know anywhere in the country of a band of boys of similar resourcefulness, courage and high training."
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading "Of course what I am going to say will be held strictly confidential?" began Ensign Hargreaves, looking about him at the bright, eager faces of the young Eagles.
EaglesnounUS /ˈiːɡəlz/
plural of “eagle” — any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading "Of course what I am going to say will be held strictly confidential?" began Ensign Hargreaves, looking about him at the bright, eager faces of the young Eagles.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading "I beg your pardon; but what I am going to say is so important to the nation that one word of it breathed abroad might cause endless complications and the ruin of certain plans.
EnsignnounUS /ˈensən/
a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade
From this reading "Of course what I am going to say will be held strictly confidential?" began Ensign Hargreaves, looking about him at the bright, eager faces of the young Eagles.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading THE FACE AT THE TRANSOM.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "Of course what I am going to say will be held strictly confidential?" began Ensign Hargreaves, looking about him at the bright, eager faces of the young Eagles.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I have come to see you because my friend, Lieutenant Duvall, told me that he did not know anywhere in the country of a band of boys of similar resourcefulness, courage and high training."
the act of departing
From this reading "Of course what I am going to say will be held strictly confidential?" began Ensign Hargreaves, looking about him at the bright, eager faces of the young Eagles.
HargreavesnounUS /ˈhɑːrɡriːvz/
English inventor of the spinning jenny (1720-1778)
From this reading "Of course what I am going to say will be held strictly confidential?" began Ensign Hargreaves, looking about him at the bright, eager faces of the young Eagles.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have come to see you because my friend, Lieutenant Duvall, told me that he did not know anywhere in the country of a band of boys of similar resourcefulness, courage and high training."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I have come to see you because my friend, Lieutenant Duvall, told me that he did not know anywhere in the country of a band of boys of similar resourcefulness, courage and high training."
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading "Of course what I am going to say will be held strictly confidential?" began Ensign Hargreaves, looking about him at the bright, eager faces of the young Eagles.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading I have come to see you because my friend, Lieutenant Duvall, told me that he did not know anywhere in the country of a band of boys of similar resourcefulness, courage and high training."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Of course what I am going to say will be held strictly confidential?" began Ensign Hargreaves, looking about him at the bright, eager faces of the young Eagles.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Of course what I am going to say will be held strictly confidential?" began Ensign Hargreaves, looking about him at the bright, eager faces of the young Eagles.
of great significance or value
From this reading "I beg your pardon; but what I am going to say is so important to the nation that one word of it breathed abroad might cause endless complications and the ruin of certain plans.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I have come to see you because my friend, Lieutenant Duvall, told me that he did not know anywhere in the country of a band of boys of similar resourcefulness, courage and high training."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I beg your pardon; but what I am going to say is so important to the nation that one word of it breathed abroad might cause endless complications and the ruin of certain plans.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I beg your pardon; but what I am going to say is so important to the nation that one word of it breathed abroad might cause endless complications and the ruin of certain plans.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I have come to see you because my friend, Lieutenant Duvall, told me that he did not know anywhere in the country of a band of boys of similar resourcefulness, courage and high training."
a commissioned military officer
From this reading I have come to see you because my friend, Lieutenant Duvall, told me that he did not know anywhere in the country of a band of boys of similar resourcefulness, courage and high training."
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "Of course what I am going to say will be held strictly confidential?" began Ensign Hargreaves, looking about him at the bright, eager faces of the young Eagles.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I have come to see you because my friend, Lieutenant Duvall, told me that he did not know anywhere in the country of a band of boys of similar resourcefulness, courage and high training."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "I beg your pardon; but what I am going to say is so important to the nation that one word of it breathed abroad might cause endless complications and the ruin of certain plans.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I have come to see you because my friend, Lieutenant Duvall, told me that he did not know anywhere in the country of a band of boys of similar resourcefulness, courage and high training."
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "I beg your pardon; but what I am going to say is so important to the nation that one word of it breathed abroad might cause endless complications and the ruin of certain plans.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I have come to see you because my friend, Lieutenant Duvall, told me that he did not know anywhere in the country of a band of boys of similar resourcefulness, courage and high training."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Of course what I am going to say will be held strictly confidential?" began Ensign Hargreaves, looking about him at the bright, eager faces of the young Eagles.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I beg your pardon; but what I am going to say is so important to the nation that one word of it breathed abroad might cause endless complications and the ruin of certain plans.
accept an excuse for
From this reading "I beg your pardon; but what I am going to say is so important to the nation that one word of it breathed abroad might cause endless complications and the ruin of certain plans.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading "I beg your pardon; but what I am going to say is so important to the nation that one word of it breathed abroad might cause endless complications and the ruin of certain plans.
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading "We are Boy Scouts, sir," responded Rob proudly.
resourcefulnessnounUS /riˈsɔːrsfəlnəs/
the quality of being able to cope with a difficult situation
From this reading I have come to see you because my friend, Lieutenant Duvall, told me that he did not know anywhere in the country of a band of boys of similar resourcefulness, courage and high training."
respondedverbUS /rɪˈspɑːndɪd/
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading "We are Boy Scouts, sir," responded Rob proudly.
RobverbUS /rɑːb/
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading "We are Boy Scouts, sir," responded Rob proudly.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading "I beg your pardon; but what I am going to say is so important to the nation that one word of it breathed abroad might cause endless complications and the ruin of certain plans.
express in words
From this reading "Of course what I am going to say will be held strictly confidential?" began Ensign Hargreaves, looking about him at the bright, eager faces of the young Eagles.
ScoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading "We are Boy Scouts, sir," responded Rob proudly.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I have come to see you because my friend, Lieutenant Duvall, told me that he did not know anywhere in the country of a band of boys of similar resourcefulness, courage and high training."
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading I have come to see you because my friend, Lieutenant Duvall, told me that he did not know anywhere in the country of a band of boys of similar resourcefulness, courage and high training."
term of address for a man
From this reading "We are Boy Scouts, sir," responded Rob proudly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I beg your pardon; but what I am going to say is so important to the nation that one word of it breathed abroad might cause endless complications and the ruin of certain plans.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading "Of course what I am going to say will be held strictly confidential?" began Ensign Hargreaves, looking about him at the bright, eager faces of the young Eagles.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I beg your pardon; but what I am going to say is so important to the nation that one word of it breathed abroad might cause endless complications and the ruin of certain plans.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FACE AT THE TRANSOM.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Of course what I am going to say will be held strictly confidential?" began Ensign Hargreaves, looking about him at the bright, eager faces of the young Eagles.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I have come to see you because my friend, Lieutenant Duvall, told me that he did not know anywhere in the country of a band of boys of similar resourcefulness, courage and high training."
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading I have come to see you because my friend, Lieutenant Duvall, told me that he did not know anywhere in the country of a band of boys of similar resourcefulness, courage and high training."
TRANSOMnounUS /ˈtrænsəm/
a window above a door that is usually hinged to a horizontal crosspiece over the door
From this reading THE FACE AT THE TRANSOM.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We are Boy Scouts, sir," responded Rob proudly.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Of course what I am going to say will be held strictly confidential?" began Ensign Hargreaves, looking about him at the bright, eager faces of the young Eagles.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Of course what I am going to say will be held strictly confidential?" began Ensign Hargreaves, looking about him at the bright, eager faces of the young Eagles.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading "I beg your pardon; but what I am going to say is so important to the nation that one word of it breathed abroad might cause endless complications and the ruin of certain plans.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I have come to see you because my friend, Lieutenant Duvall, told me that he did not know anywhere in the country of a band of boys of similar resourcefulness, courage and high training."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Of course what I am going to say will be held strictly confidential?" began Ensign Hargreaves, looking about him at the bright, eager faces of the young Eagles.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I beg your pardon; but what I am going to say is so important to the nation that one word of it breathed abroad might cause endless complications and the ruin of certain plans.
