1937
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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ADAnounUS /ˈeɪdə/
an enzyme found in mammals that can catalyze the deamination of adenosine into inosine and ammonia
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AdoptingverbUS /əˈdɑːptɪŋ/
-ing form of “adopt” — choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
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take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
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anew
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(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
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the month following July and preceding September
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writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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balsamnounUS /ˈbɔːlsəm/
any seed plant yielding balsam
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completely unclothed
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
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bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
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the supreme effort one can make
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biggestadjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡəst/
superlative of “big” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
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plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
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bravestadjectiveUS /ˈbreɪvəst/
superlative of “brave” — possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
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showing who or what does the action
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a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
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temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
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CAMPERSnounUS /ˈkæmpərz/
plural of “camper” — someone living temporarily in a tent or lodge for recreation
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castawaynounUS /ˈkæstəweɪ/
a person who is rejected (from society or home)
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cheeryadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪri/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
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choosesverbUS /ˈtʃuːzəz/
third-person singular of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
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providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
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a small house with a single story
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DandelionnounUS /ˈdændəlaɪən/
any of several herbs of the genus Taraxacum having long tap roots and deeply notched leaves and bright yellow flowers followed by fluffy seed balls
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give pleasure to or be pleasing to
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earlier in time; previously
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etc
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divisible by two
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widely known and esteemed
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plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
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make full, also in a metaphorical sense
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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fragrantadjectiveUS /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
pleasant-smelling
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plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
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Frontispiecenoun
an ornamental facade
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containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
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Gardenville
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plural of “girl” — a young female
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showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
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change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
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having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
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shoot down, of birds
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happeningsnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋz/
plural of “happening” — an event that happens
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harborsnounUS /ˈhɑːrbərz/
plural of “harbor” — a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
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belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
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in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
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How
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illustrationsnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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jacketnounUS /ˈdʒækət/
a short coat
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justlyadverbUS /ˈdʒʌstli/
with honesty
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having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
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a boy or man
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a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
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the land on which real estate is located
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lassies
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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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engage in
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a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
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Marie
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marinersnounUS /ˈmerənərz/
plural of “mariner” — a man who serves as a sailor
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maroonedadjectiveUS /mərˈuːnd/
cut off or left behind
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come together
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MIRIAM
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
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belonging to the speaker and others
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a full supply
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a geometric element that has position but no extension
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capable of happening or existing
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rampagesnounUS /ˈræmpeɪdʒɪz/
plural of “rampage” — violently angry and destructive behavior
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interpret something that is written or printed
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being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
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RosanounUS /ˈroʊzə/
large genus of erect or climbing prickly shrubs including roses
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free from danger or the risk of harm
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any member of a ship's crew
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SELSS
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SequelnounUS /ˈsiːkwəl/
something that follows something else
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similar things placed in order or happening one after another
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shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
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yielding readily to pressure or weight
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speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
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use up a period of time in a specific way
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the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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in or at that place or location
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the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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tipsnounUS /tɪps/
plural of “tip” — the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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precisely as stated
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volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading Indian boys, a castaway sailor lad, and many other happenings fill this book full of delight for the girls, who, having read the earlier volumes of the series, will be glad to meet again these cheery little lassies of the justly famous Dandelion Cottage Series.
at the time that
From this reading _With Illustrations by_ ADA C. WILLIAMSON August, 1937 AND ALL OTHER GOOD CAMPERS WHEN the biggest lake there is chooses to go on one of her very best rampages, even the bravest of mariners make as speedily as possible for safe harbors.
which person or people
From this reading Indian boys, a castaway sailor lad, and many other happenings fill this book full of delight for the girls, who, having read the earlier volumes of the series, will be glad to meet again these cheery little lassies of the justly famous Dandelion Cottage Series.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Indian boys, a castaway sailor lad, and many other happenings fill this book full of delight for the girls, who, having read the earlier volumes of the series, will be glad to meet again these cheery little lassies of the justly famous Dandelion Cottage Series.
WILLIAMSON
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From this reading _With Illustrations by_ ADA C. WILLIAMSON August, 1937 AND ALL OTHER GOOD CAMPERS WHEN the biggest lake there is chooses to go on one of her very best rampages, even the bravest of mariners make as speedily as possible for safe harbors.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading _Frontispiece and jacket illustrations by_ MIRIAM SELSS How many girls have wished to spend a summer in a real camp on the shores of a lake, with soft grass, kind to bare feet, comfortable camp beds of fragrant balsam tips and plenty of real adventure.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Frontispiece and jacket illustrations by_ MIRIAM SELSS How many girls have wished to spend a summer in a real camp on the shores of a lake, with soft grass, kind to bare feet, comfortable camp beds of fragrant balsam tips and plenty of real adventure.
