afloatadjectiveUS /əˈfloʊt/
aimlessly drifting
From this reading FOR THE HONOR OF THE TRIBE All of Woodcraft who could get afloat were on the water, and those not so fortunate were ranged on points of vantage along the pier and on the shore.
Algonquins
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From this reading The Algonquins, under Chief Seaforth, had won the rifle match.
(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 FOR THE HONOR OF THE TRIBE All of Woodcraft who could get afloat were on the water, and those not so fortunate were ranged on points of vantage along the pier and on the shore.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading FOR THE HONOR OF THE TRIBE All of Woodcraft who could get afloat were on the water, and those not so fortunate were ranged on points of vantage along the pier and on the shore.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the most interested of the onlookers were Mr. Harrison and Mr. Upton, who had arrived that morning, taking their sons by surprise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FOR THE HONOR OF THE TRIBE All of Woodcraft who could get afloat were on the water, and those not so fortunate were ranged on points of vantage along the pier and on the shore.
annualadjectiveUS /ˈænjuːəl/
completing its life cycle within a year
From this reading Dr. and Mother Merriam, with some of the guests of the camp, parents of the boys in for the annual field day, occupied the end of the pier, which commanded the whole course and was directly on the finish line.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Among the most interested of the onlookers were Mr. Harrison and Mr. Upton, who had arrived that morning, taking their sons by surprise.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The shore events had been run off in the forenoon, with honors well distributed.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Dr. and Mother Merriam, with some of the guests of the camp, parents of the boys in for the annual field day, occupied the end of the pier, which commanded the whole course and was directly on the finish line.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Among the most interested of the onlookers were Mr. Harrison and Mr. Upton, who had arrived that morning, taking their sons by surprise.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Dr. and Mother Merriam, with some of the guests of the camp, parents of the boys in for the annual field day, occupied the end of the pier, which commanded the whole course and was directly on the finish line.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The Algonquins, under Chief Seaforth, had won the rifle match.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading Dr. and Mother Merriam, with some of the guests of the camp, parents of the boys in for the annual field day, occupied the end of the pier, which commanded the whole course and was directly on the finish line.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading FOR THE HONOR OF THE TRIBE All of Woodcraft who could get afloat were on the water, and those not so fortunate were ranged on points of vantage along the pier and on the shore.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Dr. and Mother Merriam, with some of the guests of the camp, parents of the boys in for the annual field day, occupied the end of the pier, which commanded the whole course and was directly on the finish line.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Dr. and Mother Merriam, with some of the guests of the camp, parents of the boys in for the annual field day, occupied the end of the pier, which commanded the whole course and was directly on the finish line.
without deviation
From this reading Dr. and Mother Merriam, with some of the guests of the camp, parents of the boys in for the annual field day, occupied the end of the pier, which commanded the whole course and was directly on the finish line.
distributedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrɪbjətəd/
spread out or scattered about or divided up
From this reading The shore events had been run off in the forenoon, with honors well distributed.
Dr
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From this reading Dr. and Mother Merriam, with some of the guests of the camp, parents of the boys in for the annual field day, occupied the end of the pier, which commanded the whole course and was directly on the finish line.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Dr. and Mother Merriam, with some of the guests of the camp, parents of the boys in for the annual field day, occupied the end of the pier, which commanded the whole course and was directly on the finish line.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The shore events had been run off in the forenoon, with honors well distributed.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Dr. and Mother Merriam, with some of the guests of the camp, parents of the boys in for the annual field day, occupied the end of the pier, which commanded the whole course and was directly on the finish line.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Dr. and Mother Merriam, with some of the guests of the camp, parents of the boys in for the annual field day, occupied the end of the pier, which commanded the whole course and was directly on the finish line.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FOR THE HONOR OF THE TRIBE All of Woodcraft who could get afloat were on the water, and those not so fortunate were ranged on points of vantage along the pier and on the shore.
forenoonnoun
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The shore events had been run off in the forenoon, with honors well distributed.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading FOR THE HONOR OF THE TRIBE All of Woodcraft who could get afloat were on the water, and those not so fortunate were ranged on points of vantage along the pier and on the shore.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading FOR THE HONOR OF THE TRIBE All of Woodcraft who could get afloat were on the water, and those not so fortunate were ranged on points of vantage along the pier and on the shore.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Dr. and Mother Merriam, with some of the guests of the camp, parents of the boys in for the annual field day, occupied the end of the pier, which commanded the whole course and was directly on the finish line.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Among the most interested of the onlookers were Mr. Harrison and Mr. Upton, who had arrived that morning, taking their sons by surprise.
HarrisonnounUS /ˈherɪsən/
English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990)
From this reading Among the most interested of the onlookers were Mr. Harrison and Mr. Upton, who had arrived that morning, taking their sons by surprise.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading FOR THE HONOR OF THE TRIBE All of Woodcraft who could get afloat were on the water, and those not so fortunate were ranged on points of vantage along the pier and on the shore.
honorsnounUS /ˈɑːnərz/
plural of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading The shore events had been run off in the forenoon, with honors well distributed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dr. and Mother Merriam, with some of the guests of the camp, parents of the boys in for the annual field day, occupied the end of the pier, which commanded the whole course and was directly on the finish line.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Among the most interested of the onlookers were Mr. Harrison and Mr. Upton, who had arrived that morning, taking their sons by surprise.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Dr. and Mother Merriam, with some of the guests of the camp, parents of the boys in for the annual field day, occupied the end of the pier, which commanded the whole course and was directly on the finish line.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading The Algonquins, under Chief Seaforth, had won the rifle match.
Merriam
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From this reading Dr. and Mother Merriam, with some of the guests of the camp, parents of the boys in for the annual field day, occupied the end of the pier, which commanded the whole course and was directly on the finish line.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Among the most interested of the onlookers were Mr. Harrison and Mr. Upton, who had arrived that morning, taking their sons by surprise.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Among the most interested of the onlookers were Mr. Harrison and Mr. Upton, who had arrived that morning, taking their sons by surprise.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Dr. and Mother Merriam, with some of the guests of the camp, parents of the boys in for the annual field day, occupied the end of the pier, which commanded the whole course and was directly on the finish line.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Among the most interested of the onlookers were Mr. Harrison and Mr. Upton, who had arrived that morning, taking their sons by surprise.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading FOR THE HONOR OF THE TRIBE All of Woodcraft who could get afloat were on the water, and those not so fortunate were ranged on points of vantage along the pier and on the shore.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Dr. and Mother Merriam, with some of the guests of the camp, parents of the boys in for the annual field day, occupied the end of the pier, which commanded the whole course and was directly on the finish line.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FOR THE HONOR OF THE TRIBE All of Woodcraft who could get afloat were on the water, and those not so fortunate were ranged on points of vantage along the pier and on the shore.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The shore events had been run off in the forenoon, with honors well distributed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading FOR THE HONOR OF THE TRIBE All of Woodcraft who could get afloat were on the water, and those not so fortunate were ranged on points of vantage along the pier and on the shore.
onlookersnounUS /ˈɔːnlʊkərz/
plural of “onlooker” — someone who looks on
From this reading Among the most interested of the onlookers were Mr. Harrison and Mr. Upton, who had arrived that morning, taking their sons by surprise.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Dr. and Mother Merriam, with some of the guests of the camp, parents of the boys in for the annual field day, occupied the end of the pier, which commanded the whole course and was directly on the finish line.
piernounUS /pɪr/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading FOR THE HONOR OF THE TRIBE All of Woodcraft who could get afloat were on the water, and those not so fortunate were ranged on points of vantage along the pier and on the shore.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading FOR THE HONOR OF THE TRIBE All of Woodcraft who could get afloat were on the water, and those not so fortunate were ranged on points of vantage along the pier and on the shore.
rangedverbUS /reɪndʒd/
past form of “range” — change or be different within limits
From this reading FOR THE HONOR OF THE TRIBE All of Woodcraft who could get afloat were on the water, and those not so fortunate were ranged on points of vantage along the pier and on the shore.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading The Algonquins, under Chief Seaforth, had won the rifle match.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The shore events had been run off in the forenoon, with honors well distributed.
Seaforth
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From this reading The Algonquins, under Chief Seaforth, had won the rifle match.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading FOR THE HONOR OF THE TRIBE All of Woodcraft who could get afloat were on the water, and those not so fortunate were ranged on points of vantage along the pier and on the shore.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading FOR THE HONOR OF THE TRIBE All of Woodcraft who could get afloat were on the water, and those not so fortunate were ranged on points of vantage along the pier and on the shore.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Dr. and Mother Merriam, with some of the guests of the camp, parents of the boys in for the annual field day, occupied the end of the pier, which commanded the whole course and was directly on the finish line.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading Among the most interested of the onlookers were Mr. Harrison and Mr. Upton, who had arrived that morning, taking their sons by surprise.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Among the most interested of the onlookers were Mr. Harrison and Mr. Upton, who had arrived that morning, taking their sons by surprise.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Among the most interested of the onlookers were Mr. Harrison and Mr. Upton, who had arrived that morning, taking their sons by surprise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Among the most interested of the onlookers were Mr. Harrison and Mr. Upton, who had arrived that morning, taking their sons by surprise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FOR THE HONOR OF THE TRIBE All of Woodcraft who could get afloat were on the water, and those not so fortunate were ranged on points of vantage along the pier and on the shore.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Among the most interested of the onlookers were Mr. Harrison and Mr. Upton, who had arrived that morning, taking their sons by surprise.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading FOR THE HONOR OF THE TRIBE All of Woodcraft who could get afloat were on the water, and those not so fortunate were ranged on points of vantage along the pier and on the shore.
TRIBEnounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading FOR THE HONOR OF THE TRIBE All of Woodcraft who could get afloat were on the water, and those not so fortunate were ranged on points of vantage along the pier and on the shore.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The Algonquins, under Chief Seaforth, had won the rifle match.
Upton
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From this reading Among the most interested of the onlookers were Mr. Harrison and Mr. Upton, who had arrived that morning, taking their sons by surprise.
vantagenounUS /ˈvæntədʒ/
place or situation affording some advantage (especially a comprehensive view or commanding perspective)
From this reading FOR THE HONOR OF THE TRIBE All of Woodcraft who could get afloat were on the water, and those not so fortunate were ranged on points of vantage along the pier and on the shore.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dr. and Mother Merriam, with some of the guests of the camp, parents of the boys in for the annual field day, occupied the end of the pier, which commanded the whole course and was directly on the finish line.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading FOR THE HONOR OF THE TRIBE All of Woodcraft who could get afloat were on the water, and those not so fortunate were ranged on points of vantage along the pier and on the shore.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The shore events had been run off in the forenoon, with honors well distributed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading FOR THE HONOR OF THE TRIBE All of Woodcraft who could get afloat were on the water, and those not so fortunate were ranged on points of vantage along the pier and on the shore.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Dr. and Mother Merriam, with some of the guests of the camp, parents of the boys in for the annual field day, occupied the end of the pier, which commanded the whole course and was directly on the finish line.
which person or people
From this reading FOR THE HONOR OF THE TRIBE All of Woodcraft who could get afloat were on the water, and those not so fortunate were ranged on points of vantage along the pier and on the shore.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Dr. and Mother Merriam, with some of the guests of the camp, parents of the boys in for the annual field day, occupied the end of the pier, which commanded the whole course and was directly on the finish line.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dr. and Mother Merriam, with some of the guests of the camp, parents of the boys in for the annual field day, occupied the end of the pier, which commanded the whole course and was directly on the finish line.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading The Algonquins, under Chief Seaforth, had won the rifle match.
Woodcraftnoun
skill and experience in matters relating to the woods (as hunting or fishing or camping)
From this reading FOR THE HONOR OF THE TRIBE All of Woodcraft who could get afloat were on the water, and those not so fortunate were ranged on points of vantage along the pier and on the shore.
