12
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From this reading The following basketball players will report at 12:30 Saturday afternoon, ready for the trip to Elkana:
30
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From this reading The following basketball players will report at 12:30 Saturday afternoon, ready for the trip to Elkana:
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The subject under discussion was a bulletin that had been posted that day on the board in the high-school hall.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The following basketball players will report at 12:30 Saturday afternoon, ready for the trip to Elkana:
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading APRON STRINGS "It's an outrage!" declared S. S. Zane, banging an indignant fist on the table in the Scouts' clubhouse.
APRONnounUS /ˈeɪprən/
a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing
From this reading APRON STRINGS "It's an outrage!" declared S. S. Zane, banging an indignant fist on the table in the Scouts' clubhouse.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The following basketball players will report at 12:30 Saturday afternoon, ready for the trip to Elkana:
bangingnounUS /ˈbæŋɪŋ/
a continuing very loud noise
From this reading APRON STRINGS "It's an outrage!" declared S. S. Zane, banging an indignant fist on the table in the Scouts' clubhouse.
basketballnounUS /ˈbæskətbɔːl/
a game played on a court by two opposing teams of 5 players; points are scored by throwing the ball through an elevated horizontal hoop
From this reading The following basketball players will report at 12:30 Saturday afternoon, ready for the trip to Elkana:
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The subject under discussion was a bulletin that had been posted that day on the board in the high-school hall.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The subject under discussion was a bulletin that had been posted that day on the board in the high-school hall.
bulletinnounUS /ˈbʊlɪtən/
a brief report (especially an official statement issued for immediate publication or broadcast)
From this reading The subject under discussion was a bulletin that had been posted that day on the board in the high-school hall.
clubhousenounUS /ˈklʌbhaʊs/
a building that is occupied by a social club
From this reading APRON STRINGS "It's an outrage!" declared S. S. Zane, banging an indignant fist on the table in the Scouts' clubhouse.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The subject under discussion was a bulletin that had been posted that day on the board in the high-school hall.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading APRON STRINGS "It's an outrage!" declared S. S. Zane, banging an indignant fist on the table in the Scouts' clubhouse.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading The subject under discussion was a bulletin that had been posted that day on the board in the high-school hall.
Elkana
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From this reading The following basketball players will report at 12:30 Saturday afternoon, ready for the trip to Elkana:
fistnounUS /fɪst/
a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading APRON STRINGS "It's an outrage!" declared S. S. Zane, banging an indignant fist on the table in the Scouts' clubhouse.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following basketball players will report at 12:30 Saturday afternoon, ready for the trip to Elkana:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The following basketball players will report at 12:30 Saturday afternoon, ready for the trip to Elkana:
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The subject under discussion was a bulletin that had been posted that day on the board in the high-school hall.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The subject under discussion was a bulletin that had been posted that day on the board in the high-school hall.
high-school
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From this reading The subject under discussion was a bulletin that had been posted that day on the board in the high-school hall.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading APRON STRINGS "It's an outrage!" declared S. S. Zane, banging an indignant fist on the table in the Scouts' clubhouse.
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading APRON STRINGS "It's an outrage!" declared S. S. Zane, banging an indignant fist on the table in the Scouts' clubhouse.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes, sir, an outrage; that's what it is!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Yes, sir, an outrage; that's what it is!"
It's
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From this reading APRON STRINGS "It's an outrage!" declared S. S. Zane, banging an indignant fist on the table in the Scouts' clubhouse.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading It read: NOTICE!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading APRON STRINGS "It's an outrage!" declared S. S. Zane, banging an indignant fist on the table in the Scouts' clubhouse.
outragenounUS /ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading APRON STRINGS "It's an outrage!" declared S. S. Zane, banging an indignant fist on the table in the Scouts' clubhouse.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading The following basketball players will report at 12:30 Saturday afternoon, ready for the trip to Elkana:
postedadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊstɪd/
publicly displayed
From this reading The subject under discussion was a bulletin that had been posted that day on the board in the high-school hall.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading It read: NOTICE!
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The following basketball players will report at 12:30 Saturday afternoon, ready for the trip to Elkana:
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading The following basketball players will report at 12:30 Saturday afternoon, ready for the trip to Elkana:
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading APRON STRINGS "It's an outrage!" declared S. S. Zane, banging an indignant fist on the table in the Scouts' clubhouse.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The following basketball players will report at 12:30 Saturday afternoon, ready for the trip to Elkana:
ScoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading APRON STRINGS "It's an outrage!" declared S. S. Zane, banging an indignant fist on the table in the Scouts' clubhouse.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Yes, sir, an outrage; that's what it is!"
STRINGSnounUS /strɪŋz/
the section of an orchestra that plays stringed instruments
From this reading APRON STRINGS "It's an outrage!" declared S. S. Zane, banging an indignant fist on the table in the Scouts' clubhouse.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The subject under discussion was a bulletin that had been posted that day on the board in the high-school hall.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading APRON STRINGS "It's an outrage!" declared S. S. Zane, banging an indignant fist on the table in the Scouts' clubhouse.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The subject under discussion was a bulletin that had been posted that day on the board in the high-school hall.
that's
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From this reading "Yes, sir, an outrage; that's what it is!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading APRON STRINGS "It's an outrage!" declared S. S. Zane, banging an indignant fist on the table in the Scouts' clubhouse.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The following basketball players will report at 12:30 Saturday afternoon, ready for the trip to Elkana:
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading The following basketball players will report at 12:30 Saturday afternoon, ready for the trip to Elkana:
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The subject under discussion was a bulletin that had been posted that day on the board in the high-school hall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The subject under discussion was a bulletin that had been posted that day on the board in the high-school hall.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Yes, sir, an outrage; that's what it is!"
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The following basketball players will report at 12:30 Saturday afternoon, ready for the trip to Elkana:
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, sir, an outrage; that's what it is!"
Zane
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From this reading APRON STRINGS "It's an outrage!" declared S. S. Zane, banging an indignant fist on the table in the Scouts' clubhouse.
