adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TENDERFOOT ADVENTURES The ends of this story are winding out like the strings of a Maypole, and just like those pretty dancing streamers, do the story lines all swing from the pole of the Girl Scout activities.
activitiesnounUS /ækˈtɪvətiz/
plural of “activity” — any specific behavior
From this reading TENDERFOOT ADVENTURES The ends of this story are winding out like the strings of a Maypole, and just like those pretty dancing streamers, do the story lines all swing from the pole of the Girl Scout activities.
adultsnounUS /əˈdʌlts/
plural of “adult” — a fully developed person from maturity onward
From this reading This qualification pertained to girls as well as adults.
ADVENTURESnounUS /ædˈventʃərz/
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading TENDERFOOT ADVENTURES The ends of this story are winding out like the strings of a Maypole, and just like those pretty dancing streamers, do the story lines all swing from the pole of the Girl Scout activities.
affordverbUS /əˈfɔːrd/
be able to spare or give up
From this reading The Flosston rally was held for the purpose of planning a broader program, and as told by Lieutenant Cosgrove, the arrangements there were made to afford the mill girls a chance to enjoy the meetings, and to participate generally in the regular membership.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 TENDERFOOT ADVENTURES The ends of this story are winding out like the strings of a Maypole, and just like those pretty dancing streamers, do the story lines all swing from the pole of the Girl Scout activities.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading These plans had already thrown their influence over an entire chain of the big factories of Eastern Pennsylvania.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Most of the plants employed one or two women welfare workers in their ranks, following the campaign waged by progressive women in the interests of better conditions among women wage-earners.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading These plans had already thrown their influence over an entire chain of the big factories of Eastern Pennsylvania.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TENDERFOOT ADVENTURES The ends of this story are winding out like the strings of a Maypole, and just like those pretty dancing streamers, do the story lines all swing from the pole of the Girl Scout activities.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading TENDERFOOT ADVENTURES The ends of this story are winding out like the strings of a Maypole, and just like those pretty dancing streamers, do the story lines all swing from the pole of the Girl Scout activities.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading The Flosston rally was held for the purpose of planning a broader program, and as told by Lieutenant Cosgrove, the arrangements there were made to afford the mill girls a chance to enjoy the meetings, and to participate generally in the regular membership.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Flosston rally was held for the purpose of planning a broader program, and as told by Lieutenant Cosgrove, the arrangements there were made to afford the mill girls a chance to enjoy the meetings, and to participate generally in the regular membership.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Most of the plants employed one or two women welfare workers in their ranks, following the campaign waged by progressive women in the interests of better conditions among women wage-earners.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading These plans had already thrown their influence over an entire chain of the big factories of Eastern Pennsylvania.
broaderadjectiveUS /ˈbrɔːdər/
comparative of “broad” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The Flosston rally was held for the purpose of planning a broader program, and as told by Lieutenant Cosgrove, the arrangements there were made to afford the mill girls a chance to enjoy the meetings, and to participate generally in the regular membership.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Flosston rally was held for the purpose of planning a broader program, and as told by Lieutenant Cosgrove, the arrangements there were made to afford the mill girls a chance to enjoy the meetings, and to participate generally in the regular membership.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading Most of the plants employed one or two women welfare workers in their ranks, following the campaign waged by progressive women in the interests of better conditions among women wage-earners.
chainnounUS /tʃeɪn/
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading These plans had already thrown their influence over an entire chain of the big factories of Eastern Pennsylvania.
chancenounUS /tʃæns/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The Flosston rally was held for the purpose of planning a broader program, and as told by Lieutenant Cosgrove, the arrangements there were made to afford the mill girls a chance to enjoy the meetings, and to participate generally in the regular membership.
conditionsnounUS /kənˈdɪʃənz/
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading Most of the plants employed one or two women welfare workers in their ranks, following the campaign waged by progressive women in the interests of better conditions among women wage-earners.
Cosgrove
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Flosston rally was held for the purpose of planning a broader program, and as told by Lieutenant Cosgrove, the arrangements there were made to afford the mill girls a chance to enjoy the meetings, and to participate generally in the regular membership.
dancingnounUS /ˈdænsɪŋ/
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading TENDERFOOT ADVENTURES The ends of this story are winding out like the strings of a Maypole, and just like those pretty dancing streamers, do the story lines all swing from the pole of the Girl Scout activities.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading TENDERFOOT ADVENTURES The ends of this story are winding out like the strings of a Maypole, and just like those pretty dancing streamers, do the story lines all swing from the pole of the Girl Scout activities.
EasternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading These plans had already thrown their influence over an entire chain of the big factories of Eastern Pennsylvania.
employedadjectiveUS /emˈplɔɪd/
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading Most of the plants employed one or two women welfare workers in their ranks, following the campaign waged by progressive women in the interests of better conditions among women wage-earners.
endsnounUS /endz/
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading TENDERFOOT ADVENTURES The ends of this story are winding out like the strings of a Maypole, and just like those pretty dancing streamers, do the story lines all swing from the pole of the Girl Scout activities.
enjoyverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪ/
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The Flosston rally was held for the purpose of planning a broader program, and as told by Lieutenant Cosgrove, the arrangements there were made to afford the mill girls a chance to enjoy the meetings, and to participate generally in the regular membership.
entireadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtaɪər/
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading These plans had already thrown their influence over an entire chain of the big factories of Eastern Pennsylvania.
factoriesnounUS /ˈfæktəriz/
plural of “factory” — a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading These plans had already thrown their influence over an entire chain of the big factories of Eastern Pennsylvania.
Flosston
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Flosston rally was held for the purpose of planning a broader program, and as told by Lieutenant Cosgrove, the arrangements there were made to afford the mill girls a chance to enjoy the meetings, and to participate generally in the regular membership.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Most of the plants employed one or two women welfare workers in their ranks, following the campaign waged by progressive women in the interests of better conditions among women wage-earners.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Flosston rally was held for the purpose of planning a broader program, and as told by Lieutenant Cosgrove, the arrangements there were made to afford the mill girls a chance to enjoy the meetings, and to participate generally in the regular membership.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading TENDERFOOT ADVENTURES The ends of this story are winding out like the strings of a Maypole, and just like those pretty dancing streamers, do the story lines all swing from the pole of the Girl Scout activities.
generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/
usually; as a rule
From this reading The Flosston rally was held for the purpose of planning a broader program, and as told by Lieutenant Cosgrove, the arrangements there were made to afford the mill girls a chance to enjoy the meetings, and to participate generally in the regular membership.
GirlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading TENDERFOOT ADVENTURES The ends of this story are winding out like the strings of a Maypole, and just like those pretty dancing streamers, do the story lines all swing from the pole of the Girl Scout activities.
girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The Flosston rally was held for the purpose of planning a broader program, and as told by Lieutenant Cosgrove, the arrangements there were made to afford the mill girls a chance to enjoy the meetings, and to participate generally in the regular membership.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading These plans had already thrown their influence over an entire chain of the big factories of Eastern Pennsylvania.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The Flosston rally was held for the purpose of planning a broader program, and as told by Lieutenant Cosgrove, the arrangements there were made to afford the mill girls a chance to enjoy the meetings, and to participate generally in the regular membership.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Flosston rally was held for the purpose of planning a broader program, and as told by Lieutenant Cosgrove, the arrangements there were made to afford the mill girls a chance to enjoy the meetings, and to participate generally in the regular membership.
influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading These plans had already thrown their influence over an entire chain of the big factories of Eastern Pennsylvania.
interestsnounUS /ˈɪntrəsts/
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Most of the plants employed one or two women welfare workers in their ranks, following the campaign waged by progressive women in the interests of better conditions among women wage-earners.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading TENDERFOOT ADVENTURES The ends of this story are winding out like the strings of a Maypole, and just like those pretty dancing streamers, do the story lines all swing from the pole of the Girl Scout activities.
LieutenantnounUS /luːˈtenənt/
a commissioned military officer
From this reading The Flosston rally was held for the purpose of planning a broader program, and as told by Lieutenant Cosgrove, the arrangements there were made to afford the mill girls a chance to enjoy the meetings, and to participate generally in the regular membership.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading TENDERFOOT ADVENTURES The ends of this story are winding out like the strings of a Maypole, and just like those pretty dancing streamers, do the story lines all swing from the pole of the Girl Scout activities.
linesnounUS /laɪnz/
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading TENDERFOOT ADVENTURES The ends of this story are winding out like the strings of a Maypole, and just like those pretty dancing streamers, do the story lines all swing from the pole of the Girl Scout activities.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The Flosston rally was held for the purpose of planning a broader program, and as told by Lieutenant Cosgrove, the arrangements there were made to afford the mill girls a chance to enjoy the meetings, and to participate generally in the regular membership.
Maypolenoun
a vertical pole or post decorated with streamers that can be held by dancers celebrating May Day
From this reading TENDERFOOT ADVENTURES The ends of this story are winding out like the strings of a Maypole, and just like those pretty dancing streamers, do the story lines all swing from the pole of the Girl Scout activities.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The Flosston rally was held for the purpose of planning a broader program, and as told by Lieutenant Cosgrove, the arrangements there were made to afford the mill girls a chance to enjoy the meetings, and to participate generally in the regular membership.
membershipnounUS /ˈmembərʃɪp/
the body of members of an organization or group
From this reading The Flosston rally was held for the purpose of planning a broader program, and as told by Lieutenant Cosgrove, the arrangements there were made to afford the mill girls a chance to enjoy the meetings, and to participate generally in the regular membership.
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading The Flosston rally was held for the purpose of planning a broader program, and as told by Lieutenant Cosgrove, the arrangements there were made to afford the mill girls a chance to enjoy the meetings, and to participate generally in the regular membership.
MostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of the plants employed one or two women welfare workers in their ranks, following the campaign waged by progressive women in the interests of better conditions among women wage-earners.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TENDERFOOT ADVENTURES The ends of this story are winding out like the strings of a Maypole, and just like those pretty dancing streamers, do the story lines all swing from the pole of the Girl Scout activities.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Most of the plants employed one or two women welfare workers in their ranks, following the campaign waged by progressive women in the interests of better conditions among women wage-earners.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Most of the plants employed one or two women welfare workers in their ranks, following the campaign waged by progressive women in the interests of better conditions among women wage-earners.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading TENDERFOOT ADVENTURES The ends of this story are winding out like the strings of a Maypole, and just like those pretty dancing streamers, do the story lines all swing from the pole of the Girl Scout activities.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading These plans had already thrown their influence over an entire chain of the big factories of Eastern Pennsylvania.
participateverbUS /pɑːrˈtɪsəpeɪt/
share in something
From this reading The Flosston rally was held for the purpose of planning a broader program, and as told by Lieutenant Cosgrove, the arrangements there were made to afford the mill girls a chance to enjoy the meetings, and to participate generally in the regular membership.
PennsylvanianounUS /ˌpensəlˈveɪnjə/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading These plans had already thrown their influence over an entire chain of the big factories of Eastern Pennsylvania.
pertainedverbUS /pərˈteɪnd/
past form of “pertain” — be relevant to
From this reading This qualification pertained to girls as well as adults.
planningnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading The Flosston rally was held for the purpose of planning a broader program, and as told by Lieutenant Cosgrove, the arrangements there were made to afford the mill girls a chance to enjoy the meetings, and to participate generally in the regular membership.
plansnounUS /plænz/
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading These plans had already thrown their influence over an entire chain of the big factories of Eastern Pennsylvania.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading Most of the plants employed one or two women welfare workers in their ranks, following the campaign waged by progressive women in the interests of better conditions among women wage-earners.
polenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading TENDERFOOT ADVENTURES The ends of this story are winding out like the strings of a Maypole, and just like those pretty dancing streamers, do the story lines all swing from the pole of the Girl Scout activities.
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading TENDERFOOT ADVENTURES The ends of this story are winding out like the strings of a Maypole, and just like those pretty dancing streamers, do the story lines all swing from the pole of the Girl Scout activities.
programnounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading The Flosston rally was held for the purpose of planning a broader program, and as told by Lieutenant Cosgrove, the arrangements there were made to afford the mill girls a chance to enjoy the meetings, and to participate generally in the regular membership.
progressiveadjectiveUS /prəˈɡresɪv/
favoring or promoting progress
From this reading Most of the plants employed one or two women welfare workers in their ranks, following the campaign waged by progressive women in the interests of better conditions among women wage-earners.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The Flosston rally was held for the purpose of planning a broader program, and as told by Lieutenant Cosgrove, the arrangements there were made to afford the mill girls a chance to enjoy the meetings, and to participate generally in the regular membership.
qualificationnounUS /ˌkwɑːləfəˈkeɪʃən/
an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something
From this reading This qualification pertained to girls as well as adults.
rallyverbUS /ˈræli/
gather
From this reading The Flosston rally was held for the purpose of planning a broader program, and as told by Lieutenant Cosgrove, the arrangements there were made to afford the mill girls a chance to enjoy the meetings, and to participate generally in the regular membership.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Most of the plants employed one or two women welfare workers in their ranks, following the campaign waged by progressive women in the interests of better conditions among women wage-earners.
regularadjectiveUS /ˈreɡjələr/
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading The Flosston rally was held for the purpose of planning a broader program, and as told by Lieutenant Cosgrove, the arrangements there were made to afford the mill girls a chance to enjoy the meetings, and to participate generally in the regular membership.
ScoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading TENDERFOOT ADVENTURES The ends of this story are winding out like the strings of a Maypole, and just like those pretty dancing streamers, do the story lines all swing from the pole of the Girl Scout activities.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading TENDERFOOT ADVENTURES The ends of this story are winding out like the strings of a Maypole, and just like those pretty dancing streamers, do the story lines all swing from the pole of the Girl Scout activities.
streamersnounUS /ˈstriːmərz/
plural of “streamer” — light that streams
From this reading TENDERFOOT ADVENTURES The ends of this story are winding out like the strings of a Maypole, and just like those pretty dancing streamers, do the story lines all swing from the pole of the Girl Scout activities.
stringsnounUS /strɪŋz/
the section of an orchestra that plays stringed instruments
From this reading TENDERFOOT ADVENTURES The ends of this story are winding out like the strings of a Maypole, and just like those pretty dancing streamers, do the story lines all swing from the pole of the Girl Scout activities.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading TENDERFOOT ADVENTURES The ends of this story are winding out like the strings of a Maypole, and just like those pretty dancing streamers, do the story lines all swing from the pole of the Girl Scout activities.
TENDERFOOTnoun
an inexperienced person (especially someone inexperienced in outdoor living)
From this reading TENDERFOOT ADVENTURES The ends of this story are winding out like the strings of a Maypole, and just like those pretty dancing streamers, do the story lines all swing from the pole of the Girl Scout activities.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TENDERFOOT ADVENTURES The ends of this story are winding out like the strings of a Maypole, and just like those pretty dancing streamers, do the story lines all swing from the pole of the Girl Scout activities.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading These plans had already thrown their influence over an entire chain of the big factories of Eastern Pennsylvania.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading The Flosston rally was held for the purpose of planning a broader program, and as told by Lieutenant Cosgrove, the arrangements there were made to afford the mill girls a chance to enjoy the meetings, and to participate generally in the regular membership.
ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These plans had already thrown their influence over an entire chain of the big factories of Eastern Pennsylvania.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading TENDERFOOT ADVENTURES The ends of this story are winding out like the strings of a Maypole, and just like those pretty dancing streamers, do the story lines all swing from the pole of the Girl Scout activities.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading TENDERFOOT ADVENTURES The ends of this story are winding out like the strings of a Maypole, and just like those pretty dancing streamers, do the story lines all swing from the pole of the Girl Scout activities.
thrownadjectiveUS /θroʊn/
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading These plans had already thrown their influence over an entire chain of the big factories of Eastern Pennsylvania.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Flosston rally was held for the purpose of planning a broader program, and as told by Lieutenant Cosgrove, the arrangements there were made to afford the mill girls a chance to enjoy the meetings, and to participate generally in the regular membership.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The Flosston rally was held for the purpose of planning a broader program, and as told by Lieutenant Cosgrove, the arrangements there were made to afford the mill girls a chance to enjoy the meetings, and to participate generally in the regular membership.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Most of the plants employed one or two women welfare workers in their ranks, following the campaign waged by progressive women in the interests of better conditions among women wage-earners.
wage-earners
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Most of the plants employed one or two women welfare workers in their ranks, following the campaign waged by progressive women in the interests of better conditions among women wage-earners.
wagedverbUS /weɪdʒd/
past form of “wage” — carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)
From this reading Most of the plants employed one or two women welfare workers in their ranks, following the campaign waged by progressive women in the interests of better conditions among women wage-earners.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Flosston rally was held for the purpose of planning a broader program, and as told by Lieutenant Cosgrove, the arrangements there were made to afford the mill girls a chance to enjoy the meetings, and to participate generally in the regular membership.
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading Most of the plants employed one or two women welfare workers in their ranks, following the campaign waged by progressive women in the interests of better conditions among women wage-earners.
welladverbUS /wel/
(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 This qualification pertained to girls as well as adults.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Flosston rally was held for the purpose of planning a broader program, and as told by Lieutenant Cosgrove, the arrangements there were made to afford the mill girls a chance to enjoy the meetings, and to participate generally in the regular membership.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading TENDERFOOT ADVENTURES The ends of this story are winding out like the strings of a Maypole, and just like those pretty dancing streamers, do the story lines all swing from the pole of the Girl Scout activities.
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Most of the plants employed one or two women welfare workers in their ranks, following the campaign waged by progressive women in the interests of better conditions among women wage-earners.
workersnounUS /ˈwɜːrkərz/
plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation
From this reading Most of the plants employed one or two women welfare workers in their ranks, following the campaign waged by progressive women in the interests of better conditions among women wage-earners.
