used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BECOMING ADJUSTED It was not a simple matter for the Sunrise Camp Fire unit to become accustomed to their new life in the devastated French country.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading BECOMING ADJUSTED It was not a simple matter for the Sunrise Camp Fire unit to become accustomed to their new life in the devastated French country.
ADJUSTEDadjectiveUS /əˈdʒʌstɪd/
altered to accommodate to certain requirements or bring into a proper relation
From this reading BECOMING ADJUSTED It was not a simple matter for the Sunrise Camp Fire unit to become accustomed to their new life in the devastated French country.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The conditions were primitive and difficult.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Life at the farm house was modeled upon the precepts of the "Waacs," the Womans' Army Auxiliary Corps of the British army in France.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Life at the farm house was modeled upon the precepts of the "Waacs," the Womans' Army Auxiliary Corps of the British army in France.
AuxiliaryadjectiveUS /ɑːɡˈzɪljəri/
functioning in a supporting capacity
From this reading Life at the farm house was modeled upon the precepts of the "Waacs," the Womans' Army Auxiliary Corps of the British army in France.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading BECOMING ADJUSTED It was not a simple matter for the Sunrise Camp Fire unit to become accustomed to their new life in the devastated French country.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading BECOMING ADJUSTED It was not a simple matter for the Sunrise Camp Fire unit to become accustomed to their new life in the devastated French country.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading More than once in the first few weeks Mrs. Burton wondered if in bringing the Camp Fire girls with her to work in France hers had not been the courage of folly?
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading More than once in the first few weeks Mrs. Burton wondered if in bringing the Camp Fire girls with her to work in France hers had not been the courage of folly?
the people of Great Britain
From this reading Life at the farm house was modeled upon the precepts of the "Waacs," the Womans' Army Auxiliary Corps of the British army in France.
BurtonnounUS /ˈbɜːrtən/
English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
From this reading More than once in the first few weeks Mrs. Burton wondered if in bringing the Camp Fire girls with her to work in France hers had not been the courage of folly?
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading BECOMING ADJUSTED It was not a simple matter for the Sunrise Camp Fire unit to become accustomed to their new life in the devastated French country.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading The conditions were primitive and difficult.
CorpsnounUS /kɔːr/
an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
From this reading Life at the farm house was modeled upon the precepts of the "Waacs," the Womans' Army Auxiliary Corps of the British army in France.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading BECOMING ADJUSTED It was not a simple matter for the Sunrise Camp Fire unit to become accustomed to their new life in the devastated French country.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading More than once in the first few weeks Mrs. Burton wondered if in bringing the Camp Fire girls with her to work in France hers had not been the courage of folly?
devastatedverbUS /ˈdevəsteɪtɪd/
past form of “devastate” — cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
From this reading BECOMING ADJUSTED It was not a simple matter for the Sunrise Camp Fire unit to become accustomed to their new life in the devastated French country.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The conditions were primitive and difficult.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading Tet they started out with excellent military discipline.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Tet they started out with excellent military discipline.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading Life at the farm house was modeled upon the precepts of the "Waacs," the Womans' Army Auxiliary Corps of the British army in France.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading More than once in the first few weeks Mrs. Burton wondered if in bringing the Camp Fire girls with her to work in France hers had not been the courage of folly?
start firing a weapon
From this reading BECOMING ADJUSTED It was not a simple matter for the Sunrise Camp Fire unit to become accustomed to their new life in the devastated French country.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading More than once in the first few weeks Mrs. Burton wondered if in bringing the Camp Fire girls with her to work in France hers had not been the courage of folly?
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading More than once in the first few weeks Mrs. Burton wondered if in bringing the Camp Fire girls with her to work in France hers had not been the courage of folly?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BECOMING ADJUSTED It was not a simple matter for the Sunrise Camp Fire unit to become accustomed to their new life in the devastated French country.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading More than once in the first few weeks Mrs. Burton wondered if in bringing the Camp Fire girls with her to work in France hers had not been the courage of folly?
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading BECOMING ADJUSTED It was not a simple matter for the Sunrise Camp Fire unit to become accustomed to their new life in the devastated French country.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading More than once in the first few weeks Mrs. Burton wondered if in bringing the Camp Fire girls with her to work in France hers had not been the courage of folly?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading More than once in the first few weeks Mrs. Burton wondered if in bringing the Camp Fire girls with her to work in France hers had not been the courage of folly?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading More than once in the first few weeks Mrs. Burton wondered if in bringing the Camp Fire girls with her to work in France hers had not been the courage of folly?
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading More than once in the first few weeks Mrs. Burton wondered if in bringing the Camp Fire girls with her to work in France hers had not been the courage of folly?
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Life at the farm house was modeled upon the precepts of the "Waacs," the Womans' Army Auxiliary Corps of the British army in France.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading More than once in the first few weeks Mrs. Burton wondered if in bringing the Camp Fire girls with her to work in France hers had not been the courage of folly?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BECOMING ADJUSTED It was not a simple matter for the Sunrise Camp Fire unit to become accustomed to their new life in the devastated French country.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading BECOMING ADJUSTED It was not a simple matter for the Sunrise Camp Fire unit to become accustomed to their new life in the devastated French country.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading BECOMING ADJUSTED It was not a simple matter for the Sunrise Camp Fire unit to become accustomed to their new life in the devastated French country.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading BECOMING ADJUSTED It was not a simple matter for the Sunrise Camp Fire unit to become accustomed to their new life in the devastated French country.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading Tet they started out with excellent military discipline.
modeledadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəld/
resembling sculpture
From this reading Life at the farm house was modeled upon the precepts of the "Waacs," the Womans' Army Auxiliary Corps of the British army in France.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More than once in the first few weeks Mrs. Burton wondered if in bringing the Camp Fire girls with her to work in France hers had not been the courage of folly?
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading More than once in the first few weeks Mrs. Burton wondered if in bringing the Camp Fire girls with her to work in France hers had not been the courage of folly?
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading BECOMING ADJUSTED It was not a simple matter for the Sunrise Camp Fire unit to become accustomed to their new life in the devastated French country.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading BECOMING ADJUSTED It was not a simple matter for the Sunrise Camp Fire unit to become accustomed to their new life in the devastated French country.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading More than once in the first few weeks Mrs. Burton wondered if in bringing the Camp Fire girls with her to work in France hers had not been the courage of folly?
on one occasion
From this reading More than once in the first few weeks Mrs. Burton wondered if in bringing the Camp Fire girls with her to work in France hers had not been the courage of folly?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Tet they started out with excellent military discipline.
preceptsnounUS /ˈpriːsepts/
plural of “precept” — rule of personal conduct
From this reading Life at the farm house was modeled upon the precepts of the "Waacs," the Womans' Army Auxiliary Corps of the British army in France.
primitiveadjectiveUS /ˈprɪmətɪv/
belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
From this reading The conditions were primitive and difficult.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading BECOMING ADJUSTED It was not a simple matter for the Sunrise Camp Fire unit to become accustomed to their new life in the devastated French country.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Tet they started out with excellent military discipline.
SunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading BECOMING ADJUSTED It was not a simple matter for the Sunrise Camp Fire unit to become accustomed to their new life in the devastated French country.
TetnounUS /tet/
the New Year in Vietnam; observed for three days after the first full moon after January 20th
From this reading Tet they started out with excellent military discipline.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading More than once in the first few weeks Mrs. Burton wondered if in bringing the Camp Fire girls with her to work in France hers had not been the courage of folly?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BECOMING ADJUSTED It was not a simple matter for the Sunrise Camp Fire unit to become accustomed to their new life in the devastated French country.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading BECOMING ADJUSTED It was not a simple matter for the Sunrise Camp Fire unit to become accustomed to their new life in the devastated French country.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tet they started out with excellent military discipline.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BECOMING ADJUSTED It was not a simple matter for the Sunrise Camp Fire unit to become accustomed to their new life in the devastated French country.
unitnounUS /ˈjuːnət/
any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange
From this reading BECOMING ADJUSTED It was not a simple matter for the Sunrise Camp Fire unit to become accustomed to their new life in the devastated French country.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Life at the farm house was modeled upon the precepts of the "Waacs," the Womans' Army Auxiliary Corps of the British army in France.
Waacs
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From this reading Life at the farm house was modeled upon the precepts of the "Waacs," the Womans' Army Auxiliary Corps of the British army in France.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BECOMING ADJUSTED It was not a simple matter for the Sunrise Camp Fire unit to become accustomed to their new life in the devastated French country.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading More than once in the first few weeks Mrs. Burton wondered if in bringing the Camp Fire girls with her to work in France hers had not been the courage of folly?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The conditions were primitive and difficult.
in the company of; together with
From this reading More than once in the first few weeks Mrs. Burton wondered if in bringing the Camp Fire girls with her to work in France hers had not been the courage of folly?
Womans
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Life at the farm house was modeled upon the precepts of the "Waacs," the Womans' Army Auxiliary Corps of the British army in France.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading More than once in the first few weeks Mrs. Burton wondered if in bringing the Camp Fire girls with her to work in France hers had not been the courage of folly?
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading More than once in the first few weeks Mrs. Burton wondered if in bringing the Camp Fire girls with her to work in France hers had not been the courage of folly?
