used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CAMP LIFE After a long march through magnificent forests, along winding streams, up and down the sides of steep hills, the boys and their leader and the guide reached Pioneer Camp late the following afternoon.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading In this way he hoped to be able to tell just who were the best players in his patrol and who needed coaching for future games.
the state of being absent
From this reading A rousing welcome awaited them, and almost the first news they heard was that Tom Sherwood had been elected leader of the Otter patrol, during Alec Sands' absence.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading CAMP LIFE After a long march through magnificent forests, along winding streams, up and down the sides of steep hills, the boys and their leader and the guide reached Pioneer Camp late the following afternoon.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading CAMP LIFE After a long march through magnificent forests, along winding streams, up and down the sides of steep hills, the boys and their leader and the guide reached Pioneer Camp late the following afternoon.
Alec
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From this reading A rousing welcome awaited them, and almost the first news they heard was that Tom Sherwood had been elected leader of the Otter patrol, during Alec Sands' absence.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He was glad to hear also that the troop was getting up a baseball game for the morrow, to be played by two teams chosen from all four patrols.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A rousing welcome awaited them, and almost the first news they heard was that Tom Sherwood had been elected leader of the Otter patrol, during Alec Sands' absence.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading CAMP LIFE After a long march through magnificent forests, along winding streams, up and down the sides of steep hills, the boys and their leader and the guide reached Pioneer Camp late the following afternoon.
in addition
From this reading He was glad to hear also that the troop was getting up a baseball game for the morrow, to be played by two teams chosen from all four patrols.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CAMP LIFE After a long march through magnificent forests, along winding streams, up and down the sides of steep hills, the boys and their leader and the guide reached Pioneer Camp late the following afternoon.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading Tired as he was, Tom received this information with due appreciation of the honor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Tired as he was, Tom received this information with due appreciation of the honor.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading A rousing welcome awaited them, and almost the first news they heard was that Tom Sherwood had been elected leader of the Otter patrol, during Alec Sands' absence.
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 He was glad to hear also that the troop was getting up a baseball game for the morrow, to be played by two teams chosen from all four patrols.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was glad to hear also that the troop was getting up a baseball game for the morrow, to be played by two teams chosen from all four patrols.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A rousing welcome awaited them, and almost the first news they heard was that Tom Sherwood had been elected leader of the Otter patrol, during Alec Sands' absence.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading In this way he hoped to be able to tell just who were the best players in his patrol and who needed coaching for future games.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading CAMP LIFE After a long march through magnificent forests, along winding streams, up and down the sides of steep hills, the boys and their leader and the guide reached Pioneer Camp late the following afternoon.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was glad to hear also that the troop was getting up a baseball game for the morrow, to be played by two teams chosen from all four patrols.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading CAMP LIFE After a long march through magnificent forests, along winding streams, up and down the sides of steep hills, the boys and their leader and the guide reached Pioneer Camp late the following afternoon.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading He was glad to hear also that the troop was getting up a baseball game for the morrow, to be played by two teams chosen from all four patrols.
coachingnounUS /ˈkoʊtʃɪŋ/
the job of a professional coach
From this reading In this way he hoped to be able to tell just who were the best players in his patrol and who needed coaching for future games.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading CAMP LIFE After a long march through magnificent forests, along winding streams, up and down the sides of steep hills, the boys and their leader and the guide reached Pioneer Camp late the following afternoon.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Tired as he was, Tom received this information with due appreciation of the honor.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading A rousing welcome awaited them, and almost the first news they heard was that Tom Sherwood had been elected leader of the Otter patrol, during Alec Sands' absence.
electedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektəd/
subject to popular election
From this reading A rousing welcome awaited them, and almost the first news they heard was that Tom Sherwood had been elected leader of the Otter patrol, during Alec Sands' absence.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A rousing welcome awaited them, and almost the first news they heard was that Tom Sherwood had been elected leader of the Otter patrol, during Alec Sands' absence.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading CAMP LIFE After a long march through magnificent forests, along winding streams, up and down the sides of steep hills, the boys and their leader and the guide reached Pioneer Camp late the following afternoon.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was glad to hear also that the troop was getting up a baseball game for the morrow, to be played by two teams chosen from all four patrols.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading CAMP LIFE After a long march through magnificent forests, along winding streams, up and down the sides of steep hills, the boys and their leader and the guide reached Pioneer Camp late the following afternoon.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading He was glad to hear also that the troop was getting up a baseball game for the morrow, to be played by two teams chosen from all four patrols.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was glad to hear also that the troop was getting up a baseball game for the morrow, to be played by two teams chosen from all four patrols.
yet to be or coming
From this reading In this way he hoped to be able to tell just who were the best players in his patrol and who needed coaching for future games.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading He was glad to hear also that the troop was getting up a baseball game for the morrow, to be played by two teams chosen from all four patrols.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading In this way he hoped to be able to tell just who were the best players in his patrol and who needed coaching for future games.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading He was glad to hear also that the troop was getting up a baseball game for the morrow, to be played by two teams chosen from all four patrols.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading He was glad to hear also that the troop was getting up a baseball game for the morrow, to be played by two teams chosen from all four patrols.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading CAMP LIFE After a long march through magnificent forests, along winding streams, up and down the sides of steep hills, the boys and their leader and the guide reached Pioneer Camp late the following afternoon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A rousing welcome awaited them, and almost the first news they heard was that Tom Sherwood had been elected leader of the Otter patrol, during Alec Sands' absence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tired as he was, Tom received this information with due appreciation of the honor.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading He was glad to hear also that the troop was getting up a baseball game for the morrow, to be played by two teams chosen from all four patrols.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading A rousing welcome awaited them, and almost the first news they heard was that Tom Sherwood had been elected leader of the Otter patrol, during Alec Sands' absence.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading CAMP LIFE After a long march through magnificent forests, along winding streams, up and down the sides of steep hills, the boys and their leader and the guide reached Pioneer Camp late the following afternoon.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In this way he hoped to be able to tell just who were the best players in his patrol and who needed coaching for future games.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Tired as he was, Tom received this information with due appreciation of the honor.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading In this way he hoped to be able to tell just who were the best players in his patrol and who needed coaching for future games.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In this way he hoped to be able to tell just who were the best players in his patrol and who needed coaching for future games.
a message received and understood
From this reading Tired as he was, Tom received this information with due appreciation of the honor.
and nothing more
From this reading In this way he hoped to be able to tell just who were the best players in his patrol and who needed coaching for future games.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading CAMP LIFE After a long march through magnificent forests, along winding streams, up and down the sides of steep hills, the boys and their leader and the guide reached Pioneer Camp late the following afternoon.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading CAMP LIFE After a long march through magnificent forests, along winding streams, up and down the sides of steep hills, the boys and their leader and the guide reached Pioneer Camp late the following afternoon.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading CAMP LIFE After a long march through magnificent forests, along winding streams, up and down the sides of steep hills, the boys and their leader and the guide reached Pioneer Camp late the following afternoon.
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 CAMP LIFE After a long march through magnificent forests, along winding streams, up and down the sides of steep hills, the boys and their leader and the guide reached Pioneer Camp late the following afternoon.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading CAMP LIFE After a long march through magnificent forests, along winding streams, up and down the sides of steep hills, the boys and their leader and the guide reached Pioneer Camp late the following afternoon.
march in a procession
From this reading CAMP LIFE After a long march through magnificent forests, along winding streams, up and down the sides of steep hills, the boys and their leader and the guide reached Pioneer Camp late the following afternoon.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading He was glad to hear also that the troop was getting up a baseball game for the morrow, to be played by two teams chosen from all four patrols.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading In this way he hoped to be able to tell just who were the best players in his patrol and who needed coaching for future games.
information about recent and important events
From this reading A rousing welcome awaited them, and almost the first news they heard was that Tom Sherwood had been elected leader of the Otter patrol, during Alec Sands' absence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CAMP LIFE After a long march through magnificent forests, along winding streams, up and down the sides of steep hills, the boys and their leader and the guide reached Pioneer Camp late the following afternoon.
OtternounUS /ˈɑːtər/
the fur of an otter
From this reading A rousing welcome awaited them, and almost the first news they heard was that Tom Sherwood had been elected leader of the Otter patrol, during Alec Sands' absence.
patrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading A rousing welcome awaited them, and almost the first news they heard was that Tom Sherwood had been elected leader of the Otter patrol, during Alec Sands' absence.
patrolsnounUS /pəˈtroʊlz/
plural of “patrol” — a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading He was glad to hear also that the troop was getting up a baseball game for the morrow, to be played by two teams chosen from all four patrols.
PioneernounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading CAMP LIFE After a long march through magnificent forests, along winding streams, up and down the sides of steep hills, the boys and their leader and the guide reached Pioneer Camp late the following afternoon.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading He was glad to hear also that the troop was getting up a baseball game for the morrow, to be played by two teams chosen from all four patrols.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading In this way he hoped to be able to tell just who were the best players in his patrol and who needed coaching for future games.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading CAMP LIFE After a long march through magnificent forests, along winding streams, up and down the sides of steep hills, the boys and their leader and the guide reached Pioneer Camp late the following afternoon.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Tired as he was, Tom received this information with due appreciation of the honor.
rousingadjectiveUS /ˈraʊzɪŋ/
capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement
From this reading A rousing welcome awaited them, and almost the first news they heard was that Tom Sherwood had been elected leader of the Otter patrol, during Alec Sands' absence.
SandsnounUS /sændz/
the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean
From this reading A rousing welcome awaited them, and almost the first news they heard was that Tom Sherwood had been elected leader of the Otter patrol, during Alec Sands' absence.
SherwoodnounUS /ˈʃɜːrwʊd/
United States playwright (1896-1955)
From this reading A rousing welcome awaited them, and almost the first news they heard was that Tom Sherwood had been elected leader of the Otter patrol, during Alec Sands' absence.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading CAMP LIFE After a long march through magnificent forests, along winding streams, up and down the sides of steep hills, the boys and their leader and the guide reached Pioneer Camp late the following afternoon.
steepadjectiveUS /stiːp/
having a sharp inclination
From this reading CAMP LIFE After a long march through magnificent forests, along winding streams, up and down the sides of steep hills, the boys and their leader and the guide reached Pioneer Camp late the following afternoon.
streamsnounUS /striːmz/
plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading CAMP LIFE After a long march through magnificent forests, along winding streams, up and down the sides of steep hills, the boys and their leader and the guide reached Pioneer Camp late the following afternoon.
teamsnounUS /tiːmz/
plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading He was glad to hear also that the troop was getting up a baseball game for the morrow, to be played by two teams chosen from all four patrols.
express in words
From this reading In this way he hoped to be able to tell just who were the best players in his patrol and who needed coaching for future games.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A rousing welcome awaited them, and almost the first news they heard was that Tom Sherwood had been elected leader of the Otter patrol, during Alec Sands' absence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAMP LIFE After a long march through magnificent forests, along winding streams, up and down the sides of steep hills, the boys and their leader and the guide reached Pioneer Camp late the following afternoon.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading CAMP LIFE After a long march through magnificent forests, along winding streams, up and down the sides of steep hills, the boys and their leader and the guide reached Pioneer Camp late the following afternoon.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A rousing welcome awaited them, and almost the first news they heard was that Tom Sherwood had been elected leader of the Otter patrol, during Alec Sands' absence.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A rousing welcome awaited them, and almost the first news they heard was that Tom Sherwood had been elected leader of the Otter patrol, during Alec Sands' absence.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Tired as he was, Tom received this information with due appreciation of the honor.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading CAMP LIFE After a long march through magnificent forests, along winding streams, up and down the sides of steep hills, the boys and their leader and the guide reached Pioneer Camp late the following afternoon.
TiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Tired as he was, Tom received this information with due appreciation of the honor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was glad to hear also that the troop was getting up a baseball game for the morrow, to be played by two teams chosen from all four patrols.
male cat
From this reading A rousing welcome awaited them, and almost the first news they heard was that Tom Sherwood had been elected leader of the Otter patrol, during Alec Sands' absence.
troopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading He was glad to hear also that the troop was getting up a baseball game for the morrow, to be played by two teams chosen from all four patrols.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He was glad to hear also that the troop was getting up a baseball game for the morrow, to be played by two teams chosen from all four patrols.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading CAMP LIFE After a long march through magnificent forests, along winding streams, up and down the sides of steep hills, the boys and their leader and the guide reached Pioneer Camp late the following afternoon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A rousing welcome awaited them, and almost the first news they heard was that Tom Sherwood had been elected leader of the Otter patrol, during Alec Sands' absence.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In this way he hoped to be able to tell just who were the best players in his patrol and who needed coaching for future games.
accept gladly
From this reading A rousing welcome awaited them, and almost the first news they heard was that Tom Sherwood had been elected leader of the Otter patrol, during Alec Sands' absence.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In this way he hoped to be able to tell just who were the best players in his patrol and who needed coaching for future games.
which person or people
From this reading In this way he hoped to be able to tell just who were the best players in his patrol and who needed coaching for future games.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading CAMP LIFE After a long march through magnificent forests, along winding streams, up and down the sides of steep hills, the boys and their leader and the guide reached Pioneer Camp late the following afternoon.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Tired as he was, Tom received this information with due appreciation of the honor.
